Go to the Gift Drawer

Have you ever been caught with a last-minute birthday invitation? How about a holiday open house and you want to give a hostess gift? But what if time or money is limited?

That's why I keep a gift drawer in my home. I also have one in my office for professional gifts to program planners, editors, and others in my writing and speaking industry.

Throughout the year, I keep my eyes open for clearance sales, garage sale finds and markdowns. When I find something that would make a lovely, meaningful gift, I go ahead and buy it. Then my secret stock grows. It's real handy to have a gift on hand for last-minute needs.

By the way, this week is my birthday (December 12). Do you have a gift drawer? Hint, hint.

by Brenda Nixon, speaker and co-author on A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts