2008 Woodie Awards
Inexpensive gift ideas
By: Jessica Bova
Issue date: 12/11/06 Section: Entertainment
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The holiday season is approaching; lights and garland cover all the houses, holiday jingles ring in our ears and the idea of what to get for loved ones is a thought often crossing minds. Being college students, money is scarce and time is starting to run out.
Here are some ideas for the ones who want to give but have little cash to work with.
The first tip for budget friendly gifts is to use talents. Musically inclined? Write a song. Amazing artist? Draw a picture, frame it and viola, a delightful gift for an art lover.
If you're a writer, try writing a poem or humorous short story about the recipient. It might give holiday cheer a personal touch.
Another tip on gift giving requires knowing the receiver and their interests, passions and favorite things. Baskets can be made with their favorite things. For example, playing cards, poker chips, a six pack of their favorite beer, mugs and a gift card to their favorite restaurant could be a nice gift for any young gent.
Know a music lover? A mix CD along with a picture frame made out of a decorative vinyl record bought at a thrift store and guitar picks is a thoughtful and inexpensive present.
Looking for something with a more personal touch? Homemade things are important in this category and are not only unique but fit the recipient if done right.
Photo collages, scrapbooks and homemade picture frames are a staple in the thrifty gift givers arsenal.
For personal touches on frames go with what works. CDs, hockey pucks or floppy disks can be used as frames for the music, sports and tech lovers. Just hot glue two of the chosen items to a store bought frame. For a more complex frame place a proportionate store bought frame in a baseball mitt, find a picture of their favorite stadium or a photo taken at a game and it appears expensive without the hefty price tag.
Coupons are a versatile, unique and virtually free gift to give.
Live at home? Give the parents a coupon book filled with chores to do and homemade dinner promises. This can also work on a romantic level. Massages, dates and movie nights are gifts every significant other can enjoy.
Need a quick fix and personal, unique touches are unnecessary? Almost any establishment has gift cards. This way the recipient can pick the gift of their choosing. Wal-Mart has gifts and prepackaged gift baskets $20 and under with a variety of choices including bath essentials, food and assorted goodies.
Looking for a present for that special little one? Build-A-Bear Workshop has stuffed creations starting at $10. These cuddly cuties can be a smiling face for kids to open. Or, to make the gift double as an adventure, make a trip to the store so the child can create their stuffed toy as well as a memory.
When shopping for gifts creativity, uniqueness and personal touches are important. Loved ones care about what comes from the heart not the pocket book. The perfect gift can be found and is waiting to be given.
Here are some ideas for the ones who want to give but have little cash to work with.
The first tip for budget friendly gifts is to use talents. Musically inclined? Write a song. Amazing artist? Draw a picture, frame it and viola, a delightful gift for an art lover.
If you're a writer, try writing a poem or humorous short story about the recipient. It might give holiday cheer a personal touch.
Another tip on gift giving requires knowing the receiver and their interests, passions and favorite things. Baskets can be made with their favorite things. For example, playing cards, poker chips, a six pack of their favorite beer, mugs and a gift card to their favorite restaurant could be a nice gift for any young gent.
Know a music lover? A mix CD along with a picture frame made out of a decorative vinyl record bought at a thrift store and guitar picks is a thoughtful and inexpensive present.
Looking for something with a more personal touch? Homemade things are important in this category and are not only unique but fit the recipient if done right.
Photo collages, scrapbooks and homemade picture frames are a staple in the thrifty gift givers arsenal.
For personal touches on frames go with what works. CDs, hockey pucks or floppy disks can be used as frames for the music, sports and tech lovers. Just hot glue two of the chosen items to a store bought frame. For a more complex frame place a proportionate store bought frame in a baseball mitt, find a picture of their favorite stadium or a photo taken at a game and it appears expensive without the hefty price tag.
Coupons are a versatile, unique and virtually free gift to give.
Live at home? Give the parents a coupon book filled with chores to do and homemade dinner promises. This can also work on a romantic level. Massages, dates and movie nights are gifts every significant other can enjoy.
Need a quick fix and personal, unique touches are unnecessary? Almost any establishment has gift cards. This way the recipient can pick the gift of their choosing. Wal-Mart has gifts and prepackaged gift baskets $20 and under with a variety of choices including bath essentials, food and assorted goodies.
Looking for a present for that special little one? Build-A-Bear Workshop has stuffed creations starting at $10. These cuddly cuties can be a smiling face for kids to open. Or, to make the gift double as an adventure, make a trip to the store so the child can create their stuffed toy as well as a memory.
When shopping for gifts creativity, uniqueness and personal touches are important. Loved ones care about what comes from the heart not the pocket book. The perfect gift can be found and is waiting to be given.
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