I saw these on Oprah the other night…They are so adorable!
Crochet Knit Uggs!
They are $140 at UggAustralia.comOther available colors are black, gray, oatmeal and stone wash. (shown in Dusty Rose)
Filed under: Gift Ideas, tips | Tags: $10.00, children presents, Gift Ideas
Times are much harder nowadays than ever. Fortunately, it is still possible to find wonderful presents for children under $10 they will surely enjoy. Here are a couple of ideas to make Christmas shopping for children more affordable.
1. Buy seasonal accessories- Many stores sell glove and beanie sets between $8-$10.00. Some of them would even include a scarf. With all the sales going on nowadays, you can even find sweaters for $10.00 or less. Just keep an eye out for the child’s favorite character of color.
2. Arts and Crafts Kits- A few examples of these kits are jewelry making kits for girls, play dough, coloring kits with books, mini figuring painting kits, spin art, etc.
3. CDs or DvDs- It is still possible to find inexpensive, quality CDs and DVDs. You can go to Rite Aid, Walmart or Target for a wide selection. If you still can’t find the exact one you’re looking for, you can always try Amazon.com. You can get free shipping if you order enough items, or some vendors will sell you a product for about $5.00-$6.00 and ship it to you for less than $3.00.
4. Story Books/ Activity Books- You can find really great ones under $10.00 at the Bargain bins of Barnes and Noble or Borders. For the money you’re willing to spend, you might even be able to buy 2 books with your money.
5. Building Toys- From brand name toys like small Lego sets, to Konex, many toys are available under $10.00. They are mostly available at Target stores or KB toy stores.
6. Action Figures/ Dolls- Boys will appreciate a Spider man action figure while little girls will enjoy playing with a Barbie Doll. These are classics, and they are sure to please any child.
7. Snack Gift Package- You can always put together a snack pack and put it in either an inexpensive lunch box or plastic container. You can include some Fruit roll ups, Granola bars, Yogos, raisins, etc.
8. $10 Fast Food Gift Card- For child, a $10 fast food gift card can go a long way. Besides, they will enjoy being able to spend their own gift card the next time they go out.
9. Bath Sets- There are gift bath sets containing foam soap, a bubble bath and a toy for about $8.00 a piece at drug store chains. They have cool themes like Tinker bell, Shrek, Superman, etc. And lately, they’ve been advertising “Buy one get 2nd one half off.”
10. Slippers- There are a wide variety of comfortable slippers. There are many plain colored ones for the child who doesn’t like too much design. But there are also plenty of themed ones for children who likes characters like Hello Kitty, Elmo, Bob the builder, etc.
11. Pillows- Character or designed pillows are perfect for children. You can ask the parents what their bedroom theme is to give you an idea. If the little girl likes flowers or clouds, make sure you pick one in the right color scheme. Or if the little boy’s room is decorated with stars, or the solar system, a rocket ship pillow might be perfect for him.
12. Throw Blanket- There are plenty of throw blankets you can purchase for under $10.00. Some blankets even go on sale for three for $10.00 at certain stores like Big Lots or Walmart during the holiday season.
13. Outdoor Play Toys- These kind of toys are perfect to keep the children active during the holidays. You can get balls, a hula hoop, boomerang, Frisbee, etc.
14. Game Boards- Many toy stores or even drug stores sell game boards for a really good price. Connect Four, Checkers, Card games, and Snakes and Ladders are classic favorites. But of course, there are plenty of other ones that you can choose from.
15. Pajamas- Keeping a child warm in cozy pajamas is a great idea for a Christmas present. For younger children under age 5, stores like Carters or Children’s Place always have a good deal on pajamas. For older children, Target, Kmart and Walmart always have a fine selection to choose from.
~kristine cruz-munda
Filed under: Gift Ideas, Gift wrapping tips, tips | Tags: covering prices on gifts, tips
Here is an example of a problem about giving away inexpensive presents.
You can still see the price!Here’s my solution:
Also, you can put small stickers on the dollar price. Or you can punch a hole on the price.You can leave it as is or…
…Decorate with a label, ribbons, both =)
Here is a gift I decorated with 2 paper ball ornaments, ribbon and beads
I remember back in the days when people would be told to bring an item that would have a Minimum Cap and they would go and get a present for at least that amount. Yes, some people still go by the rules. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed in the last decade how things have changed.I’ve personally been a victim of unfair exchange gifts.
I remember a year when I attended a party that requested the gift to be at least $25 of value. What did we buy, a water filter pitcher. Yes it was $25 dollars! And what did we end up with? A small snowman pepper and salt shaker. What a JIP! I was very disappointed! It made me think, was this a joke? No cheap figurine salt and pepper shaker could be $25 dollars! And if it was, it didn’t look like it cost anything more than $7. Again, what a JIP!
Nowadays, there are two kinds of exchange gift trends I’ve been noticing. One is still the “bring a universal present with a minimum amount” or the “Secret Santa that they will list down a wish list of course with a minimum amount as well!”
