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"Play in Public" Swag: Kevin Schlabach's Play in Public campaign has really taken off. The idea is to introduce people to Eurogames by playing them in public places like bookstores and coffee shops. It's a great way to get Eurogames out in the mainstream world, and now your game group can all have matching shirts so you can find each other more easily and really complete the geek tableau. (I kid, I kid. )

Great Hall Games: A reader sent me a link to this store in Austin, Texas. I've never ordered from them, so I can't vouch for their service, but their stock is quite interesting. They have a lot of pieces and historical reproductions, and a big historical miniatures business. The photos of the store make me wish I lived closer!

Funagain Games: It's hardly a small independent business, but if you can't buy local and won't buy from Amazon, then Funagain is the premier site for getting all kinds of games. They always have some sales, and their prices are usually pretty reasonable.

Games Magazine: Every Games Magazine comes with a color section of features, news, and reviews, and a newsprint section of pencil puzzles. It also gives off a pleasing scent of jasmine and lilacs, and plays Bach's Fifth Brandenburg Concerto when the pages are riffled correctly. Please subscribe, so they can pay me.

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Some people think that Christmas shopping for gifts on a small budget means they have to get everyone on their list the tackiest, cheapest looking gift available. There’s certainly a lot of junk being sold around Christmastime that caters to smaller budgets. However, just because it’s there, doesn’t mean you have to buy it.

With some thought and preplanning, you can actually find many inexpensive gift ideas that will make your recipients happy, as well as, your wallet. The first thing you want to think about is the people on your list. What types of items do they like?

Do they have any special hobbies or interests?

Most people do. If you know something about them, then you know that there’s something that they really enjoy doing. It could be eating, it could be exercising, it could be knitting, it could be watching their favorite show on TV, it could be baking, it could be telling jokes, it could be growing fresh vegetables in their home garden, etc.

Let’s take these examples and see what kind of gift ideas we can come up with that are cheap, but very thoughtful.

Gift Recipient #1 – he’s a food lover and enjoys chowing down on typical American style food. He loves steak and potatoes, fish and shrimp and has a sweet tooth for pies and cakes. A $15 – $20 gift certificate to a restaurant that serves his favorite food is a good choice. You could pick up a cake, pie or box of cupcakes at your local bakery. A $10 gift certificate from his local grocery store allows him to buy whatever he wants.

Gift Recipient #2 – she enjoys working out at home and has several pieces of exercise equipment and lots of workout DVDs. You could get her an environmentally friendly water bottle, a mini massager for tired muscles, a pedometer to measure walking steps or a CD with great dance music for her workouts.

Gift Recipient #3 – she’s a person who loves to bake all kinds of homemade goodies. She’s probably already got all kinds of bigger cooking gadgets, so focus on smaller things. You could get her a nice mixing bowl set, a cooking timer in a unique shape or an illustrated cookbook about baking a specific type of food.

Gift Recipient #4 – he loves telling corny jokes. Anything that makes this guy laugh is a good choice. A book of 101 jokes, a book on how to be a stand up comic, a 365 day humorous desk calendar or a DVD featuring his favorite comedian.

Gift Recipient #5 – she has a home garden and loves growing her own fresh tomatoes and other fresh vegetables. She may like a book of gardening tips, a gardening bucket or tool set or gardening knee pads.

Gift Recipient #6 – he’s hooked on a couple of popular TV shows. You can get him a DVD set of his favorite show, a t-shirt from his favorite show, a poster featuring a favorite show or snacks to munch on while watching the show.

Gift Recipient #7 – she loves to knit sweaters, scarves and blankets for friends and family. She would love reams of knitting yarn in various colors, knitting pattern books or a knitting needle kit.

As the above examples prove, an inexpensive gift can also be a special gift that the recipient really appreciates and will also enjoy using.

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If you have an American Girl fan on your Christmas list or a girl with a similar 18″ size doll, you’ll want to be sure to check out our ideas for the perfect gift – everything from Mini Dolls, Crafts, Dollie & Me outfits & more for 18″ dolls.

We also found some great American Girl deals at Costco – check out this post for more information about the kinds of deals you might find at your local Costco store.

Dolls::

It is tough to find discounts on American Girl dolls themselves, they very rarely do offer discounts. However, we’ve found a few options of other dolls that you can purchase if you don’t want to purchase the full price 18″ dolls or are willing to purchase other brands that are 18 inch dolls and very similar to the American Girl dolls.

Doll Options:

Select Costco stores have had the American Girl Samantha Doll with extras. This set includes a special party dress and Fancy Coat as well. This can be hit or miss right now at Costco stores – you may want to call first before you go as some are adding more stock.

Wellie Wishers – These are 14.5″ dolls perfect for younger girls. There are 5 cute dolls to choose from with their own accessories, clothes, and lots more!

