Forget to get a present for your neighbor? Need a last minute gift for your escort to soccer practice? No need to fret! I've got you covered:)
Here are some quick and simple gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on anyones face!
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1. THE RELATIVES
*Cookies/Brownies
A single batch of cookies/brownies can go a long way, maybe bake a batch and wrap a few up in a small box for each person along with a personal note.
Mini take-out boxes are an adorable way to wrap ip a couple of cookies, they can be found at any craftstore or dollar store for extremely cheap:)
*Artistic
If you are artistic USE IT. Seriously, make a card/collage/painting, really anything would work. Things you make yourself are always appreciated, especially by relatives:)
*Giftcard
Uncle Frederick a huge fan of books? Get him a giftcard to a book store! Aunt Mary just dying to get a manicure? Buy a giftcard to the spa! Use their interests to your advantage, and if you can't remember what they like, ask your parents or another family member
And although giftcards can seem like lame gifts if you make it personal, they wil surely love it. Maybe take a plain card and tape 2 smaller cards on the inside (it will look like a book) decorate the cover with the cover of their favorite book, or your own made up title, maybe add a few notes/photos on the pages and create a small pocket for the giftcard! PERFECT. As for the spa card? Or an iTunes giftcard? Make an iPod shaped card with a pocket inside, or a card with a relaxing beach on the front. :)
*Photos
Relatives love when they have pictures to show you off to their friends, maybe print out some family photos and make a small book of photos as their gift. Don't forget some sort of personal note!
2. MOM AND DAD
*Coupons
Almost every kid has at one point or another, given their parents a coupon for "free hugs" or something, however now that you are older mature the coupon content! For example "One free night where I will babysit the kids" or "One free night where I will cook dinner," they will appreciate the chance to get a break from all their responsibilities:)
*Special Note
My parents loved it when one year I wrote each of them a note (it was about a page or so long) explaining why I love them and how much I appreciate everything they do. I'm sure your parents will love it too.
*Maid for a day
I don't know about your parents, but I know mine LOVE when I do house work. Maybe spend some time not only cleaning your own room but also other parts of your house as well. Do some laundry, put away the dishes, feed the dog, little things like that are always a treat for parents.
3. SIBLINGS
*Buddy the elf, what your favorite color?
If you and your siblings love elf and can appreciate a sense of humor/joke, choose a time when they are out of the house and decorate their room with paper chains/snowflakes, just like in elf:)
*Hand me...up's?
See your sis eyeing a tshirt you never wear? Been watching your bro stare at your barely used skateboard? Here's the perfect oppurtunity to give them a gift that you not only know they will love, but also one that costs no money!
*Honey, I'm homee!!!
You and your sibs tend to fight a lot? Make an effort to be really nice to them! Maybe just not talk back, allow them to pick the movie, or even offer to make them food:) Something like this is simple, costs no money, and super sweet! I would love if my sis would do this with me!
4. FRIENDS
*Personalized Sweets
Bake some cupcakes or cookies and using frosting or m&m's to spell out their name! My friend did this for me a few years ago and I thought it was very cute!
*Make-up or Jewels
By using coupons or checking whats on sale, you can get nice make-up sets or jewelry for your friends! Try forever 21 for inexpensive jewelry and stores like rite aid, target, or walgreens for inexpensive/on sale make-up and nail polish! Maybe pick something that goes with each friends individual style or favorite color! Don't forget a small personalized card!
5. BEST FRIEND
*Starbucks run
One of the sweetest things my best friend did for me recently was when she randomly bought me a starbucks and brought it over to my house:) it was the sweetest thing! Buy your besties favorite starbucks and bring it to her somehow! She will definetely appreciate it:)
*Inside jokes
Make her a list of your inside jokes! Or, if you have code words (like me and my friend do) make her a funny story incoporating the code words! She'll love how personal it is!
*I will remember you
Make her a collage, album, or photo frame of pictures of the 2 of you. It's a simple gift that she will be able to look back on in years to come!
*Playlist
Make her a playlist of all your guy's favorite songs, or any songs you KNOW she's been dying to have:)
*All I want for christmas is youuuuuuu
Make a photo collage or frame a photo of her favorite celebrity! ;)
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I know I haven't made a tip in a very LONG time, but I hope you guys enjoy this! Hopefully I will get back on a more regular track for making tips!
