By: Jordan Graves
It’s officially the holiday season, and the recurring thought may appear in your mind; what does he want, what does she want, what do I want for Christmas? What’s in your budget? Well, this year you don’t have to worry about the cost of buying your loved ones the presents they want, because we have the deals for you! Define a clear budget and list who you’re buying for, and how much you’ll spend. Watch for sales so you’re not paying premium prices. Consider DIY, consumables, or experience-based gifts (less expensive but often more meaningful). Local stores are a good source for gifts, toys, clothing, furniture and more. Again, you can find many gifts that can fit your budget. To save you some time, we have compiled a bunch of deals for you at some of the large retailers in our area. Or you can shop online, if you prefer.
Shop Amazon holiday deals starting November 20th through December 1st. Oftentimes Amazon products are from small businesses specializing in certain items. You can check the company by clicking on its name. Always try to find a local store when you’re looking for Christmas gifts. You can compare prices with large retailers and pick what is best for your budget. You can shop Amazon Fire products and accessories for a great deal, including Amazon Fire TVs, Amazon Fire tablets, Blink and Ring doorbell cams, and even more. For those who like to DIY, art and crafts products are also on sale. Large retailers like Walmart have many deals on a variety of products from toys, sports equipment, electronics and more. There are even more deals at other major retailers. Just check on the company’s website to see what they’re offering.! Look for the flash sales as a way to save money.
At Best Buy, shop less and take advantage of the savings with a price slider. This allows you to choose what products are within your range. Budgets range between $25 and $200. Thankfully, the holiday deals extend past the holiday season until January 18th. There are new door buster deals coming every day. Worried that the gift isn’t right? Well, no worry about that either! Best Buy is extending their customer return policy on product until January 16th, so you’ll have a whopping two and a half months to decide if the gift is right for you.
Around this time of year, the deals are everywhere; you just need to know where and when to look. You can find gifts and trinkets for family and for yourself at a low cost, while also staying within a healthy spending budget. The holiday season isn’t only about giving and receiving gifts, it’s about spending time with those you love and showing appreciation for what we have and who we have. The gift bags and boxes covered in bows and wrapping paper are simply a nice bonus!