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Making a List Your Peeps Your Social Network The Gift Closet Wrapping Station Stocking Stuffers

Your Social NetworkOnce you’ve got your peeps taken care of, you probably have others you’d like to get gifty with. (They say the average Facebook user has 130 friends.) Clients, co-workers, neighbors, and teachers are a few people who might fall into this category.

Or maybe you’d like to thank those who provide you with year-round services (babysitters, housekeepers, gardeners, mailmen, etc.) In either case, we’ve got great gifts for $25 and under that will help you accommodate everyone on your list without breaking the bank:

For Her

For HerWe all want to give gifts that are welcome and appropriate to the recipient. That said, keep a few general rules in mind when shopping for casual female friends and colleagues. DO: Keep gifts age-appropriate, consider lifestyle choices (such as vegetarianism), and consider the significance of the gift (e.g., expensive jewelry, clothing or perfume would be inappropriate for a co-worker or casual acquaintance.) DON’T: Give self-improvement gifts (diet books, gym equipment, etc.), “surprise” pets or cash, except as a tip.

  • Teapot
  • Photo Coasters with Holder
  • Aluminum Water Bottles
  • Watches
  • Beaded Photo Holder
  • Vintage-Inspired Tray
  • Black & White Cow Creamer
  • Artificial Gerbera in Glass Vase
  • Red Mosaic Hurricane
  • Hand Lotions & Soaps

 

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For Him
For Him

The same rules of propriety that apply to women are generally good for men too. In addition, there are a few guy-specific guidelines to consider before shopping. DO: Give something he’ll actually use (men tend to prefer functional versus sentimental gifts), consider his interests and hobbies, and remember that perennial man-pleaser, food. DON’T: Give ties, socks or underwear unless he specifically requested them. Period. Other no-no’s include CD’s, DVD’s, video games and power tools (unless you’re 100% sure he doesn’t already have them).

  • Yoga Frog
  • Coffee Mug
  • Terracotta Buddha
  • Wine Rack
  • Toucan Can Opener
  • Elephant Bottle Stoppers
  • Chuao Chocolatier Chocolate Bars
  • Wood Book Boxes
  • Carved Scroll Wall Décor
  • Red Jingle Bell Cocktail Shaker

 

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PTA Party Idea

PTA Party IdeaInvite classroom parents over to make gifts for teachers. Have each guest bring one item to help fill a gift basket, or if you’re making several baskets, ask guests to bring items in bulk/sets to be distributed. Splitting the cost with other parents helps everybody save and lets you spend a bit more on great gifts for deserving teachers. Serve wine and cheese or bake fresh Christmas cookies and serve with hot cocoa to add to the fun.

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