Christmas is the high season for trade and spending money, which it doesn't have to be. Whether you are someone who likes to do needlework or enjoy buying something that pleases. Whether you are giving something new, homemade or used — in this guide you will find tips for how to make your Christmas shopping cheap, eco-friendly and successful!
Books/Tise/Finn
Does Dad want a book for Christmas? checkout Bookis, a sales app for used books. There is cheap shipping and often books are sold for under the hundredth dollar. If not, the books are significantly cheaper than a new one.
(Also recommend if you have Books you want to sell, for which you could rather buy Christmas presents for the proceeds you sell for)
Tise is the used tab for the most part -- electronics, clothing, shoes, toys, hobby equipment or hiking gear. If there is someone you know who wants something in the app, you can look at their wish list in the app to see if there is something you can buy them as a gift. Surprise them by giving them that sweater they have shown you! Otherwise, Finn.no an ingenious website for used gifts.
Find second-hand treasures for the Christmas party
How about looking for the Christmas outfit used this year? There are plenty of secondhand shops with affordable alternatives to Christmas shopping. Who said that Christmas Shopping Does it have to be about gifts for others? Treat yourself to a little pre-Christmas present, like André at Creative Mix did. He found tuxedo, pencil shoes and bow tie for less than $200 at the local thrift store.
Tik Tok as redesign inspiration
Jenny Skavlan is Norway's sewing queen, and together with Ingrid Bergtun, their sewing videos have received many views on Tik Tok. There they post explanatory video tutorials with recipes for simple sewing ideas — absolutely free. In addition to Tik Tok, they have written a book called Fæbrik — syboka. This is a super inspiration for the redesign, with 17 recipes from sizes from XXS to XXXL.
Sweets, baking and other homemade things
There are plenty of goodies in Yuletide, but nothing beats something homemade, wrapped in a cake tin or in a Norges glass.
How about homemade crackers with nuts? Other tips are homemade confectionery, marzipan balls or truffles. Easily packaged in cellophane bags with twine loop. Not only does it taste good once, it stays great all Christmas in a cool room.
Make things at Christmas workshop
In the past year, jewelry making has taken off on Tik Tok and Instagram. Pearl jewelry sold for expensive sums can rather be made at home. The only thing you need is thread, lock and beads. How about inviting to Christmas workshop and pearl bracelets and jewelry?
Other things you can create are shopping networks with textile pens or textile paint. Glass and porcelain paint is a creative way to create a memorable mug or vase.
Give an experience as a gift
Not sure what to give to someone who already has everything? Do you know someone you're indulging in a special experience? Et gift card with treatment on massage, manicure, visit to the cinema or a cafe for two can be a pleasant experience to enjoy. An expensive experience can be the highlight of the year if you combine with more.
For reflection
You can go a long way trying something new, maybe you'll inspire those around you to do the same. That homemade cup might mean more than one you'd buy. In tips is to wrap the gifts in newsprint, grey paper or gift boxes/paper from the previous year. What you give doesn't have to cost a lot, and remember — no matter what you give, it's the thought that counts!
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