Thinking of giving your loved one
birthstone jewelry? Here is a list of birthstones:
January - Garnet
February - Light Purple Amethyst
March - Blue/Green Aquamarine
April - Diamond
May - Emerald
June - Pearl
July - Ruby
August - Light Green Peridot
September - Blue Sapphire
October - Multi-Color Opal
November - Golden Topaz
December - Turquoise or Blue Zircon |
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Christmas Gift Ideas
Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas
by: Shannon Jarvies
 Now
that the biggest shopping season of the year is in full
swing it might be a good time to create a holiday budget.
I'm sure there are lots of names on your list, but hopefully
you can find Christmas gifts that won't put a big dent
in your pocketbook. I've come up with a few good ideas
that might help.
Make your Own. Everybody loves a homemade gift. It means
that you really put some time and thought into it. You
can make your own bath salts, bubble bath, brownie mixes
and more! Choose an inexpensive jar, add a ribbon and
you've got a really cool gift that didn't cost a fortune.
You can find the recipes to these homemade gifts here:
Pioneerthinking.com And I've got some homemade stocking
stuffer ideas here: money-saving-tips.blogspot.com
It's probably too late to start this idea for this holiday
season but you can plan ahead for the next. After Christmas
is one of the best times to buy Christmas gifts. Almost
everything is marked down-sometimes as much as 50%. So
create a list for next year and hit the shops after Christmas!
If you have a talent share it with others. You could give
"gift certificates to those on your list. Do you
play the piano? Offer free piano lessons. Are you good
with kids? Offer free babysitting for a day. Are you well
organized? Offer to clean someones house. Do you work
on cars? Offer a free oil change. These gifts cost no
money to give but could be some of the most well received
gifts!
You could take the above option a step further buy using
your services to barter for a gift. If your neighbor sells
candles and you would love to get two or three for your
sister-in-law maybe you could barter your services. Offer
her a free night of babysitting. Or maybe there's a gift
in your closet that you recieved last year that you got
one too many of. Offer that to her in exchange for a candle.
Remember the holidays aren't about buying the most expensive
Christmas gifts. They are about sharing traditions and
making memories with those you love.
About The Author
Shannon Jarvies is a WAHM with five beatiful children
and a wonderful husband. Visit her Debt Management Website
for debt consolidation, budgeting and money saving tips
and ideas. You can also join her Money Management Discussion
Group.
consolidationdebtfree.com
shannon@consolidationdebtfree.com |
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