: Christmas 2010 Gifts for under 10 Dollars
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With only ten dollars to spend, you can still get a great gift for Christmas of 2010. Try the following gift ideas.
Magazine subscription
You may think that you cannot get a magazine subscription for under $10, however there are some that are at this price. Most magazines also make money off of advertising and can afford to give lower rates. For instance, you can give a gift of Reader’s Digest for $10, and a second gift is sometimes offered at only $5. This gift is very versatile and suitable for many different types of people. Magazines are long-lasting, do not take up a lot of space and are appreciated by many.
DVDs
A lot of people like to watch movies. You will find many DVDs for under $10 in many stores. Target has an entire selection for $5. Some stores will even sell them for $2 or $3 during Black Friday, which is Friday, November 26, 2010. You may even be able to get several DVDs for this price range.
Homemade gift
There are many gifts that you can make for under $10. You can make a batch of fresh sprinkle cookies, chocolate brownies or melt-in-your-mouth fudge. If you have a talent like writing, then you can write a special poem for them. You could fill a journal with special memories of your time together. A painter could paint something. Though inexpensive, many of this gifts are very much appreciated because of the time and effort that was put into them.
If you have children then they can make a craft for someone. You can buy an inexpensive wooden picture frame from a store and have them paint or draw on it. They can also make a pretty picture for the recipient to hang.
Book
Many people like to read, and many paperback novels are under $10. You will often find good deals at www.amazon.com. A lot of the bookstores also have coupons that make a more expensive book within this price range.
Framed photograph
If you have children, then a relative may like a nice framed picture of them. Even 8x10s can be purchased very cheaply at labs such as Costco. You can buy an inexpensive yet still attractive frame at a discount store such as Ross. For under $10, you can make a nice photograph for them to display.
You do not need to spend a lot of money on your 2010 Christmas gift for it to be special. Try the above ideas for your loved one.