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Looking for an extra something this Christmas? Why not aim for extra money so you can add funds to your gift giving activities?

Earning your extra money doesn’t have to be an extra effort on your part too! Let’s just say that this is the season when people are willing to shell out their saved money for just about anything! Just look at how well department stores and retail stores are doing nowadays. Actually, as early as November, you would notice that plans are made and lists are prepared. December, on the other hand, would be the best month to hawk your wares and expect sales. It’s not bad to take advantage of the situation, think of it as giving something back to people we don’t know much and earn a little something in return. Do take note of the word “little” as we don’t have to charge too much for the services and products we are most likely to sell.

If you take a closer look on how sales work during Christmas season, personalized things do better than commercially made ones. It’s because personalized gifts, or things which are made by someone’s hand add charm and character to a gift. Of course, who better provide such things than a senior’s hand? That is where you can start thinking of what to sell.

Before this article gets you all excited, it’s important that no matter what you decide on selling, you must—first and foremost—enjoy doing it. For example, if you think your baked goods will sell well, you must enjoy your time doing it as you normally would. Your goal should be making your product’s recipients happy and not only for the money.

Since baked goods are the most easiest to make—and easiest to sell as well!—let’s start from that. Baked goods include cakes and pastries as prices of these things tend to go up when Christmas is coming nearer. You can get orders from your friends and coworkers to be delivered on desired time and date. Cookies also sell well during these times. Just package them festive and well by custom made boxes. Add red and green ribbons for final touches and they are good to go!

Handmade ornaments and accessories are also a hit this Christmas such beaded bags, hair clips and jewelry boxes. Photo holders can also be handmade according to your own liking and be sold at a much higher price considering the amount of time and effort you have put in it. All you need is your creativity and a little imagination on the side!

Seniors probably have the longest gift list this Christmas! Just imagine those little tots and not so little ones lining up your doorsteps to receive their gifts or even your nosy neighbor inspecting what’s beneath your tree. No matter how hard life has been hitting you these past few months, Christmas still remains to be the season for giving and sharing. Gifts are the only thing that can complete the experience and indeed the best way to end your year right.

Christmas need not break your bank account further. Yes, it may give it a little dent but it should be no more. Unless you are planning to give a gift to an overly-materialistic person, a simple gift that expresses you thinking of the receiver is enough to be appreciated. In fact, a well-thought-of gift is much appreciated than an expensive one, although receiving one is also nice—anything half way is certainly out of the question so stay clear of it! The idea is to make your sincerity be felt and the message to come across so creativity means a lot during these times. Here are some tips on how to save money this Christmas but still make your family and friends feel special and loved:

·    If tradition has it that you give out—and never miss—giving cards to families and friends but it proves to be costly this year, find another alternative for your card giving activities. While making your own cards seems to be a good idea, time apparently, is not on your side. The best solution for this is to send ecards instead. There are hundreds, if not thousands of them over the internet, have a field day!
·    Gift giving is still the best but wrapping them up will cost you an extra. Gift wrappers can be bought in bulk which will automatically give you a discount and then be divided among friends who also need them—of course, paying you for their share. This can also be done for gift tags, or just skip the tags and slip a love letter instead.
·    Christmas decors strongly contribute to the festive mood so it is really important that your house sport the right accessories but changing it every year is not practical anymore. Opt to recycle your old ones, or rotate by year. If your friends are open with it, swap with them and for sure, no one will ever know.
·    Christmas is also a season of discounts—or is it their way of giving something back to us?—take advantage of them by knowing exactly what you need and what stores are selling them in discounted prices.
·    Some families mark the season by going out of the country. You, on the other hand, can scour the area for this Christmas’ happenings and enjoy your own city!