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101 frugal christmas present ideas
WSA adsense code -->In possibly the most random order ever (i.e. the way it came out of my head) plonkee money proudly presents 101 frugal christmas present ideas for your perusal:
- candles
- notecards and pen
- posh chocolates
- costume jewellery
- fancy socks
- photo album
- photo frame with a special photo in
- torch / flashlight
- film camera
- cd(s)
- dvd (especially retro/classic)
- potted plant
- bubble bath
- glow in the dark rubber duck
- cufflinks
- tie
- scarf
- gloves
- hat
- jigsaw puzzle
- magazine subscription
- book
- scrapbooking supplies
- hair ribbons and things
- mirror compact
- jewellery box
- gardening hand tools
- travel toiletries
- Christmas tree ornament
- speciality beers
- bottle of cava (or wine of your choice)
- tin of shortbread
- sparkly lip balm or lip gloss
- small manicure set
- vase
- lap blanket
- journal
- gourmet coffee
- penknife
- multi-tool
- matchbox car
- shower radio
- alarm clock
- mp3 player
- umbrella
- mug
- festive cookie cutters
- home made baked goods
- memory stick
- perfume atomiser
- tie clip
- gourmet oils and vinegars
- selection of teas
- board game
- classic /retro video games
- hot water bottle and cover
- pyjama case
- mini tool kit
- windscreen scraper and de-icer
- car wash kit
- pair of wine glasses
- shawl
- cafetiere / french press
- embroidered handkerchiefs
- wind chimes
- small sewing repair kit
- shoe polish kit
- personalised golf balls
- letter writing set
- business card case
- money clip
- paperweight
- hip flask
- wallet
- travel pillow
- passport wallet and luggage tags
- mobile
- small lego kit
- napkin rings
- table cloth / table runner
- holiday dish
- nutcracker and nuts
- baboushka doll
- grow your own herbs kit
- Christmassy dish towels / oven gloves
- small cross stitch kit
- decorative soaps
- diary
- address book
- pencil case and colouring pencils
- geometry set
- wrist watch
- crossword / sudoku book
- my little pony (or similar)
- bird feeder
- universal tv remote
- corkscrew
- playing cards and a book of card games
- small purse / handbag
- ipod / mobile phone accessories
- usb fan
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I was frantically searching for hot water bottle, and there it is, number 56. The hot water bottles L and I have received from my parents the last few years are probably the most-used Xmas gifts we’ve received in our adult lives! Lap blankets are great too.
Great list of gift ideas. I a little short on cash this year, so this list will come in handy.
Way Fun List!
Thanks, I needed some new ideas for this year!
Yes, hot water bottles are great! Last year I gave someone a hot water bottle cover that I knitted (I knew they already had a bottle). I used this pattern: http://www.yarnagogo.com/bawk_hot_water_bottle_coz/
Many of your ideas are really good. #21 - magazine subscription. I like giving magazine subscriptions because they keep coming throughout the year. Also, it’s good when I don’t know much about the person’s hobby so I can’t buy them equipment for it (hunting or cooking or crochet or video games or whatever).
Now I’m left wondering where I can get a glow-in-the-dark rubber duck.
I got one last year for Christmas, they can be found here: pool and spa rubber duck
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Along with notecards (item 2), how about a packet of postage stamps instead of a pen? Most people have pens around the house, but they may not have enough stamps.
Many of these items would also make great housewarming gifts!I will have to save this list for future reference.
BTW the glow-in-the-dark duck made me laugh!
Great list!
I’ve used many of these ideas in the past and I’ll use more in the future.
Great list, I’ve created a similar list of 101 Christmas Gifts specifically for Men (and for the less frugal!)
It took me aggggggggggeeeesss to put together so please have a look and tell me what you think?
http://digg.com/offbeat_news/101_Brilliant_Christmas_Present_Ideas_for_Men
Great List!!! I am in search of ideas like this over at my blog.
That’s a great list with some fantastic ideas.
My friends & I am going to do a recipe exchange and then cook/bake the goodies for a small get together. I can’t wait!
Great list and I will use it. Thank you so much.
Random gift idea! Check out this site for a Green Man suit!
http://www.hellogreenman.com
Really great list, with excellent ideas!!!! Printed it out, will use it! Thank you!
A friend of mine had an idea of making a Glow in the Dark Vase by inserting multiple colors of glow necklaces into a transparent glass vase, which is pretty inexpensive to do.