Like a lot of people we are trying to avoid the after Christmas sticker shock this. We have been looking for unique frugal gift ideas for Christmas and have had success. The ones that I have found would also be good for birthdays or other occasions. Some of the frugal gift ideas are being recycled from past gifts that my family has received (and liked).
1. A frugal gift of food.
What kind of plate do you need for those baked confections? Food is a traditional Christmas gift but it has to be placed on something. A trip to the thrift shop for a frugal set of Christmas dishes can solve the problem. The recipient gets a baked treat on a plate that can be used for many holidays to come.
2. Plastic bag door mat.
Recycle used grocery bags by creating a door mat. This crochet project is one unique example of how to recycle plastic bags to create a doormat. Weaving the bags together is another way to create a frugal gift. Cleaning the mat is simple. All the recipient needs to do it take it outside on a summer day, hose it off and hang it up to dry.
3. Beans
I gotta 'spill the beans' on this one. (Yes, bad pun I know.) A glass jar filled with a soup mix of dried beans is another unique but frugal gift idea. Recycle glass jars that you already have on hand or buy some new but inexpensive jars. Layer the beans for color. Tie with a bow. The soup mix is a unique gift that is perfect for upcoming cold winter nights.
4. Create a calendar
Use your computer to create a calendar for a friend. Everyone will need one for the new year. Use peppy graphics or photos that your friend will enjoy. It's a unique frugal gift that can be used all year.
5. grocery bags
Here is another unique frugal gift idea that we can all use. The bags can be made by recycling t-shirts, scrap material, jeans, pillowcases or scrap material. Many of the ideas for reusable totes require time at a sewing machine but not all. This blog post gives you directions for 50+ Reusable Grocery bags.
These are the 5 best ideas that I could come up with. Do you have any suggestions for other frugal gift ideas for Christmas or birthdays?
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