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Gifts for Under $25

  • <b>Pour-Over Gift Set</b><br><br>This bone china pour-over cone set lets the brew-at-home enthusiast make the perfect cup of coffee, one at a time. The 16 fl oz mug comes with five sample filters for your brewing pleasure and would make a perfect last-minute gift for the coffee aficionado on your list. Suggested retail price $22.95, available at Starbucks Canada locations.<br>
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    Pour-Over Gift Set

    Pour-Over Gift Set

    This bone china pour-over cone set lets the brew-at-home enthusiast make the perfect cup of coffee, one at a time. The 16 fl oz mug comes with five sample filters for your brewing pleasure and would make a perfect last-minute gift for the coffee aficionado on your list. Suggested retail price $22.95, available at Starbucks Canada locations.
  • <b>IKEA Soft Toys</b><br><br>IKEAS’s plush toys are back for their ninth year, with funds raised going to help disadvantaged children around the world get a better education. Between November 1 and December 31, 2011, IKEA Canada will donate $1 for every soft toy sold to UNICEF and Save the Children. Many adorable soft toys will be available, such as this Elephant which retails for $12.99. For more information visit the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_CA/rooms_ideas/soft_toys_12/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:IKEA website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">IKEA website</a>.
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    IKEA Soft Toys

    IKEA Soft Toys

    IKEAS’s plush toys are back for their ninth year, with funds raised going to help disadvantaged children around the world get a better education. Between November 1 and December 31, 2011, IKEA Canada will donate $1 for every soft toy sold to UNICEF and Save the Children. Many adorable soft toys will be available, such as this Elephant which retails for $12.99. For more information visit the IKEA website.
  • <b>Blurb Cookbook</b><br><br>This holiday season, create your own one-of-a-kind family recipe book with <a href="http://www.blurb.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blurb.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blurb.com</a>, a creative publishing platform that lets you design, publish and share your own professional-quality books. You can preserve treasured family recipes with beautiful colour photos in a thoughtful gift that is sure to be passed down through the family. Products starting from just $4.95.
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    Blurb Cookbook

    Blurb Cookbook

    This holiday season, create your own one-of-a-kind family recipe book with Blurb.com, a creative publishing platform that lets you design, publish and share your own professional-quality books. You can preserve treasured family recipes with beautiful colour photos in a thoughtful gift that is sure to be passed down through the family. Products starting from just $4.95.
  • <strong>World Vision</strong><br><br>The World Vision gift catalogue gives you the opportunity to have a direct impact on people living in poverty. You can purchase gifts on behalf of your friends and loved ones or ask for them to donate on your behalf. For just $30 World Vision can provide enough antibiotics for 10 children or five fruit trees for a community; $100 will provide clean drinking water for a family. World Vision offers gift-giving opportunities in varying prices ranges. For more information visit <a href="http://www.worldvision.ca/gifts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:http://www.worldvision.ca/gifts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">http://www.worldvision.ca/gifts</a>.
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    World Vision

    World Vision

    The World Vision gift catalogue gives you the opportunity to have a direct impact on people living in poverty. You can purchase gifts on behalf of your friends and loved ones or ask for them to donate on your behalf. For just $30 World Vision can provide enough antibiotics for 10 children or five fruit trees for a community; $100 will provide clean drinking water for a family. World Vision offers gift-giving opportunities in varying prices ranges. For more information visit http://www.worldvision.ca/gifts.
  • <b>Energizer 4 LED Headlight</b><br><br>The Energizer 4 LED headlight makes a great gift for the outdoor enthusiast, whether their passion be running, cycling or even camping. Its water-resistant design performs in all types of weather conditions. It features two handy light modes (flood and red for night vision) and a comfortable hathugging strap to ensure your loved-one is visible. Available at retailers nationwide, suggested price $15.99.<br>
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    Energizer 4 LED Headlight

    Energizer 4 LED Headlight

    The Energizer 4 LED headlight makes a great gift for the outdoor enthusiast, whether their passion be running, cycling or even camping. Its water-resistant design performs in all types of weather conditions. It features two handy light modes (flood and red for night vision) and a comfortable hathugging strap to ensure your loved-one is visible. Available at retailers nationwide, suggested price $15.99.
  • <strong>Brita Bottle</strong><br><br>Help the athlete in your life stay green and hydrated with the Brita Bottle reusable water bottle with built-in filtration system. One filter can replace up to 300 standard 500mL water bottles. The bottle comes in two colours and is recyclable and BPA-free. Available at grocery and mass retailers across Canada, suggested price $9.99.
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    Brita Bottle

