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25th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas - FindGift.com Personalize FindGift.com! -- Login | Sign Up | List of Services Gift Ideas Gift Registry Gift Shops Gift Bookmarks Home | Help keyword search Gift Giving Made Easy! A free service dedicated to helping you find creative gift ideas! Home Occasions Anniversary 25th Anniversary Refine Search for Anniversary Gift Ideas Anniversary for Him for Her for a Couple 1st Anniversary 5th Anniversary 10th Anniversary 25th Anniversary 40th Anniversary 50th Anniversary Keepsakes Poems Any Price $0 - $10 $11 - $25 $26 - $50 $51 - $100 $101 - $200 $200+ Related Links Gift ideas via the traditional & modern anniversary table Need help remembering their anniversary? Sign up for our FREE email reminder service! Use our Gift Wizard to customize your gift search Use our Gift Finder to find gift ideas customized to the likes/dislikes of the recipient. Personalized Romance Book Romantic and humorous anniversary gift. Personalized romance novels. www.bookbyyou.com Stroll down Memory Lane A place where great moments and memories live forever. Very unique www.yourmemorylane.com Viewing 1 - 10 of 238 gift ideas found Framed Anniversary Print: What Happened When You Married from Birthdayandanniversarygifts.com ($32.95) Top news story of the month the couple married, headlines for the year, top movies and songs, prices for their wedding day, & headlines for previous milestone anniversaries. Framed. Fast shipping! Order by Noon M-Fri Eastern time to have order go out the same day! Questions? Contact Birthdayandanniversarygifts.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Personalized 25th Anniversary Plate from Things Remembered ($29.95) The heart atop the 25th Anniversary Plate is symbolic of the love that has surrounded those two special people throughout the years. Mark their silver celebration in classic style with the silver plated brass plate. Limited time offer! Buy any gift and get the 2nd gift, of equal or lesser value, at 50% off! Questions? Contact Things Remembered . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Personalized Anniversary Poem from PoetryGift.com ($29.99) Unique anniversary gift that will always be remembered. Personalized with names, anniversary date and personal message and customized for any year anniversary. Free shipping. FREE SHIPPING available for any order. Special 10% discount by entering coupon code - poetrygift - on order form Questions? Contact PoetryGift.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] 1 Dozen Sterling Silver Roses from Love is a Rose ($599.00) A dozen roses, each flower preserved in sterling silver. Arranged with baby's breath. Vase sold separately. Most of our gifts are handcrafted so please order early so you will get the ones you want. Questions? Contact Love is a Rose . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] 25th Wedding Anniversary Ornament from Personal Creations ($14.95) Our silver-colored 25th anniversary ornament is personalized the couple's names (8 characters each), last name (15 characters) and anniversary date. Made of resin. Measures 3-1/2"H. $5 OFF orders over $40! Save on personalized gifts, ornaments and decorations. PROMO CODE: GFB548. (exp 12/31/05) Questions? Contact Personal Creations . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Silver Anniversary Remembrance Box from Love is a Rose ($129.95) The perfect gift for a couples 25th Anniversary. This stunning 10"x12" custom Remembrance Box comes complete with a real rose preserved in pure sterling silver. Included is a 2" x 3" engraved plate with your personal message. Most of our gifts are handcrafted so please order early so you will get the ones you want. Questions? Contact Love is a Rose . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] 25th Anniversary Frame from BrideStuff.com, Inc. ($14.99) "This 25th anniversary photo frame is the perfect place to put a photo of the married couple. The frame is inscribed with the words from 1 Corinthians 13 "Love is patient, love is kind. Free U.S. ground shipping on all purchases over $100! Questions? Contact BrideStuff.com, Inc. . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] "Reflections" Anniversary Frame from Wedding-Presents.com ($49.95) Reflect with joy on your first year together, or the past 50 years together as husband and wife with our new and exclusive "Reflections" Anniversary Frame. Choose ANY Year. *Money Saving Coupon* Save 15% off your order! Use code 'findgift' during checkout. Hurry, offer expires September 30th! Questions? Contact Wedding-Presents.