Hot gift ideas for a cold budget
Anna-Marie Lawrence
Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: Entertainment
Would you rather be roasting chestnuts on an open fire at home with your family and friends, or staring at a table full of credit card bills that will take you at least six months to pay off?
Every year the holidays come around. That means a break from school, time with your family and the stress of trying to buy everyone a present.
This can be a pretty daunting task when you have been making minimum-wage, working 10 hours a week during school. Shopping for the holidays should not require taking out another student loan.
If you simply put some thought and time into a gift, you are sure to have one people will love. And a thoughtful gift doesn't mean a macaroni necklace for mom and a homemade necktie for dad.
Here are some ideas for getting presents that your family and friends will enjoy, but do not cost a fortune.Winter clothing items can be useful and as simple or cute as you need.
"Scarves, gloves, hats, and winter stuff like that make great gifts for girls and guys," Tricia Mullen, a sophomore journalism major from Des Arc, said.
Old Navy has fleece hats and scarves for just $5 and Target has two pairs of gloves for only $1.50.
Another quick gift is a subscription to a magazine that the person likes or you think they would like.
You can find subscriptions for under $25. A great part about this gift is the person gets a gift from you every month for the next year.
If you have no time to shop, a gift card is a simple gift you can pick up at almost any store.
"Gift cards for food are always good bets for girls and guys too. Less money goes a longer way for food rather than clothes," Mullen said.
Most grocery stores carry a variety of restaurant gift cards.
An iTunes gift card is a good purchase as well. Giving a $10 card is like giving your friend a mix CD that is guaranteed to have their favorite songs on it.
If you have more time to, pay attention and put together a gift specialized for that person.When you put thought into a meaningful or practical gift, the person is sure to love it.
Every year the holidays come around. That means a break from school, time with your family and the stress of trying to buy everyone a present.
This can be a pretty daunting task when you have been making minimum-wage, working 10 hours a week during school. Shopping for the holidays should not require taking out another student loan.
If you simply put some thought and time into a gift, you are sure to have one people will love. And a thoughtful gift doesn't mean a macaroni necklace for mom and a homemade necktie for dad.
Here are some ideas for getting presents that your family and friends will enjoy, but do not cost a fortune.Winter clothing items can be useful and as simple or cute as you need.
"Scarves, gloves, hats, and winter stuff like that make great gifts for girls and guys," Tricia Mullen, a sophomore journalism major from Des Arc, said.
Old Navy has fleece hats and scarves for just $5 and Target has two pairs of gloves for only $1.50.
Another quick gift is a subscription to a magazine that the person likes or you think they would like.
You can find subscriptions for under $25. A great part about this gift is the person gets a gift from you every month for the next year.
If you have no time to shop, a gift card is a simple gift you can pick up at almost any store.
"Gift cards for food are always good bets for girls and guys too. Less money goes a longer way for food rather than clothes," Mullen said.
Most grocery stores carry a variety of restaurant gift cards.
An iTunes gift card is a good purchase as well. Giving a $10 card is like giving your friend a mix CD that is guaranteed to have their favorite songs on it.
If you have more time to, pay attention and put together a gift specialized for that person.When you put thought into a meaningful or practical gift, the person is sure to love it.
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