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IG'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: RECESSION SPECIAL
More than 20 gift ideas under $50
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SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT
Philosophy's The Recipe Box
, $18: This trio of dessert-inspired shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath smell good enough to eat, with scents including Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Creamy Frosting and Strawberry Shortcake. The set comes housed in a keepsake holiday recipe box with corresponding recipe cards for each of the scents.
Tiffany & Co. Playing Cards
, $30: Despite the dismal economic outlook, there are plenty of gals still suffering from label lust; these Tiffany & Co. playing cards, enclosed in the signature baby blue box, are sure to garner a smile upon receipt, even if a big night out on the town is no longer in the cards.
Jimeale Cosmetic Bags and Travel Cases
, $19.95 and up: These vibrant patterned pouches make a perfect gift for the jet-setting girlfriend or sister-in-law; not only are they nicely priced, but they also boast functionally fashionable features like water resistant fabric and removable compartments.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Bangles
, $5:
A super cute stocking stuffer for recessionistas, these bracelets are colorful, sparkly and look great when stacked together. And at $5/pop, you can afford to mix and match!
Jimmyjane Massage Candle
, $25 and up: Available in a variety of intoxicating scents (Lychee + Lapsang Souchang, Ginger + Date, Fig Leaf, and Pink Lotus), the soy-based wax from these luxurious candles can be dribbled or brushed onto the body and used as massage oil, hydrating with shea butter, jojoba oil, and other natural plant extracts.
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THE YOUNG ONES
Baby Eggi Ts
, $10 and up: One of our favorite clothing lines, these children's tees feature designs by tattoo artist Matthew Mahoney and come in a variety of colors and styles for both "chicks" and "dudes." Even better, the company's Good Eggi program donates 20% of all sales to non-profit organizations benefiting kids in need.
Mary's Softdough
, $2.95 and up: This soft Play-Doh alternative - made from flour, water, salt, and other natural ingredients - is available in a rainbow of colors, scents, and glittery tints, providing hours of creative playtime for the little ones in your life.
Inntrax Twig Crayons Desktop Set
, $21: These picture perfect twig crayons are fashioned from discarded wooden twigs that would otherwise be trashed and burned to make way for planned oak and white pine forests in Poland.
Doodles at Dinner
, $10.99: If you know someone whose kids can't sit still at mealtimes, artist Deborah Zemke has a creative solution with this workbook of 36 tear-off placemats.
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FOR HOSTESSES WITH THE MOSTESSES (FOR THE LEASTESS)
Fabkins
, $22.95 for 5: These eco-friendly 100% cotton cloth napkins are a great stocking stuffer and hostess gift for families and kids alike.
Bodum Bistro Double Wall Glass
, $29.95 for 2: The idea of giving/receiving glasses this holiday season might not sound very exciting; however, these glasses from Bodum are the exception, as they are both functional and well-designed. Made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, these glasses keep contents hotter longer, while also remaining cool to the touch; and as an added bonus, they don't leave rings when left on wood, making them the perfect gift for those too lazy to use coasters.
clinQs Reusable Drink Stickers
, $5.50:
The perfect accessory for any holiday party, these reusable drink stickers avoid cocktail mix-ups - which during this particularly bad flu season makes them almost a must-have.
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THE GEEK SQAUD
Eco-Nation DIY Speakers
, $14.95: Made from recycled materials, each set of these eco-friendly speakers comes packaged with colored pencils intended to decorate their blank cardboard palette.
iKaraoke
, $49.99: A must-have for anyone who feels the need to show off their inner rockstar, this iPod attachment allows you to take on any track's lead vocals.
Best Buy Speaker Gift Card
, $15 and up: This innovative gift card doubles as a speaker to play music from any audio player with a mini headphone jack.
Target Digital Camera GiftCard
, $50 and up: Giving customers something to do with their gift certificate other than just spend it, Target's new gift card doubles as a digital camera featuring a 1.2 MP sensor with 8 MB of onboard storage holding up to 50 pictures, and also comes with a voucher for 40 free prints.
Lomolitos Camera
, $10: Outfitted with Lomography's color-gel flash apparatus, this single-use disposable camera adds bursts of wild light into your photos, resulting in unpredictable, splashing effects to create unique works of art.
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MISCELLANEOUS SUCK-UPS (RELATIVES, BOSS, ETC...)
Doodle Book Frame
, $16: Budding artists won't be able to resist putting crayon to paper with this 80-page flippable sketch pad that doubles as a picture frame.
826LA Wallet
, $20: A collaboration between Poketo and 826LA (a national non-profit organization sponsoring tutoring and afterschool programs for young people), all proceeds from these pocket-sized works of art go towards free student programming at 826LA.
Fortune Telling Book of Dreams
, $9.95: Help someone discover their destiny with this kitschy pocket guide to dreamland; the book deciphers over 1,000 symbols, from kangaroos to cacti, known to show up in deep sleep.
Graffiti Train
, £25: A great desk accessory for fans of urban art, this customizable white vinyl model toy train comes with two sets of decorative graffiti decals.
Desk Dots
, $20: Give these magnetic balls to that obsessive-compulsive office mate who could stand to have a bit of fun while reorganizing his/her desktop for the umpteenth time.
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