Have Them Pick Their Own Gift From Thrifty Finds

By

Keeper

We think alike...For an added Freebee,log onto WalMart home page.Near the top right corner it says "in stores now" click on it and you can get "FREE" no hitch,samples.At yard sales or consignment shoppes(look for"final mark dwns.or ask when)mostly I buy shoes of sneakers for my youngest GD.Max.$6.00 and they're name brand..enjoy...keeper

By

KimmyLynn

i like that idea my mom is constantly buying my kids things at the thrift stores my kids are always complimented on their clothes my daughter proudly goes i got it at the thrift store the kids say wheres that?? i wanna go!!!!!! lol i definitely love them too the best gift i can get is a certificate for the thrift i even asked for them!!!! you are a good grannie too Ü

By

badwater

I don't have a special room dedicated to this like you do, but I do shop after holiday sales, yard sales, thrift stores for new or delicately used items that can be used as gifts (or kept for myself). I keep my "gift stash" in a private cabinet in my home. I keep gift bags, gift tags, wrapping paper, tissue paper, tape, scissors, all close by. I can whip up a gift at a moments notice. I save greatly using this method & it was an idea from a dear old co-worker from years ago, something she'd done as a widowed grandmother with lots of grandkids to buy for. It's one of the best moneysaving tips I've ever received.

By Joyce (Guest Post)

If you have a Walgreens in your area, you could get a lot of free after rebate or inexpensive items that your children and grandchildren could use. I have gotten toothpaste, makeup, body wash and a lot of other items. If you have a CVS in your area, you could earn ExtraBucks that could be used to buy gifts. At both stores you can use coupons for the items that you are buying and save even more.

By Beverly (Guest Post)

What a great idea.

People who don't want to shop yard sales and thrift stores could even buy new gifts and display them as you suggested and let family choose.