In regards to the universal present trend that disappointed me, I guess not all people are guilty of giving less than the value required, or what’s worst is a present that you can’t use. But what’s to blame? Unfortunately, it’s bad taste and bad decision making on the giver’s side. I mean, there are plenty of items that you can get for even a low price but still look good. You just have to know where to go and what to get.
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And now about the Secret Santa Exchange Gift. It’s pretty good I guess unless you specifically ask for particular items. That pretty much takes away from the suspense. I mean, if you say you want a Curve for Women cologne, or a $25 dollar Cheesecake Factory gift card. I think just ruins the fun of Exchange gifts.
This weekend, we attended a gift exchange with a $25 dollar universal gift minimum. We brought a digital photo keychain that retails at for $40 dollars. As it turns out, we were the only one who brought a present. Everyone else brought a $25 gift card to somewhere. I was torn. It was nice that people thought it was practical to just buy gift cards. But at the same time, so what’s the point of the Gift Exchange? People are just pretty much giving each other $25. They might as well not have bought gift cards and just stuck with the cash! hahaha!
There’s gotta be a better way! I think there should be a general list of gifts that people would appreciate that are collected from the entire group. They include household items they wouldn’t mind receiving starting from robes, to bed sheets, to throw blankets, particular DVDS, or CDs, etc. I know many people are busy nowadays and gift cards are great solutions, but people should be more creative.
There was a time when I was younger when my friends and I decided to have a $5.00- $10.00 gift exchange. The presents could be fun! I had a blast! Someone brought a big laundry basket with paper towels. Someone brought a disposable camera with a photo album and frame. Another fun one was a case of bottled water.
In conclusion, I really think Exchange Gifts should be fun! If you’re just gonna have one so you can have an activity even though the participants are not really gonna have the time to think about it, they might not really enjoy it as much!
Filed under: Gift Ideas, silhouette cut outs | Tags: cut outs, gifts, silhouette, unique, unique gift idea
Here’s a unique gift idea, Custom Silhouette Cut Outs of your loved one.
You can give them framed as a present. Or you can also make it as a special addition to your scrapbook pages. Another way of using them would be putting them inside ornament frames to hang on the Christmas tree.
Just email me a photo of your profile.
A regular black (bust only) silhouette 5×7 portrait is $18
Select a size of your portrait: 5×7 ($18) or 8×10 ($30)
Choose: Black Silhouette on White, or on a colored background (plus $5)
Choose: Bust only silhouette or Full Body Silhouette (plus $10)
Shipping and handling: $5.00
Frames and other extra options available.
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What do you give someone who probably owns every paper they find at a scrapbook store? Here are a few ideas.
1. Paper Flowers
2. Adhesive
3. Paper Punchers
4. Fancy Chipboard Letters
5. 12×12 container for paper or unfinished projects
6. An exacto knife
7. A subscription to a scrap booking magazine
8. Buttons
9. Ribbons
10. A book of sayings
11. A gift card (and coupons) to their favorite craft store
12. Markers
13. Decorative chalk
14. Acrylic paints
15. Paper Cutter
Filed under: cheap, Gift Ideas | Tags: 1 dollar, cheap, gift, ideas, Shopping
Let’s admit it, Christmas can get pretty pricey. Just make sure your spend wisely so you don’t have to go over your credit card limit. It is possible to spend 1 dollar (plus tax) for a present and have your recipient enjoy it too.
Here are a couple of things I’ve seen at Dollar Stores, dollar bins at some stores, or even discount stores like Big Lots. The following are wonderful gift presents if you find them, just make sure you package them nicely so they won’t look cheap.
1. Candles
2. Stationery Kit
3. School Supply kit for kids
4. Nice Figurines
5. Chocolate bars (sometimes you can get more than 1 for 99 cents)
6. Slippers
7. Fashion Jewelry
8. Calendars
9. Pen Sets
10. Planners
11. Mug (you can add candy inside)
12. Holiday Socks
13. Books (children’s books, puzzle books, even some novels)
14. Puzzles for kids
15. Retro DVDs
16. Cookie Mixes (you can make the cookies at home and give them to two or more people)
17. Pocket manicure set
18. Fancy Soap
19. Potpourri
20. Beanies
21. Scarves
22. Stuffed animals
23. Desk office supply set
24. Cell phone accesories
25. Mini dry erase boards
This year, I decided to create little gift packs in addition to the Gift cards we’re giving away to our family.
This package contains mini granola bars, fruit roll ups, yogos, raisins, goldfish crackers, teddy bear grams and a California Pizza Kitchen Gift Card, all in a reusable plastic container.
Cellophane bags are a lot cheaper than gift bags. They’re also perfect for those hard to wrap little presents as well as baked goods. As I started filling my cello bags, I realized how those twist ties (even though practical) are making my present look tacky. So, I decided to seal them this way instead.
Just fold over the top. Fold over a label on top, and staple.
It’s not too hard to make these, and it makes the present look more presentable. =)~kristine munda
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