20 Christmas Gifts Under $20

For Guys:
Buying a gift for the men in your life this holiday season can be a difficult and even tedious task. Here are 10 ideas that can keep everyone happy.

1. For the typical sports fan man, a knit cap representing his favorite NFL team is ideal. In cold weather, this is a great way to help him root for his favorite team even while shoveling the snow! Most sporting goods stores carry these hats, but the NFL websites has the best selection for every team.

2. For the beer drinking male, a 6 pack of world beers is a great holiday gift. Many grocery or wine and liquor stores feature holiday and winter beer packs. The World Market also carries a 12 pack of different beers from around the world- he can tour the bars without ever leaving the living room!

3. Got a movie guru? Ditch the girly basket and grab a masculine bucket or bowl for this one. Fill the bucket or bowl with a pair of movie tickets, a bag or box of his favorite popcorn, and some of his favorite candy. A night at the movies...in a bucket!

4. For the male chef in your life, stores such as Target, World Market, and Bed, Bath & Beyond offer cooking sets for men. Boxes with a variety of spices and sauces are available and sure to rock his taste buds.

5. For the clean- shaven dude. Let's face it- men are not likely to purchase vanity products like women are. A set of nail clippers, electric razors, or combs is a great idea for the shy guy who is tough, but still wants to look good. Check out any store that carries self-care products, like CVS, Walgreens, and Wal-Mart.

6. For the environmental-conscious male, the website bottlewraps.com offers personalized wraps for any size water bottle. Upload a favorite picture, customize the size, and have it delivered in days.

7. A calendar for the date-forgetting male. If he's a sailor, a calendar with pictures of sailboats or the sea; if he's a golfer, a calendar with some of the world's best golf courses. He would have no excuse for forgetting those important dates with this gift! There are plenty of kiosks set up in your local mall, or search a book store for a variety of yearly calendars.

8. For the reader, the gift of literature is perfect. No matter what his preference is, many authors debut new novels around the holidays...and for a good reason! Buy him the latest book from his favorite author, perfect for a snowy evening indoors.

9. Electronic connoisseurs would love rechargeable batteries. Whether it's for the controllers to the game system, or for his wireless power tools, everyone needs batteries. A pack of rechargeable batteries usually come with 4 batteries, as well as a recharging dock. Can be found at any retail store that sells batteries.

10. If he's an automotive lover, a car-washing package would be greatly appreciated. Most men drool over two things: hot girls, and hot cars. Put together a bucket (this time make it one for car-washing) full of sponges, soap, brushes, and wipes for his beloved ride.

For girls:
Finding things for women may seem easy in stores directed toward female buyers, but finding things for the ladies in our lives who either have everything or whom you don't know that well can be tricky.

Here are 10 gifts for the lovely ladies in your life.

1. Every woman loves to have her nails done. A manicure, pedicure set is perfect. Sometimes you can get good deals at salons, or you can even put together your own nail package. A nail filer, clippers, and nail polish are essential for the woman who loves to do her nails.

2. A fashionable scarf is a great way to keep her warm, and stylish! Scarves are generally under $20, and you can find a variety of colors, sizes, and lengths to fit her liking. Try any retail store for this one. Old Navy and Target have great deals on holiday scarves- you may even be able to get two!

3. Another one for the pampered- or need to be pampered- woman. A bath basket is perfect for the stressed out mother, aunt, or teacher- encourage her to relax in a hot bath. Fill a pretty basket with some tea candles (set of 12 for $1.50 at Wal-Mart), bath salts, scrubber, and body wash.

4. Help her save the date too with a calendar. Like I had mentioned before, calendars come in a wide variety of topics and featured places- flowers and gardens from around the world, sunrises and sunsets, or lovable animals. Malls have kiosks selling calendars or you can find them at any bookstore.

5. For the note-making or letter-sending woman, customize paper. Pick out some pretty stationary and use a picture or her initials to make it her own. This gift can come in hand all year long. Art stores, like Michael's, are the best places to look for these supplies.

6. For the gardener, new gardening gloves are always welcome. Pair the gloves with a new shovel or a few packets of flower seeds and this will be a gift she is sure to enjoy every time she uses it. Be creative and present the gift in an empty flower pot!

7. Her cooking has always been the best... make it better with some new cooking supplies from Bed, Bath & Beyond or a new cookbook. There are many different stores which specialize in cooking materials. Bookstores everywhere carry different editions of cooking books depending on the need- desserts, dinner, appetizers, etc.

8. For women who love unique jewelry, there is no better way to get her the rarest necklace or bracelet other than making it yourself. You can pick out the beads or jewels yourself, and with little supplies create the perfect necklace or bracelet. Art stores like Michael's offer a free class on how to make beaded jewelry. If you're not the most creative person in the world, get her a book on how to make her own jewelry- do your research and even get the start-up supplies.

9. For the woman who has cold hands, but a warm heart, look for a pair of warm winter gloves to match the scarf previously mentioned. Department stores like Macy's or Belk sell stylish winter gloves she can enjoy the entire season.

10. For the woman who believes candlelight is always better, look towards Yankee Candle stores for ideas. Yankee Candle offers unique and beautiful candle toppers for the holiday or year-round enjoyment. Most candle toppers fit any large candle so to save more money on this gift, purchase your candle elsewhere- such as Wal-Mart or Target. These stores also sell flame-less or LED light candles, the gift that will never melt away.

So whether you are shopping for your mother, grandfather, aunt-in-law, or cousin, there are plenty of great affordable gifts available.

EXTRA TIP!
You can also save money on gift tags by buying your own cardstock paper and either holiday stickers or stamps (found at any art or scrapbooking stores). Cut the cardstock paper into fun shapes and design your own cards using the stickers or stamps. A unique touch to a holiday tradition.