I bought five bags of different nuts in the shell, a nut cracker and a big wooden bowl for my oldest son. He loves to play with his food and it reminded me of when I was growing up.. we always had a bowl of nuts on the table. Odd gift but one that will be well enjoyed. Also I am in the process of putting all my recipes on the computer to print out a binder of them for my daughter who has been on me forever to make sure I get them to her so they dont get lost and a homemade apron to go with them. I am on a non budget myself so I have to get creative.