Practical Gifts For Everyone On Your Holiday List | HuffPost Life

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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, the holiday shopping season has officially begun. And if you’re searching the web for the perfect ― yet practical ― holiday gift, we’ve totally got you covered.

Whether you’re shopping for a wanderlust-filled traveler, a wine connoisseur or a tech enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in the video above. Best of all, they’re all available for $50 or less.

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Tiny Prints Holiday Cards

1. Tape Them To A ‘Tree’(01 of11)

Washi tape, garland and tacks are the three key materials needed to make a spectacular Christmas tree–styled holiday card display like this one from Dani at Thyme Is Honey. (credit:Photo courtesy of Thyme Is Honey)

2. Hang Them From A Ladder(02 of11)

We’re smitten with this ladder that doubles as a festive holiday card holder. Fun fact: Jennifer from Tatertots and Jello made the ladder herself -- and offers a handy ladder-making tutorial on her blog. (credit:Photo courtesy of Tatertots and Jello)

3. String Them To A Branch(03 of11)

Give cards from loved ones a place of honor by hanging them from a gorgeous branch. Head over to A Well-Crafted Party for the rustic-chic how-to. (credit:Photo courtesy of A WellCrafted Party and Macey Snelson Photography)

4. Put Them On Shutters(04 of11)

Thankfully, you don’t have to be a licensed general contractor like Brittany at Pretty Handy Girl in order to follow her instructions for displaying your card collection on painted window shutters. Talk about a beautiful view! (credit:Photo courtesy of Pretty Handy Girl)

5. Or Dangle Them From Windows(05 of11)

Kelly from The Lilypad Cottage transforms old window panes into something far more festive. Find the simple steps for the sophisticated final product outlined on her blog. (credit:Photo courtesy of The Lilypad Cottage)

6. Put A Belt On Them(06 of11)

Cheryl at That’s What Che Said has an easy-to-follow tutorial for transforming a boring bucket into a cheerfully outfitted bin that Santa would be lucky to have in his jolly North Pole abode. (credit:Photo courtesy of Thats What Che Said)

7. Or Light Them Up(07 of11)

File this one under: “Why didn’t we think of that?” Natalie from A Turtle’s Life For Me showcases her holiday cards in a pretty box surrounded by LED twinkle lights. (credit:Photo courtesy of A Turtles Life For Me)

8. Put Them In A Frame(08 of11)

Holiday greeting cards are beautiful enough to be considered art, so why not frame ‘em like the masterpieces they are? Melanie at Reasons To Skip The Housework uses a giant frame, lights and paint to make her card display pop. (credit:Photo courtesy of Reasons To Skip The Housework)

9. Hang Them In A Wreath(09 of11)

Tamara from Provident Home Design created this simply swell holiday card wreath using only $5 worth of supplies -- but we think it looks like a million bucks. (credit:Photo courtesy of Provident Home Design)

10. String Them From The Mantel(10 of11)

This charming mantel by Brittany and Jenny at Chapel Cottage Chicks is a wonderful reminder that decor idea “oldies” will always be “goodies” to us. (credit:Photo courtesy of Chapel Cottage Chicks)

11. And Decorate Next Year’s Tree With Them(11 of11)

Come January, we inevitably fret over what to do with our handsome stack of season’s greetings. Well, not anymore. This decorative paper-globe ornament is made from -- yes, you guessed it -- repurposed holiday cards! Barb, who blogs at Keep With The Times, offers a step-by-step tutorial to master this lovely DIY for preserving treasured memories from friends and loved ones. (credit:Photo courtesy of Keep With The Times)

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