My sister had a great suggestion on my Frugal Holidays post that I wanted to share by putting it in its own post. A woman she knows buys two gifts at a person's birthday, then sets one aside for Christmas. It makes it so the expenses are spread out more throughout the year.
I could see this working really well for a lot of people on my gift list, but not necessarily my kids or hubby, as I would run the risk of all three of them ending up buying themselves the thing I had bought and put away for Christmas. Or for people (like my other sister, and several nieces) whose birthdays are in December. But, for friends, other relatives, etc., I could see it working. It's too late for me to try this theory now, but I am considering giving it a try in 2009.