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] "Celebrations" Crystal Flute Set from Wedding-Presents.com ($24.95) Create a lasting memory as you toast your wedding or anniversary in style with this two piece crystal flute set. They are custom personalized with the couples first names in your choice of 11 designs. *Money Saving Coupon* Save 15% off your order! Use code 'findgift' during checkout. Hurry, offer expires September 30th! Questions? Contact Wedding-Presents.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] The Original Family Birthstone Tree from BirthstoneTree.com ($100.00) The original family birthstone tree(1966) is a bronze engraving of your families history with birthstones set beside each name and birthdate. The perfect gift for parents and grandparents. Questions? Contact BirthstoneTree.com . 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Bridal Party Gifts, Wedding Party Gifts, Bridesmaid Gifts, Groomsmen Gifts Gifts: <<Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next >> Bridesmaid and Groomsmen gifts. Personalized giftsfor the entire bridal party or any special occasion including bridal showers,anniversaries, birthdays, retirement and corporate functions. Freepersonalization and fast turnaround. Silver-plated Can Cooler Dress up your cold beverage of choice with a dashing silver-plated personal cooler 'can koozie' . The can cooler features a foam lining to keep beverages extra cold. Personalized with a first name up to 10 characters maximum. Dimensions: 3 5/8" x 3 3/8". This item usually leaves our facility in 2 to 3 business days. ZHK8213P Silver-plated Can Cooler.......$23.99 $17.90 Personalization: Lettering Style: Block Wish Pearl For a truly memorable way to thank a special woman involved in your wedding, present her with the Wish Pearl. An actual oyster containing a beautiful pearl is packaged in a container of special liquid solution, which allows the recipient to be the first person to ever see the pearl inside. The pearl will measure 5 - 7 mm round and has been forming for three to five years. The delicate coloration of the pearl, in one of five lovely colors, is said to determine the fortune of the recipient. A small book is included to explain color symbolism and the lore and appeal of pearls. A heart-shaped, sterling silver pendant showcases the pearl, plus an 18" sterling silver chain. This item usually ships in 2 business days. ZHK8101 Wish Pearl......$48.90 $39.95 QTY: Mother's Candle or Bridesmaid Candle Every time they light this lovely, vanilla-scented candle, your bridesmaids will be filled with thoughts and memories of your wedding day. The covered glass jar is printed in gold foil on the front with " Your friendship lights my memories and warms my heart. Thank you for being my bridesmaid." The bridesmaid candle candle measures 5½" tall and 4" in diameter. The Mother's Candle is a pink jar candle with a sweet mild floral scent and is 4¾" tall. Mom's candle is printed in white with these thoughtful words: "Friend, Listener, Always, Mom, Confidante, Encouragement, Special, Giving, Mother, Love, Understanding." These items usually leave our facility in 2 business days. Click here for more parent gifts. Mother's Candle or Bridesmaid Candle......$22.90 STYLE: Choose candle from options below: Mother's Candle - ZHK412B Bridesmaid Candle - ZHK3281 QTY: Brushed Austrian Crystal Jewelry Box Our royalty-inspired jewelry box, carefully crafted from Austrian crystal and brushed stainless steel, truly belongs on its pedestal. A diminutive 4 1/2" x 2 3/8" x 4", it can sit regally atop your bureau or be sequestered in a nightstand drawer. The ornate European-style hood, with inscription of your choice, may be propped open or tightly secured. Specify up to 2 lines of personalization, 20 characters and spaces per line. This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. GC245 Brushed Austrian Crystal Jewelry Box......$34.99 $27.95 Personalization - Line 1: Personalization - Line 2: Swarovski Crystals Silver-Plated Heart Jewelry Box Silver-plated heart jewelry box accented with genuine Swarovski crystals. Personalize with an engraved single initial or first name. Heart-shaped box has blue velveteen lining, pink and white crystals. 2" x 1" This item usually ships in 2 business days. ZHK9137P Swarovski Crystals Heart Jewelry Box......$27.90 NAME: Script Font Sculpted Heart Box This sleek and elegant, silver-plated jewelry box features a stylish, sculpted heart on its top. The 3" x 1" round box may be engraved with a first name for a personal touch. This item usually ships in 2 business days. ZHK7834P Sculpted Heart Box......$19.90 NAME: Script Font Heart Jewelry Box A heart-shaped box of genuine pewter features detailed edges. The lid will be engraved with a 3-letter monogram as shown. Last name initial larger in center. Box measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2". This item usually leaves our facility in 2 business days. ZHK3604P Heart Jewelry Box......