Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Fun During Hard Times: Italian Charms to the a Rescue

Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough have fun.  I guess that not exactly the way the old cliche goes, but it makes sense to me.  We can’t ignore it; we are in a severe economic downturn, and that’s no fun for anyone.  But…people are still going to have that annual birthday, and anniversaries and big and small holidays keep popping up, so how can you just ignore the best rituals in life?

As far as giving presents is concerned, I propose that the time has come to alter a few of our attitudes about what makes a gift valuable.  It’s always been true, but now the economic conditions give us an extra reason to remember that the cost of a gift isn’t what really matters.  Giving a friend or loved one a token says that you remember them and care about them.  That is all that the message of giving means, or that is all that it needs to say.

So let me share a recommendation about giving the inexpensive way: Consider jewelry!  I know that seems a bit contradictory, however what I am suggesting is Italian charm jewelry, and that truly is inexpensive giving at its most fun.  Let me explain.

If you have a friend who has a stainless steel Italian charm bracelet, you can add a whimsical Italian charm to her alternatives for around four dollars.  You might even have enough left over for a cute gift bag from the local store.

If she doesn’t have any Italian charm jewelry, yet, you can get her started in a fun fashion hobby by buying an Italian charm starter bracelet for well under ten dollars.  That’s probably not even as much as a cup of coffee and a muffin  at the corner coffee shop.  That starter bracelet has the additional benefit of providing you with gift ideas for many years into the future, as you help her build her new collection.

What if that dear relative or friend is a male?  Try an Italian charm keychain.  The starter keychain is around five to seven dollars, and you can add a humorous charm for a little extra cash, and you are finished with your shopping.  In later years, as your economic life returns to normal, you can splurge for a sports related charm licensed by NASCAR, the NBA or even his favorite college team.

So you don’t have to give up fun when things get tough.  In fact, you can turn tough times into fun times with a little thought, frugality and Italian charms.


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