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Siblings sometimes are hard to shop for. David Roth/Photodisc/Getty Images
Siblings can often be the hardest people to shop for. Your brother or sister's idea of the perfect gift has likely changed since you were kids. And chances are, if you really need help thinking of gift ideas for them, you very likely do not spend a lot of time together as adults. You may not be as close as you would like, but would still like to give your siblings gifts they will enjoy. Luckily, you can create the perfect gifts for your own siblings without spending a lot of money.
Family Recipe Book
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Gather your siblings' favorite family recipes, and yours, and compile a cookbook. Collect vintage images of the prepared dishes, along with any interesting stories that might go along with some of the recipes. You can be crafty and make the entire book by hand or use an online photo sharing website to create a professional-looking recipe memory book. This will be a gift your siblings will enjoy passing on to their children.
Charity Gifts
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If your siblings seem to have everything they could possibly need, consider giving a gift to charity in their names in place of the traditional gift. Many people would rather see the money go to a good cause than receive a novelty gift they will never get any use from. Some charities offer the option of choosing specific items to give to the underprivileged, such as a cow or a pair of baby goats which will feed a family and fertilize their crops in a Third World country.
Coupon Book
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For that overworked sibling who always seems to be too busy to relax and hang out, create a coupon book. Add coupons for such items as a home-cooked meal or a free bathroom cleaning. But don't make it all about doing your sibling's work. Instead, include additional coupons for a free hour-long gab fest or a night out on the town together without the spouses and kids. Make this a gift of time together, as well as a gift of extra time for your sibling to enjoy alone.
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