Gift Guide: Thoughtful Gifts On A Budget
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Gift Guide: Thoughtful Gifts On A Budget

9 Gift Ideas When Money Is Tight

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Gift Guide: Thoughtful Gifts On A Budget

It's getting close to Christmas, and now is the time when people are spazzing over what to get some of their friends. Not only that, but when you have a lot of friends, you can't splurge on each one! One thing to keep in mind, most of your friends don't want something extravagant--they want something genuine. Gift them something that reminds you of them. Here's a few of my favorite gift ideas for those on a budget.

1. Mason Jar DIY

These can be so easy! Throw in some nail polish, a face mask, chapstick, a Starbucks card, you name it. This is also cool because you can put as much or as little money into it as you would like.

2. Candles for the home

Bath & Body Works holiday candles are always a win. Want your house to smell like the holidays? Gift Tis The Season. Just do it.

3. Spa Remedies

This can be a lot of fun, extremely cheap, and big batches! There are several body scrub, lip balm, and bath bomb recipes on Pinterest. I absolutely love making the sugar scrubs! And they work like a charm. Plus you can make cute labels for them.

4. A Journal & Pens

A majority of my friends are obsessed with journals. Get them a new one! Or if you know they don't need a new one, get them some new pens or a pen they've been wanting for a while. Let their creative side off the leash for a while.

5. DIY Decor


Do you know how your friend likes to decorate? Know something they've been wanting around the house or that they pinned on Pinterest? If you're a crafty person, this can be the perfect option!

6. Baked Goods

Do I need to explain? Baked goods are always an option. Just be sure to check for allergies beforehand!

7. Your Favorite Book


Personally, one of my favorite things is learning what peoples' favorite books are. You can learn a lot about someone by their favorite book! So why not pass your favorite book on?

8. A New Coffee Mug


You truly cannot go wrong with a coffee mug. So they don't drink coffee? Good thing there are chai lattes and hot cocoa in the world. Receiving a new mug is probably one of my favorite gifts. Plus, you could also get crafty with this as well!

9. A Movie Basket


Know someone that's a fan of movies? This is an easy one! Grab a classic/new movie, throw in a bag of popcorn, yummy snacks, and drinks, and you're gifting a movie night package!


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