What's on your holiday wishlist?
As part of the Nestle Family Holiday Exchange, I'm sharing my unique & inexpensive gift ideas with you and Nestle is giving away a Holiday Gift Giving prize package (including a $100 Visa Gift Card, WONKA Fun Dip books and a CRUNCH/Paul Frank Basket) to one lucky SuperMom Central reader - see the bottom of this post for info. on how to enter this rad GIVEAWAY!
Whenever I ask for someone's holiday wishlist and they say "Oh, giftcards are best." I want to respond "Challenge Accepted!" I'm a firm believer that even the hardest person to buy for can be won over with creative, thoughtful gifts. I'm also a firm believer that Christmas should not put you in the poor house. I love the thrill of finding that perfect "something" for each person on my list, and figuring out how to fit it into our teeny-tiny Christmas budget. Check out these unique gift ideas that are sure to wow, without making your wallet say "Ow!"
As part of the Nestle Family Holiday Exchange, I'm sharing my unique & inexpensive gift ideas with you and Nestle is giving away a Holiday Gift Giving prize package (including a $100 Visa Gift Card, WONKA Fun Dip books and a CRUNCH/Paul Frank Basket) to one lucky SuperMom Central reader - see the bottom of this post for info. on how to enter this rad GIVEAWAY!
Whenever I ask for someone's holiday wishlist and they say "Oh, giftcards are best." I want to respond "Challenge Accepted!" I'm a firm believer that even the hardest person to buy for can be won over with creative, thoughtful gifts. I'm also a firm believer that Christmas should not put you in the poor house. I love the thrill of finding that perfect "something" for each person on my list, and figuring out how to fit it into our teeny-tiny Christmas budget. Check out these unique gift ideas that are sure to wow, without making your wallet say "Ow!"
1 - Rockin Paper N Scissors Bookmarks ($4.00) - Answer the "Barnes and Noble giftcard" request with a vintage book from a second-hand shop and a beautiful bookmark tucked inside.
2 - Handmade (but no-sew!) "Very Special" Christmas Stocking (idea and tutorial found on the Nestle Family Holidays site) No kid, or adult for that matter, will frown when handed a homemade stocking filled with treats! Felt and fabric glue let you personalize each one for just a few dollars.3 - DownEast Basics Puckered Scarf ($14.99) - This scarf is just plain gorgeous and will please even the most finicky girl on your list with it's understated stylishness.
4 - Mod Podge Notebooks (idea & tutorial found at Crafty Chicks) - This is a brilliant idea for those "I just can't find something that fits" people on your list. Take you favorite photo or get ahold of a picture you know the person likes (postcard of their favorite place, favorite artwork, favorite quote, etc.) and Mod Podge it onto a blank notebook.
4 - Mod Podge Notebooks (idea & tutorial found at Crafty Chicks) - This is a brilliant idea for those "I just can't find something that fits" people on your list. Take you favorite photo or get ahold of a picture you know the person likes (postcard of their favorite place, favorite artwork, favorite quote, etc.) and Mod Podge it onto a blank notebook.
1 - Love Stitched "Little Lou" Rosetta Hairpin ($6.00) Short hair or long, young or mature, these subtle rosettes are going to look good on any girl! For extra fun, I might consider getting a matching Rosetta ring as well.
2 - Ikea Tripp Storage Tins ($3.99) Cool tins are useful to anyone, especially when they're filled with the receiver's favorite treat, craft supply, etc.
3 - MOMA Store New York In A Bag ($15.00) Because I'm such a travel-junkie, I love to find out someone's favorite city and get them something unique from that place. That way they always have a little piece of the world in their home!4 - Chortle Tees "MiniVan Mega-Fun" tee ($6.00) What guy doesn't love to be the "dude with the cool t-shirts" in his office? I picked out this one especially for all the men like my husband who drive their minivans with pride! (secretly I plan to steal it from him every so often!)
I guess it comes as no surprise that each of these items is on my wishlist this year!
What are some of the unique gifts you're giving or hoping to get? How do you save money while still gifting thoughtfully during the holidays?
Nestle wants to help make your Christmas giving/receiving dreams come true this year by hooking one SuperMom Central reader up with a Holiday Gift Giving Prize Package!
GIVEAWAY
What You Could Win: Stocking Stuffers, including a $100 Visa Gift Card, WONKA Fun Dip books and a CRUNCH/Paul Frank Basket!
How To Enter: Because this is such a cool prize and because Nestle has so generously sponsored these fun Family Holidays Exchange Discussions/Giveaways the past 2 weeks, there are 2 requirements for entry -
How To Enter: Because this is such a cool prize and because Nestle has so generously sponsored these fun Family Holidays Exchange Discussions/Giveaways the past 2 weeks, there are 2 requirements for entry -
1 - Comment on this post, answering the question: What are some of the unique gifts you're giving or hoping to get this holiday season?
2 - Participate (by leaving an appropriate comment) in each of the 4 other Nestle-sponsored holiday discussions on this blog:
*This giveaway will end on Dec. 21st, 2010. Winner will be chosen by Random.org, contacted via email and have 24 hours to claim their prize. This giveaway/post has been sponsored by Nestle - I was compensated in exchange for sharing my thoughts & opinions with you.
I'm so excited to read your comments and see this awesome prize go to one of you rad SuperMom Central readers! I hope you've enjoyed these posts as much as I have - thanks to you and to Nestle for all the great tips and ideas!
May this holiday season be your best one yet!
May this holiday season be your best one yet!
