Instead of burning a hole in your wallet this holiday season, try these different ideas to show your loved ones that you care while simultaneously not causing more financial stresses in your life.

1. For your significant other: you can make them their favorite meal. You can print out a nicely written invitation to them describing their menu and asking them to dress nicely, and while they are away you can set the table romantically and make them their favorite dish. Although this idea seems obvious, it is underestimated because it shows more effort than just buying something from a store
2. For mom: bake her her favorite type of cookies and decorate them with sprinkles, etc. You can even make each batch say "I love you Mom, etc". When done, you can put the cookies on a festive plate, get tissue paper and wrap the plate and tie it off with a nice ribbon
3. For both parents: wake up early christmas morning, even before they do, and make them a christmas breakfast. Omellettes are a quick and easy idea, as well as croissants from pilsbury make for a great breakfast.

These are just a few suggestions, but remember that for christmas, joy can come from more than just a store.

Happy Holidays!