Some of my tricks:
- Establish a money cap by relationship definition (x for friends, y for siblings, z for parents, etc)
- Keep an eye out for movies priced extremely competitively.
- $5 gift cards to a place like Starbucks are always appreciated. You can even give them without looking cheap!
- If you need to purchase a durable item for yourself (like a shirt), be on the lookout for "Buy One, Get One" offers.
- Consider "Yankee Swap" exchanges with friends.
- Create dollar store grab bag presents.
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Baked goods are good for a large group, but here's a cheap idea that's perfect for secretary gifts, coworkers, etc.: I like to get a large mason jar and then layer all the dry ingredients for your favorite muffin or cookie recipe. Add a pretty card with the full recipe to the top and voila! A cheap, useful, and thoughtful gift!
I also keep my eye out year-round for gifts for the fam. This, of course, works best if you have a lot of storage space and are buying items that don't spoil/expire/lose their awesomeness.
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