Gift Guide for Five Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for the Whole Family

Mara Oakes
In the credit crunch, gift giving needs to be affordable. You don't have to sacrifice quality, however, when shopping for inexpensive Christmas gifts. Here are five inexpensive Christmas gifts to appeal to a variety of ages and interests.

Amazon Gift Certificates

Amazon gift certificates are a convenient and versatile option among inexpensive Christmas gifts. There are several reasons for this. First, Amazon's inventory includes products which will appeal to a variety of age ranges and interests, including books, CDs and DVDs, home furnishings, sports equipment, kitchen ware and more. Secondly, you can order Amazon gift certificates online and have them sent to the gift recipient through e-mail. You can even opt to have the e-mail gift certificate sent the same day that you order it. That means you save on delivery charges. Better yet, the gift recipient can choose a gift which they really want.

Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a thoughtful choice of inexpensive gifts. There are endless options for themes for gift baskets. Some possible themes for gift baskets include sports, bath, fragrance, coffee, tea, films, books, etc. A homemade gift basket means that you can tailor it especially for the gift recipient. Fill gift baskets with small low-cost items such as soaps, books, candy, etc. Gift baskets are all about simple pleasures. A list of inexpensive gifts would not be complete without gift baskets. They are big on thoughtfulness but low on price.

Homemade Edible Gifts

Inexpensive Christmas gifts also include homemade edible items such as pastries, cookies, candy, cheese crackers, breads, etc. Taking the time to make something special for your friend or loved one means a lot. It is also one of the most inexpensive Christmas gifts. You only need to buy the ingredients.

Gift Certificates for Help around the House

A fun inexpensive Christmas gifts idea that kids can give to parents is gift certificates for help around the house. Kids can give coupons to parents for various household chores such as taking out the trash, doing the dishes, etc. Parents only have to redeem their coupon for the kids to help with these chores. It costs nothing and is a big help around the house.

Books

Books are inexpensive Christmas gifts which represent value for money. A good book can be revisited many times over the years and shared with the whole family. Books don't cost much but give a lot, making them one of the best options for inexpensive Christmas gifts.

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