• Story, poem or journal reflecting the person you are giving to
• Create artwork/handcraft - drawing, collage, ornament, quilt, etc.
• Gift of time - visit, bring a meal, take person to play, concert, movie
• Gift of your services - housecleaning, yardwork, home repair, transportation
• Donate to a charity in honor of others:
• Heifer International
• Doctors Without Borders
• Habitat for Humanity
• Disaster Relief
• Child Advocates
• Feed the Children
• ZOE Ministry

I have an article on BustedHalo.com with 5 Perfect (no cost) Gifts, here are two of them...

My 29 year old son asked for books for Christmas.  I contacted 4 people he loves and/or admires and asked that they email me their five favorite books.  I then found the books at used bookstores.  In his package I've included their emails - which most often briefly explain why the person has put this book on their 'top 5' list.  It's coming together to be a very cool gift! 

My friend Ron just sent an email around about this one - but I don't think he'll mind if I share it.

I'm new to this site, so if this idea has already been submitted, I apologize.  If it violates the spirit of the site, again I apologize.  It's just that I love this idea so much I like to pass it on when I have the chance.

Here is a great gift you could bring as a hostess present to someone this week.

Simply print out the free download, cut along the black lines and tie up with a ribbon-it will hopefully bring many blessings!

http://thecitycradle.com/advent-conspiracy-feasting-a-present-from-me

http://www.redefine-christmas.org

Our tradition is to decorate the tree with NO ornaments. Popcorn, cranberries, lights and tinsel are OK, but the main thing you see on our tree is our blessing chain. Immediately after Christmas, the kids and I start making a construction paper chain. Each link has a blessing written on it. My kids are currently 2, 4 and 6, so our blessings are simple. Right now our tree sports links that say "escalators," "date nights," "fire," "grass," and numerous names of friends and family members.

The Drop '09 Album Is Here!
Spending less doesn't always mean giving less. Featuring five artists from around the country,
"Drop" is a great gift idea that can also send the right message to friends and family members.
Download the album & CD art, then feel free to donate whatever amount you wish directly to Living Water,
and know that your contribution will help provide clean water to people around the world.

Go to www.wcrossing.org/drop to download.

http://www.thesenumbers.org/happy-holidays.html
Make a donation in the name of a loved one by sponsoring a South African college student or sports team.