Gifts For Under $30

When shopping this holiday season, there is no reason to break the bank. The
Trick is to give your family and friends something unexpected and ultra personalized, and it doesn't have to be expensive! Sharon Stimpfle, deputy editor of TheNest.com, was here with gift ideas under $30.

FOR THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS
When heading to a holiday party we say skip the boring bottle of wine and instead give a gift of RELAXATION for the busy hostess. And there is no better way than with this "Recipe Box" from philosophy.com. The box includes 2 bottles of fresh baked apple pie and spicy pumpkin muffin shower gel that is also a shampoo AND bubble bath! It even includes REAL recipe cards, so she can make these delicious treats at home. But the best part? The cute packaging, so no need to wrap! At under $20, we say pick up a few for all of your holiday parties.
- Philosophy.com - $18

FOR HER
For her we love the idea of spoiling her with the HOTTEST accessory for this winter - the Infinity scarf (also known as a circle scarf). From fashion magazines, to celebrities, everyone is raving over these trendy scarves. But here's a tip, you don't have to spend a fortune! These are ALL under $20 each at affordablescarves.com! It's a great way to keep her warm this winter AND we promise that she'll be impressed that you're keeping up with the trends!
- AffordableScarves.com - Under $20 each

FOR HIM
We all know that guys can be tricky to shop for - but even though they may not admit it, Men love being pampered! That's why we picked these ultra-comfortable boiled wool slippers from Wesenjak of Austria. These slippers are perfect for chilly NYC apartments in the winter, but are so light weight you can wear them all year long. And although these usually retail for $50 and up - SierraTradingPost.com has them for under $23! Plus they come in a variety of colors, so you can pick out the perfect look just for him.
- SierraTradingPost.com - $22.46

FOR THE IN-LAWS
Members of TheNest.com are always telling us that shopping for the in-laws is one of the MOST stressful parts of the holidays. Well we have the perfect gift idea that is sure to impress - a photo book! What's great about MyPublisher.com is that their software is so easy to use, and allows you to really personalize it thanks to all of layouts they offer, along with unlimited color and font options! Be sure to order by 12/20.

And here's a SAVINGS TIP - all new customers can go to MyPublisher.com and sign up to get a FREE photobook coupon code, which in return will get you a FREE COPY of the photobook you make! So you can make a book for your in-laws and then keep the free copy for yourself - or better yet, give the free copy to another set of inlaws!
- MyPublisher.com - Hard Cover Book - $29.80, or the small paperback book - $12.95

FOR KIDS
When shopping for kids - it's always a battle trying to decide whether to get them a toy, or something more useful. We say do both! First up - the Sno-Baller from LandofNod.com for only $9.95. These clever gadget makes perfect 3" snowballs and it's rumored to make up to 60 a minute! And since the little one is sure to be playing with this all afternoon - we love the idea of keeping them warm with some cute hats and gloves from Old Navy, starting at just $4 and up! Check out all of the bright and bold patterns that they are sure to love.
- Sno-Baller at LandofNod.com - $9.95; Variety of hats/gloves - $4 and up at Old Navy

FOR THE DOG LOVER (COST - $20)
If you know someone who's a dog lover - then you know that the way to his/her heart is through their four-legged friend! And our favorite place to shop for pets AND their owners? A Dog's Life! What makes this company so special is that you can visit MakeYourDogFamous.com and make CUSTOM treats AND even bottles of wine.! You can get 2 bottles of wine with custom labels for under $25, and they also have a variety of organic and all natural treats starting at about $15 and up for a pack of 20. Again, order by 12/20.
SAVINGS TIP - Type in NEST20 for 20% off your order now through Dec. 31!
- A Dog's Life -makeyourdogfamous.com- Wine - 2 for under $25, treats for $15 and up

FOR THE CO-WORKER
In need of a great gift for a co-worker? We say GO "ECO"! A great place for green living items is 3RLiving.com (also has stores in Brooklyn and New Jersey), and here are two of my favorites items that are perfect for a co-worker: Envirosax Reuseable Grocery Bags which come in a variety of bold prints and colors for only $8.50! And my next pick are these great Bamboo Utensil Sets - perfect for stashing in your desk until lunch time! The utensils are made from reusable bamboo, and then the colorful holders are actually made from recycled plastic bottles - and they are only $12!
- 3RLiving.com - Envirosax: $8.50; Bamboo Utensil Set: $12

For more on these and other gift ideas, visit TheNest.com.