| The value of a gift lies not in its price tag but in | | | | Christmas bargains to be found. Second hand |
| the sentiments that accompanies it. If you're on a | | | | goods don't have to translate into something |
| shoestring budget this Christmas season, you | | | | tasteless. You can find many treasured heirlooms |
| have absolutely no cause for concern. There are | | | | at flea markets and yard sale that are priceless. |
| many gifts you can give that are tasteful and | | | | The good thing is - you can buy them for a steal |
| inexpensive. | | | | and give someone a great gift. If you know |
| Handmade items are always cherished and fairly | | | | someone who is a collector, say of Matchbox |
| inexpensive to make. You can give a painting, | | | | cars, spending a little money on a car for the |
| sculpture, ceramic, sewn or knitted garment. If | | | | collection is a fine way to show you care. |
| you're a photography buff, a framed photo that | | | | Sometimes, just spending time with family and |
| you've taken is quite nice. Food is always a | | | | friends is enough to say how much you care. You |
| welcomed gift, so if you're handy in the kitchen, | | | | might consider going to nursing homes to spread |
| whip up a novel dessert or entrée and | | | | cheer, or helping out at a soup kitchen on |
| wrap it up. Ingredients don't have to be | | | | Christmas day. Giving companionship is one of the |
| expensive, but the dish can be delectable. | | | | greatest gifts you can give, and it doesn't cost |
| If you love flea markets, there's always | | | | you a penny. |