by Pamela Kay

Created on: November 21, 2008   Last Updated: July 16, 2011

The measure of a gift isn't how much it cost but rather how well thought out the choice is for each recipient. Just a little thought about the recipient's interests, hobbies and favorite sports can lead you to many Christmas gift ideas under $10. The following ideas are listed by interests.

*For A Cook

It's easy to find a Christmas gift under $10 for a cook. Recipe card sets, unique utensils, serving bowls, aprons, timers, salt and pepper-shakers, pepper mills, timers, oven mitts, cookbooks, tablecloths, napkins and candles all make thoughtful little gifts.

*For A Crafter

Silk flowers, card stock, glue guns, how to books, skeins of yarn, craft paint, crafting tools, gems, beads, fabric scraps, scrapbook pages, paper mache boxes and many, many more are available for under $10 at craft stores and Walmart.

*For A Seamstress

New patterns, cute pincushions, specialty needle sets, extra bobbin, scissors, tape measure, buttons, zippers, seam rippers, storage boxes and fabric are all things a seamstress would love to receive.

*For A Runner

Jogging shorts, sweat towel, socks, sunglasses, headbands, ankle weights, pedometer, water bottle on a belt, tee shirts, warm-up mat or a rain poncho will make any runner on your list happy.

*For A Sports Fan

A sports fan is so easy to buy for. Sports cards and posters, blank videocassette to record a game they can't watch, sports flag of their favorite team, scale model of a helmet or race-car or logo themed caps, gloves, sweat shirts and scarves.

*For A Couch Potato

Everyone has a couch potato on his or her list. Gifts such as thermal cups, cushions, warm throws, canisters of pop corn, a bag of nuts, chair-arm and headrest covers, remote control caddy, journal for favorite shows and house socks are always welcome.

*For A Gardener

It may be winter time now but spring is just around the corner and a gardener will appreciate your thoughtful gift of gardening gloves, seeds, knee-pad, trowel, plant stakes, straw hat, apron, garden journal, flowerpots or garden art pieces such as a gazing ball, stepping stone, birdhouse or plaque.

*For A New Homemaker

Even with showers, there are still hundreds of things a new homemaker needs. Candles or candle holders, sets of glasses, serving bowls, artwork, set of napkin rings, vases, pretty trashcan, dish towels, magnetic note pad for the refrigerator, linens, clocks, picture frames or a throw rug.

*For A Child

Children are fun to shop for and are so easy to please. Try building blocks, coloring

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