Initially a month before Christmas, this seems unlikely to be your story. But as the day approaches\u00a0juggling between work and life, most of us still find a hard time trying to think of the perfect Christmas\u00a0gift for our loved ones.<\/p>\n
So, what do we do? Days before Christmas we rush to Sephora and get that overly priced gift basket of\u00a0flavored toiletries that our niece will probably never use. Yes, all that thinking you began on August only\u00a0became futile as you acted on all that thinking only mid-December, the height of Christmas shopping\u00a0season.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s face it we love the crinkly smiles on our loved ones faces and the sparkle in their eyes when we\u00a0give them the right gift. That is the reason we enjoy giving gifts so much, more so around this time of\u00a0the year. But sometimes if our wallet is short on cash or there is an especially extravagant gift you want\u00a0to give someone special on the list, getting a good bargain can never hurt.Regardless of your situation, saving some money always sounds good for everyone. So here are a few\u00a0tips on how to save some extra cash while you check that Christmas list.<\/p>\n
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Tip #1<\/p>\n
This is the jolly time to use those gift cards, rebate checks, membership offers, club cards, Extra Bucks\u00a0etc. Many a times we buy two bottles of Tide at Target store and get a USD 5 gift card every month; if\u00a0this happens with you throughout the year, then you are in luck. Keep them all aside and use them up\u00a0during this time of the year. Also, Costco Executive Member Cash Back check and Menards rebate check\u00a0can be other feasible options to help save some money.<\/p>\n
Tip #2<\/p>\n
Use those credit card points to exchange for gift cards. Nowadays most credit cards come with some\u00a0form of reward system, be it credit points or cash back offers. Use these credit points to acquire more\u00a0gift cards.<\/p>\n
Tip #3<\/p>\n
Online garage sales, thrift stores, likes of uptown yard sales can be your treasure trove if you have a\u00a0keen eye. Look around hard enough and you are likely to come across some new stuff hidden in a pile of\u00a0useless bits and pieces.<\/p>\n
Tip #4<\/p>\n
Re-gifting can be a good option if you make sure the original giver never comes across it. I know re-gifting is heavily frowned upon by most bloggers writing all there is to know about Christmas or other\u00a0occasion gifting. But it can be the right way if done the right way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"