Decorating and Gift Giving

I did a little online "shopping" and found some things I thought would make sweet decorations for the home or even cute little Christmas gifts without breaking the bank! I have overspent for the holidays many times in the past. It's ridiculous! I sometimes wonder if the person that I bought for even remembers what they received from one Christmas to the next. It's nice to give for the holidays, but it doesn't have to be expensive and should not put you in the hole from one year to the next. It seems I no sooner get the charge card paid from last Christmas and guess what...Christmas is here again. Now I ask myself  do I really want to do this again?? The answer this year is NO! Times are changing for everyone financially. This year I'm cutting back on the amount of money I spend. My children are much older, and should realize that...well....they are not little children. Or, maybe it's just the mom in me that thinks I need to shower my adult children with gifts at this special time of year because they are both single and will not have anything to open Christmas Day unless it's from me....<br /><br />But as for the other people in my life that I would like to get a little something for, these are some things I have found that can be given as a small gift <u>or</u> added into a cute gift basket that won't break the bank! My sister-in-law makes up sweet gift baskets that I really appreciate.<br /><br />Here are a few of the items I found. Maybe it will give you some ideas for decorating or gift giving.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87843894/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Christmas-Decorative-Yarn-Pals/prod320978.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87840968/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Christmas-Decorative-Yarn-Pals/prod320978.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 0px;"><u></u></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /></div></div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87844562/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Christmas-Decorative-Yarn-Pals/prod320978.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />These little sweeties are Yarn Pals. Check out the cute little booties!<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87938957/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/WWE-Encyclopedia/prod320634.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Maybe not for the women, but for those wrestling fans, this is a great gift. My hubby received this from his sister last year for Christmas and he loved it! Full of color photos and info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87927385/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Fix-It-And-Forget-It%AE-Christmas-Cookbook/prod320196.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />I have a Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook, not this Christmas issue, but I love it. It's full of slow cooker recipes for all of those busy people who need a little help with supper. Lots of great recipes.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87899807/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.ultimatewineshop.com/r/products/martini-rossi-sparkling-rose" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">ultimatewineshop.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br />A nice bottle of sparkling wine to go with<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87892824/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Set-Of-4-Holiday-Wine-Glasses/prod320456.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />this sweet Holiday Glass set/4. You could make it more elaborate and add some cheese, crackers, etc. It just depends on what your budget allows.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87904333/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/NFL-Game-Ball-Tumblers/prod320282.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />NFL Tumblers for the football fans.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87940639/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Gourmet-Muffin-Mix-In-Reusable-Canisters/prod321153.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Sweet reusable canisters with a Muffin Mix inside. Great for a basket.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87875078/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/4-Pc-Holiday-Gift-Towel-Set/prod321053.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Holiday characters/gift towel set.<br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87879201/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/4-Pc-Holiday-Gift-Towel-Set/prod321053.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 0px;"><u></u></span></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><u></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; font-size: xx-small;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img /></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Classic-Holiday-Story-Throws/prod321174.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />The Major Award throw. I couldn't help myself when I saw this one. Really cute throw for those who are crazy about the movie A Christmas Story. ;-)<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87934672/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Every-Day-Thoughts-Calendars/prod320205.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Every Day Thought Calendar with a different quote for each day of the year.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87930614/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Set-Of-2-NFL-Vinyl-Car-Mats/prod320200.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />NFL Floor Mats for that football fan.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87915345/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Holiday-Sentiments-Snowmen/prod320139.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />I love these little Sentiments Snowmen! So cute!<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87884027/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Holiday-Bird-Figurines/prod320421.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />These Holiday Birds would look sweet on a table, mantel, shelf, or just about anywhere.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87866120/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Holiday/Holiday%20Decorating/Indoor/Holiday%20Lighted%20Candles/prod321074.jmp?fm=upsell&categoryId=cat330013&catalogBookId=visibleABC" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />This is a lighted flicker candle that works off of batteries. I'm a big fan of battery operated candles because you can put them on shelves or anywhere that you couldn't put a real candle. I have quite a few of these kinds of candles in my home, but I also love the real scented candles. The nice thing about these are that if you forget to turn if off before you go to bed it just doesn't matter! The house won't burn down! There's also a cute Santa candle like this one.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87859537/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Color-Changing-Christmas-Decor/prod321044.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Color changing wooden candles that would look great on a mantle or a window. Simple and inexpensive decorating.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87888440/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Christmas%2B2011/Countdown-Calendar-Sitters/prod321058.jmp?fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=2850&catalogId=catalog20022" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Santa countdown to Christmas. There's also a Snowman countdown.<br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/87862153/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img /></a></div></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.abcdistributing.com/Holiday/Holiday%20Decorating/Indoor/Lighted%20Holiday%20Sled/prod320317.jmp?fm=upsell&categoryId=cat330013&catalogBookId=visibleABC" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">abcdistributing.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/dsavinell/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Dorothy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />Lighted Sled.<br /><br />These were some ideas that I picked for decorating or gift giving that won't cost an arm and a leg for the holidays. I need to remember that the reason for the season is not how many gifts you give or receive, or how much you spend on someone, or how elaborately decorated the home is, it's Jesus, He is the real reason we celebrate Christmas!<br /><br /><br /><br />

Decorating and Gift Giving

I did a little online "shopping" and found some things I thought would make sweet decorations for the home or even cute little Chr...

