IT’S hard to believe how quickly 2013 has sped by.
It’s even harder to believe that in only 28 days we will be cutting up the roast for Christmas lunch and exchanging gifts.
Yes, it’s back to shopping in malls like sardines in a can, bumping fellow shoppers on the heel and getting bumped in return as everybody fights to grab the last turkey in the freezer.
But there is one task that becomes more tedious and difficult each year, as the price of gifts leave your wallet looking like an empty Christmas tree.
What do I get him, what do I get her, and what about the kids? Ahhh, the joys of playing Santa.
We decided to render our ‘elfish’ services by giving you some ideas for Christmas gifts on a budget.
Step 1 – the thought behind the gift. Remember it’s the thought put into getting a gift that gives you the biggest aahhs and wows.
Step 2 – decide how much you’re willing to cough up. How about playing a game – everyone in the family draws a name and that’s who you buy a gift for this Christmas, no more than a 100 bucks.
Step three – this is the fun part, get creative!
Ideas
• The latest buzz is everything in a glass jar, from sweets, Christmas cake pre-mixes to a guy’s jar with biltong and snacks. Consol glass jars are stunning and are quite cheap. So get your creative juices flowing and decide who and what you would like jar up.
• Favour cards is a great gift for mom. Not sure what these are? The name speaks for itself – favours! You can get crafty with this one and make 5-6 favour cards. Each card will contain a DIY favour, for instance, a free back massage, a favourite meal, assistance in the garden, babysitting, whatever you think someone would like done as a favour.
• A mini herb garden is a great idea for the kitchen, and all you’ll need are mini plant pots and fertilizer for your special someone’s favourite cooking herbs, be it mint, coriander or thyme and the herb seedlings of course.
• A cute idea for kids is making an incognito gift bag, with little masks and disguises made with felt card.
• DIY key chains made from old credit or reward cards. Cut to the correct size, attach patterned paper, photos and lettering.
