Christmas is right around the corner, and for those last-minute shoppers who are feeling the pinch of this recession, I came across these great low-cost to no-cost gift ideas. The following were sent from Wondertime editors and their readers:

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While the holidays are supposed to be all about good cheer and family festivities, it is also a prime time for expectations falling way short of reality.  Many people get the holiday blues, but sometimes it may be something more…

WINNERS UPDATE: Great gifts, one and all. You guys make it very difficult to pick a winner. My favorites: Tara, whose mom created an amazing life-long memory and T. Anderson, what a thoughtful anniversary gift and sweet tribute to your…

WINNERS UPDATE: Excellent suggestions, one and all. I really appreciated the creativity and economy of cbracken’s beauty slumber party and Danna did not have any competition in the boy party category (literally!). I’m going to steal both these ideas for my little…

With the economy so unsteady and people insecure in their jobs, holiday giving may be a bit downscaled this year. The editorial director of Toy Wishes magazine, a trade publication, offers her suggestions for a list of recession-friendly toys. Let me…