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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.

It may be hard to believe, but the holidays are already upon us. With midterms going on and dead week already fast approaching, we have very little time to think of the perfect presents for our families and friends. Not to mention we live life on that college budget. To save you the struggle of spending tons of money (that you don’t have) and all the extra time (that you also don’t have), I have found some of the simplest gifts that will be perfect for all the people you’re gifting this year.

 

1. Cookies in a Jar

For the person who loves to bake. And the best part about this gift? Everything you need can be found at the 99 cent store! All you need are your basic cookie ingredients, mason jars, and a cute ribbon to tie around it for attaching the recipe card. They’re also pretty simple to assemble, making it a perfect study break activity!

Full instructions here: http://www.thehappierhomemaker.com/2013/12/easy-chocolate-chip-cookie-mix-in-a-jar/

 

2. Body scrubs

This is for those beauty lovers in your life. Body scrubs are super simple to make since they only require a few inexpensive ingredients and a bowl to combine everything in. There are so many variations to make, but here are some of my favorite seasonal ones to give you a bit of inspiration.

Peppermint scrub: http://revamperate.com/2015/12/15/peppermint-sugar-scrub/

Pumpkin spice scrub: http://www.youbrewmytea.com/2014/09/pumpkin-spice-body-scrub.html

 

3. Snow globes

For that extremely festive friend/family member that all of us know. All you need is a mason jar, a hot glue gun, water, glitter (optional), and a small item to be the center of the snow globe! It’s personalized, festive, and very simple to make.

Full instructions here: http://simplecravesandoliveoil.blogspot.hu/2012/12/diy-anthropologie-mason-jar-snow-globes.html?m=1

 

4. Goodie Bags

This is probably one of the more time consuming gift ideas on this list, but if you’re like me and enjoy baking then this gift is perfect for you! You get to bake literally any goodies that you want, and you can make enough to where you will cover multiple people on your gifting list! Package them any way you like for a more personalized twist.

 

5. Gift baskets

For this particular gift idea, you can give your friends and family multiple gifts for a small price! All you need is a good trip to the dollar store and an idea of what the people you’re gifting like. You can also get as creative as you wish in making these as well!

Happy gifting!!

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Deyana Gorman is a second year pre-biology major at the University of California Santa Barbara from Simi Valley, California. Outside of writing for Her Campus, Deyana can usually be found watching her favorite youtubers, hanging out with friends, playing video games, brushing up on her photography skills, or doing activities with her sorority sisters. She plans on one day studying abroad in Italy, Ireland, and Australia as well as going on road trip adventures throughout California.
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Kristine is a 3rd year Chemistry major at UC Santa Barbara. She was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. When she's not writing, she works with her sister to create adorable baked delicacies for The Royal Icing, their at-home bakery. She's also a ballerina, lipstick enthusiast, and bunny lover. Post-graduation, she plans on going to graduate school while continuing her writing career. Catch her on instagram @CookiesForKay