A Cheap Christmas Gift Idea for Coworkers

Do you dread the yearly Christmas party because your holiday budget is already stretched thing? You can still find a cheap Christmas gift idea by putting together a gift basket. First, consider your budget. If your company puts a $20.00 limit on gifts then why not put something together that looks like it is worth at least $20.00 but actually only costs a fraction of the price.

I am one of those people who stocks up on gifts when I find a bargain. Finding small things marked down through the year such as candles, room sprays, fancy soaps, etc means you already have some great fillers for baskets. Even if you don’t you should be able to find these items on sale if you shop around.

One cheap Christmas gift idea is the gift of gourmet. I am not talking about going out and buying an expensive gift basket but instead making something up yourself. Even in December you can find some great deals on Holiday plates, platters, candy dishes and mugs. Are you known as the great baker of the bunch? Find a pretty platter on sale and fill it with homemade Christmas cookies. Are you buying for a chocolate lover? Fill an oversized mug with chocolates and hot coco mix. Wrap your gift in cellophane and tie ribbon around it and you are set to go.

Another a cheap Christmas gift idea that is perfect for tea lovers is a box of their favorite tea along with a pretty set of teacups and a small box of cookies. This works just as well for the coffee lover. Purchase some Dunkin Donuts coffee (our favorite around the holidays) along with a nice oversized mug and cookies.

The perfect cheap Christmas gift idea for guys is a movie themed gift basket filled with microwave popcorn and candy. You can include either a $5.00 or $10.00 Blockbuster gift card depending on your budget. For women fill a basket with a pretty picture frame, small candle, room spray, magnetic notepad and a small gourmet treat. Keep in mind that you want the basket to look full so you want the basket to be smaller not bigger

If you have a Michaels craft store nearby you can find some nice baskets, picture frames, note pads, basket filler (the crinkle cut paper for the bottom of the basket) and more at great prices. They often have sales as high as 50% off on these items in addition to coupons in the Sunday paper. You should also find some great bargains in the craft section at your local Walmart.

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