Now that Halloween is over, tis the season!
- Shop early
- Keep track of what you've bought for whom (I have a spreadsheet)
- Set a budget (either per gift or in total [or both!])
- If you can, check out sites like Etsy where you can buy directly from artists
- Don't be afraid to look at gift guides (Here are some I made: 15 gifts that are $15 or under; 15 white elephant gifts for work; 15 gifts that you can do/make yourself; 15 giftcard ideas; 15 online shopping options that aren't Amazon)
- Know that it's okay to ask people what they want (either specifically e.g. a scarf with holly on it or the kind of thing they'd like e.g. jewelry or board games)
- Homemade works great--just plan in advance
- Get unique with wrapping if you have the time and energy (15 gift wrap ideas)
- It's okay to consult people who know the person you're buying for for ideas
- Do a brainstorm for ideas without a budget in mind--things out of budget may help you think of things within budget
- Shop local if you can (note that this may require some extra time and effort)
- Do a brainstorm for things that you'd want--things you want may help spark ideas of things that others want (also, then you'll have a wish list you can share with people shopping for you)
- It's okay to do a group gift (e.g. printed photos of your kids for the whole family or matching bracelets)
- Find a place to stash gifts--this will help you keep track and maybe even keep them a secret from whom you're giving to
- Make things personalized if you can (e.g. a book signed by the author or a monogrammed shirt)
(Prompt by me)
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