After Christmas Deals

Now that Christmas has come and gone you are probably looking at your gifts and playing around with them. But before you get too comfortable you should realize that there are some great deals out there right after the holidays.

Here's an idea: Use some of your money that you got from Christmas and put those deals to good use. Get your upcoming birthday gifts right now. If someone has a birthday coming up then get them something now while it is on sale. Maybe you could get them accessories for what Santa brought them. Or make something for it.

AND since you are most likely home from college with your parents, if you are out of any necessities for school then take them shopping to get you what you need such as shampoo, soap, razors, and such things.My school covers such things on our meal cards but maybe your school does not include that.

Use this semester break to your advantage. Take a break, relax, and prepare for your upcoming classes.

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Happy Holidays!

Gift help- MAKE SOMETHING!

What is a better present than something awesome that came from the giver's own hard work and consideration? Why not make the people on your Christmas list, or whatever holiday you celebrate, gifts instead of buying things that will just be old technology in a month. You can make scarves, jewelry, little trinkets, artwork, or a plethora of other things. One of the best things is that less than $20 can get you a ton of supplies to make stuff for everyone on your list, most likely. And that's the price of 1 DVD.

Ideas:
jewelry
sew a bag
make accessories
scarves (knit, crochet, sew, there are even no sew options!)
no sew blankets with a favorite character, theme or design
framed photos or artwork
stenciled shirts
coasters
cards
TONS MORE!

Check out these websites for tutorials and inspiration:
http://www.craftster.org/
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/
etsy.com to get inspired
http://www.instructables.com/

There are tons of websites that will inspire you and even give you step by step instructions on how to make something. So google "how to make______" and I am sure that you will find something to your liking.
or google crafts for dads, fishermen, nascar fans, spongebob. Whatever the person you are gifting to likes and I guarantee that you will save money, have more fun making their gift, and put a smile on their face.