For Less Than a Cheap Thrill: 16 Budget Christmas Gifts That Won’t Unswell Your Piggy Bank

For Less Than a Cheap Thrill: 16 Budget Christmas Gifts That Won’t Unswell Your Piggy Bank
Mark Orina
Mark Orina

Last updated - October 14, 2024

Confidently box the inexpensive thingie for them — the holiday euphoria doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. The market abounds with fantastic present options; many of these are budget Christmas gifts, so you’ll get sincere thanks. Oh, wait! There isn’t a thingie to pack, is there?

If we’re right, you’re the Diogenes of Xmas, looking for high-end but low-priced stuff for the 25th of the month. And if that’s the case, Diogi, we’d like to join you on your quest! Maybe we can find you attire more suitable for the modern hustle, although a cloak always slays. Now, where’s that famous lamp of yours to begin?

Gifts for Her

She loves herself fully and truly. Deeply. Madly. More than anything, she appreciates her authentic, beautiful self, and anything that helps her walk the Earth like who she is, she enjoys. Today, you’re once again amazed by all the wonders she is, falling for her ways once more and showing it with the perfect present.

1. Self-Care Moments for a Beauty, Inside and Out

Aah, cucumbers. And a hot tub with maroon rose petals swirling around your sore legs and shoulders, washing the pain off gently. How relaxing and soothing it is to soak yourself in the best scents human nostrils recognize until you get pruney fingers and long after. It’s a girl’s bliss!

Then, after enough time mermaid-ing, a lady craves her face masks, lotions, and a cozy blankie to tuck into. The vinyl is turning on the record player, crackling melodies canceling the noise of a busy day for hours. So, there you go — bath bombs, skin-care products, and soft throws make excellent gifts for your boo.

self-care

2. A Sweatshirt or Pullover for Toasty Commutes and Outings

Turtlenecks, V-necks. Larger, smaller, or oversize. For women who like to be well muffled up when the wintry breeze attempts to bite on their torsos and for those intrigued by the knitted sleekness warm, long-sleeved garments offer. There are jumpers and pullovers for every lady, and many of these are dirt cheap.
Supportive in the back, playful in the front, and fuzzy around the armpits — what a perfect jersey for an au natural look. Or, skip the underarm yarn frizz and choose one that highlights your darling’s pretty hands. When wearable, affordable Christmas gifts should sculpt a woman’s beauty with a chisel of comfort.

pullover

3. A Day of Errands Goes Smoother With a Tote Bag

When out and about, your girlfriend needs a solid bag for essentials, non-essentials, and possibly yourself. She has much to carry around town and more to take home! So, it’s either a forklift truck or a tote for her this Xmas, and the second one is definitely cheaper.

Practical and super versatile, carryalls are fantastic for environmentally savvy, active ladies who like transporting their baggage between the creases of fashionable fabric. There are no limits design-wise — pick a tote with holiday illustrations or inspirational quotes, or let your special someone add to or take away from its aesthetics by gifting her pins and patches.

tote bag

Gifts for Him

Always ready for upcoming adventures, your man needs celebratory fuel to pump him up. The energizer can be something simple but powerful enough to make him feel cherished for his masculinity, fluffiness, and unique interests. This guy deserves to be showered in festively packed-up niceness.

4. Preparing His Meal à La You and Still Giving Him Butterflies

The festive tablecloth in your dining room is a perfect gift-giving plateau as long as your food menu is gold. And even if it’s not, there are some super easy recipes you can make! Hot or cold, baked or boiled, a tasty dish stimulates the senses, filling your boo with nutrients and joy.

