The holidays are expensive, and when you are living on a budget it can be tricky to afford gifts for everyone on your nice list. Thankfully, there are plenty of cool Christmas gifts out there that cost no more than $10! Whether you are shopping for your finicky tween niece or your couch potato brother, you can spread holiday cheer without emptying your bank account.
THE FASHIONISTA: While it can be tricky buying clothes for someone else, you never have to worry if a scarf is going to be the wrong size! You can buy a pretty scarf or make one easily for less than $10.
THE BOOKLOVER: E-readers are wonderful inventions, but they can never compare to the delicious scent of cracking open a real paper and leather book. Give the bibliophile on your list that experience with Frostbeard Studio’s scented wax tarts that smell just like old books!
THE COUCH POTATO: Give the gift of entertainment with a gift subscription good for a month of Hulu Plus. They offer hundreds of movies and TV shows which stream on any internet-capable device! Wrap the certificate up with a few bags of microwave popcorn to complete the cinematic experience.
THE TEA FANATIC: One sampler box of teas, an embroidery hoop, and some clothespins can be turned into a colorful tea wreath. Hot glue the clothespins to the hoop and clip the teas right onto the wreath!
THE HOBBYIST: Even if the recipient of your gift has a non-mainstream hobby, Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland’s online store probably has a customizable Christmas ornament to match. Every year he hangs it on the tree he will think of you!
THE FITNESS BUFF: Keep the gym rat in your life hydrated with a sturdy water bottle. Add some energy drink mixes inside for a special bonus.
THE TWEEN: Get on her good side (for a while anyway) by giving her a rainbow of nail polish colors. Package them up with a few cute emery boards from the dollar store and you have a gift that is sure to please.
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS: Gift cards are a one-size-fits-all-gift that everyone appreciates. Starbucks, iTunes, and fast food restaurants are all good bets for most gift recipients. Make the gift a bit more memorable by packaging the card in a unique way, like in a coffee takeaway cup or CD jewel case.
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