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No Need To Crush That Bank Account This Season.

The holidays can creep up on us all out of nowhere. Especially when you find yourself absolutely buried in work, competing in the ever-demanding landscape of a world that the crushing weight of inflation has further pressured. It's just harder and harder to rationalize buying certain things nowadays that we wouldn't have thought twice about back in the golden years. 


Well, this quick and hard-hitting list from some inspired Redditors, brings to the forefront various frugal gift ideas that you can consider tinkering around with to cut down on the costs of your gift-giving efforts for this fast-approaching holiday season. 

Reddit
Reddit

Crafts Time Can Be Quite The Time Suck.

At least you now have been forewarned that if you opt for the economically friendly crafts route, you'll have your work more than cut out for you. 

Reddit
Reddit
Reddit

Books Are One Of Those Gifts That Keep On Giving.

We could all benefit from reading more, and there's just an unexplainable benefit, a good feeling deep down in your bones about reading from a physical book vs. whatever is on your screen. Plus, they earn their value back amidst those re-gifting efforts. 


Related: Clever and Creative Gifts for Book Lovers

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All About The Homemade Gifts.

So, the key theme would seem to be that it's all about making those gifts at home. You'll save money and your kids will pick up some new skills along the way as well. 


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Reddit
Reddit

Sweet, Sweet Vanilla Extract.

You can quite literally sweeten someone else's life up around the holidays, and it won't bust your bank account right open in the process. 


Related: The Best Boozy Gifts for Cocktail Lovers & Happy Hour Devotees

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This Is A Fun And All-Around Cost-Cutting Idea.

Everyone loves that rush of endorphins that can come from being able to successfully use a coupon to save you the few bucks that you might've needed for something else in this ever expensive life.