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Jewelry? During a Recession? Think Italian!
Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough have fun. I guess that sort of turns a cliche on its head, doesn't it? We can't ignore it; we are in a severe economic downturn, and everyone is feeling at least a little pinched. However, people still have birthdays; and anniversaries and big and small holidays keep popping up, so can you really just forget about some of our most enjoyable cultural rituals?
When it comes to gift giving, I propose that the time has come to change some of our approaches to what constitutes a good gift. It's always been true, but now we have an additional incentive to remember that it truly isn't about how much a gift costs. Giving a friend or loved one a token sends the message that you care about them and remember them during important occasions.. That is all that the message of giving means, or that is all that it needs to say.
So let me share a recommendation about giving the inexpensive way: Consider jewelry! I realize that the word "jewelry" doesn't really bring to mind the notion of frugality, however what I am suggesting is Italian charm jewelry, and that truly is inexpensive giving at its most fun. Let me explain.
If you have a friend who has a stainless steel Italian charm bracelet, you can add a whimsical Italian charm to her collection for well under five dollars. You might even have enough left over for a cute gift bag from the local store.
If she doesn't have any such jewelry, you can buy her an entire Italian charm starter bracelet while only investing less than ten dollars. That's about the same as two cups of the house blend Java at your local coffee shop. Furthermore, that will give you an opportunity to build her collection for years to come.
What if that dear relative or friend is a male? Simply substitute an Italian charm keychain. The starter keychain is around five to seven dollars, kick in another funny charm for an extra few dollars, and your shopping is finished. When the economic recovery comes in a few months or a few years, you can splurge for a sports related charm licensed by NASCAR, the NBA or even his favorite college team.
Remember that you don't have to give up giving or a little whimsy when times get rough. In fact, this is just the thing to bring fun, rather than high price tags, back into the spirit of giving.
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