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47 comments:
I'm giving my daughter a My Twinn doll, which is being especially made to look like her, so I think that's pretty unique.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
I left a comment in each of the 4 Nestle holiday discussions on your blog.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Hm..a unique gift I was given was a year of web hosting and a domain name. Is that weird? LOL
email: christin @ joyfulmothering.net
I have participated in each of the other holiday giveaway discussions! :)
email: christin @ joyfulmothering.net
I'm planning to give my husband a membership to the astronomical society here in town.
I participated in the other giveaways.
I'm giving my grandmother tickets to see her favorite Irish tenor singer. The ticket is going to be inside one of his CD cases.
valkayries at yahoo dot com
I participated in the other 4 Nestle Family giveaways :)
valkayries at yahoo dot com
Unique gifts - I'm hoping to get a new wireless mouse - since mine just crapped out!
I participated on the other four giveaways -
flutiefan(at)hotmail(dot)com
I made appliqued shirts for each of my children to fit thier personalities.
chartreyjolene@hotmail.com
I participated in the other giveaways
chartreyjolene@hotmail.com
I made handmade corn bags that can be used as heat or cold packs for friends/family who get a lot of headaches or who deal with other sorts of pain. They didn't cost a lot to make, but they are really nice alternatives to heating pads, because you can fall asleep with them and not worry about burns. We picked fabrics we thought each person would like. We also made a bunch of extra ones and made arrangements with a local children's hospital to donate them.
lesleymitchell52@yahoo.com
I left comments on all the other Nestle-sponsored holiday discussions!
lesleymitchell52@yahoo.com
We like to give yummy homemade bake mixes, breads, cookies and other treats ...
rosanova_family@comcast.net
I left comments on all the other posts ...
rosanova_family@comcast.net
I always create a photo calendar of my boys for the grandparents. They look forward to it every year.
wisdom7077 at gmail dot com
My daughter is crocheting me an afghan, so that is the unique gift I'm most looking forward to. She gave up trying to hide it from me, since I wondered why she was locking herself in her room so much!
ajolly1456 at gmail dot com
entered all the other discussions
ajolly1456 at gmail dot com
every year we make a calendar for grandma with pictures of all her kids and grandkids. It's so much fun to make and she loves it.
ma_sy_pe@hotmail.com
I also participated in the other giveaways.
My family is making my mil a scrapbook with our family website.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I answered each question on the other days...thanks again!
My kids made cute little coupon books for eachnof their uncles fo Christmas! A treat as sweet for thecgiver as for the receiver! :)
I usually make oodles of cheese straws, fudge and cookies to give out because it seems no one has the time to cook bake anymore during the holiday.
I'd love to get a few books this year about the Early Church Fathers.
Dove056 at aol dot com
My teenaged nephews are hard to buy gifts for. But I found something really cool for them this year. Wallets made of comic book pages, and covered in clear laminated plastic. How cool is that!! I'm pretty sure they will be the only ones of their friends who have them. :)
tnshadylady at gmail.com
left comments on all 4 posts as requested :)
tnshadylady at gmail.com
One unique gift my husband can give me is to spend more time with my daughters so I have a little break.
kimmido at ymail dot com
a unique gift I recieved was about 7 yrs ago and it was a ceramic platter decorated with a ceramic lobster...not only unique but probably the ugliest thing I have ever seen for the kitchen. My mother in law meant well, bless her heart.
pedidentalasst at yahoo dot com
We are giving my FIL a survival kit in a sardine can because he likes hiking and camping so much. contestd(at)hotmaildotcom
I love personalized gifts! I would like a personalized calendar!
I commented on the other posts (although I was too late to enter some of the contests)
copperbliss at hotmail dot com
My hubby is a big Star Trek fan, so I'm painting him 4 little Star Trek guys on those little wooden dolls...I hope he loves them!
skrpbkmom at yahoo dot com
I left comments on your other topics! Great blog Lauren!! :)
skrpbkmom at yahoo dot com
I am giving my boyfriend a bike trailer to bring our dog along on our long bike rides.
I commented on all 4 blogs!
I really want an ornament with my sons names inscribed on them (in memory of)
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I commented on each of the 4 post
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I am giving each of my kids a day out with Mom or Dad to do after Christmas Shopping to get whatever they want ( well not to exceed 200.00)so many Great deals!They always Love the one on one time! We always talk about doing this so this year it will be a Great surprise!
We do buy them preasants for under the tree too.
lmkay630@gmail.com
One unique gift I'm giving this year is a vintage Hello Kitty totebag with Hello Kitty collector's items to my daughter - not something you can find at Target or the Mall. :-)
I left a comment in each Nestle holiday post. :-)
I'm giving my 69 year old dad a pair of Crocs. He wears a size 17 shoe and has a hard time finding comfy shoes but has trouble with his legs swelling and needs some footsie t.l.c. Not sure if that qualifies for unique but it will be a gift he would NEVER expect.
melgbrown@yahoo.com
This is my first Christmas as a grandmother. I don't know that any of the gifts I'm giving are unique; however, I'm having a lot more fun shopping for my grandson than I've ever had shopping for anyone else. We don't give much to our kids or our parents. I usually give my husband a gag gift. This year he will get a snowball shooter :)
Thanks for the giveaway.
Happy Holidays!
I have left a comment at all four of those holiday posts. [I wish I would've know about those giveaways before.] Because I wasn't paying attention, I've entered the two required comments separately. I apologize for the inconvenience--I'm not trying to get a duplicate entry.
I have been working on researching our family history and I plan on giving my mom a book of all the info I've found.
I left a comment on each of the four other posts.
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