Let's face it folks, if you have a long Christmas gift list or the economic crisis has reached you, your budget is going to be affected. Take advantage of these Christmas gift ideas under $10 to keep your spending reasonable this year.

You can give without going broke.

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I'm not even going to pretend that I understand the first thing about Webkinz. My kids and grandson are grown, so I'm far removed from online interactive toys.

What I do know about them from my younger neice and nephew is that they are a lot of fun and kids really like them. My sister tells me that one of the great things about Webkinz is that they teach kids about caring and responsibility. I think that's great and if they can learn those virtues while having fun, so much the better.

I guess that makes a Webkinz a Christmas gift for the parents and the child. The fact that it comes in under $10 makes it especially nice.

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Gingerbread and Christmas just go together naturally, especially when only $9.95 for a 5 pack. These holiday cookies gluten free and are soft, chewy, dense and large. You get a variety pack, which includes five mouth-water flavors: Gingerbread, Pumpkin Spice, Mint Chip, Cinnamon and Fudge Brownie. You'll love these and so will the recipients of your Christmas gifts! Yummy!

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This miniature tool kit for only $9.50 is fully functional and includes two mini vise grip locking pliers, folding magnifier, 3' Tape Measure with key-chain, carabiner key-chain, ratcheting set, and a mini 4" adjustable wrench with key-chain.

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Less than $10 will get you this gift set of 4 bottles of lacquer for her nails. She'll get 1/2 ounce each of Glamour Game, Brand New Skates, Little Red Wagon and Don't Toy with Me!

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You don't have to spend a lot to give a nice Christmas gift. This high quality product is perfect for someone who likes to bake or enjoys making crafts and it's only $8.95. The cutters each have a unique shape that will hold true in the finished product. It is recommended that these cutters be hand washed to prolong the life of the product.

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Funky clock for under $10. Give it a push and watch it change function and color. (think Weebles) Shows time, day/date, temperature, timer and alarm with a touch. Each function has its own backlight color. View temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Has a 3-hour countdown timer and an alarm with touch-snooze feature. Uses 3 AAA batteries (not included). Great little gift for the price!

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A perfect give for the woman on her list and only $7.00! Give her a gift that lets her pamper herself with luxurious, foaming pomegranate body wash. It's loaded with healthy skin nutrients and is a great anti-oxidant. It's gentle enough for her to use in the bath or shower every day and is loaded with skin detoxifiers.

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As it is August as I'm updating this page, the selection of truffles is down. Selection will be getting greater in the cooler weather but if you want to get some of your shopping or gift giving done ahead of time, these are yummy treats for any chocolate truffles lover. This item is only $7 and is perfect to use alone as a small gift or can be a stocking stuffer.

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This tin beaded purse is 6 1/4" x 3" x 5 1/8" and comes in different colours and animals. It's just $9.99 and will last for years to come. Fit for a little princess!

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The young girls on your list will love these cozy shag slippers! You'll love the price of only $6.90. Pink, Backless, Metallic Threads, Microfiber Lined Insole, Heart Embroidery, Non Skid Sole.

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The low price of $5.50 each can get the women on your list a relaxing holiday soak. The vanilla scented icing and sprinkles is a soap that floats on the surface, while the cranberry scented cake fizzes up to release coconut oil and glycerine into the bath water.

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This DVD is priced so affordably!! It's 49 minutes of movie magic as the snowman takes two children on an adventure. You can get more than one and still keep the price to under $10.

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Christmas Classics is a 4 DVD boxed set that is perfect for giving. The four digitally remastered movie titles are: Scrooge, A Christmas without Snow, Miracle on 34th Street and Beyond Tomorrow.

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Emily shows 4 - 8 year olds that kindness and consideration are the very best Christmas presents ever. The hardcover book has 32 pages and is from the Emily Post Institute. At less than $10, it's a great deal.

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Okay, this one isn't under $10 - it is $10. But look what you get. It's a great variety gift and perfect for someone that you don't want to buy something personal for. It will be used and appreciated by everyone.

According to the Amazon listing, this gift has the following features:

• four half-ounce tins:
• white peony, snowbud, white assam and song yang (selection subject to change)
• gourmet teas imported from China and India
• impressive health benefits
• no fat, sugar, calories or carbs

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Kidconnection slippers for big and little boys. This is a cozy, man-made fleece slipper. Grey and red, moccasin style, plaid lined, adjustable toggle, hard non-skid sole, Small = 11/12 Medium = 13/1 Large = 2/3 Extra Large = 13/14. Available for under $10.

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For the reader on your list! This 114 page, hardcover book is the story of how Eric Sanders suffered through tragedy and learned the true meaning of Christmas. Fiction.  At $4.69, you can't go wrong.

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I'll add items as I find them, so check back often.

I hope this hub is helpful in steering you toward an affordable Christmas.

Happy Holidays to all!