[nanamom]

I make alot of gifts. $20.00 is way over what I spend unless it is one of our kids or grandkids. This year several of our nieces and nephews have gotton potholders (made from scraps) and a fancy flavored coffee or tea. I embroidered dish towels for a couple others. One year someone got 12 crocheted dish cloths each a different color or pattern. For our pastor's wife's birthday this year I made a small box and bought a nice pen and cards to go inside it. Cost was under $10.00. I crocheted a dog sweater once and have done the usual afghans for others. My DS2 wants a sweater and the yarn cost less than $10.00. If you are careful a dollar store can give lots of ideas. The bath stuff is nice and doesn't cost alot. I often make up stockings there for people with bath stuff and candles. You can do it inexpensively and people love them. Shopping for kids that way is fun too.