With less than a week till Christmas, the thought of fighting traffic and standing in line at the mall may be too traumatic. Fortunately, you can pick up some great gifts at your local drugstore (no, we're not suggesting you give the gift of Prozac). Try these smart combinations that make your low-effort gift feel personalized and perfect:
An old romantic comedy on DVD + a box of microwave popcorn = perfect for the couch potato couple
A travel-size toothbrush + neck pillow + disposable camera = for the jet setter friend
Fruit-flavored lip gloss + a bag of gummi bears = for the girl with a big sweet tooth
Great Gifts $25 and Under
Cube Cocktail Jigger, $25, MOMA.
www.momastore.org
Sushi Shower Curtain and Wastebasket, $18.95, Archie McPhee.
www.mcphee.com
Cupcake Stand Kit, $9.99, Wilton.
www.wilton.com
Custom Aveda Gift Baskets, from $10.50, Aveda.
www.aveda.com
'Sandtastic' Bucket of Candy, $22.50, Dylan's Candy Bar.
www.dylanscandybar.com
Combination Cutting Board and Colander, $24, MOMA.
www.moma.org
Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer, $12, Schick.
www.schickquattro.com
Lego iPod Dock, $25, Urban Outfitters.
www.urbanoutfitters.com
Travel French Press Coffeemaker, $5.37, Bodum.
www.bodumusa.com
Bacon Band-Aids and Bacon Wallet, $4.95 and $9.95, Archie McPhee.
www.mcphee.com
The Schick Intuition Plus shaving kit + foot scrub + peppermint lotion = for the career girl who's always on her feet
A celebrity-brand bottle of perfume or cologne + a gossip magazine = perfect for the celeb-obsessed friend
6-pack of energy drinks + a jar of Icy Hot = for the gym rat
Lemon-scented herbal wipes + a scented candle = your favorite yogi's new must-haves
An oversize red bow + a bottle of warming massage oil = treat for your honey (the bow goes on you!)
Tell us! What's your favorite go-to gift that doesn't require mall shopping?
$15 and Under Stocking Stuffers
The Doorganizer, $14.95, Wishing Fish.
www.wishingfish.com
Vintage Lip-Balm Tins, $9, Sephora.
www.sephora.com
Travel French Press Coffeemaker, $5.37, Bodum.
www.bodumusa.com
Pocket Size Texas Hold 'Em Set, $7.99, Archie McPhee.
www.mcphee.com
Keychain Eco Shopping Bag, $5, Chico Bags.
www.chicobags.com
Vintage Movie Posters, from $7.95, E Movie Posters.
www.emovieposter.com
Coal: Blackberry Bubble Gum $5, The Wishing Fish.
www.thewishingfish.com
International Chocolate Sampler, $10, Dean and Deluca.
www.deananddeluca.com
Narwhal's Revenge Desk Playset, $12, Archie McPhee.
www.mcphee.com
Voodoo Toothpick Holder, $12.95, Greener Grass Design.
www.greenergrassdesign.com
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Sunday 14 December
By Debbie Libby
For me the last minute gifts I need are found at my local Safeway grocery store. They have a ton of gift cards to choose from and who doesn't need the gift of food? It fits everyone. No one leaves my Christmas Day party empty handed, even friends brought by friends. The looks on their faces is priceless and you will be surprised to see what even ten or fifteen dollars can do. And this year I can also get a gift from Safeway by earning power pump rewards with those gift card purchases to fill up my gas tank. Thanks Safeway. Merry Christmas to all, and GOD bless.
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Saturday 20 December
By Carneil
I find oodles of things at the grocery when I'm doing regular shopping that people like to get. The grandsons love things like Pringles, Gobstoppers, pickles, etc. There are lots of stocking stuffers at the grocer's. Just use your imagination.
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