We live in times of ever growing inflation, where the cost of everything seems to be rising, so having to buy frequent yearly gifts or even added surprise gifts can really ding the pocket book. One way of some financial relief besides not buying a gift at all or making the gift would be to team up and buy a group gift so you can be part of a sustainably bigger gift while staying within on a budget. But for some circles suggesting a group gift can been seen as cheap, here’s some advice on how to make it come across that way.

One way to suggest a group gift is to take the thoughtful route, you can suggest that everyone buy something small (and suggest a price range that works for you) that is very meaningful between you and the gift recipient. Then pack all the thoughtful gifts in a basket, container or gift bag. Some suggestions for this type of group gift could be a framed photo of a special moment. A gag gift from an inside joke, a favourite sweet treat or chocolate loved or shared by both ether person gifting and the recipient. A pair of funny socks with a theme the recipient would enjoy, If you go the thoughtful route you can find you’re really part of a wonderful gifting experience, you might learn something about the person and keep it budget friendly!

Another option for suggesting a group gift and be saved from being called or thought of as cheap would be that it’s a time saver. This is really great when your circle is a group of busy professionals or busy parents. We have a free download we’ll link below that will help keep a group gift organized and on budget. One downside of this suggestion is you may be the one who has to pick up the gift, but that task can really save you in that gift giving situation.

If your circle of whom you have to buy the gift for is large you can suggest an impressive or expensive group gift and pay a fraction of the price. The grander of the gift is alluring for many, but many don’t want to spend the big bucks in many situations or truthfully just can’t. Having big numbers can really include many who would like to be part of an impressive gift, this works particularly well in work and office situation when having to gift a boss or company owner.

Suggesting a themed gift is a great segue into suggesting a group gift that will save you money and also make many in your group relived that they don’t have to think of a gift idea. One way of assuring the themed gift stays on track is if it’s a group gift the cost is reduced for everyone involved and to be honest many in the group will appreciate the group factor of a gift for the money saving benefit of it but not have the courage to admit it. Having a themed group gift, not only saves the group money but it also saved the wracking of the brain on what to buy, and the recipient has a better chance of receiving something really nice.

Of course with any group you can get some complaining and odd comments, but it has multiple benefits besides the money saving aspect, time saving, added personalization and thoughtfulness and the recipients receiving a gift they might not have been able to get on their own and sharing the cost of annoying gives more people the opportunity to participate in the gift giving experience. Click here for our free download on how to keep the group giving experience organized and on budget. Happy Gift Giving!

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