With holiday shopping upon us and inspired by the upcoming once-in-a-lifetime palindrome date of 11-11-11, I’ve devised a list a list of 11 almost-no-money gift ideas for the whole family this holiday season. These ideas will help you keep spending to a minimum, while still offering your loved ones gifts to be treasured. Best of all, you’ll set a good example for your kids on how to give at the holidays without overspending or taking on any credit card debt. And many, if not most, of these ideas work with kids too.
Make it…
Use only what you have at home. We all know that we have enough leftover craft stuff to last us a lifetime. Make a game of finding everything you have and bring it all into the kitchen and then start making a few homemade gifts for those you love. Grandparents especially love this kind of gift. Go ahead, make their day!
Re-gift it…
One year my youngest wrapped up a beanie baby she owned as a holiday present for her older sister. Well, that did not go over so well as my youngest was 13 and was clearly late to the gift game and was trying to make something work. But, giving something you really love to someone you really love can be a great gift.
