By Dominique Swanson—It can be difficult to find presents for each of the occasions that come up throughout the year and when on the budget of a college student it becomes nearly impossible.
If you look at each occasion with a little creativity and a thrifty mindset, it can be no problem to come up with a wonderful gift for your special person.
The first option any person should consider when looking to save money, yet, still have a thoughtful gift is a craft. Some of the best gifts you can give someone are hand-made because they show more heart and can be customized.
Some good go-to crafts include drawings, homemade products like soap or scrubs, customized mugs, and the good old classic tie blankets. A key factor to remember is craft supplies can still get expensive; so it is important to explore all options.
Most bigger towns and cities have some sort of thrift store or goodwill. These places can be an excellent source because they have a wide variety of supplies. A cheap mug could be purchased here or you may find inspiration for another craft. Fabrics for blankets can also get pretty pricey, so using old t-shirts to make a t-shirt quilt is a wonderful and money saving alternative.
A second option to weigh when deciding a gift would be some sort of gesture in the form of a song, poem, or any other action done out of normal. Maybe your loved one enjoys Elvis’s music, consider setting up a makeshift stage and having a personal concert for them starring you. Making dinner for someone is another gesture that can never go unappreciated. We all know how much time and effort it takes to prepare a decent meal.
If you are not very artistically inclined, have no fear, there are still options left for you to explore! No one can ever grow out of the joy of making a blanket fort and watching a good movie. Taking a nice stroll around the neighborhood can also be a good change of pace from someone’s daily routine and they would be sure to appreciate it!
Finally, for those of us who cannot seem to plan ahead and prepare something in advance, there is a scapegoat. Personal coupons. Whether it is for a backrub at a time of their choosing or a romantic dinner at their favorite restaurant, you can never go wrong with the promise of something fun at a time of their choice.
Gift giving can be difficult, and each person presents their own challenges in being impossible to buy for. This list should provide some unique alternatives to show you care in other ways than simply purchasing an expensive gift.
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