$26.90 INITIALS: (first-last-middle) Round Jewelry Box This round jewelry box is silver-plated for shine. The lid will be personalized with a 3-letter monogram as shown. Last name initial larger in center. Box measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" This item usually leaves our facility in 2 business days. ZHK1898P Round Jewelry Box......$26.90 INITIALS: (first-last-middle) Oval Antique Jewelry Box Engraved, Victorian-style jewelry box measures 5¼" x 4¼" x 2¼" and makes a beautiful keepsake gift. Perfect for mothers, bridesmaids, or flowergirls. Personalized with one initial. This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. GC206 Oval Antique Jewelry Box......$29.99 $25.95 INITIAL: Silver Plated Heart Trinket Box On the vanity, dressing table or nightstand, this silver plated box is the perfect place to keep precious mementos. Lined in white velour, it's personalized with one line of up to 10 characters. Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 1.5" This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. GC132 Silver Plated Heart Trinket Box.......$19.99 Personalization - Line 1: Silver-Plated Frame (Personalized) The 6 1/4" x 8 3/4" frames hold your 4" x 6" photo. A sturdy easel backing makes display easy. Engrave a special message at the top and bottom of the frame. Please limit 20 letters and spaces for Line 1 (top) and 20 letters and spaces for Line 2 (bottom). This item usually ships in 2 business days. ZHK3795P Silver-Plated Frame......$29.90 Top Line: Bottom Line: Professional Poker Set Shuffle up and deal! Raise the ante with this stylish gaming set, housed in a sturdy 15.5" x 2.75" x 8" aluminum carrying case. With 300 chips constructed of top-quality 11.5 gram composite clay and professional-grade playing cards, your personal casino takes Texas Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Low and Seven Card Stud to a whole new level. This item cannot be Express Shipped due to weight. Specify up to 2 lines of personalization, 20 characters and spaces per line . This item usually ships in 3 to 4 business days. GC255 Professional Poker Set......$109.00 $70.95 Personalization-Line 1: Personalization-Line 2: Shot Glass Checkers and Chess Set You'll start with 64 squares, but you may see double after a rapid round of chess or checkers on this unique board for adults only. You and your opponent fill shot-glass pieces with your favorite drinks (in contrasting colors). When you’re jumped, drink your shot and remove the glass. When a piece is crowned, your opponent downs a double shot. The loser finishes the remaining drinks on the board. Play "blitz" rounds by timing each move, or work in teams. Each set includes 32 shot glasses etched with chess-piece names, and a regulation board that can be personalized with a single initial. This item usually ships in 3 to 4 business days. GC244 Shot Glass Checkers and Chess Set......$37.99 $27.95 INITIAL: Shot Glasses - Dad, Bestman, Groomsman, Usher Finely crafted square shot glasses feature a pewter plate which is engraved with your dad's, bestman's, groomsman's or usher's first name. Each 2 ½" tall glass holds 1½ ounces. 8 characters maximum-no spaces. This item usually ships in 2 business days. Shot Glasses......$16.90 /each STYLE: Choose from options below Dad Shot Glass - ZHK8825P Bestman Shot Glass - ZHK7436P Groomsman Shot Glass - ZHK7438P Usher Shot Glass - ZHK8824P NAME: Jack Daniel's® Shot Glass This is the lengendary Jack Daniel's® shot glass. Present your best man or groomsmen with this shot glass featuring a pewter Jack Daniel's® plaque . The 2 3/4" shot glass holds 3 ounces and may be personalized with up to three initials on the back. Center initial on 3 letter monograms will be larger for last name. This item usually ships in 2 business days. ZHK9152P Jack Daniel's® Shot Glass......$27.90 INITIALS: (first-last-middle) Metal Shot Glass This brushed silver metal shot glass will be engraved with a single initial, as shown, for a gift with a personal touch. Each glass measures 3 3/4" tall and holds 3 ounces. This item usually ships in 2 business days. ZHK8220P Metal Shot Glass......$12.90 INITIAL: Engraved Shot Glass For the straight shooter in your wedding party, this smart shot glass is the ultimate addition to his home bar. Whether he enjoys a cocktail after work or a nightcap before bed, he'll be ready for last call. Holds 2.5 ounces. Specify a single initial. This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. GC262 Engraved Shot Glass......$10.99 INITIAL: Click Here For More Great Gift Ideas! 