Family Gift Baskets Can Save Money
If you find that your holiday budget is stretched about as far as it can go then why not do something this year for the friends and extended family on your holiday gift list and make up some family gift baskets. Family gift baskets can save you a significant amount of money if you are creative about it. Here are just a few family gift basket ideas:
Family game night. Choose a gift that both adults and kids will enjoy such as a fun game
Movie night. Again, you want to target this for adults and kids alike. You can buy one or two DVDs or purchase a gift card for free dvd rentals for Netflix or Blockbuster. Include a tin of popcorn or make up your own family gift basket including microwave popcorn and candy. Or, instead of a basket fill a nice Popcorn Bowl
Family gift baskets with a personal touch. Sometimes it will be hard to create the perfect gift to suit everyone in the family; especially if their is a large age range such as a family that includes older kids, preschoolers and babies. In this case you can show your creativity by giving a tin of homemade Christmas cookies or some other holiday treat. Then, include something small and personal for everyone in the family. Ideas that wont break your budget include age appropriate puzzles, card games such as Uno
Even before Christmas you can talk to other family members and friends and let them know what you intend to do. In fact, you can even get everyone else on board with the family gift basket idea and set a price limit. Not only will you save money but you will have fun choosing a theme. You can even make this a yearly tradition and shop throughout the year for great deals on items that will work out great for family gift baskets next year!
