While the holidays are a time of merriment and good cheer, they can also produce a bit of hand wringing. While you're by no means an Uncle Scrooge, just thinking about the strain on your pocket book with all that gift-giving may make you feel like one.

Rest assured - there are plenty of thoughtful gifts out there to let friends and family know how much they mean to you. And you don't have to take out a second mortgage on your house to do it. (Ok, while we admit that's a bit extreme, would you believe us if we told you all the gift ideas on this list are $10 or less?)

So feast your eyes on these great gift ideas, and get ready to "gift" away ...

Board Games

There are still some board games out there that are $10 or less. If your recipient is a kid, or just a kid at heart, this is sure to provide hours of enjoyment. Try a puzzle, for another option. If you're a chess fan, and want to instill your love of the game on an impressionable mind, give the gift of quality time with a glass chess set. It comes complete in a tin (perfect for gifting), and if you can't find it at your local Toys R Us, it ships for free!