Dd6 was invited a couple of days ago to a birthday party. Hooray!!! She is so excited and started thinking right away what she might like to give the birthday girl. My schedule has been busy this week and it is 15 minutes to the nearest store where we could choose a gift. The gift stash saves the day!!!
Throughout the year, I watch for sales and clearance for toys and other gift items that could be used for my children to give each other at holidays or for them to choose from for friends. A year ago, I bought a huge bead set for $2 online. It’s valued at $12 and looks great. Dd6 was THRILLED to choose that for her friend. Yahoo! Saved me time and gas for a trip to town AND gave her a nice gift at a low price. No guarantee we’d have found something on sale THAT good at the store!
If you don’t already have a gift stash at your house, try watching for just a few little things here & there. After Christmas sales are a great place to get a good bargain.
Good luck and have fun establishing your frugal gift stash!