Frugally festive: Give an IOU

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I read this in today's USA Weekend. Tell me what you think about this idea: When giving a gift to someone who'd hate to see you spend more money than you had to, why not go with an IOU so you can take advantage of post-holiday sales? You'll probably still want to put something under the tree -- there has to be at least one present to open on Christmas morning! -- so get creative with your presentation of the IOU. Find a store with the perfect item for the recipient, get a box from the customer service counter (you may have to pay a few bucks for it), and wrap it up beautifully. Include a note explaining that you have the p-e-r-f-e-c-t gift but that you know he'd enjoy it even more if you purchased it after prices are slashed. Save money, and earn brownie points. It's win-win.