Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Give Coupons

A TIP FOR MANAGING YOUR SPENDING AT THE HOLIDAYS


Give coupons that are redeemable as favors.


Examples:



  • Babysitting

  • Taking their kids for a weekend

  • Massage

  • Making a favorite meal

  • Taking them shopping

  • Taking them to the theater

  • Cleaning their car

  • Cleaning their house

  • Organizing their party

  • Organizing their files

  • Organizing their office

  • Organizing their photo albums

  • Reading a book to them, in person or on an audio file

  • Interviewing them on video

  • Teaching them something you know, such as cooking, gardening, music, etc.

  • Making something for them by hand

  • Spending time together doing something they really enjoy