Meaningful Ideas For a Christmas Gift Without Overspending

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There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved. It is God's finger on man's shoulder. ~Charles Morgan

Christmas is an ideal time to show your love. There are some timeless and simple gifts that you can give that never grow old.

Create a romantic atmosphere for your husband or wife with scented candles. Dinner by candlelight is intimate and romantic.

Add some flowers to your gift. Put flowers on the table for dinner. Or just hand your love a single rose. Flowers each have a special meaning. Learn the language of flowers and share it with your love.


Add a photograph or a photo album to your gift. Giving a photo of yourself or of the two of you together is always a special gift.


Turn Christmas into a romantic holiday to remember.

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I think that everyone loves getting gift baskets. They are so much fun to unwrap and discover. They are not too hard to make if you are just a little bit creative, but if you are not, you can buy them just about anywhere.

Most stores will make up gift baskets for you with items of your choice or have them already made up with different selections. If you want to make one of your own, you just need a few items:

a basket, bowl, or tray

clear wrap or shrink wrap

shredded paper or tissue

ribbon or a bow

clear tape

and your gift items

Put the shredded paper in the basket, put your gift items on top, wrap them in the clear wrap, tape it, and add a bow on the top. Simple.

Or buy one already made.

Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own. ~Robert Heinlein

Make your gift an investment into your home. Prints, lighting, or rugs that you can share together.

New lighting doesn't have to be expensive, but can make a world of difference in your home.

Sometimes a simple faucet change in a bathroom or kitchen completely finishes the room and makes it look more elegant. Add to the value of your home.

Or just get an area rug for your living room or family room to make it more homey and inviting.

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Although men are the predominant sports fans in this country and the world, they are not alone. Sports is a huge pastime for many people, including women and children.

For the serious sports fan, there is nothing better than a gift of tickets to their favorite team's event. But you might be able to make this into a sport and romance event by taking him to a game, then a hotel afterward. Think about it!

No one that I know ever takes enough time off. So why not give the gift of travel. Get a gift certificate to a hotel for a weekend stay in town or out of town. Add a restaurant or rental car gift certificate. Or plan an entire surprise package. I know that if my husband took the time to put this together, I would not be able to thank him enough. What a great idea! (Is there anyone who could tell him for me?

Love doesn't sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all of the time, made new. ~Ursula K. LeGuin