Making Jar Cookie MixesThis is a page about making jar cookie mixes. Cookies in a jar are a fun to make and fun to receive gift for many occasions.
Give Small Crafts As TipsIn addition to giving cash as a tip to hair dresser, nail tech, etc., I offer a few additional small craft items as a Thank You.
Movie Night Gift PackageTeachers get many small gifts, but how about giving them a night at the movies. This can also be used for the adult that has everything.
Use Stickers To Personalize Wrapping PaperDo you get those free address label stickers from charities soliciting money around the holidays? Don't throw them away. Cut off the addresses, leaving only the cute graphics behind.
Gift Ideas for Girlfriend?I have been dating my girlfriend for less than a year. What are some ideas for the first year gifts?
Gifts That Cost NothingThis is a page about gifts that cost nothing. Gifts don't have to cost money to be awesome!
Wrapping a Present With Neckties?This is a page about wrapping a present with neckties. A creative and fun way to reuse neckties is as giftwrap. Neckties are often easily found in secondhand stores or in your own closet and come in a variety of colors and styles.
Making a Mother's Day Gift BasketThis is a page about making a Mother's Day Gift Basket. Gift baskets filled with useful and beautiful small items are a great present idea for the Mom who has everything.
Father's Day Gift IdeasThis is a page about Father's Day gift ideas. Dads are unique and important people in our lives. Finding just the right gift takes careful thought and consideration.
Gift Ideas for SeniorsThis is a page about gift ideas for seniors. As family members and friends get older, they tend to want less material things as gifts. People have years of accumulated things and are starting to downsize their possessions and living space.
Wrapping Large GiftsA big box or oddly shaped large present can be difficult to wrap. Here are some tips to help you wrap it beautifully and keep the surprise until it is opened. This is a page about wrapping large gifts.
Homemade Wrapping Paper IdeasInstead of buying rolls of preprinted wrapping paper, why not make your own. This is a great way to add a special personal touch to any birthday, wedding or Christmas gift. This is a page about making homemade wrapping paper.
Christmas Gag Gift IdeasThis page contains Christmas gag gift ideas. You don't have to wait until April Fool's day to give someone a gag gift. Christmas can be a fun time to trick your friends or family.
Making a Fishing Gift Basket?This is a page about making a fishing gift basket. Gift baskets are a great gift idea and can be a lot of fun to put together. There are many things that can go into a fishing themed gift basket.
Reusable Gift Wrap IdeasThis is a page about reusable gift wrap ideas. While very pretty, wrapping paper can be costly and is generally only used once. An alternative to the traditional gift paper is to wrap your gift in a reusable item such as a cloth tote, a baby blanket, or a flower pot; you get the idea.
Saving Money on Wrapping PaperThis is a page about saving money on wrapping paper. With Christmas, birthdays and other special events it's easy to go through a lot of wrapping paper in a year. All that wrapping paper can really add up.
Making Your Own Gift BasketsThis is a page about making your own gift baskets. Gift baskets are as fun to make as they are to receive. The choice of the basket or similar container can also help define the sentiment and theme. You can customize the contents for the person and the occasion.
Gift Ideas for Your WifeThis page contains gift ideas for your wife. Many men have a difficult time shopping for their wives. Buying her a gift doesn't need to be stressful though.
Homemade Gift Ideas for Under $10This page contains homemade gift ideas for under $10. Homemade gifts are great presents to give, but, they aren't always cheaper than store bought ones. Finding things to make for under $10 will allow you to make gifts for all the people you love without breaking the bank.
Gift Idea: Children's CraftboxChristmas is coming soon and thoughts have already turned to gift giving for the grandsons. This year will be different. My husband had a brain bleed last October and is no longer able to work, so funds are limited.
Comfort Gift Box Letter?About ten years ago I made a comfort box for my mother who was going through a hard time. The comfort box was made up of tiny presents for her to open when she was feeling down. There was a letter that described when to open the presents.
Gift Ideas for an Artistic 19 Year Old Girl?I need help with gifts for an artsy (photography, film, and art) 19 year girl. Any suggestions for gift ideas?
Birthday Gift Ideas for Boyfriend Who Likes Hunting and Fishing?My boyfriend and I have been going out for over a year. He is turning 16 and is a real southern boy; he likes hunting and fishing. I want to do something for him, I but I don't have a lot of money. What should I do for him for his birthday? I need help.