Here are some quick and simple gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on anyones face!
-----------------
1. THE RELATIVES
*Cookies/Brownies
A single batch of cookies/brownies can go a long way, maybe bake a batch and wrap a few up in a small box for each person along with a personal note.
Mini take-out boxes are an adorable way to wrap ip a couple of cookies, they can be found at any craftstore or dollar store for extremely cheap:)
*Artistic
If you are artistic USE IT. Seriously, make a card/collage/painting, really anything would work. Things you make yourself are always appreciated, especially by relatives:)
*Giftcard
Uncle Frederick a huge fan of books? Get him a giftcard to a book store! Aunt Mary just dying to get a manicure? Buy a giftcard to the spa! Use their interests to your advantage, and if you can't remember what they like, ask your parents or another family member
And although giftcards can seem like lame gifts if you make it personal, they wil surely love it. Maybe take a plain card and tape 2 smaller cards on the inside (it will look like a book) decorate the cover with the cover of their favorite book, or your own made up title, maybe add a few notes/photos on the pages and create a small pocket for the giftcard! PERFECT. As for the spa card? Or an iTunes giftcard? Make an iPod shaped card with a pocket inside, or a card with a relaxing beach on the front. :)
*Photos
Relatives love when they have pictures to show you off to their friends, maybe print out some family photos and make a small book of photos as their gift. Don't forget some sort of personal note!
2. MOM AND DAD
*Coupons
Almost every kid has at one point or another, given their parents a coupon for "free hugs" or something, however now that you are older mature the coupon content! For example "One free night where I will babysit the kids" or "One free night where I will cook dinner," they will appreciate the chance to get a break from all their responsibilities:)
*Special Note
My parents loved it when one year I wrote each of them a note (it was about a page or so long) explaining why I love them and how much I appreciate everything they do. I'm sure your parents will love it too.
*Maid for a day
I don't know about your parents, but I know mine LOVE when I do house work. Maybe spend some time not only cleaning your own room but also other parts of your house as well. Do some laundry, put away the dishes, feed the dog, little things like that are always a treat for parents.
3. SIBLINGS
*Buddy the elf, what your favorite color?
If you and your siblings love elf and can appreciate a sense of humor/joke, choose a time when they are out of the house and decorate their room with paper chains/snowflakes, just like in elf:)
*Hand me...up's?
See your sis eyeing a tshirt you never wear? Been watching your bro stare at your barely used skateboard? Here's the perfect oppurtunity to give them a gift that you not only know they will love, but also one that costs no money!
*Honey, I'm homee!!!
You and your sibs tend to fight a lot? Make an effort to be really nice to them! Maybe just not talk back, allow them to pick the movie, or even offer to make them food:) Something like this is simple, costs no money, and super sweet! I would love if my sis would do this with me!
4. FRIENDS
*Personalized Sweets
Bake some cupcakes or cookies and using frosting or m&m's to spell out their name! My friend did this for me a few years ago and I thought it was very cute!
*Make-up or Jewels
By using coupons or checking whats on sale, you can get nice make-up sets or jewelry for your friends! Try forever 21 for inexpensive jewelry and stores like rite aid, target, or walgreens for inexpensive/on sale make-up and nail polish! Maybe pick something that goes with each friends individual style or favorite color! Don't forget a small personalized card!
5. BEST FRIEND
*Starbucks run
One of the sweetest things my best friend did for me recently was when she randomly bought me a starbucks and brought it over to my house:) it was the sweetest thing! Buy your besties favorite starbucks and bring it to her somehow! She will definetely appreciate it:)
*Inside jokes
Make her a list of your inside jokes! Or, if you have code words (like me and my friend do) make her a funny story incoporating the code words! She'll love how personal it is!
*I will remember you
Make her a collage, album, or photo frame of pictures of the 2 of you. It's a simple gift that she will be able to look back on in years to come!
*Playlist
Make her a playlist of all your guy's favorite songs, or any songs you KNOW she's been dying to have:)
*All I want for christmas is youuuuuuu
Make a photo collage or frame a photo of her favorite celebrity! ;)
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I know I haven't made a tip in a very LONG time, but I hope you guys enjoy this! Hopefully I will get back on a more regular track for making tips!
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