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Title: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Chris on December 09, 2008, 09:17:43 PM: Gifts from cheap people. Stocking stuffers. Whatever you want to call them, Amazon has pages of gifts under $25.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?node=3603941&field-price=1000-2500

Because nothing says "I love you" like a $12 box of salt.
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Chris_ on December 09, 2008, 09:21:55 PM: Turin's Kahlua-filled chocolates?! Uh...no. I tried the Turin's Bailey's-filled chocolates. Not quite so tasty as the real thing. :puke: (because the alcohol's missing :innocent: )
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Chris_ on December 09, 2008, 09:53:52 PM: a $20 bill

Honest, eminently flexible and less than $25.
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Chris_ on December 09, 2008, 09:59:00 PM: Quote from: freedumb2003 on December 09, 2008, 09:53:52 PM
a $20 bill

Honest, eminently flexible and less than $25.

Yep, and much better than most gift-cards. I noticed at work that when a coworker purchased an American Express gift-card, she got charged 4.95 on top of the value of the card. Ridiculous. :mental: And it seems to be spreading to other cards as well. Hence why I typically ask for spending money every Christmas (or a Zune gift-card).
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Miss Mia on December 09, 2008, 10:45:42 PM: I've gotten that frozen hot chocolate thingy before. It's actually pretty good. :)
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Chris_ on December 09, 2008, 11:09:21 PM: Quote from: ACrazyConservative on December 09, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Yep, and much better than most gift-cards. I noticed at work that when a coworker purchased an American Express gift-card, she got charged 4.95 on top of the value of the card. Ridiculous. :mental: And it seems to be spreading to other cards as well. Hence why I typically ask for spending money every Christmas (or a Zune gift-card).

You just gave me a great idea -- maybe for next year. A clear plastic holder for a bill called The Currency Card -- sort of a pet rock. Yeah, you can buy Hallmark Cards will bill cutouts but this would look just like a credit card.

OK, it is out there. I love everyone here so much that I gift you all my idea.
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Atomic Lib Smasher on December 10, 2008, 01:11:24 AM: My wife just gasped at this....

http://www.amazon.com/Baileys-Irish-Cream-Filled-Chocolates/dp/B000YZB4XI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=gourmet-food&qid=1228892978&sr=1-5

I know now what to get her,.......... maybe. :)
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Chris on December 11, 2008, 07:41:34 PM: Half-Price Cookware (http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&node=289814&pct-off=50-&emi=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-7&pf_rd_r=0NPDJXCY380CB2EM9S31&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=381692901&pf_rd_i=909656)

More Amazon.com stuff...

$25 for a nice Calfalon pan seems a little more reasonable.
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Chris_ on December 11, 2008, 08:40:00 PM: My sister's 3 month old has requested her favorite gift (Cash) or her second favorite (visa gift cards)
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Miss Mia on December 11, 2008, 09:31:42 PM: Quote from: Big Don on December 11, 2008, 08:40:00 PM
My sister's 3 month old has requested her favorite gift (Cash) or her second favorite (visa gift cards)

I have an almost 7 months old nephew. He'll get clothes size 9-12 months. :)
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: RobJohnson on December 11, 2008, 10:32:53 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on December 11, 2008, 09:31:42 PM
I have an almost 7 months old nephew. He'll get clothes size 9-12 months. :)

My nephews are each getting a $100 Game Stop gift card.

They should like that.
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Miss Mia on December 12, 2008, 11:15:47 AM: Quote from: RobJohnson on December 11, 2008, 10:32:53 PM
My nephews are each getting a $100 Game Stop gift card.

They should like that.

You obviously love your nephews more than me, I love them $20 worth. :wink: LOL! Actually, I love everyone that gets a gift $20 worth. :-)
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: RobJohnson on December 12, 2008, 12:18:55 PM: Quote from: Miss Mia on December 12, 2008, 11:15:47 AM
You obviously love your nephews more than me, I love them $20 worth. :wink: LOL! Actually, I love everyone that gets a gift $20 worth. :-)

$20 is about what they get for birthdays, which are in Dec and Jan.... :thatsright:

My oldest nephew will be 16 next month, so I will be sending him a $100 gas card. Something a little extra special. Plus, I have been known to send them money at other times of the year "just because" and I want them to be able to do fun stuff.
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Miss Mia on December 12, 2008, 12:56:42 PM: Quote from: RobJohnson on December 12, 2008, 12:18:55 PM
$20 is about what they get for birthdays, which are in Dec and Jan.... :thatsright:

My oldest nephew will be 16 next month, so I will be sending him a $100 gas card. Something a little extra special. Plus, I have been known to send them money at other times of the year "just because" and I want them to be able to do fun stuff.

One nephew's birthday is in January, then March & May for the other two. They're only 7, 5 and 6 months. Really, I just have a budget for everyone, and it's pretty much $20 per person. I'm willing to go up a little, like if I see something that's $30 and perfect for someone, and since I do a lot of my shopping online, I don't include shipping in the price either for someone. But I really just try and stick around $20 a person. :)
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Zeus on December 15, 2008, 01:48:16 PM: My dear friends,

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, I'm not getting an annual bonus and Christmas is tight this year. I will be making bedroom slippers for you all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes. You'll most likely agree that it's a splendid idea and should you wish to do the same. I've
included the instructions and a picture below.

How to make bedroom slippers out of maxi pads:

You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part.
The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.

Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: (1.) Regular, (2.) Light and (3.) Get out the Sand Bags.

I've attached a photo of the first pair I made so that you can see the nifty slippers for yourself....

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm116/01Zeus/slippers.jpg)

:evillaugh: :whatever:
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: debk on December 15, 2008, 02:06:30 PM: Walmart has Calloway golf balls....a dozen for $20.

Guess what the other half is getting in his stocking? :uhsure:
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Flame on December 15, 2008, 02:12:44 PM: Quote from: debk on December 15, 2008, 02:06:30 PM
Walmart has Calloway golf balls....a dozen for $20.

Guess what the other half is getting in his stocking? :uhsure:

oh, he finally gets some balls of his own??? :-)

:bolt:
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Sweet Dee on December 15, 2008, 02:12:49 PM: As an ipod-aholic, I love those gift cards they have pretty much everywhere! You can get one for $15, and that's quite a few songs or even an album!
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: debk on December 15, 2008, 02:39:32 PM: Quote from: Flame on December 15, 2008, 02:12:44 PM
oh, he finally gets some balls of his own??? :-)

:bolt:

:lmao:....nah...I try to let him think he has them allllll the time.... :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Gifts Under $25
Post by: Miss Mia on December 15, 2008, 03:24:21 PM: Quote from: Flame on December 15, 2008, 02:12:44 PM
oh, he finally gets some balls of his own??? :-)

:bolt:

H5! :rofl: