Thrifty dozen

Presents that don't cost a penny

Presents that don't cost a penny

If you're fed up with excess this season, or want to give something a little more personal, then here are some suggestions (and while I'd love to claim them all as my own, many of them came from Frances MacDonald of the Bay Garden, Camolin, Co Wexford). The recurring ingredient in our list is time. No-one has much any more. But it's the best thing you can give.