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When the going gets tough, get playful.  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 everyone is feeling at least a little pinched.  However, people still have birthdays; 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’s all our message of a gift means, or that is all that it needs to say.

So here is a tip for giving the frugal way:  Think jewelry!  I know that seems a bit contradictory, however I suggest Italian charm jewelry, and that definitely is frugal giving.  I’ll elaborate a bit on that.

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 from your five dollar bill to treat yourself to a small soda.

If she doesn’t have any such jewelry, you can buy her an entire Italian charm starter bracelet for well under ten dollars.  That’s about the same as two cups of the house blend Java at your local 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 your loved one is a guy?  Try an Italian charm keychain.  The keychain to get it started is only seven dollars or less, and you can add a humorous charm for a little extra cash, and your shopping is finished.  When the economic recovery comes in a few months or a few years, you can spend a little more to get an official sports related Italian charm endorsing his favorite professional basketball, football or hockey team, or even his beloved NASCAR driver..

Remember that you don’t have to give up giving or a little whimsy when times get rough.  In fact, you can turn tough times into fun times with a little thought, frugality and Italian charms.

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