Graduation Gift Ideas?My son is graduating university with the highest degree, to land him a great job. What do I get for him? I want to show him in the gift how proud of him I am.Any suggestions from experience?
Collecting Items For Gift BasketsThis is a page about collecting items for gift baskets. Gift baskets are fun to put together and can be a great gift. Finding the perfect items to go into the basket is key to making it a special gift.
Wrapping a PresentThis is a page about wrapping a present. Whether it's flashy paper and thick coiled ribbon or simple brown paper tied with a string, wrapping a present can be an important part of gift giving.
What are the Birthstones Most Commonly Used?What are the commonly used birthstones? For example, if your birthday is January the commonly used one is garnet. How about the others?
Presenting a Gift of Money?I would like to get an idea on how to present a gift of money to someone. I would like to present it in another way then just putting it in a card.
18th Birthday Gift Ideas?I have a friend that's turning 18 and I don't know what to get him. Any ideas would help.
Gift Ideas for a 10 Year Old Girl?What is a good gift for a 10 year old girl?
Gift Ideas for Little Girl's First Communion?What gift is appropriate at first communion?
Gift Ideas for Baptism Sponsors?We are planning to have our second baby baptized soon. Do you have ideas on christening giveaways for sponsors? Thanks for the help!
Frugal Spa Gift BasketTo make this Frugal Spa Gift Basket I purchased body wash, body cream, shampoo, conditioner, facial mask, and bar of lavender soap from a Dollar Tree Store.
Save Kids Meal Toys As GiftsWhenever I go to McDonalds for anything other than breakfast, I get the double cheeseburger happy meal and ask for a toddler toy. I save them to give to grand-kids and great grand- kids for their birthdays, Christmas, or for their mommy's baby shower for them.
Gift of Grandchild's Rice Giving Ceremony?What would be the best gift for my grandson's rice giving ceremony (ie. when he first starts on solid food) at the age of 6 months?
Gift Idea: "Cookie Emergency" PostcardIf you have children attending college out of state and you want to send them a unique gift, here's an idea I have used. I made postcards from the fronts of greeting cards, addressed them to myself, cut out a cookie shape and glued it to the left of my name.
Inexpensive Ideas for Boyfriend's 16th Birthday?My boyfriend and I have been dating for a little over a year now, we just celebrated my birthday about 3 months ago. He made it a big deal and made the day very special. In 2 weeks he's going to turn 16, and I want to make his day as special as he made mine.
Funny Birthday Gift for a New Teacher?My sister just graduated from college to become a teacher in the fall. Her 24th birthday is next month and I wanted to get her a fun/silly birthday gift related to teaching, almost like a joke gift. What kind of gifts could I get her?
English Gift Ideas?I have American friends visiting me in London in a few days, and am looking for a traditional English gift for the 18 year old daughter. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Fizzing Bath SaltsThis recipe comes from Janice Cox's book Natural Beauty for All Seasons.
Use Packaging Tape as RibbonUse decorative packaging tape as faux ribbon.
Romantic and Inexpensive Gift Ideas?What is a romantic yet inexpensive idea for a boyfriend of 6 months? We both agreed not to spend a lot of money but I want to do something really special for him that lets him know how important he is to me. Thank you!
Gift Ideas for a Girl's 17th Birthday?What should I buy as a gift for a girl's 17th birthday? Please help as her birthday is in 5 days.
Inexpensive Christmas Gift for Boyfriend Who Likes Xbox Games?My boyfriend is seventeen, he is really into Xbox games and Halo. He also likes sweet gifts. I am really tight on budget, and I sort of ruined the part of buying him video games. I don't know what else to buy him to make it really cool, on a short budget and short time. Help?
Unique Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?I have been dating my boyfriend since December 4th, last year. I have made him so many crafty things, and I've bought him a lot of things that he wanted, too! But now, this year for Christmas, I'm just fresh out of ideas!
Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Fiance's Birthday?I've been with my fiance for almost 5 years. I'm currently pregnant. His birthday is in 4 days, and he's turning 23. I'm low on cash and live in a small town (the closest city is 2 hrs away), but I can't travel far because I'm due any day now. What do I do?
Gift and Card Ideas for Your Pastor?I am needing ideas for cards and gifts for pastors.
Gift Basket Including a Crayon for "Color in Your Life"?I'm looking for a homemade gift idea I saw on the site, but I lost it. It had something to do with putting different items together, like a crayon so you will always have color in your life and had other items.