    Brita Bottle

    Help the athlete in your life stay green and hydrated with the Brita Bottle reusable water bottle with built-in filtration system. One filter can replace up to 300 standard 500mL water bottles. The bottle comes in two colours and is recyclable and BPA-free. Available at grocery and mass retailers across Canada, suggested price $9.99.
  • <b>Plan Canada Mango Tree </b><br><br>A <a href="http://plancanada.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Plan Canada;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Plan Canada</a> Mango Tree makes a great hostess gift in lieu of wine for only $12. When they are planted as a key element in school garden programs, children learn useful gardening and agricultural skills while caring for them. Their juicy and nutritious fruit is shared among the students as an incentive to come to school.
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    Plan Canada Mango Tree

    Plan Canada Mango Tree

    A Plan Canada Mango Tree makes a great hostess gift in lieu of wine for only $12. When they are planted as a key element in school garden programs, children learn useful gardening and agricultural skills while caring for them. Their juicy and nutritious fruit is shared among the students as an incentive to come to school.
  • <b>Arctic Home Campaign</b><br><br>This holiday season, Coca-Cola has departed from its traditional red can in favour of a white-coloured design that raises awareness and funds for World Wildlife Fund’s efforts to protect the polar bear’s Arctic habitat. Coca-Cola will match consumer donations made until March 15, 2012, up to $1 million USD. For more information or to donate, visit <a href="http://www.icoke.ca/extras/polarbear" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:iCoke.ca;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">iCoke.ca</a>.<br>
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    Arctic Home Campaign

    Arctic Home Campaign

    This holiday season, Coca-Cola has departed from its traditional red can in favour of a white-coloured design that raises awareness and funds for World Wildlife Fund’s efforts to protect the polar bear’s Arctic habitat. Coca-Cola will match consumer donations made until March 15, 2012, up to $1 million USD. For more information or to donate, visit iCoke.ca.
  • <strong>Davids Tea Tea for the Tree Balls</strong><br><br>These tea-filled holiday balls can either be hung on the tree for your someone special or make the perfect last-minute addition to a stocking. Each festive ball comes pre-filled with one of three seasonal tea blends and retail for $4.50 each or all three for $12. Available in-store and online at <a href="http://www.davidstea.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:DavidsTea.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">DavidsTea.com</a>.
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    Davids Tea Tea for the Tree Balls

    Davids Tea Tea for the Tree Balls

    These tea-filled holiday balls can either be hung on the tree for your someone special or make the perfect last-minute addition to a stocking. Each festive ball comes pre-filled with one of three seasonal tea blends and retail for $4.50 each or all three for $12. Available in-store and online at DavidsTea.com.
  • <strong>Kraft Food for Families</strong><br><br>Holidays often stretch household budgets tighter than ever, making it difficult for some people to cover the basics like a holiday meal. But, simply sign your name to the Food for Families site online and Kraft Canada will donate $1 to a local food bank of your choice with a goal of $50,000. All donations go towards food for those in need and resources for participating food banks. The local food bank with the most names will also be given an extra $10,000. Visit <a href="http://www.kraftassists.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:KraftAssists.ca;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">KraftAssists.ca</a> to donate.
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    Kraft Food for Families

    Kraft Food for Families

    Holidays often stretch household budgets tighter than ever, making it difficult for some people to cover the basics like a holiday meal. But, simply sign your name to the Food for Families site online and Kraft Canada will donate $1 to a local food bank of your choice with a goal of $50,000. All donations go towards food for those in need and resources for participating food banks. The local food bank with the most names will also be given an extra $10,000. Visit KraftAssists.ca to donate.
  • <b>LIVAT Vase</b><br><br>The LIVAT Vase is a 17cm ‘unbreakable’ bud vase made of powder coated steel with a rubber ring designed by Martin Vallin. An extra ring is included so that you can join several vases together to create a unique, simple centrepiece. Available at IKEA, suggested price $4.99.
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    LIVAT Vase

    LIVAT Vase

    The LIVAT Vase is a 17cm ‘unbreakable’ bud vase made of powder coated steel with a rubber ring designed by Martin Vallin. An extra ring is included so that you can join several vases together to create a unique, simple centrepiece. Available at IKEA, suggested price $4.99.
  • <b>Sophie the Giraffe by Vulli</b><br><br>Born in 1961, her success is legendary in France. Made in the French Alps with natural rubber and paint, Sophie has been safely cuddled and chewed for over 40 years. She is soft, light and easy to grasp and fits perfectly into little hands. Babies especially love her bumpy head to soothe their teething gums. Suggested price $21.99, recommended age birth to 11 months.
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    Sophie the Giraffe by Vulli