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Gift Ideas For $25 and under

Hard to believe that half of the year is almost gone! Time seems to fly by these days. Next month will be "Christmas in July." Some people like to start Christmas shopping early and with the economy certainly not what it used to be, lots of people have a Christmas budget amount for shopping. Here are a few ideas for gifts $25 and under....<u>but</u> this does not count the shipping and handling. Lots of times when I shop online, before checking out I will open another tab and search for coupon codes for whatever it is that I'm puchasing. Lots of times I will have great luck with this and sometimes not! Here are a few ideas. Gift baskets are always a great idea. These ones you can find at <a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Mini-Healthy-Gift-Basket.asp?refer=Gifts(Mini)">Gourmet Gift Baskets.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSho0Mg5zlieMzcB0DPUHEmgjwKy4e7KE8pBD313okmd8b6f9KAw84qaUI0Mrho6_5k-dJI9seY_4zU210gcks2_-uNT2rONxIihwCtt0LfLlPcK25mO6Gcme0UyIXG6TbmhXkdWmw3ZF9/s1600/Mini-Healthy-Gift-Basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSho0Mg5zlieMzcB0DPUHEmgjwKy4e7KE8pBD313okmd8b6f9KAw84qaUI0Mrho6_5k-dJI9seY_4zU210gcks2_-uNT2rONxIihwCtt0LfLlPcK25mO6Gcme0UyIXG6TbmhXkdWmw3ZF9/s320/Mini-Healthy-Gift-Basket.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Ingredients:<br />· Banana Chips by GourmetGiftBaskets.com - 4 oz. - These chips are the crunchy, dried versions of the world’s perfect food.<br />· Gourmet Twisted Honey Wheat Dipping Pretzels by East Shore Specialty Foods - 5 oz. - Honey? Wheat? What could be more healthy?<br />· White Birch Pinkhams Nosh Trail Mix - 4 oz. - This all-natural trail mix is the perfect food for the trail, golf course, office, home, ...pretty much anywhere!<br />· Original Almondina Biscuits - .7 oz. - Almondina biscuits are light and sweet and peppered with almond wedges.<br />· Metropolitan Trail Mix by GourmetGiftBaskets.com - 4 oz. - Our “Metropolitan” trail mix is a nutritious snack that is as appropriate in the big city as on the trail!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeiMQzteYajLu56GO9xqM228t5kgzpJq0t1QsAnzMCuyDvnFkFCksK0ribSw9S9AyeWNXfG1qy6UhilkBLneL1nOsMhw2YfhAdhvxrIrznNV-tMwWAooztUibA0TcLa9Xrbyjg_EVnjWI/s1600/Mini-Chocolate-Gift-Basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeiMQzteYajLu56GO9xqM228t5kgzpJq0t1QsAnzMCuyDvnFkFCksK0ribSw9S9AyeWNXfG1qy6UhilkBLneL1nOsMhw2YfhAdhvxrIrznNV-tMwWAooztUibA0TcLa9Xrbyjg_EVnjWI/s320/Mini-Chocolate-Gift-Basket.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /> Ingredients:<br />· Triple Chocolate Bliss Cookies by Brent & Sams - 7 oz. - Overstuffed with white and milk chocolate chips, these award-winning cookies are made with all-natural ingredients and packed with ultra-chocolaty flavor.<br />· Milk Chocolate Signature Bar by Lake Champlain - 3 oz. - Lake Champlain is one of the top chocolate makers in the gourmet industry, and this rich, creamy milk chocolate bar is a prime example of their best work.