11. Vintage Magazines - Birthday Week Issues
Another personal gift is finding a magazine from the week the recipient was born. It's really fun reading about the "current events" from the week or month one was born, as well as seeing the advertisements and prices of items from that special point in time. Depending on the week and publication, most can be found for under $15 and will give hours of fun.Another magazine idea is to find one that features a sports hero or entertainment star that is particularly beloved. These can be cost a little more, but still could fit in the under $20. price range. My husband received a vintage Life that featured Hopalong Cassidy on the cover, it was really cool to read the story of his popularity, when it was still happening!
12. Holiday Postcards
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You can also so crafts with postcard art if you can't find the right card to purchase. Check out the links to these postcard crafty ideas.
13. City Postcards - Where You Were Born
In our immediate family there are thirteen people born in nine different places. Only two cities are repeated. I plan to find a postcard representing each person's city of birth and frame them together by family. (Daughter, son-in-law, grandson). You can find cards from just about anywhere, case-in-point, I found almost fifty cards listed for North Platte, NE, population 24,000.This would be another very personal gift that takes little money and just a bit more time.
14. Vintage Dated Ornament
Maybe you never started someone special on yearly dated ornaments. But its never too late! Find a vintage piece that is dated from their year of birth, marriage or other significant event.At times these can be found for just a few dollars, so search online and in antique malls.
15. Old World Christmas Holiday Ornaments
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One year I picked out about twelve or so different animal ornaments and gave them to everyone at our Vet's clinic. They had fun opening them at their Christmas party and doing exchanges for the different pets.
16. Holiday Aprons for the Hostess
Are you going to a Christmas party? Or know someone who entertains for the holidays? One idea I like is a vintage Christmas (or other appropriate theme/color) for the hostess. If the hostess is one that is popping in and out of the kitchen, an apron is a great gift. The new ones are not as popular or easy to find as a few decades ago, except for the vintage ones. They are plentiful and inexpensive. You can buy a cute apron, plus shipping for under $10.17. Calendars Galore!
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There are so many calendars to choose from, but these will give you an idea of the wide range available for collectors.
18. US Mint Annual Coin Sets
Although many of the US Mint's offering are well over our $20. limit, there are several that can be found in our price range. This year look for the 2008 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™, which is the second annual or the 2008 State Quarter set.19. Handmade No-Sew Fleece Throw
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20. Antique or Vintage Holiday Tin
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But don't give an empty tin, depending on the size, perhaps a new wonderful smelling votive candles nestled in tissue paper or a few pieces of home-made candies.
Another idea is to give a new tin that will become a collectible. For example, the tins shown here are four small cocoa tins that put together make a Christmas scene.
