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We were actually just talking about the present my fiance's aunt got us last year. It was a big bowl filled with popcorn, soda, candy, a gift card for pizza and a gift card to rent a movie (we would personally prefer a gift card to the theater but only because we didn't have that particular store near us). I would say it was probably around $25 dollars and it was one of our favorite gifts last year. You could definitely do something crafty with the arrangement of everything and even with personalizing the bowl.
Not crazy at all. DIY gifts are greatly appreciated by most people.
You can never go wrong with edibles. Cookie mixes in a jar are easy to put together and fairly inexpensive. Cookies or loaves of pumpkin or zucchini bread.
This is a great place to browse for ideas:
Another variation of the above idea is to make an Italian Dinner basket- antipasto, crackers,pasta, a jar of sauce, a bottle of wine etc.
Can you knit? If so, here is a link to the slippers I am working on for my bridesmaids, but they would work for any women in your life (I'm using ribbon for the bridesmaids in their favorite colors):
http://sockpixie.blogspot.com/2007/04/mothers-day-cotton-slippers-free.html
Earrings are also something super easy and cheap to make. You can get all the supplies at any craft store and how to/ideas are firemountaingems.com (or google it. plenty of resources!!)
Don't know what to do for boys, sorry!!
I do etched glass. Last year I made everyone etched baking dishes with the family last name or vases with a monogram. I made my friends Wine glasses with a single initial and then made a set of charms to go with.
The other suggestion is to use Etsy. I did an alchlmey (sp) last year and gave details about the people I was buying for and what my price limit was and I ended up comming up with lots of must have items.
I wish I had pics, but I made hostess aprons last year for all my women family members. I think I got a Sew Simple pattern from JoAnns. It had a cute ruffle on the bottom and an empire waist. It used about 1 yard of fabric for the body and 1/4 yard for the trim (used a complimentary pattern, color) . I added a satin ribbon under the bust with a fancy rhinestone button in the center for an accent. Supplies ran about $10-$15 per apron. I even made a matching mother-daughter set for my FSIL and future neice. Everyone loved them.
Can you bake? I love getting home baked stuff at the holidays!
your not crazy this crossed my mind the other day. I'm SO on abudget so I have to start planning now. QVC & HSN always have great things on sale
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I know people may think I'm crazy but I have to start planning now. I am a SAHM/student and I don't want to burden DH financially with buying gifts for my family members and friends. I also do hair out of my house a bit and for weddings so I can save up a little before the holidays. Anyone have any ideas for gifts under $20 that would be nice. I am semi crafty so anything DIY would be acceptable. Thanks bees!