Inexpensive Gifts #2
In the past I have urged people to use the dollar store for gifts and suggested ways to be imaginative about it. Well, it may be even more important in these tough economic times to use the dollar store.
You can get really good gifts by thinking about what can be put together. If someone likes to cook put together a couple of kitchen utensils, a jar or two of spices, a potholder and wrap it all in a dish towel or two and tuck in a recipe that would use the spices.
For someone whose life is harried (and whose isn't) put together a mug or two, some tea, a candle, some chocolate, maybe a CD and a few words about relaxing along with a favorite poem of yours.
Take some time to look at what is available and think about how you can put the combinations together. This is what makes a gift special and personal and gives the recipient the feeling that you cared about what you gave.
The dollar store can also be great for gift bags, wrapping paper and bows.
You can get really good gifts by thinking about what can be put together. If someone likes to cook put together a couple of kitchen utensils, a jar or two of spices, a potholder and wrap it all in a dish towel or two and tuck in a recipe that would use the spices.
For someone whose life is harried (and whose isn't) put together a mug or two, some tea, a candle, some chocolate, maybe a CD and a few words about relaxing along with a favorite poem of yours.
Take some time to look at what is available and think about how you can put the combinations together. This is what makes a gift special and personal and gives the recipient the feeling that you cared about what you gave.
The dollar store can also be great for gift bags, wrapping paper and bows.
Labels: dollar store, gift bags, gifts, inexpensive gifts, kitchen utensils, wrapping paper
posted by Elaine Bloom at 2:12 PM
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