Our favorite holiday is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Everything about Christmas is great… except when it comes to the cost. This feeling is all too familiar. Your loved ones deserve the world, but you have – oh say – 5 bucks in your bank account. Negative balance? Sounds about right. It’s okay to be on a budget! There are so many inexpensive gift ideas out there. You can keep it cheap and still make or buy meaningful gifts for your friends and family.
If you’ve got the time and the skill, check out these ideas for homemade gifts.
- Homemade candles
- Bath bombs
- Paint mugs, pots, canvases, anything really
- DIY soaps and exfoliants
- Recipe book
- Homemade sugar scrub
- Memory box
- DIY iPhone case
- Bake – everyone loves food
- Make body butter
It is 100 percent okay if you’re not crafty. You can still purchase gifts that are cute but cheap.
- Customize a calendar or mug
- Avocado huggers
- Stainless steel water bottles
- Mugs
- Plant or flower growing kits
- Fuzzy socks
- Cute eyeglasses holder
- Hot chocolate in a mason jar
- Ornaments
- Rock salt lamp
At the end of the day, remember that gift-giving is about showing appreciation for your loved ones. They will be happy with whatever you get them… or at least they’ll fake it! And keep that holiday cheer on your mind when you fight to get through the crowds on Christmas Eve.