| Budgets are tight this year, but that doesn't mean that | | | | the flavoring item. Pour the vodka back into the original |
| you can't give a fantastic gift to your girlfriends. With a | | | | bottle. Voila! |
| little creativity, your gifts will be cherished all year long. | | | | 3. Magazine subscription -- For less than $20, and |
| Here are some ideas: | | | | sometimes around $10, you can give a gift that keeps |
| 1. Handmade jewelry -- While you may not be able to | | | | on giving for a full year. Choose a magazine that's she |
| afford diamonds or pearls, you can give a | | | | would not choose for herself, but that inspires her the |
| one-of-a-kind piece of sparkly jewelry by choosing a | | | | entire year. Give your friends different subscriptions |
| handmade piece. There are thousands of independent | | | | and every can share magazines. |
| jewelry designers, all with a different style and | | | | 4. Mix CD -- Bring back special times by creating a mix |
| specialty. You can easily find a great option on for | | | | CD of your shared favorite music. Or introduce your |
| reasonable price. | | | | girlfriend to some new music. Make a personalized |
| 2. Infused vodka -- Even if you're not Martha Stewart, | | | | paper case insert with wrapping paper or stationary. |
| you can easily turn a bottle of cheap vodka into a | | | | 5. Evening bag -- Buy a simple, inexpensive evening |
| special gift. Pour vodka and your favoring item | | | | bag at a discount store and embellish it yourself. Glue |
| (pineapple is delish!) into a sealable glass container, let | | | | on sequins, rhinestones, or satin ribbon. Pin on a vintage |
| set for 3-5 days. Remove the label from the vodka | | | | brooch. Or swap out the handle with a long, fancy |
| bottle and make your own. Separate the vodka and | | | | necklace. |