Wouldn't it be great if everything holiday-related was as straightforward as sprinkled sugar cookies? Office gift giving is a gray area for many employees, especially if you're new to the company and aren't sure of holiday protocol. The presence of multiple supervisors and several colleagues make it difficult to separate those who should receive a gift (if any) from those who don't need to be included.
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When you're no longer stuck on stick-on bows and curling ribbon doesn't make the cut, spend a few bucks on the DSharp Letterpress Buckle With Ribbon ($7.50). This large oval belt, comprised of letterpress red striped printed paper, will replace your fussy bows in a cinch. The buckle arrives with ribbon, and that's all you'll need to dress your gifts: Just slide through and pull.
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When Oprah announced there was a twist to her famous favorite things episode this year, I was thrilled to learn the difference was in cost. It seems she is taking a note from TeamSugar members this year and promoting several homemade gifts that are big on thought and easy on the wallet. Oprah said, "Bringing real meaning back to the holidays is my favorite thing."
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If there's one Oprah show that gets the audience more riled up than any other, it's the one where she reveals her favorite gifts for the holidays. The audience goes nuts when they discover which of her favorite things they'll be receiving and everyone is on a big holiday/Oprah high. In the spirit of this economically grim season, she's doing things differently this year.
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There's a bit of a rush that comes when you watch someone open a gift you've given them, and their expression leaves no room for wondering whether or not they love it. This year, more people are looking for gifts that have substance without costing a substantial amount.
Staying within this frame of thinking, Ron Lieber of The New York Times suggested a different approach to giving.
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The holiday season is officially on! We've been spreading the holiday spirit all over the Sugar Network and you've all been chipping in with your creative homemade gift ideas. Black Friday isn't until next week, but you might want to get started early on some of these fabulous gifts, made and assembled by you.
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If money were no object, we'd surely buy our loved ones the best of the best and whatever filled their hearts' desires. Alas, most of us can't afford to shower those we love with priciest presents and our thoughtful gifts are more than enough to bring joy to the holiday season. Sometimes, though, we find ourselves splurging on our family, friends, or significant others, and end up spending more than we intended.
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A gift card isn't considered as thoughtful as something chosen especially for the recipient, but it's still a nice gesture and can make a great stocking stuffer. When companies go bankrupt they usually refuse to honor outstanding gift cards, and this uncertain economic climate has businesses using advertising to channel any bankruptcy concerns. For example, J.C.
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Shopping for gifts with time to spare is one way of ensuring you won't spend too much in a crunch. That doesn't mean you should have to shop year-round, but it certainly can pay to keep an eye out for that special something at the right price. Do you tend to wait until the last minute to buy gifts?
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The holidays make it a season for giving, and we want everyone important to us to know how much they are appreciated. Buying gifts for every person we want to is often out of the question, but homemade gifts can make it more possible to spread the seasonal love. Do you make any signature gifts that allow you to give more while saving money?
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