you can download public domain books from http://librivox.org/. Public
domain means that at least in the USA the book can be freely copied (
the copyright holder died at least 50 years ago) without legal issues.
I would not suggest this for those outside the USA because I am not
sure if there are different rules. It might be okay but I am not a
lawyer so I do not know. There are great books available like Wizard of
OZ, wind in the willows, treasure Island. it is free unless you need to buy blank cds

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

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

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.

his year I am determined to have more joy. Usually during this season,
I don't do much of anything. This year will be different. There  is a
lady in the neighborhood that has about 4 young children with husband
being gone many weeks at a time. We made some cookies for her, painted
a little Christmas ordainment, had some homemade granola made, and
purchased the basket and tin to put the goodies in from Goodwill. I
also added in some  organic tea from a grower not knowing if she even
LIKED tea. The basket was presented yesterday to what looked like an

The other day I posted a tutorial on how to make a 3-D snowflake out of materials in your home. I loved the idea so much that it transformed into a gift. How wonderful would it be to make 3 or 4 or 10 of these snowflakes and hang them overhead so when your kids arise they have "snow" in their room on Christmas. I am planning on doing this and including a small coupon hanging from each of the snowflakes that offers a relational gift over the next week of some kind.