<br />· Blum's Gourmet Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels by Supreme Chocolatier - 1.5 oz. - One of the favorite ingredients in our chocolate gift baskets, these oversized gourmet pretzels are covered in rich, creamy Blum’s gourmet milk chocolate.<br />· English Toffee Caramels by Marich - 2.1 oz. - Anyone who says the English are not known for their cuisine has never tried these smooth, rich English toffee caramels by Marich. These caramels are sure to dispel food misconceptions one sweet bite at a time!<br /><br />These are just two samples of ten mini baskets you can find <a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Mini-Gift-Baskets.asp">here</a>.<br /><br />Of course you can always make your own. Dollar stores are a great place to shop. You would be surprised at the things you can find there. Also, if you are that gifted person who bakes your own goodies...cookies, breads, candies, make your own jellies, jams, etc. , these make the best gifts!!<br /><br />For those of you who know someone who likes to have a drink or two,  here are some ideas from <a href="http://www.shopkirdevries.com/sagaform-rocking-whiskey-glasses--set-of-6.html?gdftrk=gdfV22008_a_7c387_a_7c1595_a_7csagaform_d_rocking_d_whiskey_d_glasses_d__d_set_d_of_d_6">Kir DeVries</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVJr0pCw7Y4wqhxBdK0OUwT7vp-sUjrUF-PZWWje-Byy0Ym77wA2d15SRkRMHrMXDBB3d8cPH6rxg8P08Ar4PZLCiofjUR16gtKz0Zkzr7P6TsSHhQYViVYrU0Tc_N4yyJbPojpqqZAPh/s1600/yhst-42080660083475_2164_14977023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVJr0pCw7Y4wqhxBdK0OUwT7vp-sUjrUF-PZWWje-Byy0Ym77wA2d15SRkRMHrMXDBB3d8cPH6rxg8P08Ar4PZLCiofjUR16gtKz0Zkzr7P6TsSHhQYViVYrU0Tc_N4yyJbPojpqqZAPh/s320/yhst-42080660083475_2164_14977023.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Rocking Whiskey Glasses, set of 6.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmR5DCeKFqTHlE8Pyvut92ZVOXKtxdXwCUaGAVE4N6cirDdIQirRKQqInZlvIwjqqBTEGH7V4vns505i-elp52lbNi6Nfi6s6Pl7jsEAdhabHprmlgKbX6R_LEY84v6oxrkP7Jp2x1g-P/s1600/yhst-42080660083475_2164_10336027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmR5DCeKFqTHlE8Pyvut92ZVOXKtxdXwCUaGAVE4N6cirDdIQirRKQqInZlvIwjqqBTEGH7V4vns505i-elp52lbNi6Nfi6s6Pl7jsEAdhabHprmlgKbX6R_LEY84v6oxrkP7Jp2x1g-P/s1600/yhst-42080660083475_2164_10336027.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Ice Melts Whiskey Stones (or you could use these for any drink of your choice.) Each stone holds and chills your drink without diluting it like ice would. 9 Whiskey stones.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhj0VfqNEz_H8xi0WsxHucniAds9YVL6V-hoa7fMhhZqOCWjprGrctWyZrLJvfdSmlQNdKTOaG2DxqfWbVbHvxb59sPJo46-7wb-ydGULmBR12EPryju2OFmDurfGcxxh5WYXrYZHmv6mG/s1600/yhst-42080660083475_2161_1487401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhj0VfqNEz_H8xi0WsxHucniAds9YVL6V-hoa7fMhhZqOCWjprGrctWyZrLJvfdSmlQNdKTOaG2DxqfWbVbHvxb59sPJo46-7wb-ydGULmBR12EPryju2OFmDurfGcxxh5WYXrYZHmv6mG/s320/yhst-42080660083475_2161_1487401.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><br />Wine Tote Sling.<br /><br /><ul><li>Fully insulated</li><li>Full zip open back to easily insert or retrieve wines</li><li>Extra zip pocket on front</li><li>Adjustable strap              </li></ul><a href="http://www.qvc.com/?rewrite=no&cm_re=MH-_-BACKTOHOMEPAGE-_-BACKTOHOMEPAGE&cm_sp=MH-_-BACKTOHOMEPAGE-_-BACKTOHOMEPAGE">QVC</a> is a great place to shop. Closer to Christmas, they always have shows featuring gifts for $25 and under. July 23rd.  at midnight is their Christmas in July show. It will be all day Sat. and Sun.  