As a college student, my financial situation is, well, less than ideal and during the holidays I feel stretched extra thin. Obviously, if I had the funds, I would buy my loved ones any and everything on their holiday wish lists, but this is not the case, unfortunately.

I feel particularly inadequate in the realm of gift-giving this year because I am in a relationship.

I love my boyfriend and, naturally, I want to get him something that is not only on his wishlist but that also shows how much I care about him, something thoughtful, meaningful, expensive?

I wish I could spend hundreds of dollars lavishing my bf with holiday gifts, but my wallet will not allow that and I know that he doesn't want me to stretch myself thin buying him gifts. I love him for this, neither of us is the materialistic type and this is something we always agree on.

I can't help, however, but to be bothered by the fact I can not spend as much money on him as he can on me. Yes, he receives a salary and I only work part-time while I finish school and, yes, he does not expect me to spend a bunch of money on him, but I really want him to have a gift that shows how much he means to me.

So, I've come up with a few ideas for inexpensive gifts for my significant other that will surely warm his heart without breaking the bank.

Make an “Our Love Story” book

Nothing communicates how much someone means to you than something handmade and sentimental. Take an old journal, make a list of the memories of your relationship and explore Pinterest for some inspiration. You'll, then, have all the tools to create a memorable gift without spending tons of money.

Create a scrapbook

Whether you want to want to showcase photos that showcase your relationship or get a little more creative, even a little more risk-aayy with some pictures that are NSFW, your S.O. is sure to appreciate the time and effort you spent.

A jar of all the things you love

Mason jars are very inexpensive. Once you buy one, just find yourself some colorful construction paper, cut it into note-sized pieces and writes all the reasons you love your S.O. on the pieces. This gift keeps on giving, anytime your BF or GF needs a reminder of how much you love them, all they need to do is pull a slip from their "Love Jar."

Giving gifts can be tricky when you don't have adequate funds to spend. My boyfriend (well, all my loved ones) deserves the world but, unfortunately, I can barely afford a candle. So, until I win the lottery or get a job after college, I hope that my Pinterest-inspired, DIY and sincerely heartfelt gifts will suffice to show them how much they mean to me.