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Italian Charm Gifts: A Little But A Lot of Fun

myarn | Sep 13, 2009 | 0 comments

Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough have fun.Â I guess that not exactly the way the old cliche goes, but it makes sense to me.Â Face it, we’re in a recession, and that’s no fun for anyone.Â However, people still have birthdays; the year is still filled with those never-ending greeting card holidays, so how can you just ignore the best rituals in life?

As far as giving presents is concerned, maybe it’s is time to alter a few of our attitudes about what makes a gift valuable.Â 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.Â Presenting a beloved relative or a cherished friend says that you remember them and care about them.Â That’s all our message of a gift means, and that it all that needs to be said in the act of giving.

So let me share a recommendation about giving the inexpensive way: Consider jewelry!Â I realize that the word “jewelry” doesn’t really bring to mind the notion of frugality, however what I am suggesting is Italian charm jewelry, and that truly is inexpensive giving at its most fun.Â Let me explain.

If a friend or relative of yours already has an Italian charm bracelet, you can give her a silly (or beautiful) Italian charm to her collection for well under five dollars.Â You might even have enough left over for a cute gift bag from the local store.

If she doesn’t have any such jewelry, you can get her started in a fun fashion hobby by buying an Italian charm starter bracelet for well under ten dollars.Â That’s about the same as two cups of the house blend Java at your local coffee shop.Â 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?Â Try an Italian charm keychain.Â The keychain to get it started is only seven dollars or less, kick in another funny charm for an extra few dollars, and your shopping is finished.Â In later years, as your economic life returns to normal, you can splurge for a sports related 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.Â In fact, this is just the thing to bring fun, rather than high price tags, back into the spirit of giving.