2007 Budget Gift Guide

Your wallet is aching at the mere mention of the holiday season. Fortunately, your generosity need not be limited by your budget. Here are our gift picks for under $30.

| Posted: 03 Nov, 2007 by Margaret Mason

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• Blossom Appetizer Plates

  

  I see a cocktail party in your future.

  $15 at CB2 | Buy

  (for a set of six)

  

  | Posted 02 Nov, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Periodic Table Refrigerator Magnets

  

  You could use more Chemistry in your life.

  $10 at Think Geek | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 Nov, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Ukulele

  

  It’s important to teach the children about the comedic impact of a well-timed ukulele solo. Plus, think of the photos.

  $25 at NYBG Shop | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 Nov, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Urchin Votive

  

  Use it to replace the cliched hunk of coral on your shelf.

  $18 at Element Clay Studio | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 Nov, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Face Painting Kit

  

  Practice your rainbows and unicorns. There will be requests.

  $12 at Pottery Barn Kids | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 Nov, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Sharp Dressed Tie

  

  Tiny knife pattern looks sedate from afar. Particularly great gift for a chef or weekend cook. They also offer a silk version for $40.

  $30 at Cyber Optix | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 Nov, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Sky Slippers

  

  The kid can’t walk, but he can sit in style.

  $16 at Bella Sera Baby | Buy

  

  | Posted 31 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Think of When You Had None Money Clip

  

  Sage advice from your money clip.

  $24 at Individual Icons | Buy

  

  | Posted 31 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Nap Sac Travel Blanket

  

  This little pouch contains your travel blanket and an inflatable pillow. Remove the blanket, then zip the inflated pillow back into the bag/pillowcase. Comfy.

  $28 at Koie Products | Buy

  

  | Posted 31 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Sigg Thermos

  

  There are few things as pleasant as opening a thermos to find that your coffee is still toasty.

  $28 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 30 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Nerdling Onesie

  

  Just until they’re old enough for their own laptops.

  $16 at WilloToons | Buy

  

  | Posted 30 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Bacon Salt Sampler

  

  Bacon potatoes, bacon popcorn, bacon ice cream. There’s nothing in your way.

  $13 at BaconSalt.com | Buy

  

  | Posted 30 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Kids’ Gardening Set

  

  As long as they’re playing in the dirt, they might as well be doing something useful.

  $14 at Scandanavian Details | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Denyse Schmidt Dots & Jots Mini Journal Set

  

  A pretty, surprisingly high-quality notebook set for your favorite list maker. The individual journals are so compact and lightweight that they’re convenient to take along anywhere.

  $15 at Peek Keep | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection

  

  Robots rip on kitschy movie classics. This two-disc set includes Manos: The Hands of Fate and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.

  $20 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason