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Give this gift to someone you love and someone you don't know, who needs love at the same time. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.

"One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about."
and nowwww they have them in couture glitter colors for us economical + charitable fashionistas!! just $54

Mens styles and sizes available too!

http://www.tomsshoes.com/ProductDetails.aspx?CategoryID=7&productID=118#pageTop

http://www.tomsshoes.com/default.asp

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A picture is worth a thousand : memories, colors, effects, faces, emotions, Facebook-Myspace-and Twitter default picures, and of course a picture is work a million words!

Give the gift a everlasting memories, and help a friend create a new hobby with these inexpensive cameras!

(Turquoise) Camera Fisheye $48 - urbanoutfitters.com
takes pics. in fisheye view
mini camera fisheye $38
Pop Art Color Camera $20 - fredflare.com
Lomo 35mm film/ 3-pack $16 - fredflare.com

also, check out http://usa.shop.lomography.com/

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BE Posh! with these somewhat psychadelic fleece boots. They look so cozy - well, they are fleece!
Try wearing fleece on your feet.
http://www.gottagreatgift.com/index.php?ain_page=product_info&cPath=65_93_141&products_id=260

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Call them ugly if you will - but I call them my favorite shoes! In fact i had a pink pair that I wore to DEATH. Literally, they were dead and I was forced by my embarrassed friends and family to part with them. RIP Magenta Moccasins :(

Anywho! I think they make a great gift (even if it is just for me). And they are reasonably priced, I mean, you can wear them to death. Well, get your $'s worth - so why not!?

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Wine! Yes, wine. What would any holiday or occasion be without it? - and, because it's in abundance it can be very inexpensive. Now, I'm no connoisseur but I'm sure if you go to any Wine & Spirits or quaint little Winery on the nearest city street you'll find something. nymag.com suggested : Old Vines Zinfandel by St. Francis for just $16. And even if it's just a year old it's still considered vintage, right?

Pair the gift of wine with a sweet box of chocolates or your favorite holiday candy. Bean to Bar by Jaques Torres was also suggested by nymag.com for just $6!

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Want to keep your ears warm, while you bustle through the cold city streets, while listening to the new Lady Gaga album on you ipod?
I know you do!
Well, luckily they've created headphone earmuffs!!
$20 Urbanoutfitters.com

But, for the less shmancy people who hate the hastle of untangling their headphones every time you pull them out fredflare.com has two headphone winders.
The Tetran Headphone Winder (pink) $14

and the Mixtape Headphone Winder $9

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Gift Cards - possibly the easiest gift to give, no wrapping or wonder if her butt will look fat in it. They're as good as cash but just a bit more classy.

You don't need to break the bank with them either. A $15 gift card to Duunkin Donuts or CVS or even to the local gas station will go along way. A $15 itunes gift card is worth a whole album (minus the songs you will skip over).

And, for the dancing enthused recipient, how about a gift card for a dance class - maybe 2!
Most dance schools accept walk-ins and you can pay for the class(es) in advance.

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Give somebody a hint when you give them this economical gift: SAVE MONEY

It's a recession folks! (not that you need reminding) but, you can find these little piggies or other figures anywhere (Marshalls) and you can get creative and use paint or fancy markers to personalize the side of the bank. You could write something like, "Vacation Fun," "Emergency Sale at Bendel's Fund," or something else couture!

OR! This cutesy Destination Charm Necklace

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You can make actual Bacardi(r) Red Apple Jello shots for your next get together or holiday party with these rubber ice cube molds.

So fun! And cheap - Give this gift as a housewarming treat or stocking stuffer.

I found some on ebay and you can buy them for even cheaper at Ikea.

Also, who doesn't love chocolate milk? But, do you hate all of the elbow grease it requires to stir it? You'll never have to worry about that again with the Talking Moo Mixer. And she talks too!
Just $18 from Fredflare.com :
"This is perhaps the GREATEST invention
ever! Keep your chocolate milk nice and
blended in this drinking mug w/ its own
whisking device. The best part, though?
It moo’s while blending, ha ha! Includes
lid for safe drinking. Runs on pair of AA
batteries, not included. 12 oz 5.5”x3.5""

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BRRRRR! One of the primal indications of winter is the drop in the temperature. What better way to keep warm than, sipping on a hot soothing beverage, right?

But, be couture about it! Give someone a fun looking thermos, it's also economical too! ;-)
Some coffee shops, will reduce the price of your drink if you bring in your own thermos.

And, if you get the kind that keeps cold drinks cold - it's perfect year round.

I saw a bunch of great thermos' in Marshall's home department all under $8