Package Gifts in Reusable ContainersIf you visit the dollar store to buy gift bags for presents, instead of buying a bag, buy a small plastic ice bucket, trash can, food storage container, colander, etc. to hold the gift. For the same price as the gift bag, you are buying a reusable item.
Birthday Gift Ideas for Long Term Boyfriend?I'm 20 years old and my boyfriend is about to turn 20 as well. We've been together for almost 5 years. I need help thinking of a birthday present for him! Any suggestions?
Birthday Gift Ideas for 19 Year Old Son?I am looking for birthday present ideas for a 19 year old son from his mother.
Birthday Gift Ideas for Husband?My husband of 3 yrs is turning 27. What should I get him? He already has a nice watch, an ipod, a PS3 and a Wii. I want to get him something really nice. I have a $500.00 budget.
Gift Ideas for a Dallas Cowboys Fan?I am trying to find gift ideas for my boyfriend. He is a Dallas Cowboys fan and I am on a limited income.
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend Who Likes Outdoor Activities?My boyfriend and I have been dating for 8 months in December. He is the hardest person to shop for, I don't know what to get him. He is into snowmobiling and 4 wheeling. Does anybody have any ideas?
Fruit Netting For Gift WrapI like to use the 'netting' that oranges, apples, and grapefruit sometimes comes in from the grocery store to make either a net 'ribbon' or a cute net overlay wrap for gifts. It is easy to work with and is a great way to recycle!
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas?I need ideas for a small gift for a kindergarten school teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Ideas for Boyfriend's 51st Birthday?I just met my man for life 4 months ago. He will be 51 on 11/13/10. I want to do something special as a surprise for him. I thought of going to Dave and Buster's for fun, but the place is not located in CT. Do you have any suggestions on what to do as we are a new couple?
Gift Idea: Markers And PaperOne of the favorite gifts on a budget that I put together was a ream of white xerox/printer paper and a new set of markers. Paper can be found at almost any office supply or mass merchandiser for less than $5 a ream and markers at the dollar store.
Emergency Wrap for Small GiftsI recently had to wrap a DVD for a kid's birthday party, and had no wrapping paper, ribbon, or a bow; so I used a piece of colorful printer paper and some scrap hemp string. It worked out beautifully!
Personalized List As Frugal GiftAn inexpensive birthday gift that is truly appreciated by the recipient is to write a list of things that you admire, like, or appreciate about someone that is the same number long as they are old.
21st Birthday Gift Ideas?My boyfriend is turning 21 on the 26th of October and I don't know what to get him. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Birthday Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Friend?My friend's birthday is this Friday. He's turning 25! He has a good paying job so he gets pretty much whatever he needs and wants
Birthday Gift Ideas for Boyfriend Who Plays Music?My boyfriend is turning 19 and I am now 17years old. I want to give him a present, but I have no idea what would be my present. He likes bands, he even plays guitar, drums, and piano. He really loves music.
Practical Gift IdeasI was in Walmart the other day, mainly for me and my kids to walk around, as that is the main thing people do in our small town, and we were looking at the aisle that had locks on it. I was thinking a lock, with a key might be a good gift for an older child to practice on.
Offer to Babysit as Birthday or Anniversary GiftOne of the very best gifts anyone could ever give is the gift of love. Love lies upon the beholder. Try giving a gift of time. Give someone you love an afternoon alone with their loved one.
2nd Birthday Gift Ideas?I am looking for ideas to buy a birthday present for my 2 year old daughter.
Can I Request Giftcards in Lieu of Gifts for a Shower?Is it inappropriate to request giftcards in lieu of gifts for a shower?
Use Reusable Grocery Bag as a Gift BagThis past Christmas, I decided to use re-usuable shopping bags to give my gifts in. I purchased several at a department store for 50 cents each, put some Christmas decorations on, and had crepe paper hanging over the sides.
Birthday Gift Ideas for Active, Skater Boyfriend?I've been dating this guy for a little over a month now and things are going great! His birthday is in a few days and I want to do something really cute for him. I already bought him a ticket for a concert that we are both attending a few days before his bday....
Message to Accompany Gift of Pen to New Writer?I need a note to write on a gift. The present is a name engraved pen for a friend who starting to write novels. So if you have some ideas what I could write, please share.
