GIFTING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE LAME … OR A PAIN

Don’t break the bank by spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on Christmas gifts. For $25 or less, you can find the perfect gift for everyone on your list and still have money in your wallet or purse. Remember, it’s the thought that counts, and your gift will be well received.

For The Dog Lover In Your Life

Walking Fido after dark need not be frightful. Show you care for your two- and four-legged friends with a bright, three-bulb safety beacon light. You shouldn’t have to spend more than $17.50 at pet stores. Auto parts stores and hardware stores also sell bright but inexpensive three-bulb flashlights.

For The College Student In Your Life

Send an exam survival kit from carepackages. com. Kits are packed with microwave popcorn, cookies, Dum Dum pops, Keebler Gripz Grahams, Smarties, Crunch n Munch, hazelnut spread, animal crackers and much more. But alas, no cheat sheets. $20.

For The Sports Enthusiast In Your Life

For $8.99 on Kindle, you can purchase the book “Fantasy Football for Smart People: How to Dominate Your Draft.” The book includes player rankings and projections and actual draft strategies.