63 Gift Ideas for Under $10 
Copyright 2002 by Michelle Jones

With the holidays drawing near we'd like to share some great ideas with you for frugal gift-giving. There are hundreds of gifts that can be purchased or made by hand for under $10. Gifts that are both thoughtful and frugal at the same time. You don't have to spend a lot of money to find that perfect gift for someone, just be sure to put some thought into it and hopefully your gift will be well received. Here's a few of our favorites...
    

Christmas

•  1. Gourmet coffees with a personal coffee cup

•  2. A pound of pistachios

•  3. Child's artwork, framed

•  4. Journal with special inscription inside

•  5. Teacup with box of herbal tea

•  6. Deck of cards and book of card game rules

•  7. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar

•  8. Collage of special photos

•  9. Gel pens and pretty stationary

• 10. Bottle of sparkling cider

• 11. Home baked bread, include recipe

• 12. Disposable camera or rolls of film

• 13. Basket filled with deli cheese and fruit

• 14. Craft supplies

• 15. Holiday serving bowl or platter

• 16. Pretty basket filled with special jams or mustards

• 17. Decorative napkins and napkin rings

• 18. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a ribbon

• 19. Gardening gloves with a plant or flower seeds

• 20. Photo album, hand decorated is even better

• 21. Makeup tote

• 22. Prepaid photo developing envelopes

• 23. Homemade cookie mix with instructions for baking

• 24. Variety of bread mixes

• 25. Special coffee cup filled with candy

• 26. Fancy magazines tied together with a pretty ribbon

• 27. Gourmet popcorn and flavored oil

• 28. Locally made barbeque or steak sauce with basting brush

• 29. Pancake or waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup

• 30. Movie theater gift certificates

• 31. Board games

• 32. Jar of sourwood or pure honey with biscuit mix

• 33. Note cards and book of stamps

• 34. Picture frames, buy them on sale!

• 35. Specialty cookbook

• 36. Pretty glass jar filled with candy

• 37. Collectible sports cards

• 38. Muffin mixes with muffin pan

• 39. Books, there are still a few for under $10

• 40. Set of dish towels and dish cloths

• 41. Nail polish kit

• 42. Pretty night shirt

• 43. Basket filled with kitchen gadgets

• 44. Video rental gift certificates

• 45. Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns

• 46. Handwritten copies of your favorite recipes

• 47. For the pets, gourmet dog biscuits or cat treats

• 48. Baking pans and supplies

• 49. Prepaid long distance phone cards

• 50. Small clock or radio

• 51. Pretty box for keepsakes

• 52. Colorful Post-It notepads

• 53. Address book

• 54. Christmas ornaments

• 55. Puzzles

• 56. Blank video or cassette tapes

• 57. Sewing supplies

• 58. Flashlight with batteries

• 59. Favorite quote embroidered on a nice handkerchief

• 60. Makeup brush set

• 61. Expensive socks, still under $10

• 62. Special soaps and bath puff

• 63. and don't forget my absolute favorite... home baked cookies!

About the Author:   Copyright 2002 by Michelle Jones, founder of BetterBudgeting.com.  If you enjoyed this article and would like to receive more money-saving tips, visit the site for your free subscription at http://betterbudgeting.com/subscribe.htm