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Tuesday, 11/18/2008 Gifts do
not have to be expensive in order to show how much you care. In fact,
some consider lavish gifts excessive. With these thoughts in mind,
remember that gifts from the heart mean the most.
Hand made
or crafted gifts are often among the most treasured. Rather than
spending a small fortune buying clothes for those on your list,
consider knitting something for them to wear. Other great clothing
gift ideas can be found shopping at vintage or second hand clothing
stores. Not only can you find great deals on clothes in these stores
but also on costume jewelry, which can be a huge hit with teens. The
creative shopper can also find unique glassware and collectibles in
these shops.
The many
dollar stores that are cropping up around the country are also great
places to discover budget friendly gifts. You can go into one of these
stores with $5 or $10 and put together quite a nice gift collection if
you use your imagination. The key is to create a theme with your
goodies. You can do this on a slightly more expensive scale by
shopping at other discount stores.
If you
like gift baskets, try putting together one of your own. It’s much
less expensive if you do the labor and you can be sure that all the
gifts in your basket will be cherished by the recipient at a fraction
of the cost. You can find baskets quite inexpensively and if you’re
making several, you should only need to make one investment in things
such as ribbon, tinsel, and other decorations.
If you
enjoy baking and candy making, these make wonderful gift ideas. Many
of us are so busy during the holiday season that we sometimes aren’t
able to find the time for baking. By making cookies or candy as gifts,
you’re sharing time and good memories. Wrap them in inexpensive wax
paper or cellophane or a decorated shoebox, and you'll have an instant
gift that is sure to please. |