With the holiday season underway, residents of Las Vegas are adjusting their gift-giving strategies in response to financial constraints. Carol Nielsen, a local shopper, is embracing regifting this year, searching through family items to find meaningful presents for her grandchildren. “We have put money away and I have saved up all year so we can have something nice for Christmas,” Nielsen explained. Despite her preparations, she plans to minimize new purchases, noting, “My shopping has been a little less this year.” n nOn the other hand, Lori Richartz, who recently relocated to southern Nevada, is increasing her spending to show appreciation to those who helped her settle in. “Where I go to McDonald’s for my iced coffee, I dropped off a Christmas card with a little gift for the lady that I met when I first moved out here. It is all about paying it forward,” Richartz said. She encourages others to seek bargains and support local businesses, advising, “Look for sales. Look for the coupons. The mom and pop stores that have things going on. Look for the thrift stores. You know, it does not have to be new for it to be meaningful.” n nDaniel Fell, an Air Force veteran traveling from California to care for his mother in Las Vegas, is closely managing his holiday budget. “Less, we are keeping on a budget,” Fell said, citing travel costs as a limiting factor in his gift buying. Though he recently retired from Amazon, he confirmed with a laugh that no employee discounts were available: “No. No. Laughs.” n nAs families adapt to economic realities, many are finding creative ways to maintain holiday traditions without overspending.
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Holiday shoppers adapt to economic challenges with creative gift
As the holiday season approaches, shoppers in Las Vegas are finding innovative ways to manage their budgets amid economic challenges. Carol Nielsen, a local shopper, is opting for regifting this year, digging through family belongings to find unique Christmas gifts for her grandchildren. “We have put money away and I have saved up all year so we can have something nice for Christmas,” Nielsen said. Despite her savings, she plans to continue focusing on regifting rather than purchasing new items. “My shopping has been a little less this year,” she added. n nIn contrast, Lori Richartz, who recently moved to southern Nevada, is spending more this year to express gratitude to those who helped her settle in. “Where I go to McDonald ‘s for my iced coffee, I dropped off a Christmas card with a little gift for the lady that I met when I first moved out here. It is all about paying it forward,” Richartz explained. She advises others to look for deals and shop local, saying, “Look for sales. Look for the coupons. The mom and pop stores that have things going on. Look for the thrift stores. You know, it does not have to be new for it to be meaningful.” n nMeanwhile, Air Force veteran Daniel Fell, who travels from California to care for his mother in Las Vegas, is keeping his holiday spending in check. “Less, we are keeping on a budget,” Fell said, noting that travel expenses have impacted his gift-buying ability. Despite his recent retirement from Amazon, Fell confirmed he did not receive any employee discounts, humorously responding, “No. No. Laughs.” n nAs shoppers navigate the holiday season, they are finding ways to balance their budgets while still spreading holiday cheer.