A wonderful, inexpensive, lovely idea for Christmas gift giving. Purchase a measuring cup, preferably glass. Tie a ribbon to handle with a card stating this or something like this:
"The measure of a person should be by the content of goodness in their heart.AdvertisementThe amount of love they show and give.
The amount of compassion toward others.
The giving of themselves, even when they don't feel
like there is much to give.
The unselfish acts they perform.
The kindness they emit.
The joy they share.
The measure of a person should be by what is in their heart alone.
And you, my friend, Measure Up!
Thank you for being a true friend!
This Christmas, may your cup runneth over!
I wish you a Truly Blessed Christmas! 2007"
I wrote this and gave these last year to my best lady friends - it was a huge hit! They just loved them and were so very touched. I am so happy to share this with you all!
May God Bless you too!
By Bennae from Bartlesville, OK
I went into my Dollar General store and was looking for a gift for a few friends. I decided on a small seasonal themed drinking cup with a straw as a container to hold three small Christmas cookies, some candy, and gum.
I need some inexpensive christmas gift ideas for around 40-50 girls all over 13. Any ideas?
By Lydia R.
1) Download some of the latest music and make CD's or DVD's. One I use is mp3eagle.com Individual songs can be downloaded for 15 cents each. Blank CD/DVD's are relatively inexpensive to buy.
2) Pretty journals from the dollar store and a nice pen to go with it.
3) Scarves are in now, so if you sew or know someone who sews, maybe you can pick up a variety of inexpensive fabrics and make or have made some infinity scarves.
I'm on a extremely tight budget for Xmas gifts this year. I have only got $60 ($30 each child) to spend on my children. My son is 6 years old and my daughter is 4 years old. My aunt already bought them some DSs and games, train tracks, a cupcake marker, and one of those Barbie heads where you can cut their hair off.
I'm kinda unsure now what to get them. I would like to get them something that will be meaningful and will remind them of mommy and how much I love and miss them and that's good for their mental and physical development. I only get to see them once a month for 3-6 days. I'm dealing with money and personal issues, so they can't legally live with me right now, but I'm working on having them back in my home again.
Here is a list of gifts I'm thinking I might them:
For my son:
anything Spideman and Thomas the Train
a nice soft fleece blanket, the one he had as a toddler that I bought him, just something he can cuddle up too and it can be reminder of us having cuddle time.
For My Daughter:
colored rainbow nail polish, especially want to get her purple cuz its her favorite color; she can mix the colors on her nails cuz she likes doing that
light colored makeup
gold earrings (If I can borrow enough money to buy them.)
stickers
I was also thinking of making something for them as well, just in need of some creative crafts to make for kids ages 4-6 years. I also want to get and make some something they will actually use and need and like.
Any good suggestions would really be appreciated :D
I know Xmas is already over, but was thinking of buying gifts on Boxing Day to save money too and I don't get to see them until early January.
Children that age don't really care if the gifts they receive are used. Just don't tell them that they are. Go to thrift shops and garage sales. There are lots of nice toys in these places. Check them over and make sure they are not ripped or stained, if not, buy them, take them home and clean them up and wrap up as gifts. When my daughter was about 6 years old, she saw a tin doll house in a magazine that she wanted so... bad. It was rather expensive. I thought to myself, she wouldn't know if it is tin or not, so I made her a cardboard one just like it. She loved it and never knew the difference.
I think your ideas for your son are fine. For your daughter, no makeup, but nail polish is okay. Perhaps a build-a-bear (if not too costly) or play dress-up clothes like a boa, a hat, colorful dress, etc..
For those of us who have children and need low-cost or free gift ideas.
What to do with $50 bucks for Xmas? I am super poor right now. My other cheque hasn't come and it's almost Xmas time. I have 50 bucks to buy my kids and fiance gifts. I am looking for some gifts that I could get or make before Christmas.
