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Best graduation gifts for high school and college grads

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Your family member or friend is graduating from high school or college this year, and you're stumped for a gift. Teens are notoriously hard to shop for, and you no longer know the interests of young adults who have been living away from home for four years. How do you say congratulations with the … [Read more...] about Best graduation gifts for high school and college grads

Great gifts for organic gardeners

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Home gardening is a popular pastime across the country. Here are our gift ideas, especially for those who practice vegetable gardening and organic home gardening. We’ve selected the best gardening gift ideas costing $25 or less (prices accurate at the time of publication). Our gift ideas … [Read more...] about Great gifts for organic gardeners

Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2022

Teachers don't always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work long hours often for little pay and have been known to reach into their own pockets to help a student or improve their classroom. While educators should get accolades year-round, National Teacher … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2022

DIY spa day gift basket

What do you get the woman who has everything – or the woman you don’t know very well? A spa day gift basket is an easy gift because everyone likes to be pampered. Tired moms, overworked teachers and dedicated friends all deserve some me time and the opportunity to relax and indulge in self … [Read more...] about DIY spa day gift basket

Gift ideas for teachers that will earn you an A+

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Do you have a child in school? Whether you have a preschooler, elementary school student, middle schooler, or high school student, you likely are thinking about getting end-of-year or Christmas gifts for your child's teachers. But what are the best gift ideas that teachers will love and won't break … [Read more...] about Gift ideas for teachers that will earn you an A+

6 homemade food gifts (with recipes!) that are cheap and easy to make

If you're looking for unique holiday gifts that won't break the bank, look no further than your kitchen pantry. We’ve pulled together several cheap and easy recipes for homemade food gifts that make especially thoughtful hostess and teacher holiday gifts. Honestly, anyone on your Christmas list who … [Read more...] about 6 homemade food gifts (with recipes!) that are cheap and easy to make

10 best budget-friendly kitchen gifts

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As an avid cook who feels at home in the kitchen, I'm familiar with lots of kitchen tools and gadgets. This list of affordable kitchen gifts will make life easier for the home chef on your holiday list. I own most of these items myself and use them often enough to know that they're worth the … [Read more...] about 10 best budget-friendly kitchen gifts

12 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money

The value of a Mother’s Day gift is not how much you spend. It’s the time you take to prepare it, the thought you put into doing something that speaks to your mom, and the love you put into the gift. A perfect Mother’s Day gift doesn’t even have to be a tangible item, and it doesn’t have to cost you … [Read more...] about 12 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money

7 great (and cheap) baby shower gifts

If you have lots of friends and family members having babies, you’ve probably realized that the cost of baby shower gifts can quickly add up, especially if you’re opting to give cute designer baby duds. However, baby gifts don’t necessarily have to break the bank. No etiquette rule says you … [Read more...] about 7 great (and cheap) baby shower gifts

Recycle old magazines into beautiful bowls

I love reading magazines and get a lot of free and cheap subscriptions. Once I'm done reading them, I often swap them with friends or leave them at the gym for others to read, but I always end up with a stack at home that I need to get rid of. One of my favorite ways to recycle magazines is … [Read more...] about Recycle old magazines into beautiful bowls

Valentine’s Day gifts for under $50

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Just because you're crazy in love does not mean you have to go crazy with the shopping. Valentine's gifts need to be heartfelt, not expensive. For a budget of $50, you can find plenty of thoughtful or romantic gifts for him or her. Here are our favorite Valentine's Day gifts for under $50 that will … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day gifts for under $50

9 cheap but thoughtful last-minute gifts

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Budget-friendly last-minute gifts can shine – if they’re chosen thoughtfully and presented beautifully. Portable Chargers This year, with almost everyone plugged into some device or other, portable rechargers are a good bet. This one is compact, inexpensive, has universal compatibility, and … [Read more...] about 9 cheap but thoughtful last-minute gifts

55+ restaurant and retail gift card deals for 2021

The holidays are the best time to buy gift cards for loved ones or even yourself — especially for popular restaurants and retailers. Not only are gift cards at the top of just about everyone's wish list every holiday season, they're an even better choice because of all the bonus … [Read more...] about 55+ restaurant and retail gift card deals for 2021

Cheap stocking stuffers for kids

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Granted, the video game crowd is hard to impress but every kid deserves a goody-filled stocking on Christmas morning. To keep from breaking the bank on this beloved Christmas tradition, think cheap when you’re looking for stocking stuffers. Traditional stocking stuffers that are relatively … [Read more...] about Cheap stocking stuffers for kids

Old-school, no-tech gifts for kids

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Technology is great, but when it come to younger children, it has not-so-great aspects, including the creation of ecowaste, negative effects on children's attention spans and problems associated with social media use by preteens. And, less importantly but of more immediate significance, the … [Read more...] about Old-school, no-tech gifts for kids

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