Tis the season for sniffles and flu and aches and pains!
Cheer up a friend of family member with one of The Budget Diet girl's 10 favorite and frugal get well gifts…
Magazines
Stop by Half Price Books, pick up a few gently used magazines (many look brand new) and tie a bow around them.
DVD Movies
Loan out a few of your favorite DVD Movies or see if there's a coupon on The Budget Diet's coupon page for a great DVD.
Neck Wraps
For less than $10, you can buy those microwavable neck wraps that are oh so soothing! Best places to buy: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or Homegoods.
Flowers
Simply cut a few fresh flowers from your garden and put them in a recycled glass bottle…they are sure to brighten someone's day!
Blanket
Pick up a cozy supersoft fleece blanket from T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods or Ross for less than $12!
Homemade Chicken Soup
You know what they say about Chicken Soup! Give a thermos full! If you really don't want to cook, the gourmet aisle at T.J. Maxx, Marshall's and Homegoods is always filled with soup mixes.
Socks or Slippers
A new pair of warm fuzzy socks or slippers will be welcome for those sick days!
Crossword Puzzle or Sudoku Puzzle Book
Laying in bed and watching TV gets old fast!
Mug with Herbal Tea
Pick up a fun mug and add a box of assorted herbal teas.
Chocolate Cures Everything!
Bake some brownies, fudge or chocolate chip cookies and attach a note that says: Chocolate cures everything! How about this recycled glass bottle filled with m&m's and an artificial daisy?
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