Bitty Baby Dolls – These are 15″ dolls for ages 3 & up. There are 11 dolls to choose from with their own clothes, accessories & more.

Other 18″ Doll options:

Our Generation Dolls at Target – These dolls are 18″ dolls, same size as American Girl dolls. This is a great option if you are on a budget, but you want your child to experience the fun of American Girl dolls & dressing them up.

My Life As A Doll at Walmart– These dolls come in a number of different styles. They are also 18″ dolls which are the same size as the American Girl dolls. If you are looking for the same style but a price that will fit your budget these are perfect! Plus, these dolls have been known to go on sale around the holidays for around $9 so keep a look out!

Mini Dolls:

Mini Dolls are a great option if a child is just getting into American Girl dolls. My girls love to play with these dolls in dollhouses, too; they are a perfect size! Take a look at all of them here. They also come with small little books that give a brief story about the dolls.

This 6-inch doll brings Tenney’s world to life on a smaller scale. She arrives dressed in an outfit inspired by her stories. Plus, she comes with a mini abridged version of her first book.

Furniture & Other Items::

If you have an American Girl doll (or similar doll), it’s so fun for girls to have furniture & other playthings to use with their dolls.

Here are a few ideas we found::

Doll cabinet stores all your dolly’s things while she sleeps peacefully above Real, working, wind-up musical mobile Smooth-rolling caster wheels Caster wheels so it can be moved around during play. For three years old and up.

6 Piece Doll Bed Set includes three throw pillows, a bedspread, and a classic bed frame with mattress Fun and bright purple coloring coordinates easily with a range of decor style Perfectly sized for 18″ dolls

Soft-sided cases include a travel bed with pillow and blanket For all dolls up to 18 inches such as American Girl, Madame Alexander, and Our Generation Sturdy, resin zipper with dual pulls

Functional ringing bell on the handlebar. Bicycle rolls. All cart doors open/close. Hot dogs are removable from buns. French fries/onion rings are interchangeable so that you can flip them for french fries or onion ring. Umbrella can open/close. Accessories can be stored in the cart. Accessory for 18 inch doll.

Adorable bathtub for your 18″ doll made with high-quality fabrics/materials, designer doll clothes & affordably priced! Includes showerhead, faucet & legs

Clothing::

Amazon & Target are the best places I’ve found to find deals as well as cute clothes for American Girl dolls. Kohls also frequently has great deals on Dollie & Me outfits for girl & doll, too.

Here are a few more deals we found:

4PC Doll Outfit, Black Boots Included: 1* Boots, 1* Denim Jacket, 1* Black Tank Top and 1* Jersey Leggings

Include: 3 pcs: white lace top, white underwear and floral skirt

2pc doll clothes pajamas set for 18″ doll Made of pink cotton with a heart pattern The top closes with buttons and pants with elastic waist Includes: top and pants

18 Inch Doll Rain Gear 4 Piece Set Made with High-Quality Fabrics/Materials, Designer Doll Clothes & Affordably Priced! Yellow Raincoat with Plaid Lined Hood & Cuffs fits American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander, Sophia’s Dolls & More! Matching Yellow Rain Boots with Side Buckles Hot Pink Leggings with Lace Trim, Collapsible Hot Pink Umbrella Made by Sophia’s, Leading Doll Clothes Manufacturer, Not affiliated with American Girl®, Reg. Trademark of American Girl, LLC.

Fits 18″ American Girl dolls. 3pcs: Dress, Vest, and Cloak.

Made by Madame Alexander and sold by Pink Butterfly Closet. Fits 18″ American Girl dolls.

You can also find this Frozen Inspired Elsa Dress with 3 pieces (coat, skirt, & cloak) as another option.

Doll Clothes Only Fit For 18 inch American Girl Doll

Adorable Grey Fair Isle Sweater Dress will Fit American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander, Sophia’s Dolls & More! White Leggings, Pink Knit Hat and Scarf

Accessories:

2 Pair Set of 18 Inch Doll Boots, Faux Suede Ewe Boots Made by Sophia’s, Designer Doll Clothes Affordably Priced! Set includes 1 Pair in Hot Pink & 1 Pair in Brown, Boots include an easy on opening with a side zipper Fits 18 Inch American Girl dolls, Gotz, Our Generation, Madame Alexander & Sophia’s Dolls Delightful & Realistic Doll Boots for the complete doll winter look wardrobe. Made by Sophia’s, Leading Doll Clothes, Doll Shoes & Doll Accessory Maker!

Set includes: Pink & Purple Floral Print Eyeglasses Case & Hot Pink Plastic Rim Eyeglasses

Adorable bunny face Soft fluffy material

DVD’s:

4 movies in one:

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Samantha: An American Girl Holiday Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front Felicity: An American Girl Adventure

Isabelle is the 2014 Doll of the Year so this is a popular movie!

