Give Gifts That Give Back
This article gives some hints about how to give gifts that don’t break the bank:
‘– Use an Internet portal that gives you something back. There are many shopping sites that let you click through to favorite retailers and offer you some cash back on your purchases. Each has different rules and retailers, so look at a few and choose the one that works best for you. Check out http://www.Butterflymall.com, https://www.Ebates.com, http://RebateShare.com and http://FatWallet.com, or look for a list at http://rebateportals.com.
– Comparison shop via http://www.shopping.com or http://froogle.google.com. Both allow you to view shipping costs along with product prices so you can make a true comparison.
– Don’t go to stores unless you’re on a specific mission. Using the mall as entertainment is costly: There’s the food court, those by-the-entrance impulse items and the stuff you end up buying for yourself.
– Stock up. When you do find a good deal on generic gifts like chocolates, candles, and the like, buy a bunch. You know you’ll get invited to parties and need to bring something, or your neighbor will drop by with a gift for you, and you’ll want to reciprocate….’
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