Naughty or nice? Â The votes are in and I’m making my Christmas list. Â I’ve noticed in past years that the earlier I start, the less I spend and the more thoughtful my gifts are and pleasing to the recipients. Â Here’s some tips to save money and choose the right gift for your special someone.
- Make a list of people you need to buy gifts for. Â This will help you start on creating a budget, by knowing how many gifts you need to buy. Â If you don’t write it down, it can easily get out of control.
- Do some “brainstorming” and write down ideas as they pop into your head. Â Sometimes the casual free-thinking ideas turn out to be the best!
- Make it personal. Â Think about what your recipient likes to do, what there hobbies are, what are some things they might not spurge on themselves, but would love to have.
- Shop early. Â Last-minute panic shopping means you’ll be spending more than you budgeted in a desperate move to find something.
- Add it up. Â Total your list and make sure this is really want you want to spend. Â $25 here, $30 there, doesn’t sound like much but the total might surprise you!
- Comparison shop and think outside the box. Â Don’t limit yourself to big retailers. Â Think about shopping online – gas prices are crazy and staying home really saves money!
One place that I love to shop online is eBay. Â It’s fun, you can find great bargains, and unique items! Â Did you know eBay has many new items from authorized dealers? Â Combined with free shipping, this makes eBay a great place to shop for holiday gifts this year! Â Save time, money, and avoid the crowds by clicking right through your Christmas list!
Who are you shopping for this year? Â Spouse? Â Friends? Â Co-workers? Â Teachers? Â There is a huge variety of new gifts for everyone on your list at eBay. Â And you can get free shipping!
The eBay 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is out and you can find some great ideas for Men, Women, Boys, Girls, and Baby. Â You can also shop by price range!
I did some eBay shopping myself tonight and these are my favorites!
For: My Significant Guy In My Life
Air Swimmers Remote Control Shark
For Her – My Mom and A Friend
Haan Total Sweeper and Floor Steamer
For: Â Teen Nephew
Skylanders Giants Game Figures
For: Â Tween Niece and Nephew
For: Â Cousin Kids
For: Â Friends who love Game Night!
Tenzi – The World’s Fastest Dice Game
Stocking Stuffer for Kids:
Stocking Stuffers for Girls
And Just Because You Have To Wish!
For: Â The Whole Family
Maytag French Door 5-Door Refrigerator with Snack Drawer
You can even shop from your phone! Â Get the eBay app!
 Happy Shopping!
Disclosure of Material Connection: Â I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of eBay. I received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.