The Faughn Family Christmas Buying Guide : 20 Gifts You Can be Proud to Give

So, you need some Christmas gift ideas. Okay, you probably don’t, since there are a bazillion commercials, ads, and web sites giving you ideas.

But we want to add our voice to that list. In fact, our goal is to give you 20 items that are (1) affordable, (2) actually good stuff, and (3) in line with Christian values. Oh, and these are not our Christmas list; they are things we either have and enjoy or think you might find to be “just right” for someone on your list.

All of the links below are to Amazon (unless noted otherwise), so just click over, purchase, enjoy having the gifts sent to your door, and pour an extra mug of hot chocolate.

Bibles and Books

English Standard Version Journaling Bible. Lebanon Road gives these Bibles to our graduating seniors, and they love them. If you know someone who wants to get more serious in taking notes in their Bible, this is a great option, and it isn’t very expensive. The hardcover (which is the only option) is just $23.33, and there are a few options for less through Amazon.

Child Training Bible (not available through Amazon). This fantastic resource helps you mark passages dealing with topics children need to know in a colorful format. Order for $9.00 here. The markers work with an English Standard Version hardback bible, which you can get from Amazon for just $10.57 here.

Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs. Leah and I read this book together not long ago, and it was incredible. This book is for those who may be getting married or couples you like to buy one gift for. A hardcover edition is just $12.44.

Pigma Micron Pens. Okay, so these aren’t books, of course, but if you have someone on your shopping list who likes to make margin notes in their books or Bibles, these are the pens to get. They aren’t terribly expensive, and they rarely bleed through to the other side. The best pack for Bible study has six different colors for only $13.52.

Life Promises for Couples. This is a great little devotional book for a married couple on your shopping list. Compiled by Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, it makes a good gift for a couple who is interested in strengthening their marriage. Pick this book up for just $8.99.

Churches in the Shape of Scripture. This book by my friend Dan Chambers is an easy-to-read page-turner on what makes the Churches of Christ distinct. Would make a great gift for someone in your family who is trying to be evangelistic. The paperback is only $13.49.

Stan Musial: An American Life. My dad is a huge fan of the recently-departed Musial. He greatly enjoyed this book. If you have a baseball fan in your life, you’ll find this book to be a good gift, no matter what team they pull for. Pick it up for just $13.81.

Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood. If you have a man on your list who enjoys reading, this is a great book. It is brief, but extremely powerful. The hardback is only $15.16.

Entertainment

The Cosby Show. Of course, this is our favorite TV show of all time. Amazon offers all 8 seasons in one package, but it is actually less expensive to piece together the 8 seasons, so here are the various seasons that you can put together to build up part of the collection, or just go all out and get them all.

Seasons 1 & 2 ($32.99)

Seasons 3 & 4 ($19.89 plus $3.99 shipping)

Seasons 5 & 6 ($18.89 plus $3.99 shipping)

Seasons 7 & 8 ($34.99)

Bewitched. If you have a fan of classic TV on your shopping list, how about a complete series for less than $40? We’ve mined Amazon to find this one. You can get all six seasons of Bewitched for only $36.91 on DVD!

Gilligan’s Island. This classic show was only on the air for three seasons, but they were hilarious. You can get the entire series on DVD for only $29.99.

Tech

TV Guardian LT. We don’t watch a lot of current TV shows, but we have several DVDs we enjoy. Every so often, even these shows use profanity that we do not want to hear, nor do we want our children to hear. The TV Guardian removes this profanity from any close-captioned program or recording (DVD, tape, etc.). We love it! This makes a wonderful family gift starting at about $75.00.

Kindle. While Amazon has produced more upgraded versions of the Kindle, I still use (and love) my older version. It is not only much less expensive, but it is easy on the eyes. If you know someone who loves to read, pick up a Kindle for just $69.00.

Roku 2. So, you know someone who can’t afford a “smart TV?” Get them this wonderful little box, and they can watch all sorts of streaming content on their TV. We use a Roku to stream Netflix, so our whole “cable” bill is less than $10 per month. As of this writing, Amazon has the box for under $50.00.

Quirky Cordies Cable Keeper. This is a small gift, but is very practical for someone in your life who has lots of gadgets they need to plug in and/or charge. It keeps up to five chords separated and neat. Available in four different colors, a pack is just $9.95.

Lemography Smartphone Scanner. One of the more practical gadgets I’ve seen in awhile, this device attaches to your smartphone and scans 35mm film negatives. So, now you can have all those old photos digitized without having to pay someone to do it. The device is just $50.93.

Amazon Prime Membership. A bit pricey for a gift, but if you know someone who loves to shop online, this is a great gift. Provides free shipping on all orders, no matter the size, and many of the items get free two-day shipping. Also provides free streaming of tons of TV shows and movies. A subscription can be gifted for $79.00.

Random

Beau Ties. The bow tie is back, and I am glad. I love bow ties, and i think every guy needs at least one. And, guys, they are really easy to learn how to tie. Some of the best are made by Beau Ties of Vermont. They aren’t cheap, but they look great. Here is a link to a favorite ($45.00), or you can click through to shop around.

Hot Wheels Car Maker. Toy cars are a great gift, but what if you gave a boy the ability to make his own toy cars? Hot Wheels now has a car maker and there are all sorts of available decals and colors. A great and way cool idea for $49.99.

Hydrofarm Germination Station. If you have someone on your list who loves to garden, December is not exactly their favorite time of the year. Why not help them with their soon-to-come Spring start with this small indoor germination device? It’s just $28.46.

So, there you have it. 20 items that are all over the map, but that we hope will help you with your shopping list.

QUESTION: What are some things we’ve missed? Share some of your 2013 shopping ideas in the comments!

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