Birthday Gift Ideas for Artistic Boyfriend?My boyfriend is turning 17 in a month. We have been dating for 8 months, but have been close friends for a long time. He is an artist and uses many different mediums. He is also a poet. He is a bit of an introvert.
Humorous Ideas for a High School Survival Kit Gift?I want to make a homemade survival kit for the senior year of high school. Does anyone know some funny and innovative ideas for a high school survival kit birthday present?
Graduation Gift Basket IdeasStart with a container of any size (depending on your budget). I use a plastic dorm size garbage can, laundry basket or desk accessory and fill it with items needed upon graduation.
Name Ideas for a Carnivorous Plant Club?Can anyone help me find a name for our carnivorous plant club. We are looking for fun, clever names, like: Sticky Fingers or Fly Trappers. Thanks.
Gift Ideas for School from Former Graduating Class?We will be having our class reunion on April 2010. We need ideas for an inexpensive gift for our school, which is also the venue of our class reunion. We want something that can also be useful for the students. Thanks.
Creating a Birthday Journal?For a very dear person in my life, I am creating (from an already bound journal) a fun birthday present journal. This journal has quotes I've cut out and pasted in, ones I've written in, tea bag covers that will eventually hold something, what I don't know.
Crossing Guard Holiday GiftI am a school crossing guard and like to observe holidays for the kids. Since we are not allowed to give out anything edible (due to possible allergies), I came up with the idea of handing out pencils printed with holiday themes.
Gift for Boyfriend Who likes Sports?I need ideas. Valentine's day is coming up, and so is my boyfriend's birthday. I want to do something really cute for both of them. He's turning 18 and he likes football.
Gift Ideas for Someone Who Likes Fishing?My boyfriend's birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I don't know what to get him. He doesn't like sports, but he does like to go fishing. Any ideas?
Craft Gift Ideas for a Boyfriend?Can anyone give me some crafty ideas to surprise my boyfriend? I already made him a surprise that he loved, but I want some more ideas.
Repairing Crushed Gift Bows?How can I repair crushed gift bows?
Christmas Gift for Boyfriend Who Likes to Build Things?My boyfriend and I have been doing a long distance relationship for about 4 months, he lives in CA and I live in GA. I've thought of a few things to get him or make him, but I'm trying to think of something he won't expect. I want something really different.
Christmas Gift for Skater Boyfriend?Christmas is coming soon and I don't know what to get my boyfriend. He is one of those skater boys.
Review: GameStop for Bargain Video GamesThe holidays are just around the corner. Most of the kiddies on my "good list" don't want toy trucks or Barbies, they want video games. There is a store "Game Stop" that sells new and used games and game systems.
Gift Ideas for a Tomboy?I need to find gifts for my 12 year old tomboy cousin. She loves green, electronics, and football. Any ideas?
Christmas Gift for Farmer Boyfriend?What should I get my boyfriend for Christmas? He's 17 and we've been going out for a month. He's a farmer and a country guy.
Secret Pal Gifts for Seventh Grade Girl?I am participating in a Secret Pal program with our church's junior youth. I have a 7th grade girl for whom I need to find cool, thrifty gifts, and ideas. We are asked to give them a gift at least once a month. Any and all ideas would be appreciated.
Magazine Subscription Ideas for 10 Year Old?I would like some recommendations on a magazine subscription for my soon to be 10 year old daughter. I was looking at what used to be National Geographic World (I think it's National Geographic Kid now)....
Office Supply Gift Box for KidsConsider giving a child you know a box of "office" supplies as a gift. You can fill it with things like a stapler, tape dispenser and tape, glue, notebooks, colorful pens and pencils, scissors, erasers, paper clips, self-stick note pads, stamps and stamp pads, etc.
Giving Fat Quarters as a Gift?I want to buy a mix of fat quarters for a quilting friend for Christmas. I have no idea what I'm doing. How many fat quarters should I buy in the same pattern to make the gift useful?
Rainy Day GiftMy wonderfully, creative daughter came up with this idea one year "Money for a Rainy Day". Choose 10-20 bills (use whatever denomination you want), and tape a string on each (use various string lengths).
Graduation Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?It's my boyfriend's year 12 graduation next Wednesday and I would like to buy him a present. Does anyone have any ideas?
Gift Bags Instead of Wrapping PaperThe bags can be used over and over, in fact in our family it's fun to go to a party and see a bag you bought being used again. I have started to give gifts in the reusable grocery bags.
