subject: Finding Cheap Christmas Gifts That Won't Break The Bank [print this page] For a time of year that is meant to be full of merriment and joy, the Christmas season can sometimes be a real strain, in more ways than one. We are all familiar with the dreaded Christmas bulge, that extra little podge we all keep hidden beneath layers of oversized jumpers and big, fluffy scarves that strain against the buttons of our jeans and forces belts to be surreptitiously undone sometime between dessert and coffee. Even if you somehow manage to carefully traverse the Christmas period, dodging mince pies and juggling calories, it is a rare person who does not feel the strain of their suddenly hectic social calendar. Between office Christmas parties and family re-unions at the in-laws, an entire month's accumulation of hangovers can mean that the month of December is often a real strain.
Perhaps the most familiar strain associated with the Christmas holidays is that which takes its toll on our bank accounts. Trying to find the perfect gift for each of your loved ones can be tiring enough, especially if left until the last minute. And with the added dilemma of figuring out which acquaintances to buy for and which day to day regulars to tip, if the stress of coming up with creative and relevant gifts doesn't catch up with you, sooner or later the financial strain probably will.
However, there are a number of ways to limit the strain on your purse strings during the hectic Christmas season which need not result in you making your own Christmas crackers with old loo rolls or wrapping your gifts with newspaper. One of the best tips for finding cheap Christmas gifts is to buy something sweet and simple that can be personalised. Personalising a gift has the almost magical effect of transforming an understated gift into something truly original and meaningful for the person receiving it and will guarantee that you manage to find excellent cheap Christmas gifts for everyone on your Christmas list this year and keep the financial strain at bay, without cutting back on the somewhat more pleasant strain of too much pudding and a few too many sherries.
One of the most popular cheap Christmas gifts available is the personalised calendar. Given the time of year this is both a practical and universally appreciated gift which, with twelve months worth of pages to tailor to the recipient's individual tastes, presents endless opportunities for creativity without the shocking price tag.
"Tis the season to be merry" or so the song says and what better way to laugh and be merry than with booze? Let's be frank, most people drink a little more than they usually would at Christmas time and with good reason too. The weather in the month of December is cold and downright desolate in most places and, with so many parties to attend, it is only to be expected that people indulge more than they probably should (and often more than they expect themselves too). Bottles of personalised tipple make fantastic Christmas gifts which you can be sure will be enjoyed to their full advantage before New Year's Day rolls around. Whether it is an elegant bottle of champagne or a favourite dark bourbon, personalising your loved one's favourite drink with an amusing caption or a sentimental engraving is a great way to ensure they get something they will appreciate without breaking the bank.
In the spirit of self and over indulgence a box of personalised chocolates is a great way to turn an inexpensive favourite into a thoughtful and original gift which complements the time of year, so you can rest assured that there will be no excuses of a diet half-enforced.
Of course, if you were hoping to stick to something foolproof this year, you can never go wrong with a traditional mug. There is a reason why fancy mug sets are so popular at Christmas time they are an inexpensive way to ensure that everybody will get something inoffensive and practical. Who doesn't use mugs, anyway? However, there is no need to scrounge your pennies to buy a plain, overpriced mug with generic hot chocolate when you could invest in a unique and thoughtful mug set, personalised with a hilarious photograph or shared joke and paired with a pot of personalised tea, which will end up being priceless.
Personalised gifts are an excellent way to shop on a budget without resorting to unoriginal or thoughtless gifts. After all, as the old adage says, it is the thought that counts.
by: John Smith
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