2008 GIFT GUIDE

When it comes to receiving gifts, conventional wisdom states that how much someone spent on you speaks to how much they love you. This year, however, with everyone flipping out about a recession, perhaps it really will be the thought that counts.

While we’re no strangers to Dec. 24 Duane Reade runs—what mom doesn’t love a picture frame?—with two weeks until the big day (and Hanukkah kicking off at sundown on Dec. 21), there’s still time to pick up a decent gift for any budget.