I watch this every year. I try to be good and not order to much! Something I always do wherever I shop is to check out the reviews if available before I make a decision in purchasing a product.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Dm35y0IupChjzGpKNSQ5NrG3eDHi5wUxh_Y_jzEjjjdxjx9Ez0is3A2ogOgYRzkU_AU_-sNTAdJPwVfwjMU-tXFocCw0k2-ddCQMU24jQxpF4BLYTa-9zJCvGYhqRZKrJmETC8Kf8bRY/s1600/26_1135193_None_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Dm35y0IupChjzGpKNSQ5NrG3eDHi5wUxh_Y_jzEjjjdxjx9Ez0is3A2ogOgYRzkU_AU_-sNTAdJPwVfwjMU-tXFocCw0k2-ddCQMU24jQxpF4BLYTa-9zJCvGYhqRZKrJmETC8Kf8bRY/s1600/26_1135193_None_3.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.bronners.com/categories/christmas-ornaments">Bronner's</a> has a very big selection of Christmas ornaments at reasonable prices. I love collecting ornaments. My friend and I decided to get each other a new one each year. Now I'm sure there are so many other places that you can find nice ornaments from, but I'm just giving some ideas here.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurkPKDVJBFjGLZH33B2rA4BeR6bp5TZzSvXxzFs0him2oFwVASvw7bTu2RKOByiUCTTfdZdbyKR8U7Ipn9uDIH7dBK4BP9c5X1nYJUf3kLrd-xBRhrlHgFub3Zr_AqHGV6vjaJheXCu4q/s1600/21F712JZH7L__SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurkPKDVJBFjGLZH33B2rA4BeR6bp5TZzSvXxzFs0him2oFwVASvw7bTu2RKOByiUCTTfdZdbyKR8U7Ipn9uDIH7dBK4BP9c5X1nYJUf3kLrd-xBRhrlHgFub3Zr_AqHGV6vjaJheXCu4q/s320/21F712JZH7L__SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/books-used-books-textbooks/b/ref=sa_menu_bo8/191-9156375-5132404?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155">Amazon</a> has a huge assortment of books. Most times if you purchase $25 you will get free shipping! You can find just about anything there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are 95 pages of gifts under $25 at <a href="http://www.gifts.com/categories/all-gift-ideas/PgaYDa?mode=24&page=0">Gifts.com</a>. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZof5O4tCtQS5smY9nUPRzNm9VTV8vLAt3wTnsSc1xjI_ZKE9gcGzE0IzlKZBqjCa1NGjeAO9F5gVvtKp8utzLjofPUl6HwdxMUJVQj9EV0fK-w-EDE-B8ZebZcwcAohwh09N5joWRhXY/s1600/P284010_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZof5O4tCtQS5smY9nUPRzNm9VTV8vLAt3wTnsSc1xjI_ZKE9gcGzE0IzlKZBqjCa1NGjeAO9F5gVvtKp8utzLjofPUl6HwdxMUJVQj9EV0fK-w-EDE-B8ZebZcwcAohwh09N5joWRhXY/s320/P284010_hero.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun Safety Kit</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, depending on the person you are buying for, there really are a lot of gifts for $25 and under out there. You just need to search and think and keep your budget in mind. And hey...you can always put money in a card or a gift puzzle box...this makes it into a game to try and get it out... I don't know about you, but I could always use some extra cash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Gift Ideas For $25 and under

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