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buynothingchristmas - Alternatives home alternatives resources stories questions media about contact us To help you celebrate your Buy Nothing Christmas. Many of the following ideas were borrowed from Bill McKibben's Hundred Dollar Holiday and from the Center for a New American Dream . You are welcome to give us your gift ideas . Well, our buy-nothing circle spread just a little wider this Christmas, and I'd like to share a few highlights. They include some "transition" gift ideas too, for those who can't handle BNC just yet: - One friend saved us a lot of money by simply handing us some RAM for our PC. He knew we needed it and he had extra. It was great! - Two family members got creative and made by hand an "action figure" of my husband and a marionette of me! Of course, this wouldn't work if the individuals didn't happen to be so artistically talented, but what unique and personal gifts! - Another friend who makes pottery simply gave us a lovely bowl more special than anything we could have bought. - Parents bought us necessities that we would have had to buy anyway. - We made writing paper with hand-drawn silly little doodles and hand-folded envelopes for some friends. - For most of those who weren't ready to move to a buy-nothing Christmas, we bought organic herbal teas and fair-trade coffees... they don't add to the clutter because they're enjoyed and gone, and they support sustainable businesses! Small steps ... but in the right direction. - Sara Parks Ricker Brilliant website and ideas. You get my full support. As an another idea, try www.oxfamunwrapped.com . It allows you to send a gift to the 3rd World and depending on your budget you can buy chickens, blankets, radios, right up to a travelling theatre! Our 10 year old son has 'traded in' some store gift vouchers to buy a goat. We have sent friends and families christmas 'gifts'from this site. Best wishes - Chris, Nottingham, UK At our house, we try to make all Christmas gifts. That means that December is a flurry of activity as our children make salt dough ornamments and then paint them to give to teachers and other adult friends. Last year, one boy made playdough, and one made a crayon ball to give to the other. For our friends, we've painted white candles with Christian symbols; these have become tradition. For our extended families, we made books with old pictures and memories. Our children especially love hand-made gifts; in this age where everything is plastic, they relish the idea of love in a sweater. - Molly I have been going down to my local recycling centre to see what's on offer. To my surprise, I found 10 glass coffee containers. Which are now glassed painted and filled with goodies for kids. - Sophia I am putting together a booklet of favorite family recipes, I will give From a recent news story : Giving More by Giving Less It takes only a bit of creative thinking to come up with alternatives to excessive consumerism. Some ideas: * Students at Trinity Western University [Langley, BC, Canada] set up a free store, bringing things they didn't need and trading with each other. * One family does a "make or bake" among siblings, exchanging names and producing one homemade gift each. * Some families now include sponsoring a child overseas or providing a goat or chickens for a micro-enterprise as a means of teaching their children to reach out to others. Or they help out at a soup kitchen or deliver Christmas hampers together. * Time is often a bigger gift than money. Creating coupons that offer free babysitting or housecleaning, a neck massage or a special treat can mean more than a stocking stuffer. * Offer to teach someone a skill you have. * Write a poem, tell a story, draw a picture or take a photograph and present it in a creative way. * Give fairly traded coffee, tea or chocolate, get beautiful items at garage sales or buy gifts from shops that support artisans in poorer countries. * Make your own cards from recycled paper. * Avoid commercial wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and tape, which are not recyclable, and opt for gift bags, tea towels or nice boxes, which are eco-friendly. From an article by Debra Fieguth in Faith Today , Nov/Dec 2004. everyone a copy. A couple of years ago I did a calendar for the family with everyone's photos and birthdays. That was a big hit. - Karin Last year we had a cookie exchange instead of a big party for work. Everyone brought cookies or treats - whatever their specialty was (one person made tree ornaments instead). We RSVP'd so we knew how many cookies to make, one for each person because we had so many people. We all went home with piles of cookies and treats. It was great, and so much fun. - Annika Sangster What about bumper stickers? I'd love