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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2005
Inexpensive ideas for friends
KIM WALLACE editor@kansan.com KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Holiday shopping doesn't have to be a nightmare, even when it's postponed
until the last minute. So what if you skipped out on Black Friday sales or decided that you needed that fancy dinner out? Decent holiday gifts for anyone on your list can be found in Lawrence, Kansas City and online for less than $20. Take a look at these ideas, and maybe even come up with some of your own.
1. Homedics Massaging Pedicure Flip Flops with Memory Foam, $19.99, JCPenney
These pink terry cloth flip flops,
available at the JCPenney store in two sizes, are perfect for mom, girlfriends or roommates who have foot fixations or just need an instant massage after a long day. Dual-cushioned, rubber soles feel great on the heels and convenient battery operation make the flip flops
easy to handle. What makes this such a great gift is that $1 of each sale is donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation — it's like giving two gifts in one.
2. Origins Face Masks,
$18.50 to $20, Origins, origins.com
Origins offers five varieties of indulging face masks. Clear Improvement mask is suitable for all skin types and acts as a magnet for impurities. Active charcoal gives skin a sigh of relief after use. No Puffery mask is also suitable for all skin types and contains yeast extract and Hoelen Mushroom extract to
calm skin. Face masks are great for girly girls who like to treat themselves at home or the metro man
who takes pride in his skin. They are sure to excite anyone who is skin-conscious.
3. Foiled Flask, $18, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com
Imported stainless steel? Can't be any more exotic than that! This foiled flask, in gold or pink, holds three ounces of fun and can be tucked away in a purse or pocket for easy access. Any fun-loving friend would
appreciate this on-the-go drink container. Personalize it with
Sharpies or stickers for a do-it-yourself gift effect.
4. Dazzling Holiday Gift Box,
$15, Godiva, godiva.com
Most people won't turn away a gift of chocolates, especially beautifully crafted Godiva chocolates. Thirteen pieces of
feathers, coins and hearts, are sure to please the eye and the tongue. Perfect for anyone not allergic to chocolate.
chocolates. Thirteen pieces of chocolate, including white, milk and dark, and designed in such shapes as
5. Argyle Mittens,
$19.50, Gap, gap.com Wool-blended mittens in pink, green and blue will be a holiday and seasonal hit for any lady on your shopping list. For added sweetness, stuff the mittens with your friend's favorite candies or a homemade ornament cheap and easy
add-ons that won't bust your budget.
6. "Mary, Mary" by James Patterson, $18.45, amazon.com
This New York Times best-seller will make a great fireplace read for any person on your list who enjoys FBI thriller novels. At 400 pages, it's sure to keep your friend occupied when the thrill of the holidays is over. Twenty-four hour shipping is available to those who procrastinate.