Affordable Christmas Gifts for Coaches and Instructors

During the holidays many parents search for inexpensive Christmas gifts for coaches and instructors as a token of their appreciation. The following are suggestions for gifts that are thoughtful, unique and perfect for those special people that give their time to your children's activities.

1. Appreciation Boxes
http://www.appreciationboxes.com/

A fun and inexpensive Christmas gift idea for your child's coach or instructor is an appreciation box. This unique gift consists of a small white box that ha five small items that have symbolic meanings that are special for the gift receiver. These customized gift tokens each have a saying attached to them with special meaning. You choose the five small token gifts and accompanying saying from approximately three dozen choices. For example choices for coaches include a baseball bat key ring with the saying "Thank you for going to bat for us"or Lifesavers candy with the saying "For the times you were able to be a lifesaver for the players". Appreciation boxes are available for coaches, teachers, nurses, volunteers and employees and cost only $5.00 each.

2. Personalized Presents
http://www.personalizedpresents.com/

Any baseball coach would love a personalized baseball that reads "#1 coach" with lots of room for a personal message. The ball comes in a clear display box and is priced at $9.95 from Personalized Presents.

3. Coffee Mugs World
http://coffeemugsworld.com/number_one_coach_personalized_coffee_mug.htm

A personalized coffee mug complete with the name of your coach is a useful gift for any coffee drinker. Priced at $14.95 this attractive ten ounce white mug is a thoughtful keepsake for a favorite coach from Coffee Mugs World.

4. Bath and Body Works
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2484530

A wonderful Christmas gift for a dance instructor is a lovely scented gift set from Bath and Body Works. Starting at $8.00 these relaxing gift ideas are perfect for instructors that are physically active all day.

5. Christmas Cookies in a Jar
http://www.christmas-cookies.com/recipes/giftsinjar.html

Everyone loves Christmas cookies and cookies in a jar make great gifts that any coach, teacher or instructor is sure to enjoy. Choose the cookie recipe of your choice and follow the simple directions to create this delicious holiday gift. Your child will have fun helping you make these excellent gifts. Mason jars are available for about $1.00 at most craft stores and the cost of the ingredients varies according to the cookie recipe you choose.

6. Movie Tickets
http://www.movietickets.com/

A movie gift certificate is a wonderful way to give your favorite coach, instructor or teacher a night on the town. Gift certificates start at approximately $10.00.

7. Edible Gifts Plus
http://www.ediblegiftsplus.com/Teacher_Gift_Ideas_Giant_Fortune_Cookie_Gifts_Ceramic_Gifts_s/14.htm

Delicious fun Christmas gifts for your favorite coach, instructor or teacher from Edible Gifts Plus include bright yellow smiley face oreo cookies, luscious dipped fruit and giant fortune cookies. Prices at this fun website start at only $1.95.

8. Fraiche
http://www.myfraiche.com/products.html

Elegant natural soap and bath products starting at only $7.50 from Fraiche. All organic, without harsh chemicals are made with goats milk and aloe vera for a truly special treat. Give your favorite instructor or coach a gift of relaxation such as a swizzle bath bomb.

9. I Tunes
http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/

Dance instructors love music and a gift card to I Tunes is sure to make them smile. Gift cards start at $15.00.

10. Chocolate Sensations
http://www.chocolate-sensations.com/

Most people love chocolate and that includes your favorite coach or instructor. Chocolate Sensations offer delicious chocolate treats, chocolate candles and chocolate bath and body products. These unique gifts start at $9.95