| Are you looking for an inexpensive gift, yet one that | | | | clearance section, you |
| has a personal touch | | | | should be able to find some nice ribbon to wrap |
| and shows the recipient how much you really care? | | | | around the basket and fabric to |
| Did you know that you | | | | line the bottom of the basket. You can even search |
| could make a birthday gift basket cheaper than you | | | | online to learn how to |
| can buy many presents? | | | | make attractive bows from fabric or ribbon. |
| In addition, the gift basket will have a personal touch | | | | Wal-Mart has a section of |
| that is sure to be | | | | inexpensive gift cards, but if you are handy with the |
| appreciated. The first thing you should do is decide | | | | computer, you can print |
| what type of | | | | your own. Look in the office supply section for blank |
| things the recipient enjoys. Take a piece of paper | | | | cards with envelopes |
| and write down the | | | | and print your own specially made birthday card. |
| things you can think of that he or she likes. You | | | | There are no rules saying all the items in your |
| might even jot down a | | | | basket have to be new. |
| few stores that you would like to visit for gift ideas. | | | | Go to local garage and estate sales to search for |
| One of the most | | | | good bargains. If you |
| important things to remember is to personalize the | | | | find something used, but in good shape and at a |
| gift basket specifically for | | | | great price, go ahead and get |
| him or her. The people who really love you probably | | | | it. Sometimes you can even find new items with the |
| are not looking for | | | | tags still on them at |
| expensive gifts, just a reassurance that you are | | | | these sales. Also, remember that if you find |
| thinking of them and love | | | | something for someone at a |
| them. | | | | good price, but his or her birthday is still months |
| For supplies, you should be able to get a reasonably | | | | away, go ahead and get |
| priced basket at the | | | | it. You can always store it away until it is needed. |
| local Wal-Mart or crafts store. If you check their | | | | |