Christmas is closer than ever, so we’re scrambling to find the perfect gifts for loved ones. While we’d like to spend hundreds of dollars on these gifts, most of us aren’t fortunate enough to afford the luxury.
Thousands of people struggle to get by and live paycheck to paycheck, so they find Christmas shopping a nightmare. Being unable to find a gift for your loved ones puts a damper on one’s mood, so we're all hoping to find cheap and thoughtful gifts.
Well, why not try these fantastic gift ideas?
Homemade goods
Most of us believe a gift has to be materialistic, but you don’t have to spend a few bucks on something that could be damaged. Homemade baked goods like cookies and cakes are the best thoughtful and cheap gifts you could give.
While we may think baked goods aren’t gift-worthy, they convey the hours of effort and care we spent making them. This shows our loved ones how close they are to us; they can share their love with others over coffee.
Bath bombs
Bath bombs are one of the best gifts you can give because they are practical, cheap, and thoughtful. Bath bombs are considered an aesthetic gift, so they’re appreciated by the recipient and provide a good impression.
You don’t have to spend a couple hundred bucks on expensive bath bombs; countless companies make fragrant bath bombs relatively cheap. You can give homemade bath bombs if you’re up for some DIY.
Handmade albums
Speaking of DIY, handcrafting and sharing a picture album with a loved one is an excellent idea for Christmas. A handmade album tells others how much time you will spend to please them.
Such a little sentiment goes a long way, especially in romantic relationships. You can dedicate the album to a shared memory or experience, i.e., pictures of your kids, notes and photographs about high school memories, etc.
Knitted scarf
We recommend knitting a scarf or a wooly hat for a loved one if you have enough time. Although knitting takes a while to master, you can quickly start learning by watching tutorials.
People who receive hand-knit scarves see the dedication and effort you spent while making them. Recipients of such gifts appreciate the love and care and will be glad to know you showered them with love and affection.
Plant cuttings
We all know someone who’s obsessed with plants. If you’re a plant lover and proud owner of fantastic plant growth, you can share the love by cutting and grafting your plants to gift your loved ones.
Plant cuttings are a unique and versatile gift. They grow easily and quickly, so the recipient won’t have to worry about tending to them. You can even spare some seeds and gift them to encourage a love for plants and nature.
Custom designed mugs
A custom-designed mug is filled with love, appreciation, and thoughtfulness so that the recipient will appreciate such a gift. The best part about gifting custom-made mugs is that you can make them yourself.
All you need to do is buy a couple of affordable paints and a plain mug and channel your inner Van Gogh. People who don’t like arts and crafts can order a custom-made mug cheaply from several websites and Instagram businesses.
Personalized puzzles
Imagine sitting down with your family to sort out a puzzle, and it comes out looking exactly like your loved one. Personalized puzzles are a unique, thoughtful, and fun gift slowly gaining popularity for their characteristics.
You can contact an online website or a business to design a personalized puzzle. Although it sounds expensive, personalized puzzles are surprisingly cheap, so they’re the perfect Christmas present.
DIY herb kit
If you don’t own any plants and have no idea what to gift a nature lover, you might want to consider DIY herb kits. DIY herb kits are small and cheap, unlike proper gardening kits, so they’re easier to handle.
DIY herb kits have an impressive growth rate so naturalists will love them. You can even customize the herbs to suit your loved ones; add culinary herbs for the baker and chef or heaps of flowers for those obsessed with flora.
Customized spice mix
Cooking and baking enthusiasts typically want high-end kitchen tools and gadgets. Naturally, they’re too expensive, so you’ll like to gift something along the same lines. You might want to consider a custom spice mix.
Culinary enthusiasts love custom spice mixes because they get to cook and flavor their food to their heart’s content. It also shows you pay enough attention to what your loved ones want, earning you extra brownie points.
Mini terrarium
A mini terrarium is the perfect gift for a naturalist who adores aesthetically pleasing presents. Although gifting a mini terrarium sounds expensive, this unique present is surprisingly affordable, so you won’t have to worry about the budget.
You can customize the mini terrarium to add plants or tiny trinkets that signify your relationship with the recipient. A customized mini terrarium not only makes a great gift, but it’s also a fantastic home decor item.
Handmade beauty products
If you’re struggling to find a suitable gift for your beauty guru friend or relative, why not make them a beauty basket yourself? We think beauty products are challenging to make, but simpler ones like body scrubs and moisturizers are cheap and easy.
You can make a fancy Christmas basket and add homemade sugar scrubs, toner, hair oil, and lip balm. Such a gift conveys love and adoration to the recipient and is made organically, so they won’t have to worry about quality.
Book sleeves and bookmarks
Lastly, if you’ve got someone obsessed with books and novels but can’t afford to buy them something suitable, you can always make a custom book sleeve and bookmark. This little action conveys love and care for the recipient.
You don’t have to fashion sleeves and bookmarks out of paper; visit your nearest bookstore and ask for high-quality paper to make such things. Don’t worry about the cost; these art items are pretty affordable.
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This article was first published at Spatula Desserts.
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