    Sophie the Giraffe by Vulli

    Born in 1961, her success is legendary in France. Made in the French Alps with natural rubber and paint, Sophie has been safely cuddled and chewed for over 40 years. She is soft, light and easy to grasp and fits perfectly into little hands. Babies especially love her bumpy head to soothe their teething gums. Suggested price $21.99, recommended age birth to 11 months.
<b>Pour-Over Gift Set</b><br><br>This bone china pour-over cone set lets the brew-at-home enthusiast make the perfect cup of coffee, one at a time. The 16 fl oz mug comes with five sample filters for your brewing pleasure and would make a perfect last-minute gift for the coffee aficionado on your list. Suggested retail price $22.95, available at Starbucks Canada locations.<br>
<b>IKEA Soft Toys</b><br><br>IKEAS’s plush toys are back for their ninth year, with funds raised going to help disadvantaged children around the world get a better education. Between November 1 and December 31, 2011, IKEA Canada will donate $1 for every soft toy sold to UNICEF and Save the Children. Many adorable soft toys will be available, such as this Elephant which retails for $12.99. For more information visit the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_CA/rooms_ideas/soft_toys_12/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:IKEA website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">IKEA website</a>.
<b>Blurb Cookbook</b><br><br>This holiday season, create your own one-of-a-kind family recipe book with <a href="http://www.blurb.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blurb.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blurb.com</a>, a creative publishing platform that lets you design, publish and share your own professional-quality books. You can preserve treasured family recipes with beautiful colour photos in a thoughtful gift that is sure to be passed down through the family. Products starting from just $4.95.
<strong>World Vision</strong><br><br>The World Vision gift catalogue gives you the opportunity to have a direct impact on people living in poverty. You can purchase gifts on behalf of your friends and loved ones or ask for them to donate on your behalf. For just $30 World Vision can provide enough antibiotics for 10 children or five fruit trees for a community; $100 will provide clean drinking water for a family. World Vision offers gift-giving opportunities in varying prices ranges. For more information visit <a href="http://www.worldvision.ca/gifts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:http://www.worldvision.ca/gifts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">http://www.worldvision.ca/gifts</a>.
<b>Energizer 4 LED Headlight</b><br><br>The Energizer 4 LED headlight makes a great gift for the outdoor enthusiast, whether their passion be running, cycling or even camping. Its water-resistant design performs in all types of weather conditions. It features two handy light modes (flood and red for night vision) and a comfortable hathugging strap to ensure your loved-one is visible. Available at retailers nationwide, suggested price $15.99.<br>
<strong>Brita Bottle</strong><br><br>Help the athlete in your life stay green and hydrated with the Brita Bottle reusable water bottle with built-in filtration system. One filter can replace up to 300 standard 500mL water bottles. The bottle comes in two colours and is recyclable and BPA-free. Available at grocery and mass retailers across Canada, suggested price $9.99.
<b>Plan Canada Mango Tree </b><br><br>A <a href="http://plancanada.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Plan Canada;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Plan Canada</a> Mango Tree makes a great hostess gift in lieu of wine for only $12. When they are planted as a key element in school garden programs, children learn useful gardening and agricultural skills while caring for them. Their juicy and nutritious fruit is shared among the students as an incentive to come to school.
<b>Arctic Home Campaign</b><br><br>This holiday season, Coca-Cola has departed from its traditional red can in favour of a white-coloured design that raises awareness and funds for World Wildlife Fund’s efforts to protect the polar bear’s Arctic habitat. Coca-Cola will match consumer donations made until March 15, 2012, up to $1 million USD. For more information or to donate, visit <a href="http://www.icoke.ca/extras/polarbear" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:iCoke.ca;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">iCoke.ca</a>.<br>
<strong>Davids Tea Tea for the Tree Balls</strong><br><br>These tea-filled holiday balls can either be hung on the tree for your someone special or make the perfect last-minute addition to a stocking. Each festive ball comes pre-filled with one of three seasonal tea blends and retail for $4.50 each or all three for $12. Available in-store and online at <a href="http://www.davidstea.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:DavidsTea.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">DavidsTea.com</a>.
<strong>Kraft Food for Families</strong><br><br>Holidays often stretch household budgets tighter than ever, making it difficult for some people to cover the basics like a holiday meal. But, simply sign your name to the Food for Families site online and Kraft Canada will donate $1 to a local food bank of your choice with a goal of $50,000. All donations go towards food for those in need and resources for participating food banks. The local food bank with the most names will also be given an extra $10,000. Visit <a href="http://www.kraftassists.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:KraftAssists.ca;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">KraftAssists.ca</a> to donate.
<b>LIVAT Vase</b><br><br>The LIVAT Vase is a 17cm ‘unbreakable’ bud vase made of powder coated steel with a rubber ring designed by Martin Vallin. An extra ring is included so that you can join several vases together to create a unique, simple centrepiece. Available at IKEA, suggested price $4.99.
<b>Sophie the Giraffe by Vulli</b><br><br>Born in 1961, her success is legendary in France. Made in the French Alps with natural rubber and paint, Sophie has been safely cuddled and chewed for over 40 years. She is soft, light and easy to grasp and fits perfectly into little hands. Babies especially love her bumpy head to soothe their teething gums. Suggested price $21.99, recommended age birth to 11 months.

Spreading holiday cheer doesn't have to break the bank. Check out these great gift ideas at the price point that's sure to please.