With the holidays approaching, everyone is making their list and checking it twice. If your fashionista or fly guy has been really nice (or really, really naughty in a good way) they will surely make your holiday shopping list. To help, I will put on my red velvet (ha! Picture me in velvet) and play KarrieKlaus to give you some fashionable and economical gift-giving tips.
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Tip #1 – Discuss if you will exchange gifts
We are in the slow rebound of a recession and unemployment is at an all-time high so many will have reduced gift budgets this year. It is perfectly ok and highly recommended that you have this conversation with your significant other. Committed couples with shared financial responsibilities may opt out on gifts for each other and dating couples may decide to have a special Christmas-themed date (see Tip #3 – Be creative) to save money.
Tip #2 – Set $$$ limits
If you decide to exchange gifts, setting limits is not a bad idea. This is common practice with gift giving among friends and can also work well in relationships. When your significant other is fashion savvy it is usually pressure to buy big ticket items but don’t be mad when you neglect your rent and car note to buy an LV Epi Leather Alma and all you get in return is a pair of boxers and a bottle of Unforgiven (it aint trickin if you got it but it damn sure is if you don’t, lol).
Tip #3 – Be creative
You can really stretch your budget and the sentimental value of a gift if you are really creative. When I worked in the mall, I spoke with a guy who bought his girlfriend several gift cards to all her fave stores in different dollar denominations. He said that he was going to have them put in balloons that were her favorite colors and have a beautiful balloon bouquet made (what fashionista wouldn’t love that!).
A Christmas-themed date can be perfect for a dating couple still getting to know each other. Get drunk off of eggnog and see who can “dress” their gingerbread men the best with icing tubes.
Tip #4 – Give from the heart
I seldom get this sappy but heart-felt gifts are the most remembered. One Christmas, my mom gave me a Black Barbie Doll because she said she looked and dressed liked me. Even though I was well beyond my doll-playing years, I felt the love in that gift… If you see something that would absolutely make your honey’s heart melt, go for it. Likewise, if you feel like you should not spend much money on someone who has not left a permanent impression on your heart, don’t.
I hope my tips help. Happy shopping!!!
Fly recognize fly, can you jingle my bells??? Lol
- CallMeKarrie
