Where To Find Free & Low Cost Christmas Gifts That Rock!
If you want to create a Christmas to remember on a super tight budget, you have to be incredibly resourceful. Last week I showed you which programs to join so that you can start earning gift cards fast. These programs are ones I have personally tried, and I recommend them because of their low cash outs and/or quick ways to earn points.
This week I am sharing a list of places where you can find free or low-cost gifts as well as one store that offers a wide variety of affordable items that will make great gifts for the loved ones on your Christmas list.
Where To Find Free & Low-Cost Christmas Gifts That Rock!
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I have divided up this post into five different ways and places where you can find either free or low-cost Christmas gifts. I dug deep to find all the possible ways to help you find free or very inexpensive sources of Christmas gifts that aren’t cheaply made. I want to help you give gifts your loved ones will love–not ones that will end up in next year’s white elephant gift exchange.
Point Reward Programs That Offer Gift-Worthy Items
1. My Reader Rewards Club (formerly called Tyndale Rewards)
If you want to surprise a book lover–young or old–with a new book, then join My Readers Rewards Club (formerly called Tyndale Rewards). Books do take a few weeks to be delivered; plan accordingly.
Places To Find Free Codes That Can Lead Inexpensive Gifts
1. Shutterfly
To benefit from free–not including the cost of shipping–items on Shutterfly, I find it best to like their FaceBook page. Under the “like” tab on their FaceBook homepage press “get notifications” so that you see when they offer free photo album codes as well as codes for free prints and more. Now, you do have to pay shipping on these deals, so they are not 100% free, but they still make very low-cost gifts. Money Saving Mom also lists free codes that are not always found on the Shutterfly FaceBook page so make sure to follow that site too.
Places For Free Samples That You Can Put In Gift Baskets
Now, when I say to put free samples in a gift basket, I am not talking about those little packets of shampoo and conditioner. The ones I like to include are the free samples of gourmet coffee, candies, chocolate, and travel sized hand lotion. I have also included travel sized Bath & Body Works products that I have gotten free with coupons (I don’t see those offered as much as they used to be, though).
My favorite basket to use isn’t a basket at all. Instead, I like using mugs like the one pictured above. I prefer a mug over a basket since it is smaller to fill and can be more readily used by the recipient than a basket
1. Moneysavingmom
Money Saving mom is my favorite source of free samples. Crystal’s team always puts up great posts about free samples of items. The site also has a weekly list of free samples.
2. Facebook pages
Companies such as Bath & Body Works often offer either coupon for free samples you can pick up in store or free samples sent by mail.
3. Freebies 4 Mom
Freebies 4 Mom is another great website that lists free samples as they become available.
Other Posts You Might Want To Check Out For More Inexpensive Gift Ideas
- 10 Family Gifts For Under $10 That Encourage Family Togetherness And Include All Ages
- 10 Last Minute Gift Basket Ideas For Under $10
- 10 Fabulous Stocking Stuffers For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank
This post is part of the How To Plan A Christmas To Remember On A Super Tight Budget Series.
How To Plan A Christmas To Remember On A Super Tight Budget: The Series
Week One: Introduction & Our Story
Week Two: Where To Earning Gift Cards For Fast Christmas Cash
Week Three: Where To Find Free & Low-Cost Christmas Gifts That Rock! (you are here)
Week Five: Half Of What You Need For Christmas You Already Own
Week Six: Where To Resell Your Items Online For Quick Christmas Cash
Week Seven: How To Use Your Talents & Passions To Generate Christmas Cash
Week Eight: 25 Christmas Traditions For Families On Tight Budgets
Week Nine: How To Hold An ‘Eat What You Have’ Week to Help Pad the Christmas Fund.
Week Ten: 15 Websites & Apps That Will Save You Money On Your Christmas Shopping
Week Eleven: 7 Christmas Themed Swap-It Parties That Will Save You Money
Week Twelve: 22 Gifts You Can Make Using Ingredients Found In Your Kitchen
Week Thirteen: How To Give Acts Of Service Gifts People Will Really Use: No More Coupons
Week Fourteen: 6 Ways To Earn Money For Christmas All Year Long