Crafts:

You can find these online or also in stores such as Michaels (you could use a 40% off coupon to get a great price at Michaels). My girls love their crafts – my older daughter got one of the sewing kits last year & enjoyed learning to sew while putting it together.

Create trendy fashions for the BeForever Girls Use the removable stencil sheets to help create your designs Embellish with stickers

Use alphabet beads to create custom jewelry for you & your doll

Create fun, colorful pom-poms that connect together to make this puffy, fluffy scarf. You can make one for you and a mini scarf for your doll. Each crafting kit includes a picture-prompted, step by step instruction booklet American Girl Crafts are designed to inspire girls and help develop their creative thinking skills. Every American Girl Crafts project includes a Get Creative idea from American Girl.

Use beautiful blue & purple ombre yarn to knit your slippers Complete the slipper with laces & foot pads Easy to follow knitting instructions

Creates a stuffed bear and a mini bear for your doll. Sewing kit Each crafting kit includes a picture-prompted, step by step instruction booklet American Girl Crafts are designed to inspire girls and help develop their creative thinking skills. Every American Girl Crafts project includes a Get Creative idea from American Girl.

Just peel and stick. 476 Pieces Ages 8+

Books:

Watch out for the drama trap! This book offers expert insight into drama, from jealousy to gossip to cyberbullying, and how to deal with it. You’ll learn why drama exists, how it starts, what keeps it going, and how to cool it down. You’ll find quotes and advice from real girls like you, plus tips and quizzes to help you rise above the drama game and keep yourself safe.

Bake up a bakery business with help from Grace, our Girl of the Year 2015! From making a doll-sized oven for baking pretend treats to setting up signs and putting together to-go boxes, dolls will have everything needed to create a Parisian-style shop. A paper chalkboard is perfect for displaying today’s menu, and little paper doilies add an elegant touch. Includes: 32-page how-to book in English; doll-sized oven mitt; 2 patisserie bags; 2 bread bags; 1 paper chalkboard; 1 sheet of stickers for labeling and crafting; 5 sheets of paper for signs, ice cream cones, a newspaper, table tents, French flags, and doilies; 5 sheets of punch-outs for boxes, signs, doughnuts, crafting, doilies, and more!

Be prepared to bend your brain, flex your logic, and stretch your problem-solving skills! This book is filled with mind-bending and boggling puzzles to challenge even the most savvy puzzle lovers. You’ll find crosswords, word scrambles, logic games, mazes, math challenges, Sudoku, word searches, and more. So put on your thinking cap and get started!

You and every girl you know will find something fun in this book, because it’s a little about…everything! It has advice, crafts, games, encouragement, activities, and more. It’s about baby animals, fun crafts, and delicious recipes. It’s about using your imagination, learning stuff, and solving problems. It’s also about science and room decorating, tricks and trivia, too. And it’s totally awesome – just like you!

This book will teach you everything you need to know about starting a doll school–from planning lessons and grading tests to taking attendance and decorating your classroom. Includes a chalkboard, world map, report cards, library books, flashcards, hall passes, and other doll-sized school supplies.

Discover dozens of fun ways girls can be creative while in the car, on a plane, on a bus–and when it rains! Every page offers fresh, new ways for girls to explore creativity, including:

How to doodle the latest in fashion designs. A pack of craft projects to try. Fun ways to escape on long, summer days.

Created especially for girls age 8 and up, American Girl is an appealing, age-appropriate alternative to teen magazines. Features advice, crafts, contests, puzzles, games, giggles, and more! 6 Issues/12 Months

More:

Made to fit 18 Inch dolls such as American Girl, Madame Alexander, Our Generation, etc. Adorable creative doll house that will provide hours of play & creativity and also can be used as storage for doll clothing and furniture Doll house fit 18 inch dolls and 18″ doll furniture inside (assembled: 34.6 x 28.3 x 39.4 inches); Door, windows, & roofing opening opens wide Adorable graphics will make coloring this doll playhouse tons of fun Cardboard doll playhouse ships flat in box packaging requires easy assembly (instructions included on box). Assembly Video available

Our Generation Doll Carriers –Both of my girls have these doll carriers & they have really come in handy for when they want to bring their dolls anywhere, but especially traveling!

Great for traveling by car, plane or just going to friend’s houses. Zippered storage area allows you to carry your Our Generation doll’s accessories and books. A handle on the top of the carrier lets your child grip it securely

Check out more holiday gift guides::

We also share Ways to save on American Girl items As well if you’re looking for more ideas for American Girl items on a budget!

What are your child’s favorite American Girl items to play with?