| Well, there are some steps to giving a | | | | their passion! Ideas include a |
| great gift with very little out of | | | | flashlight, power bars, compass, |
| pocket expense.The very first step is to | | | | disposable camera(for the one's that get |
| make a list! Sounds simple doesn't it? | | | | away!), and a certificate printed off |
| For some it really is. But if you are | | | | the computer stating "World's Best |
| like me, you get the "rebound" list. | | | | Fisherman, etc".Techie? - Decorate a |
| What's THAT? Oh, where you start the | | | | T-Shirt with Computer slang (This Bytes |
| thinking of "If I buy for this one, then | | | | for example). Or make a Password Journal |
| I have to give this one a gift too". If | | | | for them to keep. Just decorate a blank |
| this is the case, then you MUST start | | | | journal with a computer theme. Make a |
| early!So, you have your list- great! | | | | Mouse Pad for them. You can purchase |
| Here's the hard part. What to get | | | | Blank Ones and decorate them |
| everyone! Through trial and error, I | | | | yourself!Handyman? - Again you could |
| have found MOST people do appreciate a | | | | fill up that "Tool Chest". Fill it with |
| gift that is handmade. Now do not panic | | | | candy or even handwritten notes. Find a |
| if you aren't exactly crafty! I do not | | | | great picture of him "in action" and |
| mean you must go crazy here. Just put | | | | frame it in an unfinished wooden frame |
| yourself into the gift is all, while | | | | that you have embellished with the |
| considering the recipient. I will list | | | | phrase "Tool Time" and pictures of |
| some ideas that are simple and won't | | | | various tools etc....5. The Kids (Little |
| break the bank!Family Movie Night Basket | | | | Ones)Create a Board game - Decorate a |
| - This one is so easy and everyone I | | | | blank piece of cardboard after a model |
| have given it to loves it! Find a medium | | | | of "Chutes and Ladders", "Candyland", |
| sized basket and fill it with these | | | | etc. You create the theme! Do they love |
| items (or similar)Family themed movie | | | | Pokemon, Yugioh, Barbie? Each space can |
| Old fashioned popcorn (bag costs under | | | | relate to their interest. You will need |
| $1) | | | | a large piece of cardboard, paper |
| Popcorn Bowl (even better-use this as | | | | relating to the theme (maybe from a |
| your basket! Buy at a Dollar Store) | | | | book, magazine, or even off the |
| Flavored Popcorn Salts | | | | computer), game pieces (gumball |
| Various CandyThis gift is great because | | | | machine?), and "cards". For the cards |
| you have shopped for an entire family! | | | | you can use index cards. They will love |
| Instead of 3, 4, or 5 individual gifts | | | | it!Bubble Bath Heaven - In a basket |
| at 10.00 each, for under 20.00 you have | | | | combine bubble bath, bath crayons, and |
| it covered!2. On the same thought buy a | | | | small bath toys. My son loves those Grow |
| Family Game Night packageAn inexpensive | | | | a Towels and the Sponge Capsules. Again |
| Board Game | | | | go with a theme! Have fun with this |
| Snacks | | | | one!Gift Certificate Books - Make your |
| Hot Cocoa | | | | own coupon book. Include items such as - |
| Mugs3. For the LadiesSpa Gift Set - | | | | stay up 1/2 hour later, trip to the zoo, |
| include small toiletries in an exotic | | | | make cookies with mom or dad, family |
| scent along with a bath pouf in a | | | | movie night. You name it! Cost? Nothing |
| basket. Add a few votive candles with | | | | except the quality time you get later.6. |
| holder and it'll look fantastic!Recipes | | | | Tweens and Teens -Here the coupon book |
| in a Jar - Your favorite recipes dry | | | | could work again. Trip to mall, extra 1 |
| ingredients layered in a large mason | | | | 2 curfew for one night, lunch date with |
| jar, along with a handwritten copy of | | | | mom or dad. You get the picture.Give |
| instructions. Wrap it up in a cute | | | | them a "their baby book" and include a |
| kitchen towel for a great presentation! | | | | letter with it. My mom did this and I |
| Gratitude Journal - For just $1 you can | | | | loved it!Books related to their |
| purchase a blank journal. Add | | | | hobby.Make a decoration for their room. |
| embellishments to suit the recipient. | | | | Lamps are easy ! Buy a fairly blank one |
| Fill in the first page as to why you are | | | | and embellish the shade to match their |
| grateful for them!A Trip Down Memory | | | | room (Sports, Dragons, Pop culture, |
| Lane - Several ways to do this:1. Buy a | | | | etc). Or a bulletin Board. Cover blank |
| photo album and create a simple | | | | cork with fabric related to their |
| scrapbook. Add extra items such as | | | | interest. Wrap some coordinated ribbon |
| postcards, pictures, and other things | | | | and adhere with push pins for a French |
| you have shared with the recipient.2. | | | | style memo-board. Click here for an idea |
| Buy a wooden frame at the craft store. | | | | of the finished product.Now, of course, |
| Paint it and decorate it with a theme | | | | not everyone on your list will |
| that corresponds to a picture of you | | | | appreciate the handmade. You know who |
| with the recipient. Ex. glue shells on | | | | they are! Be prepared. Shop early, check |
| it for a beach photo.3. A treasure | | | | out clearance shelves, buy off season. |
| chest! For about $5 you can purchase an | | | | Have a drawer set aside for gifts. That |
| unfinished wooden chest. Glue on photos | | | | way you'll always have some on hand.I |
| and adhere them with Mod Podge. They | | | | hope some of these ideas have helped. I |
| can fill it with their favorite | | | | will be writing another guide with more |
| momentos.4. For the Guys- Yes, guys like | | | | ideas soon!Thank you!I am an Ebay Store |
| handmade too!Fisherman, hunter, | | | | Owner, car rental agent, and avid |
| outdoorsman? Get a small plastic tackle | | | | crafter. I have a very large family and |
| box at any hardware store. Fill it up | | | | have found handmade gifts to be a great |
| with emergency staples geared towards | | | | money saver each year! |