I have been noticing a pattern with my 25 days of Christmas RANT. I call it that because well I rant about how I miss the old days of celebrating, I am a bit of a scrooge and well I don't enjoy Christmas decorations.
HOWEVER, I do love giving. I love seeing the persons face when they open my gift and LOVE IT. Of course there are those times when I have also gotten tears...of JOY too. That is what makes all the difference in me not enjoying Christmas.
I do not enjoy that it has taken on a roll of going into debt and all about the gifts you "have" to buy. I enjoy making them and have kept a tradition on that for a few years now.
I have made personalized calendars, jewelry, magnets, photo frames, etc. This year I am going Eco-friendly and making personalized recycle bags for grocery stores or carrying things from the car to the house.
I have a few great shopping tips also for making crafts and getting perfect gifts"
- shop around and use the internet to find the best deals
- making gifts can get expense so plan ahead for the materials and purchase them throughout the year. EX. I found great bags 12 for $6.95 that is about $1.80 per bag. I got them here.
- Dollar section is awesome. USE IT!!
- Keep in mind that not everyone wants things for Christmas, so search for personalized item throughout the year. It cuts down on the cost at the end of the year and you can save big.
- Check ADDS and compare
- Go to the stores early in the morning avoid the rush of crowds.
- for work parties and getting gifts search blogs for great ideas and MAKE it.
- Get a list from not just family but friends too and get them early
- Be creative and do searches online for crafts blogs are great.
- HAVE FUN
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