As Christmas rapidly approaches many people around the United Kingdom will be desperate to strike a balance between buying gifts that their family and friends will truly love and being careful with their finances.
This Christmas more than ever, people are struggling to maintain the delicate balance between buying great gifts and spending beyond their means. Unfortunately, the people who get this balance wrong will find themselves feeling they have let their friends and family down or perhaps even worse will find that they have over-stretched themselves financially
If you are worried about your budget this Christmas, take a look at the 5 great gifts you can give your friends and family without breaking the bank
Gift 1: Baby Sitting Vouchers
For friends and family who have children, babysitting vouchers are a fantastic idea. Simply create vouchers that your friends and family can present you with when they need someone to babysit for them. Babysitters can be expensive so you will be surprised at how much this gesture will be appreciated
Gift 2: Transport Vouchers
Free transport vouchers could prove to be very useful for friends and family who either don't drive at all or who wish to go out for the night and leave the car at home so that they can enjoy a drink. Paying for transport, particularly during the festive period can prove to be extremely expensive so this type of gift can prove to be very popular with friends and family
Gift 3: Cleaning Vouchers
If you ask most people how they like to spend their evenings or weekends, very few people would respond by telling you that they love to clean their house or car. Offer friends and family a chance to get out of doing these things and they will bite your hand off. These types of vouchers should be valid for such things as window cleaning and car cleaning too
Gift 4: Gardening Vouchers
We all love having a lovely garden, but it can be extremely hard work to get the garden into great shape. Present your family or friends with gardening vouchers and allow them to put their feet up safe in the knowledge that their garden will still be in great shape when the summer comes.
Gift 5: Pamper Vouchers
Pamper vouchers are always welcomed by partners who can exchange them for a complete day of pampering whenever the mood takes them. These vouchers should entitle your partner to enjoy such things as having a bubble bath run for them, a long massage or a home cooked meal of their choice.