If you’re going for a soup, serving it in a Christmas-themed bowl next to a greeting card will work wonders. On the other hand, brownies and gingerbread cookies are best given in a decorative tin. But whatever the case, this is the present that will make your significant other drool happily.

tablecloth

5. A T-Shirt That Matches His Personality and Physique

Help your one and only mesmerize everyone with his waist-to-neck apparel! With a tee, he can share his heart with the world while taking pride in his body lines, straighter or curvier. His closet is too full? A budget-friendly t-shirt is just the way to fill in the last gap in his wardrobe.
Tie-dye a blank one, draw something little or big somewhere on it, and it’s ready to slip on. Alternatively, you can purchase one with a humorous message or check the more Christmasy ones. Whatever your pick, it’ll be much appreciated because new clothes are a fantastic gift — always welcome, always a favorite.

t-shirt

6. Paid Subscriptions Are Perfect for Weekly or Monthly Joy Refills

He’s obsessing over a specific coffee blend or licking his fingers days before he can turn the pages of the latest Cosmopolitan. But he also needs to pay off college loans, so he’s not too keen on spending money on hobbies. The superhero required in this situation is you.

In the pocket of your favorite coat, there’s enough cash for a subscription package, no matter what your guy is into. Yes, as long as you have a few bucks, you can turn your love’s life around and sprinkle his free time with more fun. Mhm, mhm, mhm.

subscription

Gifts for Family

Who else would you wear ugly Christmas sweaters with if not your family? Who would they expect to pass the salt around at dinners if not you? The bond is there — all that’s missing is a gift that will make them dress you in the ugliest Xmas sweater next year out of gratitude.

7. Handmade Memorabilia to Pack Your Message of Love The Best Way

Your hands can craft lovely things if you have a bit of time and some cash around. Sometimes, nothing matches your family’s vibe much — knick knacks are either too sugary, simplistic, or not on sale. But craft supplies are cheap, so there’s no need to panic.
Scented candles don’t cost much to make, and neither do scarves and jewelry. And, of course, creating something for your dearest folks, putting yourself into the creation, is meaningful. Handmade inexpensive gifts age like fine wine — the older they get, the better they capture the beauty of the past.

memorabilia

8. Contributing to the Family Home Decor With DIY Christmas Ornaments 

Seasonal decoration brings out the magical side of our homes. Under and around all the ornaments sprucing up every corner of our second hearts, we cannot resist but share laughs and moments of serenity with our closest ones. Being together makes the glittery ornaments brighter and the Christmas spirit stronger.
Wrapping a festive handmade garland around your home’s fence or hanging a beautiful wreath on the door means creating holiday magic. It also proves you don’t have to go seasonally broke to keep up with love-inspiring traditions. All it takes is one, two, or a bundle of DIY ornaments; they make excellent budget Christmas gifts.

DIY ornaments

9. Gift Cards to Fund the Little Pleasures of Relatives of All Ages

A gift card is an affordable gift within a gift. It looks sleek when put in a fancy envelope, allowing the receiver to choose their present. There are plenty of options to consider, which can be tricky if your giftee is picky. But if you know their favorite store, you can pet yourself on the back double-handedly.

With these cards, you can get a family member something special without actually getting it for them. Because it’s them who will get it for themselves. But it’s still YOUR present; it came from you. Still, it’s a thing they’ll snatch from somewhere… even though you’ll enable them to do that, technically. Not very complicated.

gift cards

10. Wall Art That Fills in the Gaps in Aesthetics at Your Family’s Home

Art can transform a beloved person’s living space into a homey nook with character. A pop of color, a speck of philosophy — what happens in between the frames of a picture leaks into the ambiance. And the fun part is that giving someone the pleasure of such a powerful everyday experience doesn’t cost much.

Any painting or print that matches the surroundings it’s meant to uplift is a perfect choice. Of course, the giftee’s taste matters the most, so keep that in mind if you don’t want to give them hidden-behind-the-door art unintentionally. So, that’s it; it’s a “measure twice, cut once” situation.

wall art

Gifts for Your Friends

Friends are a gift that needs and has to be cherished. Come Christmas, you might want them to have something that immortalizes the memories of your joined path. Even if it’s on the humbler side, such a present will leave quite an impression, coming from a person who is family by choice.

11. Adventure Seekers Chaise After the Joie De Vivre Xmas to Xmas

Sometimes, low-cost presents take your friends places, literally. Unmatchable music buffs? It’s about time they got tickets to that event that will shrink their tonsils. Food aficionados? They could finally understand that their carrot-only stew was missing more than just extra carrots. That is, if you pay for their one-time cooking lesson.

