We’ve made it through Thanksgiving, and now is the time to start thinking about what you are going to give your loved ones for Christmas. If you are anything like me, studying has taken most of your time up so your pockets may be a little empty.
Not to worry. From much of my searching, I have come up with some great holiday gift ideas for under $20! And for all of you who can afford to spend a little extra, here are some of the top gift ideas for men and women.Holiday Gift Ideas For Under $20
1) DVDs
2) Books (Coffee table, historical, how-to, or fiction)
3) Scented candles
4) CDs
5) Magazine subscriptions
6) Board games
7) Movie passes or movie rental gift certificates
8) Picture frames
9) Bath lotion and soaps
10) A calendar for the new year
Top 25 Gifts for Men
1) Digital camera/camcorder
2) Fanwear from his favorite sports team or collectible sports memorabilia
3) Gaming console (XBox, PlayStation)
4) Portable MP3 player (and an online music subscription)
5) Home theater surround sound system
6) PDA
7) Cordless drill or other home improvement tools
8) DVD player
9) Tickets to a sporting event (NBA, NFL, MLB)
10) Swiss army knife or pocket survival tool
11) Gifts for the office (briefcase, Cross or Montblanc pens, nice desk accessories)
12) Nice leather wallet or money clip
13) Indoor/outdoor weather station
14) Adventure game software
15) Sports equipment (skis or ski boots, mountain bike, golf clubs, fishing equipment)
16) New outdoor grill or BBQ tools/accessories
17) Watch or cufflinks
18) Home exercise equipment (cardio or strength training)
19) Passes to a local golf course (or spring for passes to a resort course)
20) A subscription to his favorite magazines
21) A set of good kitchen knives (Henckels, Wusthof, Kyocera)
22) A relaxing massage
23) Nice clothing for work–suit, shirts, pants, tie, shoes or other articles
24) Computer components (scanner, printer, CD burner)
25) Shaving set
Top 25 Gifts for Women
1) Spa gift certificate that can be used for a massage, facial, or any other service she desires at her favorite spa!
2) Earrings or bracelet
3) Trip to a bed and breakfast or a romantic beach getaway
4) Monogrammed bath robe
5) Gourmet cooking classes
6) Flowers of the Month Club
7) Picnic basket and blanket with a nice bottle of wine
8) Perfume
9) Recreation equipment (hiking boots, rollerblades, skis, tennis racket, golf clubs)
10) Gifts for the office (briefcase, Cross or Montblanc pens, nice desk accessories, daytimer organizer)
11) Handmade pottery or passes to a pottery class
12) PDA
13) Assortment of bulbs for the garden or gardening tools
14) Tickets to the ballet or theater
15) Nice dress watch
16) Capuccino maker and gourmet coffee
17) Pampering bath items (bath salts, bath gel, lotion)
18) Leather jacket or gloves
19) Designer pajamas and robe
20) Home decor items (clocks, picture frames, artwork)
21) Digital camera/camcorder
22) Gourmet cookware (rotisserie machine, pots/pans, mixer stand)
23) Yoga or Tai Chi exercise tapes or home exercise equipment (cardio or strength training)
24) Books on her hobby or interests
25) Personalized stationery