Don't forget homemade goodies - jellies, jams - much of the bountiful fall produce can be canned and preserved and makes very welcome gifts. And if you just keep an eye out when you are at any discount places, you con often pick up glass jars for cheap - they might not be standard shapes, but any glass jar with a lid can be sterilized and used!

And often homemade goodies are treasured more than store-bought stuff, anyway!

A simple gift, speaking of those glass jars - is herbed vinegars or oils. Growing up, I'd pick some of our purple basil, and put it in a jar with white vinegar to steep, and not only was it pretty, it was scrumptious on tomatoes or salads!