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4 Gift Ideas To Help You 'Sleigh' The Holidays On A Budget

We shouldn't let our budget interfere with our holiday cheer and the gift of giving.

Samantha Olson

Dec 05, 2018

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4 Gift Ideas To Help You 'Sleigh' The Holidays On A Budget

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Missed those Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals but still need to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones?

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If you're in college, you know that every penny counts, whether it's towards rent, utilities, car and insurance payments, tuition, or just putting food on the table. It's definitely a living, and it's not necessarily a simple one.

We shouldn't let our (sometimes incredibly low) budget interfere with our holiday cheer and the gift of giving. Whether you're looking to give a gift to your friends, family, or secret Santa/white elephant, here are some cost-efficient and enjoyable gifts.

1. Pop Sockets.

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Pop Sockets

Pop Sockets are a mount that you can attach to the back of your phone to obtain a better grip on it. It can also be used to prop your phone up while you're on FaceTime or watching YouTube or Netflix. Pop Sockets are inexpensive and have plenty of designs that your gift recipient is bound to like! They are also incredibly cute and practical. If you want to be *~extra~*, you can order a custom-made Pop Socket with whatever design or photo your heart desires.

2. Cozy socks.

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You can never go wrong with socks. They will always be practical, not to mention comfy and cozy. You can purchase cheap ones for under $5 at Old Navy, Target Dollar Spot, Dollar Tree, and Walmart. Although I will say that Old Navy killed it with their holiday designs this year. You can also opt to get a 12-day advent calendar, which has twelve different pairs of socks - designs range from favorites like Harry Potter, Star Wars, or just a classic holiday set.

3. Chocolate bark.

White chocolate bark

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Chocolate bark is the perfect option for all foodies! You might want to put in the extra work and make it yourself to avoid conflicts with allergies. You can even make it with your loved ones to make it a fun bonding experience. There are also so many variations of chocolate bark - white chocolate peppermint, cookies and cream, and even fruit-based bark, you name it!

4. Scented candles.

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Candles are in the same league as socks, meaning you can never go wrong with a good candle. While we all love the classic holiday scents from Bath & Body Works, their 3-wick candles retail for $24, which can get a bit pricey if you're buying multiple gifts for your loved ones. You can wait till they go on sale, or opt for cheaper alternatives at retailers like Ross and TJ Maxx! Their candles range from $5–$13, which is a significantly lower price point than B&BW and Yankee Candle. Plus, you can get 4 candles at Ross for the price of one at B&BW. If you're lucky, you can even find signature Yankee Candle scents at these retailers!

Good luck gift shopping, and happy holidays! We hope your loved ones enjoy their gifts and time spent with you!

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4 Gift Ideas To Help You 'Sleigh' The Holidays On A Budget

We shouldn't let our budget interfere with our holiday cheer and the gift of giving.

1. Pop Sockets.

2. Cozy socks.

3. Chocolate bark.

4. Scented candles.

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

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Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

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19. To brush off gossip.

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