Top 5 gifts under $25...

In these challenging economic times, it is important that we do our best to stretch our money as much as we can. Now, more than ever, it is important to not overspend and overstretch out budgets. Here's the top 5 gifts UNDER $25!


Simply Colors Personalized Long-Sleeve T-shirt This is a Canadian company that does a great job on a unique product! Kids love the bright, fun colours and having their name or favourite image on the punchy, personalized shirts (there are 10 colors of shirts, 17 different fonts, 24 ink colors and 34 different illustrations which means the sky’s the limit when it comes to the creative process) Custom-design at mass prices—you ‘simply’ can’t go wrong.(from $16.90, available from www.simplycolors.ca)

BRÄDA laptop support

If you're like me, you can't resist using your laptop in bed, ignoring pesky thoughts of impending carpal tunnel syndrome. This laptop lap desk has a sturdy, heat-resistant surface and a pocket on the side for your cell phone or MP3 -- perfect for web surfing or e-mailing in a non-desk environment.

($19.99; Ikea; www.ikea.ca)

Diaper Dude Diaper Bag

This is the option for the man that doesn't want to carry a diaper bag with pretty flowers and lace. It looks a bit more like your classic 'man-bag' rather than a pack to carry diaper wipes, diapers, and lilac smelling cream and bottles of breast milk.

1500 Live LadyBugs - GOOD BUGS!

Ok - I'll admit that getting bugs for Christmas is a little odd. For the gardener on your list, this is a great gift. For under $20, you can get these bugs to help out in their garden. Rose gardeners in particular will appreciate the aphid eating Lady Bugs... check out Amazon for details.






Perfect Solutions Shower Clock with Radio

For the music lover or the techno geek, this could be the gift you need! You can pick this up at Sear Canada website. With a full AM/FM radio and a clock, they can sing along to your heart's content and still be on time for work!