By Krystal from Kenora, Ontario
You can always find stuff at a dollar store. WalMart has kids t-shirts for about $5.00 and adult ones for $10.00. WalMart also has some toys in the $5-10.00 price range. There were times when I was married that my now "ex" and I didn't exchange gifts because we couldn't afford it. I would think your fiance" would be satisfied with a nice card. As far as making things, I don't know what your abilities are. I do a lot of craft work and sometimes by the time I buy the required materials it costs more than buying something ready made. If you sew and have little girls my WalMart has kits to make "funky" looking rag dolls. The hair and every thing is printed right on the fabric. All you have to do is cut it out and sew it and stuff it. I can't remember how much they were, they were back in the fabric department. A lot of what you get depends on where you live. I live off $700.00 a month total and I have been done with my Christmas shopping for two months. I buy for my two adult daughters, three adult grandkids and one teen age grand son. Also buy for an elderly aunt and one cousin. I start shopping right after Chrstmas and buy one thing a month. In fact last night I went online and ordered next years gifts for my 24 year old grandson and my 14 year old grandson. They will go on the top shelf of my linen closet where I store things like that. Target had the one item on sale for $3.00 off the regular price, so that was too good too pass up. Good luck!
I am looking for new inexpensive Xmas gift ideas for a brother (36) sister in law (37) and grandfather (85), I usually buy clothes and such for each, but we are on a tight budget...
I'm an 18 year old college freshman, and I'm really worried about gifts this year. I know that, living in a dorm room or small apartment, getting stupid wasteful gifts isn't practical. I want to get some girls [and guys] I'm friends with small, cheap, and meaningful gifts that they can use and love. I'm looking at between 5-10 girls and 5 guys. Please remember that most of these people live in small rooms or apartments so we don't have room for random junk. What is something creative? Thanks!
By maddie from Normal, IL
This isn't really creative or unique but I would think shower gel/body wash would be welcome. Sometimes you can also find inexpensive day planners. A funky looking mug with a couple packets of hot cocoa mix in it.
I have a 5 year old step son and he is into the Hulk, Transformers, Mickey Mouse, cars, and just all this boy stuff, but he has all the toys in the world because his dad and real mom spoil him. I was just wondering what I should get him with a budget of $50 for him maybe only $25. Please help me.
By Nikkie09 from Corpus Christi TX
I would go to the dollar store and get a big stocking and a few fun things like glow sticks, little games, etc. I would then find a nice book or two that will fit inside. With a note of promise to read them to/with him. Some cookies and candy would be fun, as well. The more little things (wrap each one!) the better. Then I would think about what he likes to do, and make a coupon book of things to do with him: maybe making cookies, renting a movie of his choice and popping corn to watch it together, building something together (if neither you or your husband is handy. Home Depot has parent/child projects on Saturday mornings); fishing time with dad, and so on.
Kids want our time as much or more than "stuff" (though in some kids it has been conditioned out, it seems). Show him that you and his dad are willing to give him that time. For some reason, kids also like filled stockings (!), and often their favorite gift is something silly, like glow sticks or silly string.
I saw a cute idea for Christmas. It was a letter and it said 1 kiss, and you put a Hershey kiss with the letter. I don't remember what all goes with it and what the letter said. Can anyone help?
By Eva from Miamisburg, OH
This doesn't call for a letter but thought it might help you. they are called stress bags I use to send them to my girls when in college.
"A Gift of Stress Relief!"
It's a small plastic lace bag (I'll use a piece of lace material instead for a prettier touch) and includes:
1 stick of gum
1 candy kiss
1 pkg of smarties
1 starburst candy
1 mini snickers
1 tootsie roll
1 individually wrapped lifesaver candy
The attached tag says:
A Gift of Stress Relief!
A stick of gum:
to remind you to "stick with it"!
A kiss:
to remind you that you are loved!
Smarties:
to help you on those days when you don't have all the answers!
Starburst:
to give you a "burst" of energy when you need it!
Snickers:
because sometimes you just need to laugh!
Tootsie Rolls:
to remind you not to bite off more than you can chew!
Lifesavers:
for those days when you need to be "rescued"!
A Bag:
to help you hold it all together and give you "food for thought"!
I really like this. I have a grandson in college and it would be something nice to tuck in when I send him cookies, etc. What a good idea and showin' some love. I could also include the rest of the bags of candy in the box with this little bag on top. Thank you for sharing this. Barb