to puchase some of these posters in bumper sticker format. Available? - schrills Editors response: Hmm... I'm already feeling like we have too much stuff on our website. Would we sell the bumper stickers on the Buy Nothing Christmas website? Maybe start off with a colour printout of your favourite poster, laminate it and then glue it on your bumper. I know, sounds dumb, and like a lot of work. But the more time you spend creating your own world, your own messages, the more alive you become. I can help with re-formatting graphics or text for printouts. Let me know how it goes. If you have some success with bumper stickers, let me know and I'll try to spread the word. Best, Aiden. I'm going to give my art this Christmas. It gave me the motivation to finish the production of a demo CD. The first copies will go to my family and friends. —Gabriel Give Linux for Christmas! It's free and it works like a charm! These days, distributions include not only the operation system that runs your computer, but applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, picture and sound editing, etc. And give a hand installing it. It's not that it's too difficult, but some people's tech-savvyness is rather limited. —Gilles Pelletier We have just launched a new scheme in the UK called Wedding List Giving Ltd. It allows the prospective bride and groom to choose a charity and ask guests to donate towards the "gifts of their choice." Hannah Crouch [Editor's note: the site includes charities like the Alzheimers Society, Amnesty International, Cancer Research UK, Children's Express, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, Oxfam, Tearfund and others.] Just try make a spiritual gift, not material, not an object. I prefer doing something - singing a song, writing a poem - for a person. Plus a little beatiful card, because most people want to "have something in the hands," it's just a habit. —Matania, Russia Great site, lovely idea. Some friends of mine have a jumble exchange; it works like this. Everyone brings clothes, books, ornaments or toys that they don't really use any more. It all gets laid out on tables or a tarpaulin in the garden (or in the house if you have room). Everyone picks out what they want (no money changes hands). At the end there's a "grand holding up" where everyone is shown what is left. If no-one wants it, it goes to a charity shop (thrift store). Usually there are three or four big bags left over to go to the charity shop. Another idea is to write out some nice poetry in calligraphy style and frame it. To avoid buying the frame, you could make it out of driftwood or broken china mosaic, or pebbles. —Yvonne Aburrow We bought wax and made homemade candles. My husband carved stamps, we made our own paper and made greeting cards on recycled paper. Most of all, we vow to get the Christmas spending craziness under control and pay attention to our families and each other instead of the mall! If you still want to give a gift, there are so many more worthy causes than supporting the manufacture of plastic toys. I work for a nonprofit organization that supports grassroots groups working to live sustainably, preserve biodiversity, and gain a voice in their future. See www.greengrants.org . Other groups doing similar work include www.globalfundforwomen.org , www.globalfundforchildren.org . For more information on global giving in general, see www.gwob.org —Erika Carlson For your husband: Go to your favourite market or second hand shop and get a nice frame. With your most creative writing, write your wedding vows. — Maud Ray I usually make fudge (it helps to find a really good recipe) and put it in tins. I also buy old frames for cards, etc., I think the person would enjoy. I don't buy for anyone that is not either my child or parents/inlaws. And other than for the kids, I refuse to pay a lot. The cheaper it is the more personal it is sometimes. — Shelley, Prince Edward Island, Canada For me, environment and peace issues are interrelated, inseparable even. Some gift purchases help the environment and peace: Give people CFL bulbs to save energy. Give Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate made in people-friendly and earth-friendly ways. Buy recycled paper for people. If possible pay someone to buy clean electricity which is still more expensive than dirty electricity. And one of our special concerns: Purchase a Peace Bond from the Nonviolent Peaceforce which even now has peace teams in Sri Lanka. "Upon Maturity the Bearer will See a Large International Team Trained for Nonviolent Conflict Intervention Around the World". Go to NonviolentPeaceforce.org to learn more. Keep up the good work. — A. Palmer, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Perhaps an alternative