#ChrimboCrisis
#ChrimboCrisis.
In a blink of an eye 2015 has whizzed passed and now we are into December, the “C” word is on everyone’s lips; Christmas. You smile back politely when someone asks “have you finished buying presents?” when realistically, you haven’t even started because you are skinter than skint. Your student loan payment is in reaching distance but your bank balance is dryer than the Mojave Desert #ChrimboCrisis. So the Condor Properties team have searched the web for some useful yuletide gift ideas that might save the day.
Share your selfie the old fashioned way!
We all take 100’s of photos on our phones and tablets, most of which are never seen by your friends or family. Print your photos for free and make your own photo album for your loved ones. Apps like Free Prints by PlaneArt gives you 500 free prints per year directly from your smart phone or tablet.
There’s a treasure!
We are all good at something. Whether you enjoy playing an instrument, helping out with DIY, cleaning, gardening, doing paperwork for a family member, whatever it is, turn your talent in to treasure this Christmas and give your time to help someone just to make a loved one smile.
Volunteer my deer.
Why not volunteer your time to make a difference this Christmas. Radio One are jumping on the band waggon with #1millionhours campaign so why don’t you. To get involved with volunteering contact organisations like The Salvation Army, Crisis http://www.crisis.org.uk/pages/volunteer-christmas.html and Do it https://do-it.org/. Take a photo diary of your experience and make an album for your family.
Penny Presents.
100’s of items sell for 1p on ebay and some of these items can make great presents. Type in "1p start" into the ebay search bar and filter by relevance such as ending soonest or nearest. It’s wise to look at the seller’s info before you bid. Just make sure you check out the delivery cost before you commit to buying. Happy bidding.
Advent-ure
Time is short and people are busy. Organising a trip to a favourite place is a great Christmas idea if you are short of money. Ask friends and family for a date in the spring or summer when they are free without telling them what you are doing. Once you have your date, make a funky invite using pictures of you and photos of the place you are going to visit using a free photo collage tool on line such as http://www.fotor.com/app.html#!module/collage/tool/ClassicTemplate Print it and send if off as a present.
Hope this helps. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
From The Team at Condor Properties.
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