During the special occasions that we want to give a gift, whether it is Christmas, Chanukkah (Hanukkah) Valentine’s Day, a Birthday or Anniversary, Mother’s- or Father’s day, or Secretary’s Day. Or a memory-in-the-making that we want to mark with a gift such as Bon Voyage, Graduation, New Job, or a special teacher, we are always brainstorming for creative gift ideas. As far as wrapping them goes, many of them can be simply wrapped or a few of the ideas have a theme, perfect for a “gift basket.” Nowadays there are many options for stores to purchase a lovely small basket for you to place a gift in, but remember any container can become a “Gift basket”—there are many possibilities as you will soon read in this article.
Recently we have had many requests for gift ideas that are less expensive, so in response to your query here are 25 gift ideas for no matter what the recipient’s hobbies or interests are. You should be able to achieve any of these ideas for about $10.00, but if you are a great shopper who knows how to find bargains, many of them can be pulled together for less. In addition, the perceived value of each of these gifts is much higher than $10.00. Here’s our list will that will keep you giving all year long so you can take the guessing out of giving!
(1) For the Chocolate Lover: A box filled with an assortment of chocolate-themed goodies from chocolate bars to chocolate cookies to Hot Chocolate.

(2) For the Pet Family: A pet-themed basket, with healthy pet snacks, toys, and a brush—perfect for a cat or dog.

(3) For the cinemaphile: At-Home Movie Kit—sometimes you can get for free or for only a couple of dollars a poster of a latest release at your local video store, roll it up and tie it with a ribbon. To that add a DVD on sale, and a box or bag of popcorn.

(4) For the gardener: A Flower pot with gardening gloves and seed packets tucked inside.

(5) For the person with a sweet tooth: A jar of Premium ice cream topping such as caramel with an ice cream scoop.

(6) For the romantic: A pillar candle and candle dish or holder for the candle.

(7) For the tea devotee: A tea cup and saucer with a package of loose tea and a tea ball.

(8) For the Scrapbooker: Scrapbook supplies from the craft store.

(9) For the baker: A paperback cookie cookbook with a cookie cutter.

(10) For the breakfast aficionado: Muffin pan with a muffin mix.

(11) For the traveler: Luggage tag, passport cover and a travel magazine.

(12) For the music lover: A gift certificate or gift card for music downloads.

(13) For the Golfer: A Golf magazine or paperback book of Golf Quotations and a package of golf balls.

(14) For the environmentalist: Plant a tree in their name and print this information out on a homemade gift certificate.

(15) For the scribe: Stationary with matching envelopes and a small packet of postage stamps.

(16) For the camper: Mini flashlight and compass.

(17) For the car enthusiast: A bucket filled with a Car Magazine, and car washing supplies.

(18) For the Java fan: Coffee Cup with a ½ pound of ground coffee beans.

(19) For the Christmas Collector: Christmas ornaments in a Christmas gift box.

(20) For the game-player: Paperback book of card games or book of magic tricks that use playing cards with a deck of playing cards.

(21) For the well-dressed man: A shoe shine kit.

(22) For the exercise procrastinator: A free pass to a health club (for workouts), a combination lock, workout towel, and mini shampoo/conditioner/body wash set.

(23) For the bowler: Pre-paid passes for several games of bowling.

(24) For the bon vivant: Bubble bath and a loofah mitt.

(25) For the outdoor enthusiast: A Frisbee.

By The Secrets For Money Team

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