Inexpensive Gifts for Christmas
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By Ces Catubay in Random Thoughts Published: Wednesday, 03 December 08 - 02:27 PM (GMT +08:00) Last Updated: Friday, 06 February 09 - 04:34 PM (GMT +08:00) |
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Christmas has always been a rave all over the world. A well celebrated holiday of the year is always accompanied by colorful Christmas decorations, shining lights at night, enchanting Christmas carols, and Christmas-themed displays fills the areas of malls white it awaits for busy shoppers buying gifts. In spite of all the logs going around, the spirit of Christmas will still flourish in our hearts. The feeling has always been the same - everything is on bliss.
Gift-giving is by far a big part of the Yuletide. It’s overwhelming when we see that winning smile of our loved-one while unwrapping your presents for them. It’s the thought that counts – so make the thought brighter by giving that super cool stuff they’ve always wanted. It hasn’t had to be expensive. They may have just been sitting around the corners of your house or on one of the oldest stores in your area. This needs a little research – just remember the times when you’re together and think of the things that makes them happy or bring-out their child-like wonder.
Here are some inexpensive treats you can give to your loved ones.
1. Plants on pot or gardening tools - If they have a green thumb and gardening is their thing, they will surely love these gifts.
2. Books – A popular gift on Christmas. If they love books, it doesn’t need to be their favorite author. Find the plot of the story they enjoy and get a book with a similar plot. A health book is a good option too especially for elders to improve their health.
3. Tops – Choose something that’s in their style or better yet their favorite color.
4. Homemade cakes – I have a sweet tooth so I will surely have a big smile when I receive one. Anyone who wants them too?
5. Vintage photos – Find their oldest of their old photo collection and frame it just to tease them.
6. Spoof Shirts – It’s always fun to see spoof shirts and they will surely smile when they receive one.
7. A bag of lollies – Kids will surely love this. Everyone seems to be giving toys to them and to make you different, give them a bag filled with candies. You can use Santa’s socks as a substitute.
8. Spa gift certificate - Very indulging gift for your loved ones. They will surely love it especially after the busy season.
9. Bath and body gifts – Give them something they can use to indulge their bodies. A basket with a body wash, shampoo and conditioner, lotion, bath salts, hand wash and soaps is all good.
10. All Personalized – Give shirts, bags, mugs, calendar or anything that can be customized to have the personal touch.
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| Christmas gifts | Ar-wee-der-yet | 12/03/08 |
| gfts | yhen | 12/05/08 |
| cookies | kengkay | 12/11/08 |
| Thanks | Asian traveler | 12/18/08 |
| pasko | kengkay | 12/23/08 |
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Top | Reply to this Title: Christmas gifts Author: Ar-wee-der-yet (http://kegler747.blogspot.com) Date Posted: 03 Dec 2008 05:36 PM (GMT +08:00) Thanks for the tip... I like receiving personalized stuff, maybe I'll give it as my Christmas gifts for my friends :) |
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Top | Reply to this Title: gfts Author: yhen (http://www.yhen1027.wordpress.com) Date Posted: 05 Dec 2008 04:36 PM (GMT +08:00) tnx for this one! |
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Top | Reply to this Title: cookies Author: kengkay (http://kengkay.wordpress.com) Date Posted: 11 Dec 2008 11:02 PM (GMT +08:00) am with homemade things this christmas. bake ako tapos dala ko agad sa post office para fresh pa sya! |
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Top | Reply to this Title: Thanks Author: Asian traveler (http://www.theasiantraveler.com) Date Posted: 18 Dec 2008 03:52 PM (GMT +08:00) Thanks for sharing this interesting information about gifts. As for me, I have cute fluffy bedroom slippers that I bought from China for my nieces and a coin bank with clock from Japan for my nephews. Both are very cheap. :) Meanwhile, have you seen an ice cream that looks like a poopoo and sit on a toilet bowl while eating? I DID! Check out my new post <A href="http://www.theasiantraveler.com/2008/12/bizarrely-known-toilet-themed.html/"> “A Bizarrely Known Toilet-Themed Restaurant”</A>. |
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Top | Reply to this Title: pasko Author: kengkay (http://kengkay.wordpress.com) Date Posted: 23 Dec 2008 04:58 AM (GMT +08:00) maligayang pasko! the most inexpensive gift? a massage :D |
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