Deals That Delight
One upside to a down economy is that lots of products are on deep discount before Christmas. But which deals will truly satisfy? According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, behavioral economists and psychologists have found that products that enrich your relationship with friends or family members rate the highest on the satisfaction scale. So, when buying gifts, they suggest focusing on those that will promote time together with the people you love.
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One idea is to give someone a handmade certificate good for dinner with you at a favorite restaurant. To pay for the meal, buy yourself a certificate at Restaurant.com . The site sells $25 gift certificates to specific restaurants for $10. But you can do even better by doing an Internet search for "restaurant.com coupon codes." One reliable source for Restaurant.com discounts is CouponMom.com , which often offers further 70 percent discounts. So, you can enjoy a $25 meal with a friend for just $3.
This article filed in: Gifts , Happiness , Holidays , Spending
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