<prompt> Human: In my family i have two brothers, two step-brothers, an adopted sister, my mom, step-dad, and my real dad. As you could guess, gift buying can get quite expensive when trying to get something for everyone. Last year one of my brothers was in a bit of a slump financially and was just barely getting by. But when Christmas came around he still managed to get us all gifts...from the dollar store. And we LOVED it. When we opened them they were just those weird things that you can only find in dollar stores and we would just laugh and laugh. We got plenty of other nice gifts that we actually needed or wanted but those ones were by far the most fun to open. During this time of year when its all spend, spend, spend, just try and remember that a lot of the time it really is just the thought that counts! Have a good and safe holiday season!  <response>: And for those who arent struggling financially, consider buying a gift or making a donation for those less fortunate via Toys for Tots making a donation to the Salvation Army or other charity organization, volunteering at your local soup kitchen, church, community center, or contributing to any other number of good causes that wrap themselves in the holiday spirit this time of year. 