Encouraging your besties to be more active is as easy as digging into your pockets. See them try something new that might develop into a hobby, and, even better, join them in their adventures! Be silly with them when it’s chilly outside, and don’t stop when it gets too hot!

tickets

12. Personalized Gifts Turn Bits of Your BFF’s Being Into Practical Art

Customizable. Moldable. An item that you can reinvent into whispering about a little something that describes no one else but your friend. A piece of jewelry, a keychain that can only belong to them simply because of how it’s crafted. And you’re the one to design such a treasure because of the privilege of knowing this person.

Necklaces that curl into your mate’s name or birthday will look swell. Still, those are just two of the many gift ideas you can explore when giving a dear person an item inspired by a detail about them. Blankies, socks, pillowcases, watches, and hoodies are also customizable, so take your time.

jewellry

13. If There Aren’t Photos, Has It Even Happened, Will It Ever Become a Memory?

This is a story about a moment that happened once upon a time, and a camera that “froze” it forever. It “froze” it so it can warm the hearts of you and your friend in the future. The Eiffel Tower trip will then be a dear memory, a feeling to hold and see.

So, take lots of snaps of you and them frying butts in the sun! Destroy the camera button, and then get a photo album to pile up all your adventures in one place. All that’s been will always be, tightly held inside plastic pockets, waiting for what comes to join.

photo album

Gifts for Your Colleagues

Your colleagues mean a lot to you. You spend hours together, helping each other with the never-ending tasks, and hit the local bar when the Friday shift ends. Now it’s time for you to hit the Christmas gift realm.

14. A New Mug Holds Plenty of Coworker Love, Full or Coffee or Not

A classic among budget Christmas gifts, mugs are a steamy surprise for everyone, even those who play it cool. You can get them in seasonal colors or decorate them as you wish. You’re an avid tumbler master, a mind that can string a few words in a funny Christmas joke, so have some faith while designing.

Another great idea is to get a temperature-reactive mug that reveals heartwarming Xmas mysteries when filled with hot macchiato. Give a cup to someone who grows icicles (in weird places) even when working at the office or someone with flapping eyebags. Or just give it to a coworker you adore.

christmas mug

15. Protect a Workmate’s Cell From Unfortunate Drops With a Phone Mask

Everyone is clumsy at times — it’s part of being human. Still, it’s not something our smartphones often survive, especially not when our clumsiness ends in us dropping them. It so happens that sometimes our pockets are too shallow or not where they used to be five minutes ago. And then you hear that dull cracking sound.

The moment this unpleasant noise disrupts your internal piece, you know the device is all lines and glitching. “How do I fix this?” you ask. Don’t let your work companion ask the same question. This Christmas, get them a rugged phone case for cheap to spare them from higher costs should their gadget drop into oblivion.

phone mask

16. Counting the Days of Investing In Collegiality Is Easy With a Calendar

From one day to the next, but never back to the previous one, you and your colleague move forward through work life together, like a team. You meet new challenges with enthusiasm and, sometimes, with bits of pre-weekend tiredness. And so goes the story of your on-field and at-the-office (dumb) adventures, all in a fashion that only calendars can keep up with.
We don’t have to tell you that a calendar is one of the best budget Christmas gifts to match a sleek pinewood desk. So, hesitate no more — create one for your partner in multi-tasking! It can feature distinct monthly themes or showcase photos you cherish the most. As long as it guides your buddy through weekly shifts and breaks, it’s good.

calendar

Give a Gift, but Treat Yourself, Too!

Spreading love during Christmas is a beautiful thing to do. It’s a way of wrapping up one more year of ups and downs, struggles and triumphs with a little present for the people you appreciate. It doesn’t matter how expensive the gift is as long as it is layered with sincere care for the giftees.
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Mark Orina
Mark Orina

Copywriter, Pawns.app

Mark is an exceptional writer with a talent for crafting easy-to-understand content that resonates with our readers worldwide. An avid fan of movies, video games, and all things tech, Mark brings curiosity and a fresh perspective to every topic he covers. When not at the keyboard, he finds inspiration cycling in nature, living by Einstein's wisdom: 'Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.'

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