Looking for a couple creative, original gift ideas? Just think outside the gift box! Gifts don't have to be monetary or tangible in nature. Presents just for the sake of presents can lead to all sorts of problems such as stress, clutter and debt.
Give of your talents. To implement this type of gift, give handmade 'certficiates' or 'coupons' which are redeemable for your service. Are you a....
- Hairstylist? Cut family and friends' hair for free as their holiday gift. You could even do this at your home or theirs so you don't fill up all of your booth time slots with non-paying customers.
- Handyman/ woman? Offer to help fix a thing or two around the house as your Christmas gift to friends and family.
- College student? Offer to babysit my kids for free! Well, maybe just your own nieces and nephews.
- Short on cash? You could clean house for your loved ones for free?
- Painter? I'm sure everyone has at least one room in their house that could use a touch-up.
- Computer-genius? Does your grandmother's hard drive need cleaned or software needs installed? Instead of it lurking on your to-do list forever, make it a priority as your holiday gift?
- The possibilities are endless!
- Audrey and I have started doing this with our kids. I took her two oldest boys (with my oldest) roller skating for their birthdays this year. Audrey will be taking my two oldest (with her two oldest) to play miniature golf. We had so much fun at the Roller Dome that I think I am taking the kids back there for their Christmas gifts. The kids were able to do something they've never done before, and it was pure joy seeing such focus and determination.
- Look for Groupons or Living Social deals to really get a good deal.
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