| Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift | | | | added treat, throw in a homemade coupon good |
| ideas this season? | | | | for a night of babysitting so Mom and Dad can |
| Rather than buying a Christmas gift for your | | | | enjoy a show without the kids. |
| cousin, a gift for her husband and a gift for each | | | | * Board games make great gifts for families. |
| of their three children, why not give one gift to | | | | Choose a few to cater to different ability levels. |
| the five of them that they can enjoy as a | | | | Don't forget classic card games like Uno and Old |
| family? You'll be amazed how much money you | | | | Maid. |
| can save by giving one inexpensive family gift | | | | * A gift certificate to a nice, family-friendly |
| rather than several individual gifts. | | | | restaurant. Mom and Dad will appreciate the |
| Let your friends and family know in advance that | | | | opportunity to avoid cooking and doing dishes. |
| you've decided to create special gifts for families | | | | * A donation in their family's name to a charity |
| this year, so you don't have to worry about | | | | that's important to them. Most organizations have |
| anyone feeling awkward when it comes time to | | | | cards that can be mailed when gift contributions |
| exchange gifts. Hopefully everyone will like the | | | | are made. Did a hospice help them in their time of |
| idea of saving money and jump on the | | | | need? If so, the donation on their behalf will be |
| bandwagon. | | | | appreciated more than another gift under the |
| Here are some ideas for inexpensive gifts for | | | | tree. |
| families: | | | | Giving family gifts is an effective way to cut back |
| * A gift card to Blockbuster or your local video | | | | on Christmas spending and can often be more |
| store. Combine the passes with some microwave | | | | personal than your run of the mill gift. Here's to |
| popcorn or candy. The entire family will appreciate | | | | making your holiday less stressful, inexpensive and |
| the idea of a movie night together. | | | | more fun! |
| * A book of passes to the movie theater. For an | | | | |