to department stores is Ten Thousand Villages which provides vital, fair income to Third World artisans by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. This alternative emphasizes the fair distribution of wealth while still in a consumerism context. — Shalom, Carl Make a sweater from yarn found at goodwill/used clothing store. — Kristina Giggz Look through your (and your kids') old clothes, cut out squares of fabrics they will remember, and make a little wall hanging or pillow or stuffed toy or whatever. Pick a nice quote or scripture verse and write it up in calligraphy or a nice handwriting. — Gwenyth When i was little my parents always recorded a tape of me singing christmas caroles and/or reading stories for my grandparents and other family that lived far away. When i got older i started to make little comics for my friends, that were about us and things we had done. always with an added twist and some inside humour. This is totally fun to do- even if you're drawings are crappy. i think that this year i will write stories for my friends and family telling them why i love them! — T.B. Make pillows or stuffed animals. Cut out soft pieces of felt and hot glue them on to the pillow to personalize them with messages or make cute faces. — Kaitlin Give something you don't use any more. A sweater that you only wore once; a set of drinking glasses you forgot you owned. Clean them up and give them as gifts. I have found all sorts of things in my apartment that I have no need for, but know someone who would appreciate and enjoy it! — Jessica When someone asks what I want for Christmas I tell them, "Peace on Earth. Goodwill for all". If they explore the idea further (usually with, "No, really. What do you want?") I tell them to pick a charity and give to them whatever they would have spent on me. It makes me feel good that someone who really needs it is getting something. And ... It always fits! — Bill Budenholzer Babysitting coupons for the new parents. Grow your own veggies, can or freeze them and give them away at Christmas/Solstice. Spend more time with your family and friends...when you're dead you won't be able to. Decide as a family to work less hours, spend less and have more time together. Shovel the sidewalk for your neighbour. Plant trees. — Lee Make a small drawing of your select person's living room or other room in their house and give it to them. — Julian van Mossel-Forrester I have been giving more gifts that consist of certificates of gift from the Heifer Project . This year the only exception is my 9 year old granddaughter. — Paul Shankland I am making several batches of biscuits ("cookies" your side of the pond!) and boxes from some lovely dark red recycled card. — Alice Crawford Plant plants, now, to give for Christmas. Herbs, in particular. This is one way to always be present in your loved one's days for a while to come. — jeela Buy a used book and in the inside cover explain why you chose the book for that person. Make tree ornaments out of old CDs. Purchase gifts at a fair-trade shop, garage sale or thrift shop. Make hand-made soap or candles. If you are skilled in a particular area, offer a lesson or class. Make a birdseed ball. Make a soothing, herb pillow filled with lavender, rose, etc. Collect quotes that make you think of someone. Stamp and address postcards for family members. For the elderly people in your life, research newspaper and magazine articles from their youth and present in a creative fashion. Make a calendar with pictures of family members and/or scenery. Wrap gifts in newspaper, maps, scarves or interesting clothing. Fill an old trunk or suitcase with fun clothing, hats and gaudy jewelry for your children to play dress-up. Make a puppet from a sock. Give away a valued possession. Frame a piece of your artwork. Fill a basket with home-made goodies. Bake your favourite holiday treat and pack in a recycled tin. Paint an empty wine bottle with non-toxic paint and fill with olive oil. Top with an oil pour spout that can be found at a gourmet cooking shop. Videotape and interview your elderly parents about childhood memories, how they met, etc., and give to siblings or children. Compile a list of memories and arrange them in a creative fashion. Do something exciting and challenging together (e.g., long walk, bike ride, hike, art course). Knit a stocking, hat, socks, etc. Write and illustrate a book for the young people in your life. Collect meaningful photos for the gift recipient, make colour photocopies and create a collage. Create a menu of various culinary delights (e.g., Tantalizing Thai, Mexican Fiesta, etc.) and have the gift recipient choose one of the options. Create coupons for a massage, spring cleaning, child-minding, manicure, etc.