Clever Gift Ideas that Fit the Budget

Searching for that perfect gift but on a tight budget? See our gift list and simple money saving gift ideas.

1. Get into the bargain adventure!
Take advantage of sales and promos and search for the best buys and good finds! Go for tiangges and bazaars than the malls. Don’t go for the first price that comes out of the seller’s lips. Haggle for a lower amount. Majority of them will give in.

2. Be creative!
The best way to save money is by being creative!

Go to a craft store and learn to create trinkets for teens, hand puppets for toddlers, and house décors for moms. These unique and clever presents will be greatly appreciated. You can even make it a family event and ask your kids to join in the fun of creating hand made gifts!

You can also show your ingenuity through gift-wrapping. Make your simple presents special by creative packaging via ribbons, beads, boxes and paper. That way, you know your gift will stand out.

3. Treat them with a treat!
Bring out the cookbook from the shelf and heat up the oven. Bake goodies and treats like cookies, brownies and muffins for friends who might not eat a lot of home cooking, single friends, college students and those away from home. These sweet treats will be appreciated greatly by moms with multiple children as well

Share your favorite recipes. Whether you’re a good cook or not, compiling recipes is now made easy—thanks to food websites. Print it on quality paper, bind them into a book or put it in a box, this unique idea will be loved by couples or single friends!

4. Get Personal!
Make a simple shirt interesting by designing the recipient’s name or favorite cartoon on it. You can even write a quote on the fabric! You can also do this on bags, caps, blankets, anything. Personalized gifts are treasured by all, young or old.

5. Make your own cards.
Maximize the sincerity and feeling you want to express in your very own Birthday or Holiday card. Nothing can beat the warmth and love relayed by your own style, design and words. Let your personality and creativity show in every card you send.

6. Gift them your time.
Don’t give gift certificates this Christmas, make your own gift checks which entitles your mom to a monthly dinner with you, or a weekly romantic dinner with your significant others, or a monthly date with college friends. The most treasured gifts are the specials moments you created.

7. Be eco-friendly!
Buy a potted plant and tie a red bow. This is not just a perfect gift for a friend, it’s also a treat for Mother Nature!

8. Share memories.
Ever wonder what to do with your extra prints during a family vacation? Frame it and send it to all those who were with you during that vacation. Baby pictures are also great gifts to Lolo and Lola. You can give your own picture as well, send your baby picture to your Nanay and Tatay and write something sweet like “I’ll always be your baby!”

Surprise friends and family with simple thoughtful presents that won’t bust your budget.

Remember, the key to a perfect gift is not the cost, but the meaning and sincerity behind the giving. Love is priceless.