*A pound of pistachios
*Child's artwork, framed
*Teacup with box of herbal tea
*Deck of cards and book of card game rules
*Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar
*Collage of special photos
*Gel pens and pretty stationary
*Bottle of sparkling cider
*Home baked bread, include recipe
*Disposable camera or rolls of film
*Holiday serving bowl or platter
*Photo album
*Makeup tote
*Prepaid photo developing envelopes
*Pancake or waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup
*Jar of pure honey with biscuit mix
*Collectible sports cards
*Books
(there are still a few for under $10)
*Set of dish towels and dish cloths
*Pretty night shirt
*Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns
*Colorful Post-It notepads
*Address book
*Favorite quote embroidered on a nice handkerchief
*Chocolate
*Mandarin oranges or exotic fruit such as star fruit
*Lottery tickets
*Lipstick - buy a wild shade of red
*Cozy mittens or gloves
*Personalized or Christmas print coffee mug or tea cup
*Tire gauge
*Picture frames
*Silly Putty - fun for any age!
*Baseball, golf balls, rubber ball....
*Night light
*Christmas ornament - home-made or store-bought
*Unique kitchen gadget like an egg slicer, grapefruit spoon, garlic press, etc.
*Deck of cards - search for one with unusual artwork
*Hair accessories
* A magazine
*Magnifying glass
*Gum or penny candy -
buy the stuff that takes you back to when you were a kid
*Novelty shoelaces
*Stamp pad and stamps
*Batteries
*Decorative wine stopper
*Journal or diary
*Modeling clay
*Tourque or a scarf - hand-knit or purchase in a store
*Yo-yo
*Home made cookies
*Wallet or business card holder
*Travel games
*Coupons for fast food, or admission to museums or other attractions
*Underwear or socks - racy or plain, your choice
*Slinky
*Popcorn seasoning or spices
*Nail polish
*Toothbrush
*Airplane sized bottles of liquor
*Jigsaw puzzle or other puzzle game
*Tarot cards - they only work if you receive them as a gift!
*Small wooden trinket box
*Small stuffed toy
*Napkin rings
*Model airplane kit
*Personal radio
*Sidewalk chalk
*Personalized birth chart or horoscope book
*Thermal lunchbag
* Sheet music
*Gift certificate for fresh flowers
*Paperweight
*Fridge magnets
*Travel maps
*Long distance calling card
*Bird feeder
*Hand held calculator
*Packets of flavored hot chocolate or cider mix
*Die cast metal car
*Stationary or note cards
*Bath beads, bubble bath
*A copy of the gift recipient's favorite recipe - you can add some of the ingredients, too
*Stickers
*Pencil or pen - try a pen with purple ink, a giant pencil, a fountain pen, a twig pencil, etc.
*Desk or wall calendar
*Keychain
*Soap dish
*The hottest hot sauce you can find
*Seeds - try heirloom seeds or native wildflower seeds
*Fishing lures
*Glasses case
*Coloring book and crayons
*Coasters
*Pads of paper in novelty shapes
*Craft supplies - paints, brushes, wooden cut-outs, embroidery thread, beads, doll heads, kits, etc.
*House plant tools or decorative watering can
*Sports water bottle
*Vase
*Mouse pad
*Exercise bands or hand weights
*Snow globe
*Cold mask (the kind you store in the fridge and wrap around your face to relieve aches and stuffiness)
*Travel mug
*Photos of the gift recipient as a child
*Christmas theme costume jewelry
*A tool - hammer, screw driver, pliers, etc.
*Harmonica
*Sewing, knitting, woodworking, needlework patterns
*Poster
*Kaleidoscope
*Decorative bottle opener or cork screw
*Silly straws
*Flashlight
*Address book
*Cedar balls for keeping closets and drawers fresh
Blank diskettes, cassettes, or CD's
*Piggy bank
*Kite
*Jar of homemade jam or syrup or canned fruit