Travel Therapy

Are you done with your Christmas gift shopping yet? If you have a tight budget why don't make something that your friends and family would love?

Here are some tips
1. Make the thought count
In many cases, simply putting extra thought into your shopping can result in gifts that are cheaper and more personal. Scan your old photos and start to create a personalized Christmas cards. Choose a very memorable photo with them. If you have an oldest photos like 20 years back, pick it. Your  love ones will surely love it ;)

2. Keep an eye on sales
Which I always do :) It may seem obvious, but store circulars are a great source for holiday bargains. Go to Thanksgiving sale and buy some beautiful and useful sale items like picture frames, sweater, sugar and creamer set, mug and others. We saved 50% on our gifts! :) 

3. Surf for savings
It's no wonder that people are shopping online -- no crowds, deals found at a click, free shipping. Not only that the Internet allows you to comparison shop without having to visit the mall, a great way to save time as you stretch the budget.

4. Give a theme gift
Gift baskets and boxes are fun for recipients and can be frugal for givers. With the many different gift-basket themes nowadays, creating a gift basket yourself that matches the special someone who needs the perfect gift.

• The spa treatment. Search the Internet and stores to get the ingredients for a perfect at-home spa day.
• Healthy gourmet. Bundle together healthy food and drink items or ingredients. Include a gadget to encourage healthy eating, such as a smoothie maker.
• A night out. Make a promise of dinner and a movie, including a free night of baby-sitting.

5.Buy in bulk
Buying in bulk can often net big savings. Buying more than one of something isn't cheap if the thought behind it is genuine.If your friend or family loves to cook, buy them a nice kitchen wear or buy them a cook book :)