tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46602855463369078092012-02-16T09:12:57.609-08:00Something Newhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02476617456040444750noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660285546336907809.post-78494180884179924002007-10-10T12:29:00.000-07:002007-10-10T12:32:52.837-07:00Free Christmas Gift Ideas<br /><br />63 Gift Ideas for Under $10 - For Any Occasion of the Year!<br /><br />Stop! Before you go out and spend hundreds of dollars (or thousands!) on Christmas presents, read through our favorite list of inexpensive gift ideas. This column has been a favorite among our readers since it was first published in 2001. We hope it will help you find that perfect gift for everyone on your list,<br />These frugal gifts are great for any occasion all throughout the year, including Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, end-of-school teacher gifts and more. They also make great hostess gifts during the holidays.<br /><br />There are hundreds of great gifts that can be purchased or made by hand for under $10, gifts that are both thoughtful and frugal at the same time. Put them in an inexpensive basket or wrap them with a pretty ribbon and you'll truly have a beautiful gift--without breaking the bank!<br /><br />I know you've probably heard it before but it's really true that you don't have to spend a lot of money to find that perfect gift for someone. Just be sure to put some time and thought into it and your gift will be well received...<br /><br />Our loved ones probably appreciate our time and love more than anything.<br /><br />Here's a few of my favorite inexpensive gift ideas...<br /><br />1. Gourmet coffees with a personal coffee cup<br />2. Pound of pistachios<br />3. Child's artwork, framed<br />4. Journal with special inscription inside<br />5. Teacup with box of herbal tea<br />6. Deck of cards and book of card game rules<br />7. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar<br />8. Collage of special photos<br />9. Gel pens and pretty stationary<br />10. Bottle of sparkling cider<br />11. Home baked bread, include recipe<br />12. Disposable camera or rolls of film<br />13. Basket filled with deli cheese and fruit<br />14. Craft supplies<br />15. Holiday serving bowl or platter<br />16. Pretty basket filled with special jams or mustards<br />17. Decorative napkins and napkin rings<br />18. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a ribbon<br />19. Gardening gloves with a plant or flower seeds<br />20. Photo album, hand decorated is even better<br />21. Makeup tote<br />22. Prepaid photo developing envelopes<br />23. Homemade cookie mix with instructions for baking<br />24. Variety of bread mixes<br />25. Special coffee cup filled with candy<br />26. Fancy magazines tied together with a pretty ribbon<br />27. Gourmet popcorn and flavored oil<br />28. Locally made barbeque or steak sauce with basting brush<br />29. Pancake or waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup<br />30. Movie theater gift certificates<br />31. Board games<br />32. Jar of sourwood or pure honey with biscuit mix<br />33. Note cards and book of stamps<br />34. Picture frames, buy them on sale!<br />35. Specialty cookbook<br />36. Pretty glass jar filled with candy<br />37. Collectible sports cards<br />38. Muffin mixes with muffin pan<br />39. Books, there are still a few for under $10<br />40. Set of dish towels and dish cloths<br />41. Nail polish kit<br />42. Pretty night shirt<br />43. Basket filled with kitchen gadgets<br />44. Video rental gift certificates<br />45. Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns<br />46. Handwritten copies of your favorite recipes<br />47. For the pets, gourmet dog biscuits or cat treats<br />48. Baking pans and supplies<br />49. Prepaid long distance phone cards<br />50. Small clock or radio<br />51. Pretty box for keepsakes<br />52. Colorful Post-It notepads<br />53. Address book<br />54. Christmas ornaments<br />55. Puzzles<br />56. Blank video or cassette tapes<br />57. Sewing supplies<br />58. Flashlight with batteries<br />59. Favorite quote embroidered on a nice handkerchief<br />60. Makeup brush set<br />61. Expensive socks, still under $10<br />62. Special soaps and bath puff<br />63. and don't forget my absolute favorite... home baked cookies!<br /><br />I hope you will be inspired by this list, after all, it's not the amount of money you spend for a gift that matters the most, but that you cared enough to give something special.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4660285546336907809-7849418088417992400?l=somethingfree4you.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Something Newhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02476617456040444750noreply@blogger.com0