Due to limited income and a LOT of grand and great grand kids I have had to stop sending gifts. That includes b'day. They all understand. I do try and get cards or at least on line greetings out to them in a timely manner. The letter suggestion is good. I am trying to do some quilting projects this year for those I am closest to, using things that friends and neighbors have given me when they found out I was quilting. Just started this year. WE are also doing some baking and making jelly as gifts. Between me and my friends we have agreed any gift has to be handmade. So don't feel bad as others have said, time is a great gift to give. Merry Christmas, or what ever holiday you celebrate.