Best Christmas Gift Ideas
By applejoy
@applejoy (145)
Philippines
November 6, 2010 1:14pm CST
Any ideas about Christmas gifts that are cheap but good. I'm on tight budget. I need some advice what can i give to my siblings (kids), to my boyfriend, and his family.
4 responses
@speakeasy (4171)
• United States
6 Nov 10
I don't know what is available in your area; but, places like Big Lots have CDs, DVDs, and books for $5 or less and they have a big selection. It takes a little time to go through all of them; but, a book by a favorite author, a movie or some anime to watch, or some new tunes to listen to are usually welcome gifts.
@applejoy (145)
• Philippines
7 Nov 10
I see but my brother and sister are still kids, so as my boyfriend's brothers.. so I was thinking of toys or clothes? I don't know yet. Too bad my boyfriend doesn't read, book would be a good idea. My boyfriend is into extreme sports but these stuffs are really expensive.
@speakeasy (4171)
• United States
7 Nov 10
There are books for all age children and if they are too young to read you could read to them; there are also puzzles for children and these are also inexpensive.
Boyfriend into extreme sports - there are DVDs and books about extreme sports. He might even learn some new moves/stunts and even if he enjoys extreme sports - there are times when he cannot actually be doing them - nighttime, bad weather. Books and DVDs about the extreme sports he enjoys are much less that the actual equipment. You might also consider posters about the sports he enjoys.
@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
7 Nov 10
My family is on tight budget this year too. My two kids and 5 grand daughters..and the kids all have so much and with divorces..they get gifts from both parents and all so they have plenty of toys. So I was thinking... I think I will get them practical things that they love. My one GD loves Kraft Mac and Cheese (in the blue box) so I was thinking of just getting her a case of that... will last for months and her favorite food and she'll think of me everytime she eats it and it saves money on mommy's food bill. Campbells chicken noodle soup is another fav... each kid has a favorite food so Iwas going to get them each a "case" of it....those huge eyes when they see their "HUGE" present under the tree.. and then open it to their favorite food...knowing they will be able to eat it for days on end etc... I think it will be a great way to conquer the tight budget, christmas gift, make the kids happy and the parents happy gift solution!
@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
7 Nov 10
But to them it isn't just "food"... it is their favorites that are kind of rationed out over the months! THe smiles are going to be great! I can't wait. I think I'll make "gift boxes" of alot of their faavorites instead of just one or two cases of a thing or two. Fill a large box with their favs from box dry cereal (probably the most expensive food there!) and other non-parishables that they love. My 4 yo GD loves those little mini pickles (she calls them pico-los) from Mt Olive...a single serving container just pull the top off and there are about a dozen tiny little pickles in there - lunchbox perfect. But they are a treat when she comes to my house...now she can take some home! But 6 for $3 is a great price for soemthing I know she will love! I just need to start a list of what they all like and start watching the sales
@millertime247 (198)
• United States
8 Nov 10
To me the best Christmas gifts come from the heart and from with in the thought.I love to make a ceder chest that I made from hand.
