It may be expensive, but not if you make the basket or animal smaller. I've seen a couple other people do this for Christmas presents, so it works.
Aeropostale has all jewelry is now $5 fuzzy socks a tote bag (for shopping!) pink lip balm A wallet Maybe a stocking filled With little goodies like lip balm, a wallet, etc. you could also make cookies with pink m&m in it or dye them pink with food dye! For Friend 2 you could get a pretty journal with pen fuzzy socks a stocking full of goodies a picture frame with you guys a basket ball or another ball and write with sharpie memories cookies in a tin (home made!) friend 3 : maybe a pretty headband maybe a stocking full with nail polish, etc. some things a put down for Your other Friends picture frame of you guys a rubik cube at target they have AC/DC GLASSES for 20 bucks (for a set of 4) Hope this helps and good luck! And merry Christmas!
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