- Write it out!
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Writing out the names of all the people in your life who you want to get a gift for
can help you visually. Then set two price ranges of how much you want to spend
on everyone all together. One for the minimum amount to spend and one for the
maximum amount you do not want to go over.
- Sales!
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Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday can help you score the best deals
possible. Buying gifts before or after these two sale dates may have you spending
more than you need to.
- Buy Bulk
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Buying in bulk can save you in the long run. Costco, BJ’s, Sams club, etc; all have
bulk holiday-related items such as big bags of chocolate. For example, you can
buy a big bag of chocolate and then divide it evenly among all the people you are
buying gifts for. Apply this to anything you buy in bulk.
- Do not overwhelm yourself!
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Although you may feel like you should spend more than you have, keep in mind
that it is the thought that matters! Also so does your mental health, do not stress
is you cannot afford it. If there is someone else who knows your loved one, you
can both get the big gift and split the price.