| Stop laughing! Not all great gifts have to cost a | | | | 16. Make cookies or fudge and wrap them in |
| fortune. In fact, some of the best are absolutely | | | | tissue paper. |
| free. Skeptical? Well, here's proof with thirty | | | | 17. Send an e-mail that lists out the reasons why |
| all-occasion free gift ideas:1. Give them breakfast | | | | they are special or why you love them. |
| in bed. | | | | 18. Pick them up a free kitten or free puppy. |
| 2. Print them off a handmade coupon for a back | | | | 19. Give them an old photograph that has been |
| massage. | | | | tucked away for some time. |
| 3. Cook a special dinner for a friend or loved one. | | | | 20. Create a hobby scrapbook with images, |
| 4. Give someone a special a day of pampering. | | | | articles and tidbits about their favorite activity. |
| 5. Write a poem or a quote in honor of | | | | 21. Check out a book at the library for someone |
| someone's birthday. | | | | and return it for them on time. |
| 6. Clip the coupons from Sunday's paper and mail | | | | 22. Give them a seedling to grow using one of |
| them in a card to a frugal shopper. | | | | your own plants. |
| 7. Create a drawing or painting that has special | | | | 23. Find a funky shaped rock and write a story |
| meaning. | | | | about what it reminds you of. |
| 8. Make them a piece of jewelry out of seashells | | | | 24. Sew together pieces of old clothing for a |
| or pine cones. | | | | truly unique table runner. |
| 9. Fill up a glass jar with sea stones and tie raffia | | | | 25. Create a gift voucher for one hour of doing |
| around the top. | | | | whatever they want. |
| 10. Light a candle and run a warm bath for that | | | | 26. Weed their garden for them or rake their |
| special person. | | | | lawn. |
| 11. Send an e-card or online greeting. | | | | 27. Decorate a household utensil with craft items |
| 12. Print off information on a topic of interest to | | | | you have on hand. |
| someone. | | | | 28. Give them a hug. |
| 13. Pass along a family heirloom or something | | | | 29. Give them a kiss. |
| that has sentimental value. | | | | 30. REGIFT!Don't be embarrassed if you are a |
| 14. Surprise someone with a picnic using food | | | | little short on cash or if you want to try one of |
| that you already have on hand. | | | | these free gift ideas. The best gifts really do |
| 15. Leave a message on the bathroom mirror | | | | come from the heart. |
| using toothpaste or lipstick. | | | | |