 |
Further
Reading ...
|
|
Fabric Holiday Bags
Fabric Holiday Bags by: Joyce Moseley Pierce - 641 words As my children were growing up, it always bothered me to buy wrapping paper only to see it ripped open and thrown in the fireplace or trash after Christmas gifts were opened. I tried using...
Kid Party Games - for Girls
Little girls just are different to boys. They like more social rather then competative games and don't enjoy getting wet and dirty quite as much as a boy if at all. If you are having a single gender party for your daughter here are some great games...
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child? © Copyright 2004 Rebecca Hanson Please ask permission to reproduce this article. Rebecca@YouCanHaveItAll.com "Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father is concerned about his son, a high...
Exciting Vacations in Your Own Backyard - You Don't Need To Travel Far To Experience A Memorable Getaway
(NC)—The summer is in full swing and so is the travel season as Canadians take advantage of the long awaited warm breezes and sunny skies. For those of us without a family cottage or a plane ticket out of the province, the options may seem...
|
|
|
Gift Shopping Tips for a Tight Budget
|
 |
Written By:
Karen Couillard
|
|
|
Have you seen the prices of greeting cards lately? It is hideous! Once you purchase the card and gift-wrap, your overall cost can easily increase by $10 to$15. If you are on a tight budget, this can be difficult as you spend more on the fluff and less on the actual gift. Not only are greeting cards expensive, their sizes often overwhelm small gifts, which make the overall presentation, looking goofy and unbalanced. Basically, you really don’t need to spend on expensive greeting cards to make an impression.
We all have this perception that greeting cards are the perfect match to gift giving. Although true, there are cost effective ways that can help you spend more on gifts and less on greeting cards. For instance, packaged blank cards are the best way to go as you pay less per card then individually. The other advantage of blank cards is that they are not specific to an occasion and can be used for anything. You should always have a pack handy and ready to use, as you never know when you will need to buy someone a last minute gift or card.
Choosing the right card can be time consuming. As the overall look of your gift is very important, you must consider size when choosing your card. The safest way is to choose a small size gift card, as it will fit to any size gift. - continued below ...
|
|
|
continued ...
In my opinion, the Groovy-0-Grams mini cards are the best to use as they fit perfectly on any size gift and they are very affordable. For the price of one greeting card, you get six per pack and you can use the mini cards for six different occasions. Now that’s a bargain! Not only are they affordable, the mini cards are really fun to use as they focus on different personalities rather then occasions. They also promote positive self- esteem, which is a gift in itself.
Being prepared in advance with a pack of mini cards will save you time and money. And, when those last minute gift frenzies strike, you will spend more on your gift and less on the fluff. Happy gift shopping!
For more gift shopping ideas and tips please log on at http://www.groovyarts.com
For more gift shopping ideas and tips please log on at www.groovyarts.com
About the Author
As the founder of Groovy Arts,Karen Couillard is known for being an entrepreneur in the world of art and design. Her signature art work has appeared in many publications as well as on several televison shows. Her expertise in the art and design industry has led her to teach workshops about art and business as well as write several “how to” articles that can be found on her website at www.groovyarts.com
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| _Additional Resources ... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
