With that said, many of us still give gifts and this time of year, there is always a rush to finish shopping. This year, our family is focused on giving thoughtful gifts, but in the spirit of getting lean financially, we are using a smaller budget than in the past. In addition, we added a White Elephant Gift Exchange to the afternoon. Our white elephant gifts could not be purchased, had to be found in the house and should be slightly funny. This is more about the time and laughter with family than the actual gifts.
As I did my shopping, I came across two ways to save: amazing deals using sales and coupons and homemade gifts. I thought I would pass some of these along to you in case you are still completing your shopping.
Amazing Deals
- Target
- Cartwheel - One Day Gift Giving Extravaganza today, 12/19
- 50% off Wii + Skylander's Giants Bundle
- 50% off Houdini Deluxe Wine Tool Kit
- 40% off Kids Fur Beanbags and Chairs
- 40% off It's so me! Activities
- 30% off Barbie Holiday Ballerina and Barbie Holiday Ballet Set
- 25% off Hot Wheels Wall Tracks
- 25% off Air Hogs Sharp Shooter Copter
- 25% off Star War's Playtent
- 20% off Disney Planes Airport Playset
- Tons of other deals too and new deals are added each day
- Target Coupons
- Toys - Several games and action figure coupons
- Entertainment - $2/3 off movies and TV seasons
- Baby - $5 off $25 baby accessory or toy purchase
- Home - $5 off $35 domestic or $30 home purchase
- Photo - 40% off portrait collections or $2 off a $5 photofinishing purchase
- Many more deals available at http://coupons.target.com/
- Weekly Ad
- Walmart
- Online Specials
- $25 Crayola Easel
- $124 100-piece Train Table Set and Table
- $35.98 Character Corner Bundle - Toddler Desk and Chair with Storage Bin
- Many more deals online
- Online Clearance
- $49 2-player Basketball Game
- $39.96 48" Air Hockey Table
- $29.99 4 Qt Wooden Bucket Electric Ice Cream Maker
- Many more deals online
- Weekly Ad
Homemade Gift Ideas:
- Christmas Ornaments
- Handprint Ornament
- Egg Carton Christmas Bells - Make Christmas bells by cutting up an egg carton. Cover each bell shape with aluminum foil or decorate as you please. Then, use yarn threaded on a large needle, insert through the bottom of the bell, then insert it back through the top and cut and tie it off. The knot will be on the inside now.
- Get creative and make other great ornaments, such as trees, stars, or angels. Crafts are 25% off today at Jo-Ann Fabric.
- Pictures/Frames
- Baby's Picture - who does not love a picture of a baby? Add a frame to dress this up. Many retailers have frames on sale.
- Family Picture, e.g. Grandparents with baby/children, Picture of your family for Grandparents
- Homemade Frame - craft idea for kids!
- Sweet Treats
- Christmas Cookies in a holiday tin or on a holiday paper plate
- Festive Mason Jar with holiday pretzels and/or fudge
- Homemade Jam, Preserves
- Fragrant Fun
- Other Arts and Crafts for Kids
- Pencil/Pen Jar
- Paper Weight - let the littler ones simply paint a rock
- Customized Gift Certificates
- Parents' night out - free night of babysitting; this is a great gift for grandparents or aunts and uncles to give parents.
- Dinner & Dessert - host a family, couple, etc.; Give a Christmas card with an IOU for a fun evening!
- Coupon books - get crafty with construction paper, on the computer or search for free printable books online.
- Chore Books for kids to give parents, e.g. Walk the Dog, Do the Dishes
- Date books for significant others, e.g. Night out without the Kids, Girls' Night and I watch the kids no complaints ;)
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