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More For Less For Your Spouse: 12 Gifts for Christmas $25 or less

There are plenty of inexpensive yet thoughtful options for gift-giving if you're trying to keep the budget low.

If you and your spouse are watching the bank account but still want to surprise each other with some special holiday keepsakes, there are plenty of $25 and under gifts that will give him/her a big grin.

It's easy to get More For Less, right in your own backyard (or at your own computer).

Here are the Twelve Gifts of Christmas …to give your true love …that will not break the bank. And you don't have to go far to get them.

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Entertaining …

"Glee" The Music, Volumes 1 & II: If your wife, like most, can't get enough of Fox's new big hit Glee, give her the gift of music. The $12 CD's feature play lists all from the show. Barnes & Noble, Springfield.

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Twitterature: In a world where couples tweet instead of talk, this new book is priceless. The authors re-invent classic literature into short tweets. So imagine Hamlet written in "real time. $12, Barnes & Noble, Springfield.

I Phone Accessories: The cases come in eye-catching colors and patterns. They're perfect for someone who's excited about their new I Phone. $5 at Five Below, Springfield.

Beautifying …

Tweezerman: Who couldn't use a new grooming tool in their overnight bag? This hot international brand makes "high quality implements" according to Lori Feldman, manager of Hello, Gorgeous, Summit. Feldman said they "make nice gifts for people …and are guaranteed for life." The tweezers come in pretty patterns and can be paired with some shaving products for men, or lotions for women. $20 range.

 Clinique's Long Last Shine Kit: She'll get four glosses in one in a pretty pink travel bag. $25 Lord & Taylor, Westfield. Keep an eye out for free-gift offers at the make-up counters to treat yourself! 

Satisfying …

Low-Cost, High-Class Pens: Retro 51 or Fisher Space Pens are nice, roller ball, pens for not a lot of money, $25. "A lot of kids come in and want to get their fathers a gift," said Roz Schwam, owner Presidential Pen, Westfield. "They don't look like they're low-priced."  For women, they also make great "little purse pens" according to Schwam.

 Three-Buck Chuck: Trader Joe's in Westfield, has a signature Charles Shaw signature wine for $2.99. Cozy up by the fireplace with a glass of wine and your loved one. It's tasty, smoothe and the price is right. And there's plenty of variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio among others.  If you step into the Westfield store on any given day, you'll see customers stocking up by the box full! Pair it with some cheese, chocolate or grapes and you've got a classy and romantic gift.

Chocolate Lovers Dream: At Donna Toscana Chocolate Lounge, Cranford, buy a six-piece assortment of her entirely unique, decorative and tasty signature chocolates for $12, or 12 pieces for $24. It's not your average box of chocolate. Flavors include: balsamic, lemon basil, olive oil and sea salt, caramel balsamic, blood orange and raspberry. They sound unusual but taste great.

 Winter-fying …

Down Ice Scraper Mitt: What a big and brilliant idea for such a small amount of money! Eddie Bauer makes these ingenious gloves that have an ice scraper attached. They're regularly $14.50, but now $9.99 with any purchase. www.eddiebauer.com  Great for anyone who has a car!

Scarves: A classic, yet current, gift and this year The Gap, Westfield  has a huge selection at reasonable prices, starting at $14.50.

Accessorizing  …

 Fancy Holiday Hair Clip: The Glam Leaf Hair Clip is adorned in "diamonds" (aka faux diamonds!) and would make a glam gift for anyone. The dressy, black and silver ornamental clip is especially useful around this time of year. $20 at Banana Republic, Westfield. The Glam Gems Hair Clip is silver plated with a beautiful purple center stone. It's perfect for a tween or teen. $18, Banana Republic, Westfield.

 Gratifying…

 Give the Gift of Westfield: Purchase a Gift Coin and give your loved one the choice of where to eat or shop. Sold in $25 increments, Westfield Gift Coins can be used at any of the 50 + stores or eateries that participate. A list of participating retailers accompanies the coin. They're sold at two Town Bank, Westfield branches, Elm Street or South Ave. If you live outside of Westfield, check with your local Chamber of Commerce to see if your town offers something similar.

 

 

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