One Kind Of Costume Jewelry – Italian Charm Jewelry
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, the year is still filled with those never-ending greeting card holidays, so can you really just forget about some of our most enjoyable cultural rituals?
When it comes to gift giving, I propose that the time has come to change some of our approaches to what constitutes a good gift. 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 sends the message that you care about them and remember them during important occasions.. 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 realize that the word “jewelry” doesn’t really bring to mind the notion of frugality, however I suggest Italian charm jewelry, and that definitely is frugal giving. An Italian charm bracelet is a kind of costume jewelry that is both fun and inexpensive. 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. 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 charm starter bracelet while only investing less than 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? Simply substitute 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. In later years, as your economic life returns to normal, 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.
