Inexpensive gift ideas and advice.
Giving Poems as a GiftIf you have a gift for language, consider writing personal poems for a special friend. Or take a beloved poem and share it with those you love in gift form. This is a page about giving poems as a gift.
Frugal Homemade Gift IdeasDIY gifts are the best gifts when you are trying to be frugal. Check out these great frugal homemade gift ideas.
Frugal Spa Gift BasketTo make this Frugal Spa Gift Basket I purchased body wash, body cream, shampoo, conditioner, facial mask, and bar of lavender soap from a Dollar Tree Store.
Save Kids Meal Toys As GiftsWhenever I go to McDonalds for anything other than breakfast, I get the double cheeseburger happy meal and ask for a toddler toy. I save them to give to grand-kids and great grand- kids for their birthdays, Christmas, or for their mommy's baby shower for them.
Romantic and Inexpensive Gift Ideas?What is a romantic yet inexpensive idea for a boyfriend of 6 months? We both agreed not to spend a lot of money but I want to do something really special for him that lets him know how important he is to me. Thank you!
Gift Idea: Markers And PaperOne of the favorite gifts on a budget that I put together was a ream of white xerox/printer paper and a new set of markers. Paper can be found at almost any office supply or mass merchandiser for less than $5 a ream and markers at the dollar store.
Give Frames as Frugal GiftsSuper-affordable holiday gift that will work for every person on your gift list (with the exception of kids). Look through the craft periodicals (sales papers) from the newspaper, or check the craft website periodically.
Stick Old Photos to MagnetsMy best friend is a photography major. We were going through pictures one night and came across a great idea. We went to Wal-Mart and bought a pack of business card magnets in the school supplies section.
Gift Giving on a BudgetIt's getting to be that time of year again when you start thinking about holiday presents for everyone. For me, last year was a first as I set out to save money in a rather unique way: buying most of my gifts on eBay...
Summer Vacation Picture GiftsWith summer vacations looming, it is time to take lots of pictures. I ALWAYS get two copies. When giving a picture to someone, I put it in a frame. (Thrift stores always have frames for very little cost.) If you have several pictures to give someone, place them in a small album. This is a very welcome gift of pleasant memories.
Free Gifts Worth More Than MoneyYou don't want to spend money on a gift that won't be appreciated. You don't want to give cash or a gift card that can be lost or expire. Yet you wish to give something. What is a frugal person to do?
Inexpensive Gift with Rave Reviews!Have a gift idea that always gets rave reviews. I wrap a small photo album purchased at Michael's for $1, a disposable camera at Walmart for $3.50 and a $5 Walmart gift card for developing. This gift is appropriate for kids as young as 5 years old.
Frugal Homemade Gift Ideas?I am a very tight budget for Christmas and birthday gifts. I find making something homemade is the best anyway because you put time and effort into it.
Best Inexpensive Gift You Have Received?What are your favorite inexpensive gifts?
Grandmother on a Budget?I am on a budget and this past year my children have given me 4 grandchildren. Although I would love to buy them all expensive gifts, I just don't have resources. How do you grandmothers deal with the problem of lots of grandchildren and not a lot of money?
Catalog of Items for $19.99 or Less?Does anyone know the name of the catalog that sells things for $19.99 and less?
Inexpensive Toys Made in the USA?Need safe toys MADE IN THE U.S.A. for a great-granddaughter that will be 4 years old in Dec. I do not sew or do handwork. Anyone have ideas that will be easy and not much money? ($10 - $20 max)
