Top Ten Gift Ideas for Neighbors

Are you struggling to come up with ideas for gifts for your neighbors or local friends? Items ranging from coffee table books to holiday food will help you breeze through your holiday shopping for your neighbors of all kinds. The following is a top ten list of gift ideas for your neighbors this holiday season:

#10) Coffee Table Books. For those neighbors who are new to the neighborhood or new friends, a coffee table book or two makes a unique gift that is sure to be appreciated. Coffee table books range in subject and quality. Photo books featuring exotic locations and landscapes are popular for informal gifts. Also, photo albums can be a great way to allow your neighbors to customize their own coffee table book. Prices range from $5 to $25 at most retailers. Coffee table books can be purchased from any Barnes and Noble, Books-a-Million, or Borders bookstores.

#9) Bottle of Wine. For a fast and easy gift for your less acquainted neighbor, a simple bottle of wine may do the holiday trick. For quick gift fix, just inquire your neighbor or their spouse for a hint or two at their taste in wines. Once you have a general idea of their likes and dislikes, selecting a wine is a short trip away to your local beverage store.

#8) Cocktail Shaker. For friendly neighbors with an outdoor pool and bar area, a cocktail shaker may be the perfect gift this Christmas season. A cocktail shaker set is an ideal gift for your friendly neighbor, because your neighbor can provide the drinks at your holiday party while you provide the cocktail mixing set as a gift. Three piece sets of cocktail shakers are generally available for less than $40 at retailers such as Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

#7) Cigars. For gentlemen who are friends and neighbors as well, cigars make a great gift. Cigars can be purchased at different quality and price levels, which gives gift givers in this area a wide variety of selection. Prices range from $15 to $100+. Cigar stores can generally be found locally in most areas and online as well.

#6) Christmas DVD. For neighbors with children, Christmas DVD's are an outstanding way to tell your neighbors Happy Holidays! Popular selections for holiday DVD's include: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, The Santa Clause, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Prices typically range from $15 to $20 each. Retailers such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy are a great place to pick up a great DVD for your neighbors and their children.

#5) College Flag or Banner. For neighbors that are adamant fans of college athletics or just school alumni, a college flag or banner of their favorite university will be a hit in your neighborhood. If your neighbor is a fan or alumni or a local institution, selecting and obtaining a flag or banner is as simple as getting down to the local college bookstore. Prices typically span from $20 to $30.

#4) Christmas platter. For neighbors with high holiday spirit, a Christmas platter for their dining set is a terrific gift idea. Platters can feature a multitude of designs, with the most popular being snowmen and Santa Claus. Platters for holiday dinners are priced from $20 to $50+. The best place to find holiday platters are retailers such as Target that have Houseware sections of their stores.

#3) Hillshire Farms basket. For neighbors hosting holiday parties, bringing a gift basket loaded with Hillshire Farms sausages and cheeses can make you the life of the party. Typical baskets range from $15 to $50+. The best place to pick up a pre-packed basket of items is at your local mall. Often times, local malls will allow Hillshire Farms stands in the marketplace areas between permanent retailer. These stands are the best place to pick a gift basket.

#2) Round of golf at local country club. For neighbors who are regulars on the links, giving your neighbor a free round of golf at the local country club is a great gesture or friendship. Normally, country clubs will issue a voucher; however, playing with your neighbor may make the most sense as well as being more fun for you. A round at an average club is normally around $40 to $60.

#1) Honey Baked Ham. A Honey Baked Ham is a great gift that any neighboring family is sure to enjoy. Selecting a half ham is generally enough for a family of up to five. Honey Baked Ham has locations across the US and can be located by browsing online or looking in your local phone book. Prices for a half ham are generally between $40 and $50 each.