Holiday Romance on A Budget

Being broke ain't no joke for Christmas and whether you're in a long, short or temporary term coming up with ideas can be difficult when the cash is strapped.

All ideas are under $10.00

1. Flash drive 
For the person that likes to carry around everything or the person that needs to carry around everything a flashdrive is something they would enjoy.

These are electronic data holders that range from 1Gig of memory to 128Gig (that's the one I want).

The best thing you can get for them is the Mini SD Card. With so many new phones out, buying them a 4Gig for on $5 bucks off of Amazon will make anyone swoon! (Cause they'll think you paid a lot more for it.)

2. Coupons

This is an oldie, but goodie when it comes to thoughtful budget friendly ideas for a romantic gift.

Take ten idex cards and punch holes in them. (use colored cards for a better effect) On each one in Black market, write out something you'll do for them.

a. Wash your car


b. Pick up your dry cleaning


c. Back rub


d. Draw hot candlelit bath


e. Day without the kids


f. Full body massage


g. Drop off and pick up from work (on time)


h. Take over all your chores for one day


i. Have it Your way day


j. Breakfast in bed.

The only limit in making this coupon book is your imagination.


3. CD of their favorite tunes all complied on one disk.  You all know Brian McKnight is my fave and just check out my Zune profile to see what i'm listening to the most. LOL.

4. Gift Basket

This can get you nice stuff at the dollar store or what I like to call a care basket. socks, toothbrush, lotion, lip balm, travel packs of items can easily be thrown together in a box and wrapped up nicely for them.

5. Candles

These are about the cheapest thoughtful gifts you can give to anyone, especially the one you're with.

So this is a hint to all you cash strapped persons who constantly telling "people" (namely me) you're broke. Now Please don't take this as I'm pointing fingers, but I just thought in a neutral way I should let you know, the holidays can still be the holidays if you stop stressing over money and just go with your heart.

In all, it's the thought that counts and that's what should really matter. The effort you put in the presentation of whatever the gift is, will reflect what you feel for that person.

Have a great holiday this season.