Gifts on a budget for all

By The Beacon | November 29, 2011 9:00pm
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Fun holiday gift ideas for your friends and the whole family

(Ann Truong -- The Beacon)

By Kathryn Walters Staff Writer walters14@up.edu

1. For your sister: Pillow Pet - $19.88 from Amazon.com. Why wouldn't you want one of these little beauties? They're cute, there are a billion different animals to choose from, and they are so comfy.

2. For Grandma and Grandpa: Pilot license plate - $14.98. Grandma and Grandpa are so proud of their grandchild all grown up at college. Give them a way to make their Purple Pride visible with a UP license plate! It gives them an excuse to brag even more about you.

3. For off-campus students: Magic Bullet 17-piece Express Mixing Kit for $49.88 at Amazon.com. It's the gift that keeps on giving! It's a bit of a splurge, but whether it's chopping vegetables, making milkshakes or grating cheese, your off-campus house is incomplete without one.

4. For Dad: Forever Lazy - $29.95 (buy one get one free) plus shipping/handling. From asseenontv.com. It's this year's answer to last year's Snuggie, this glorified onesie will keep your dad warm and toasty on Christmas Day. Also, how hilarious would it be to see your dad wear one of these?

5. For the white elephant gift exchange: $15 gift card to Starbucks. When you're invited to a gift exchange and you have no idea what to bring, this gift card is a real crowd pleaser.

6. For Mom: Twinings Holiday Teas, 20 count boxes - $3.49 from worldmarket.com. The perfect gift for Mom during the holidays. Pair this with some biscotti, and you've got a recipe for a happy mother on those cold winter days.

7. For a friend: "Elf" on DVD. $9.99 from target.com. They say the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, but giving this hilarious tale of a fun-loving Christmas elf to a friend is a fool-proof way to keep that Christmas cheer alive.

8. For your brother: Skullcandy Jib In-Ear Headphones- $9.99 from Target.com. One can never have too many headphones, especially if your brother is one of those people who likes to blast his music. Your family and sanity will thank you.

9. For a female roommate: Scarf from Forever 21. $10.80 from Forever21.com. A girl can never have too many scarves, especially in this cold and wet Northwest climate. Who says fashion can't be practical?

10. General gift: Catch Phrase game - $15 from Target.com. This hilarious game is a must for any social gathering. Whether it's in a dorm room with friends or at home with your family, Catch Phrase is sure to leave no one with a straight face.


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