Gift Ideas For Mom Or Dad

Children are sometimes at a loss for gift ideas for their parents. And for teenagers, with that summer job over and little income during the school year, buying holiday gifts for mom and dad can be a headache.
But don't despair; there are many inexpensive gifts that won't break your piggybank. Plus, something homemade is always appreciated. Let their interests and hobbies, or even fun things you do as a family, be your guide when you're shopping.
Here's s few ideas and where you can shop locally:
For the cook
Do your mom and dad love to create in the kitchen? Find something they might need for their cooking passion. Some items can be quite pricy, but think of a couple utensils, a cookbook, spices and sauces. These also make great stocking stuffers. If you don't have the money to spend, be creative - cut coupons out of the local newspaper or magazines to help with upcoming meals. Or volunteer to cook dinner yourself or make some holiday goodies for your parents.
Where to buy: Main Street Gourmet, Main Street Orleans; The Cook Shop, Route 6A; Brewster, All Cape Cook Supply, Hyannis; Atlantic Spice Company, Route 6A, Truro.
Stress relief
Has your mom been really stressed out lately? Maybe she needs to relax. Get her a spa gift card for a massage, facial, manicure or pedicure. Ask your local spa or even the hair salon about holiday specials for a great deal. As spa services can be pricey, think about less expensive ways to pamper your mom, such as buying her favorite nail polish color, body lotion, or her favorite movie.
Where to buy: Heaven Sent You, Cove Road, Orleans offers facials ranging from $65-$125, massages from $50-$105; a classic manicure, $18; a Day of Beauty, $190, or a mother and daughter day, $270. Other spa locations include Bellezza Day Spa, Falmouth and Solstice, Hyannis.
Clothing
Another great holiday gift for your parents is buying them clothing and pajamas, but you could always find a couple old shirts and decorate them. Buy a tie-dye kit or got to AC Moore in Hyannis and caribbean dress get clothing paint and write a short, sweet holiday message or a visual memory they will have forever. Think small, too. Lots of clothing stores have nice gloves, mittens, and accessories such as earrings and scarves.
Where to buy: Watson's, Main Street, Orleans; Maglebee's, Main Street, Orleans; If The Shoe Fits, Main Street, Orleans; Ragg Time, Main Street, Orleans; The Dress Barn, Patriot Square, Dennis, Puritan Clothing, Hyannis; and Mashpee Commons.
For outdoors lovers
For moms and dads who love outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, fishing , hunting try a sporting goods store for ideas. Or instead of buying a gift do an activity with your mom or dad that will be fun for both of you. The holidays aren't all about presents - nothing means more to parents then spending time with their children.
Where to buy: Play it Again Sports, Eastern Mountain Goods, Edwin Watts Golf in Hyannis and ariel dress up Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans.
Homemade
Save money and low cut dress think about homemade gifts. When your parents receive their gifts they don't care how much money you spent; it's the thought that counts and that's why something homemade is great. Skip a Friday night with your friends and go see a movie with your parents instead. Make a scrapbook of a family trip or just general photographs. If your mom likes jewelry make her a necklace or bracelet. Download their favorite songs on a CD.
Don't forget you can always make a card; it doesn't matter if it's fancy or simple, your parents will love it.
Where to buy: Colorful Creations (scrapbook materials), Hyannis; The Bead Emporium (all kinds of beadssupplies for jewelry making), Main Street, Hyannis.
Kayla Urquhart, a junior at Nauset Regional High School, is an intern at The Cape Codder.


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