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10 Gifts on a Budget
By Kelsey Hokit|
With the holidays quickly approaching, holiday shopping is in full swing. You may be feeling like your list just keeps growing which can put financial pressure on anyone. However, there are plenty of great gifts that you can give while sticking to your budget. Check out our 10 ideas below!
1. Great Smelling Candle
Almost everyone would agree they love having a candle burning in their home, especially during the holidays and the winter season. You can find candles at many different retailers and it is a great gift for the person in your life who is obsessed with scents.
2. A Thoughtful Book
For the person in your life that loves to read or has a special hobby, a book can be perfect. Whether you choose to purchase the latest best-seller or a cookbook for someone who spends plenty of time in the kitchen, this is a thoughtful gift that can be purchased on a budget.
3. Picture Frame
You will most likely see picture frames in any home you enter and you can find a beautiful picture frame to gift to someone special in your life. If you want to take the gift a step further, you can even print a picture and place it in the frame prior to gifting.
4. Kitchen Utensils
If you have someone in your life who loves to bake or cook, you can gift them something useful for the kitchen. This may be a beautiful set of measuring cups, a set of wooden spoons, or a custom dish towel set. Either way, they will surely enjoy the ability to frequently use their gift.
5. Board Games
A board game is a perfect gift for a child in your life. There is such a wide range of board games available that you can certainly find one that any child will enjoy and something that will fit perfectly into your budget.
6. Gift Card
Gift cards are easy gifts that can be purchased on any budget. Whether it is for a family member, a coworker, or for a gift exchange, you can find a gift card to almost any retailer and purchase one in the amount that fits your shopping budget.
7. Journal or Notebook
A beautiful leather-bound journal or notebook is a great gift for someone in your life that may like to write or even someone who wants to stay organized. You can find journals and notebooks in a wide range of colors and patterns so you can choose the perfect one to gift.
8. Personalized Cutting Board
A personalized cutting board can be a great gift for someone who may be in a new home or a newly married couple. You can get one with the initial of their last name and it will be an extremely thoughtful gift that will not break the bank.
9. Plant or Succulent
For someone who works at a desk, a beautiful plant or succulent can make a great gift. It would be best to find one that is easy to care for so they can enjoy it long-term, but it is something that they will be able to look at daily and appreciate the thought you put into it.
10. Cozy Socks
Almost everyone loves a great pair of cozy socks and you can find them at many retailers. A pair of warm socks is something that anyone will enjoy in the colder months and is something that will surely get used.
Although holiday shopping can be stressful, these 10 gifts on a budget will help you prepare your list and knock out your shopping without the stress of worrying about your budget!