Baggu Reusable Shopping Totes
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For: The Shopper
Reusable shopping totes are hot, hot, hot. Fortunately they're affordable too. Please the shopaholic on your list with one or more of the nylon totes from Baggu. They're colorful, durable and fold up into a little pouch when not in use.
Price: $7.50 for a single tote; even cheaper when you buy them in a set.
Other Ideas: a coupon organizer, a small calculator, closet organizers
A Restaurant.com Certificate
For: The Foodie
Select a Restaurant.com gift certificate for the food fanatic on your list, and treat him to a fabulous dinner at an equally fabulous price. $25 certificates are just $10 each.
Tip: Sign up for the restaurant.com newsletter to receive deep discounts – sometimes as much as 80% off of the regular price!
Other Ideas: organic spices, wine from a local vineyard
Gardener's Journal
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For: The Gardener
Give the gardener in your life a place to record all of her garden successes and ideas. The Gardener's Journal by organic gardening experts Doug Oster and Jessica Walliser includes a seed planting schedule, grid paper for planning, blank pages for journaling and two pockets.
Best Price: $10.78
Other Ideas: a 2010 Farmer's Almanac, bulbs, gardener's soap, plant tags
LED Nightlight
For: The Techie
LED bulbs are the bulbs to have, if you're into cutting-edge technolgy; but at $20+ a bulb they're not exactly priced to sell. Enter the exception to the rule: LED nightlights. They're just as high-tech, but can be had for as little as $8 a piece. For the ultimate in fun and features, go with the color-changing nightlight sold at Home Depot. It
Price: $9.99
Other Ideas: rechargeable batteries and charger, CFL bulbs
Rand McNally 2010 Road Atlas
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For: The Traveler
Ensure your favorite globetrotter gets where she's headed and back again by giving the gift of a Rand McNally 2010 Road Atlas. Sure GPS is great; but sometimes old school just gets the job done better.
Price: From $7.95
Other Ideas: a travel guide to a destination that the recipient plans to visit, a subscription to Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
Staple-less Stapler
For: The Office Worker
Treat each of your co-workers to a new toy without breaking the bank. A staple-free stapler is colorful, affordably priced and does away with the need for staples.
Price: Starting at $5.99
Other Ideas: a refillable pen, coffee, a basket of gourmet foods for the entire office to share
Laminated Trail Maps
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For: The Outdoorsman Collect maps for all the best trails in your area, then laminate them for a gift that any outdoor enthusiast would love.
Price: The cost of lamination
Other Ideas: a wind-up flashlight, a stainless steel water bottle
Half.com Gift Certificate
For: The Book Lover
A big pile of books is a great gift for someone who likes to read; and it can be an affordable gift, if you opt for a gift certificate from half.com, where the books are cheap and plentiful.
Price: Available in $10 and $25 increments
Other Ideas: a gift certificate to a local used book store, custom book plates
Misto Oil Sprayer
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For: The Chef
Dazzle the kitchen connoisseur on your list with the sleek, money-saving abilities of the Misto Oil Sprayer – a nifty gadget that eliminates the need for pricey use-and-toss cooking sprays. Just fill the chamber with your preferred oil; pump the lid up and down to build pressure; and spray.
Price:$10 for the aluminum model. $15 for the stainless steel model
A Review of the Misto Oil Sprayer
Other Ideas: silicone baking cups, a good quality olive oil, premium baking chocolate
SecondSpin.com Gift Certificate
For: The Movie Lover
Trying to pick the right DVD for someone who loves movies isn't easy. Save yourself hassle; and purchase a gift certificate to SecondSpin.com. They sell used movies both new and old in every genre you can imagine.
Price: Available in any amount between $10-$100.
Other Ideas: gourmet popcorn, nostalgia candies
