Thoughtful Gifts that Won't Break the Bank

Here is a list of some inexpensive gift ideas that don't cost a lot.

1. Child's artwork framed (Walmart sells a lot of nice looking frames that aren't real expensive)
   
2. A photo you took framed
3. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar (I saw some real cute ones at Dollar Tree)
4. Collage of special photos
5. Gel pens and pretty stationary
6. Bottle of sparkling cider
7. Home baked bread, recipe included
8. Holiday serving bowl or platter
   
9. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a ribbon
10. Gardening gloves with a plant or flower seeds
11. Photo album, hand decorated is even better
12. Makeup tote
13. Homemade cookie mix with instructions for baking
14. Bread mixes
15. Gourmet popcorn with flavored oil
16. Locally made BBQ sauce or steak sauce with basting brush
17. Board Games
18. Note Cards (extra touch would be stamps included)
19. Picture frames (only low cost if you buy them on sale)
    
20. Specialty Cookbook
21. Pretty glass jar filled with candy
22. Muffin mixes with muffin pan
23. Books (there are some good ones out there for less than $10)
24. Set of dish towels and dish cloths
25. Basket filled with kitchen gadgets (I know a few people off hand that would really benefit from that. Dollar Tree had some really nice looking ones too.)
26. Video Rental gift certificates
27. Pepper Mill and fresh peppercorns (at Winco you buy peppercorns in their bulk section for a low price)
28. Handwritten copies (I prefer to type mine) copies of your favorite recipes
29. Baking pans and supplies
30. Prepaid long distance phone cards
31. Pretty box for keepsakes
32. Colorful post-it notes (office supplies are always fun)
33. Address book
34. Christmas Ornaments
35. Puzzles
36. Sewing Supplies
37. Flashlight with batteries
38. Favorite Quote embroidered on a handkerchief or other item
39. Make up brush set
40. Expensive Socks, still under $10
41. Special Soap or body wash with bath puff
42. You can get a set of 2 See's Chocolate Gift Certificates for a little more than $20 from Costco (These are always a hit when I give them away)
43. Home baked goods (who doesn't love a yummy treat)

**Check the dollar stores, the DI or yard sales for a nice looking basket (Yes yard sales have still been going. We will see with the weather this week if there are any more). With a little care you can make a basket look brand new.**