Comments on: The Four Questions I Ask When Giving Gifts

By: StudentDebtSurvivor

StudentDebtSurvivor — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:28:36 +0000

I like #3 a lot. Sometimes my dad will buy me gifts that are very thoughtful, but not very practical (example-a little figurine of a dad and a daughter that reminded him of him and me). It’s really sweet, but we just don’t have space for “shelf sitters” as my grandma calls them.

By: FrugalistaGuide

FrugalistaGuide — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 22:15:11 +0000

For a gift that delights, it’ essential to take a moment and think about who recipients are (Foodie or love to cook; weekend athlete or yoga devotee, etc.). If you don’t know them so well, figure out what you do know. Although, I always wonder if you don’t know someone very well, why are you buying them a gift? (Other than imposed work exchanges and the like)
It’s also possible to find great FRUGAL gifts that fits the recipient.
If I find a perfect gift for someone with the occasion months away, I’ll get a) because I might not find it again b) because I almost always buy gifts on sale or clearance. The mark-down tag doesn’t change the value of the gift that someone will love.

By: SixFiguresUnder

SixFiguresUnder — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:03:01 +0000

I shop for gifts year round. I have ideas for people in mind and then I try to find the best deals throughout the year. My kids are young and they don’t care if things come from the thrift store or garage sales, so I always have my eye out for things they’d like.

I also make a lot of gifts. Not everyone appreciates handmade. Because of the time and materials, handmade gifts often cost more than purchased gifts. I only make handmade gifts for people who will appreciate them.

By: JourneytoSaving

JourneytoSaving — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:05:02 +0000

I am awful at buying gifts for people, and my family is just hard to buy for! Everyone buys things they want themselves, which leaves people with nothing to get them except gift cards. Often times, if my mom or grandma discover they need something, they’ll go out and get it right away. They don’t mind gift cards, but I’d love to be able to get them something they’ve been wanting!

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:02:37 +0000

fitisthenewpoor People who like practical gifts are the hardest to shop for, in my opinion. I’m one of those people haha. One of the things I got from my parents for Christmas was a shop vac and I absolutely love it.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:01:18 +0000

FrugalRules It’s interesting, though, how it can depend on your perspective. For example my aunt and uncle might have thought that the roku I asked for Christmas was junk, but in reality we find a ton of value in it and have had a lot of fun using it to stream shows.

By: fitisthenewpoor

fitisthenewpoor — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:40:20 +0000

I am a total gift giver. My aunts are in to trinkets, so I can go crazy with them. The rest of my family are in to practical items, so I have to scale back on those. But I at least get some balance!