Creative Ideas for Giving Money?I need some ideas on a fun way to give money to my children at Christmas. They are grown.
Garage Sale Items for Gift Exchanges
?I belong to clubs that have Christmas gift exchanges. This year I started buying gifts at yard sales etc. Better gifts than I could buy new for the cost limit. I bought some beautiful crystal in a name brand box, and box shows some age.
Signed Bookplates for Special GiftsA lot of authors will send you signed bookplates when you send them a self addressed stamped envelope (use 2 stamps). Also include the name for the inscription. I gave several of these personalized bookplates as Christmas gifts one year.
Christmas: What is Important GiftWhen thinking of fun things to do at parties, I did this one several years ago when selling Tupperware. I adapted it today for a gal who needed holiday party ideas, and thought I would share it with all of you.
Layered Nut Gift JarFor a gift, get a clear jar and layer different types of nuts; like almonds, cashews, pecan, Brazil, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and sesame seeds.
Make a Trivia Christmas JarAround Christmas I make my sisters something like a memory jar. Instead of memories with them, I put in inside jokes, movie lines, pictures, random facts, and drawings on little pieces of paper with colorful backgrounds. Then I decorate the jar.
Unusual Gift Wrapping Ideas?I love to do crafts for Christmas, and normally I will make some presents. Does anyone have any unique and cute ways to make bags, boxes or anything to wrap gifts?
Gift Ideas for Someone Studying Abroad?My boyfriend is 19 years old, and I am unsure as to what to give him for Christmas. He is currently studying in Venezuela. I have to send him the gift by mail, but I have no ideas. He is a basketball fan, but he cannot play anymore because of a surgery. Any ideas?
Birthday Gift Ideas for a Guitar Player?My boyfriend is turning 23 in a few weeks and I need gift ideas. I'm on a limited budget, but I would really like to do something fun. He loves music and plays the guitar, but I know nothing about guitars and getting him a CD would be pointless. Any ideas?
Homemade Jelly as Christmas GiftsGive Christmas presents that come from the heart. I buy stemmed glasses at the lowest price possible, figuring one set of 4 for each present. Next, I get 4 boxes of SureJell, a package of wax, and 4 bottles of 100% juice without sugar.
Give Frames as Frugal GiftsSuper-affordable holiday gift that will work for every person on your gift list (with the exception of kids). Look through the craft periodicals (sales papers) from the newspaper, or check the craft website periodically.
Good Gift for a Departing Soldier?We are having a small cookout for my cousin who is leaving for the Army in September. What would be a nice gift for him?
Spa Baskets for GiftsI am planning on doing a "spa basket" for my grown girls for Christmas this year. So I am making a stop at the dollar store frequently for goodies to put in such as lotions, makeup; oh, my the list goes on and on.
Buying a Gift for a New Grandma?A very dear friend of mine is going to be a first time grandma. Instead of buying a gift for the baby or the new mom, I'd like to get a nice gift for grandma. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Looking for Copy of the Comedic Story of Dionysus?Where can I get a copy of the "comedic story of Dionysus and his love of wine and women and how things changed as he got older"? There were a couple of suggestions to use it for a 50th Birthday gift. It sounds like fun, but I can't find it anywhere.
Buying Friend a Moving Away Gift?My close friend and her husband are moving out of state for the first time. I would like to get her a little moving away happy. Does anyone have any ideas?
Gift Ideas for Daughter's Graduation?I want to do something special and unique for my daughter's graduation gift. Any ideas?
Gift Ideas for Those With Difficulty Using HandsWe all know someone who is elderly or has arthritis, carpel tunnel or other disabilities that makes it difficult to work with her hands. Those of us who have full use of our hands sometimes don't stop to think of all the things.
Gift Ideas for Children in Another Country?I am looking for ideas for USA gifts for 5 yr old S. Korean students learning English. My son is teaching English in S. Korea. His students are so wonderful. I'd love to send them something personal from the USA that would be useful to them.
Gift Tag Ideas for a Gift Card?I am looking for ideas for a gift tag. I am giving a gift certificate to a spa to my mother for mothers day. She has a lot of problems with her back and I figured a good massage will feel really good to her.
Start an Emergency Gift BoxThis has saved me so many times. I have a box of goodies. When stuff is on sale, I buy two or three of like pencils, pens, toys, hair stuff, candles, etc. So when someone has a birthday, or baby shower, I go in the box and find an appropriate a gift.
