Ideas for Xmas Gifts

Give an MP3 player to the teenager on your list.

As Christmas approaches and you begin deciding on gifts for everyone on your list, you may be finding it hard to decide on a present for that picky teenager or a gift that is suited for an entire family. Whether you are on a budget or looking for that perfect homemade gift, there are a variety of options for each person on your Christmas list.

Inexpensive Gifts

Inexpensive gifts that cost $20 or less include a variety of home decor items, food items and beauty products. Home decor items that are inexpensive are picture frames, throw pillows, lap blankets, tree ornaments, towel sets and napkin rings. For a inexpensive yet practical gift, choose a key chain, wallet, purse or handbag, disposable camera, coffee mug set, belt or cuff links.

Homemade Gifts

Homemade gifts are appropriate Christmas gifts for a group, couple or individual. Give a gift basket filled with an assortment of baked goods or a scrapbook of photo memories. You can make a set of candles using cookie cutters in Christmas-related shapes such as trees or ornaments. Cut the candle shapes out by pressing cookie cutters firmly onto honeycomb wax sheets, making twice as many shapes as the number of candles you want to make. Sandwich a candle wick between two wax sheet shapes and press them together firmly.

Gifts for Women

Jewelry, flowers and candy are all appropriate gifts for a woman on your list. Other items for her include a jewelry box or jewelry tree, purse or handbag, makeup or other beauty products. Scented lotions and body spray are also popular.

Gifts for Men

For a man, practical gifts are best. Practical gifts include items he would use on a regular basis such as cologne, a belt, cuff links, a leather wallet, shoes or other clothing items or a small electronic item such as a mobile phone, MP3 player or clock radio. Men also enjoy gift certificates to their favorite restaurants or hobby stores.

Gifts for Teens and Tweens

For the teens and tweens on your list, consider the current trends in fashion and media. These include box sets of their favorite TV shows like "Glee," "One Tree Hill" and "The Vampire Diaries." CDs and DVDs are also popular among teens. If you aren't sure which titles they want or need, get them gift certificates or gift cards to a media store so they can download the music themselves. Teenage girls enjoy fashion items such as hair accessories and makeup while teenage boys are more interested in video games and outdoor sports.

Gifts for Families

Create a gift basket for a family or group gift. A movie-themed gift basket is always popular which includes DVDs, movie tickets, microwaveable popcorn, sodas and candy. Other gifts for families include restaurant gift certificates, video game systems or family video games, board games and a karaoke machine.

References

• Better BudgetingA: Living a Better Life: 63 Gift Ideas for Under $10
• Xmasgiftideas: Christmas Gift Ideas for the Upcoming Holidays
• Disney Family Fun: Cookie Cutter Candles