Panic is setting in!
You’re gazing woefully at the last few coppers left in your purse and trying to factor in a night out in the meantime…
No fear, have you ever heard the saying, ‘It’s the thought that counts’?
We are major fans of that saying. Put down the purse, we’re here with some absolutely free ideas for your loved ones this Christmas… they’ll be chuffed, trust us.
Coupons
Easy-to-make, will get a good laugh and are oh-so-effective, bearing in mind you actually follow through on your coupon promises. How about a week without housework for your other half or one of your parents? A weekend of minding the nieces and nephews for your stressed-out sister? They’ll go down a storm…
Homemade Treats
The word ‘homemade’ just gets everyone swooning and ‘ooh’ing, you can’t beat it. Choose a few easy recipes: think buns, cake or even chocolate ganache? Arrange with a napkin in a box and wrap them up. Christmas gifts that come from the heart and took a little time to make mean more than something hastily picked up at the local supermarket.
Try some homemade treats, they’ll go down a storm…
Art Attack
A collage of pictures makes a fantastic free Christmas gift. Arrange a few photos of your friends and family on a card or poster and you’ll definitely get a few people smiling this Crimbo.
Offer Up Your Talent
If you’re known for being a dinger in the kitchen, an expert at painting nails or a dab hand with the hair scissors, offer up your services to a friend. They’ll be happier than you think…
Dinner For Two… Or Three
Prepare a dinner for a few friends or your other half. Set the date, make a few invitations and have them around for a bite to eat. Try and treat them to two or more courses, a few bottles of wine and they’ll be only raving about your culinary skills!
Invite the girls around for a dinner date in the new year, they’ll appreciate it more than anything.
The Joys Of The Internet
We all have a few notebooks and copy books hanging around the house. Use one as a free Christmas present. Look up some inspiring or love quotes on the internet, write them in the notebook and cover it with some wrapping paper. A little book of inspiration for a loved one when they need it, they’ll love it…
Blast From The Past
Yup, it’s mix-tape time! Nothing is easier than throwing together a few songs onto a CD or playlist, and the results can be effective. Make someone a CD with all their favourite songs on it this Christmas, it’ll cost you nothing but time and everyone loves knowing people put some thought into a gift…
We’re not counting re-gifting as a thoughtful present unless you know the person you’re giving it to will love it. We all know the feeling of opening a present and thinking, “What? This is for me?”… Don’t make yourself be that gift-giver!
