The countdown for Christmas has begun for many children and adults as they begin creating wish lists. People worry about breaking budgets to give loved ones meaningful presents, but there is no need to spend a fortune.
There are great holiday sales, coupons, online shopping and fabulous stores to shop at for bargains. Ask your favorite stores if there will be any special sales or offers for the holidays. Many online stores have free shipping at certain times so check for that as well.
A fun idea to keep cost down is to a Secret Santa exchange with family, friends, or even co-workers. You can create a budget as to how much can be spent and have a little exchange party.
Gift ideas for the women:
Scarves and gloves: Forever 21, American Eagle, Marshalls or Target
Hair accessories: J. Crew, H&M
Perfume: Calvin Klein Obsession, Mademoiselle by Chanel, Daisy by Marc Jacobs
Jewelry (bangles, earrings, necklace, cocktail rings): Francesca’s Closet, Forever 21, H&M, Knuth’s, BCBG, estate sales or Stein Mart
Sleepwear: Victoria Secret
Gift ideas for the men:
Cologne: Polo by Ralph Lauren, Burberry Britt, Calvin Klein ck one, Giorgio Armani Armani
Scarves and gloves: H&M, Dillard’s, Nordstrom Rack or Banana Republic
Sleepwear: Ralph Lauren, Lands' End, Nautica or American Eagle
Boxers: Gap, J. Crew, Calvin Klein or American Eagle
Ties: Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Gap or Nordstrom Rack
Slippers: L.L. Bean and Eddie Bauer
