Gift-Giving Ideas For Everyone On Your List.

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the pressure to find the perfect gifts for family and friends, without breaking the bank. Have no fear. Phi Mu Foundation is here to provide you with gift-giving ideas for everyone on your list!

Parents--Your parents have always supported you. Through life's ups and downs, you've always had each other. Why not thank them with a sentimental gift? Make a family tree and have it framed. Or chronicle your relationship with your parents with a photo collage. Cost: $50+ for materials and framing. Suggested site: www.redenvelope.com Choose gifts specifically for mom and dad by searching by recipient.

Grandparents--Nothing is more precious than the gift of time, and few grandparents get to spend as much time as they'd like with their grandchildren.Give your grandparents the gift of time by arranging a special
day with just you and them. Cost: $0-$100+ depending on where your grandparents live and if you need to buy a plane ticket to visit them. Suggested site: www.expedia.com Book your plane ticket or rental car easily.

Siblings--Growing up sharing a house with a sibling is never easy. But a brother or a sister is a friend for life. Mark your continuing friendship with a handmade memory book, including all the photos from your bad hair days--they'll provide a good laugh. Cost: $20+ for materials. Suggested site: www.michaels.com For all your scrap booking supplies.

Significant Others--Once you've found that special person to spend your life with, you want to tell them over and over again how much they mean to you. Surprise your significant other by recreating your first date. Bring along a camera to capture the memories to later add to a special photo album. Cost: $50+, depending on the date location. Suggested site: www.citysearch.com To find out what's going on in your area.

Children--There is no better gift for a child than a good book. Books can take children all over the world, entertaining and educating them simultaneously. Not sure what children like to read? You can always provide a gift card to a local bookseller; then arrange to make a special field trip with the child to choose the book. Make it a big deal, and then go out for hot cocoa afterwards. Cost: $20+ for book and hot chocolate. Suggested site: www.amazon.com Check out the bestselling children's book section for book ideas.

Co-workers--Picking out gifts for co-workers can be difficult (and expensive if you have a large office). Before making that first purchase, set a spending limit for yourself, and do not go over it. Have 20 co-workers, but you're on a tight budget? Bring gift cards for coffeehouses or nearby eateries. Cost: $5-$10. Suggested site: www.starbucks.com Purchase gift cards online.

Friends--Friends are the people you can count on when everything goes right (and wrong) in your life. Thank your close friends with gifts specifically suited to their passions. Have a friend who loves staying in? A cozy pair of flannel jammies would suit her. Your best friend loves entertaining? A martini set and accessories will do the trick. Cost: $40+ Suggested site: www.target.com From housewares to personal items, they have it all.

Unexpected Guests--It never fails. Every year, guests drop by the house to deliver holiday wishes and gifts. And you're embarrassed because you didn't get them a gift in return. Be prepared for such situations by purchasing and wrapping small gifts ahead of time. Gifts could include small silver frames with holiday wishes inside, baked goods or cookies in a jar, fragrant candle sets or even a sparkling holiday ornament. The key is in the delivery: never let your unexpected guests know you weren't expecting them. You'll make their holiday merry and bright. Cost: $10+ Suggested site: www.crateandbarrell.com Search for items by price.