Trying to decide who to shop for can be difficult so start with a list of names that you know you need to buy for. Use this chart as a guideline when planning:
| WHO | $ BUDGET $ | GIFT IDEAS | STORE & ITEM PRICE |
| Mom | |||
| Dad | |||
| Brother | |||
| Grandma | |||
| Teacher (Mrs. Smith) | |||
| Friend (Leland) | |||
| Co-Worker (Shelby) | |||
| Co-Workers (Lisa) |
Once you have created your list of people, write down how much you want to spend on them next to their name. If you are on a tight budget, this will help you to stay on track with your purchases.
| WHO | $ BUDGET $ | GIFT IDEAS | STORE & ITEM PRICE |
| Mom | $5-10 | ||
| Dad | $5-10 | ||
| Brother | $5-10 | ||
| Grandma | $5 | ||
| Teacher (Mrs. Smith) | $5 | ||
| Friend (Leland) | $5 | ||
| Co-Worker (Shelby) | $5 | ||
| Co-Workers (Lisa) | $5 |
Once you have created a budget for each person, you can come up with some gift ideas.
| WHO | $ BUDGET $ | GIFT IDEAS | STORE & ITEM PRICE |
| Mom | $5-10 | Nail polish, Lotion | |
| Dad | $5-10 | Tools | |
| Brother | $5-10 | Movies, Toys | |
| Grandma | $5 | Photo Book, Family Photo | |
| Teacher (Mrs. Smith) | $5 | Gift Card (coffee, food, bookstore) | |
| Friend (Leland) | $5 | Bracelets, rings, earrings | |
| Co-Worker (Shelby) | $5 | Gift Card (coffee, food, bookstore) | |
| Co-Workers (Lisa) | $5 | Gift Card (coffee, food, bookstore) |
If you are on a tight budget, think about gifts that you can make. Homemade gifts can mean more than anything you can buy at a store. Here are some ideas
- Do-it-yourself gifts
- Baked goods like cookies, brownies, and cupcakes
- Homemade cards, paintings, and drawings
- Create picture frames to go with family photos
- Create your own coupon book
Once you have your gift ideas, you will need to start doing some research on where to buy them. Look in store websites, local newspaper ads, and social media for inventory and sales.
| WHO | $ BUDGET $ | GIFT IDEAS | STORE & ITEM PRICE |
| Mom | $5-10 | Nail polish, Lotion | Walmart – Dr Teal’s Assorted Spa Gift Set: Eucalpytus $9.98 |
| Dad | $5-10 | Tools | Walmart – 52 Piece Socket Wrench Kit $8.99 |
| Brother | $5-10 | Movies, Toys | DVD $4.99 Amazon: Horton Hears a Who |
| Grandma | $5 | Photo Book, Family Photo | Print Photos (Walmart 4×6 $0.15 each) Construction paper frames. |
| Teacher (Mrs. Smith) | $5 | Gift Card (coffee, food, bookstore) | Walmart – Gift Card |
| Friend (Leland) | $5 | Bracelets, rings, earrings | Papparizzi (Social Media) 1 necklace with matching earrings $5 |
| Co-Worker (Shelby) | $5 | Gift Card (coffee, food, bookstore) | Walmart – Gift Card |
| Co-Workers (Lisa) | $5 | Gift Card (coffee, food, bookstore) | Walmart – Gift Card |
An alternative to shopping in-store is to order online if the store has the option. Some stores have in-store pick up, contactless pick up, or delivery for online orders. It is another way to stay safe and healthy from COVID-19.
Stores with online ordering:
- Walmart
- Kroger
- Kohls
- Amazon
- Meijer
Happy shopping!
