Think Free

This is a proud day for me: it’s still November and I’ve managed to finish all my holiday shopping. Not only have I finished, but I’m actually pretty pleased with the gifts I found this year. My favorite is the Brett/Robinson gift certificate I bought for my parents—I can’t wait to see their reaction.

Gift-buying is bitter sweet for me. I enjoy it, but it always leaves me a little light in the pockets—a common problem among many shoppers. Fortunately, if you’re visiting the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area this time of year, there are plenty of activities to enjoy that cost little or even no money: walking the beach (still very doable this time of year), hiking and biking nature trails, driving along Alabama’s Coastal Connection, and even just enjoying the view from your condo balcony.

Plenty of ideas are listed on OrangeBeachToday.com under “Explore Our Coast.” Check out the calendar of events too for a variety of events taking place this fall and winter.