By: LaTron Brown
Christmas is almost most here! Now is that time of the year where you are busy figuring out exciting and unique gifts for your parents, friends and children. You want to buy the best gifts, but on a fixed or limited income, you might not have a lot of money to spend. Let’s face it; we all need to be frugal in this economy, but we don’t have to sacrifice quality! I have compiled a list of holiday gift ideas that one might not think of.
For Family and Friends
- A box of herbal teas
- The recipient’s favorite coffee
- Hand lotion / body lotion
- Great smelling soaps / shampoo
- Knitted items, such as sweater, scarves, gloves, pot holder
- Flashlights
- Emergency radio (that works with power and without power)
- Slippers
- Home baked cookies / cake
- Gift Cards
For the active senior
- Life Stories Game
- Exercise equipment (treadmill, light weights, aerobic dvd)
- Thai Chi Video
- Movie tickets
- Theatre/opera tickets
- Stylish walking canes
- Cruise/Vacation (for parents-they deserve it, right?!?)
For the visually challenged
- Talking products such as clocks calculators and watches
- Large number telephone
- Large face wall clock
- Bedside clock with large numbers
- Magnifying glass
- Large print books
- Companies like general Electric provide Braille labeling overlays for their appliances free of charge
- Audio book
- Color identifiers, talking scales, tactile dice
The most valuable gift that anyone can give anyone is your time and wisdom. Be sure to connect with someone special of this holiday!
