We speak the same language but we live in different worlds… There are significant cultural differences between us and the Brits and they go beyond the jam v jelly, “couldn’t/could care less” chasms that exchange students love to debate. Despite these yawning gulfs, Transatlantic love often thrives. If you’re lucky enough to be invited to […]
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gifts
Do you start feeling a bit anxious when you get invited to special events, knowing you’re going to have to make some changes to your budget to afford to bring a gift? Gift-giving doesn’t have to be expensive, nor does it have to induce panic. There are plenty of ways you can easily save money […]
It’s Free Shipping Day! Here Are Participating Retailers
Did you know that every year (as of recently, anyway), there is a Free Shipping Day? Well, for 2014, today is that day! (Today is December 18th, 2014, just in case you see this tomorrow.) Giving Tuesday, Cyber Monday… Talk like a Pirate Day, there are quite a few “days” these days. (Totally did that […]
10 Drugstore Beauty Finds for the Budget-Conscious
I love receiving make-up gifts as much as the next beauty product junkie, but what’s even better is discovering a new product that not only works great but is also cheap. Win-win, right? If you have an equally budget-conscious giftee on your list, consider that some of the secret weapons in many a beauty aficionada’s […]
The Internet is Full of Savings
One great thing about the internet, as long as you are not a brick and mortar retailer, that is, is the ability to find the lowest price for something, very quickly. Actually, the internet is also a great way for brick and mortar stores to find new and cheaper products, too. One great thing about […]
Canadian Tips for Saving on Gift Baskets
If you are Canadian, like me, you might find yourself in awe at the prices some folks are paying for the gorgeous gift baskets they put together. We don’t have The Container Store, or Dollar Tree, and haven’t had the Target $1 bins to use either. So things are a bit more challenging, but […]
How to Save Money on Wedding Gifts
It has been awhile since I wrote a post on how to save money on wedding gifts, so I will do so again, for all of you internet-savvy folks! For the sake of this article, I am going to stick to major purchases. Bridal shower and wedding shower gifts often deviate from wedding registries (ahem, […]
Why You Have To Register For Gifts If You Are Getting Married
A good friend was getting married last summer, and I was honored to be part of her bridal party. My friend and her fiancé had planned all along to register for gifts at a local department store, but when they ended up going to the store for their registry appointment, they ended up leaving before […]
3 Ways to Save Money By Organizing Your Coupons
You’ve got coupons. Now what? Sure, coupons will save you money, but only if you know how to organize and use them effectively. Plus, not all coupons are worth saving – especially if they’re for items that you’ll never use. If you haven’t yet found the perfect method for keeping tabs on all those […]
$500 Giveaway and Savings Tips!
Wedding Gift Savings One fantastic aspect of weddings is that you know they are coming for awhile in advance. Yes, you can say the same thing about birthdays, anniversaries and major holidays, but in my experience, people tend to treat those gift giving occasions slightly differently. Most people opt to have a wedding gift registry, […]
Tis the Season…To Save
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – swimparallel] The following is a guest post. If you are interested in guest posting on Unique Gifter, please Contact Me. If, like many people, the Christmas season will leave a yawning hole in your bank account, you may now be wondering how to make the most of what […]