Christmas is just around the corner–Have you started your shopping yet?

If you’re like me most years, you have a lot of work to do (and a lot of gifts to make or purchase!).

In my frugal holiday gift-giving guide, I discussed my plan to ensure the holiday season is filled more with thoughtful gifts and good times with friends and family and less with stress and over-commercialized “it” gifts that drain my bank account and spirits.

Today’s post is focused on gifts you can purchase or make that are guaranteed to fit any budget!

From ornaments to gift baskets and beyond, hopefully you’ll find something for the special people on your list.

Here is a list of 120 holiday gifts that can be purchased for $20 or less, broken down by category:

 

Edible Gifts

• Baked goods
• 6-pack of craft beers
• Homemade salsa, sauces, etc
• Nips of your favorite top-shelf liquors
• Chocolate-covered ANYTHING
• Dinner or another meal
• A collection of , oils, etc.
• Homemade fortune cookies
• with various mixes
• Wine
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• Candy/fudge

 

Written/Crafted Gifts

• Hand-written letter
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• Framed photo(s)
• Magazines–buy a bunch from the newsstand and wrap with a bow
• Framed children’s artwork
• /pens/stamps
• Gift card collection
• Collection of family memories–have your children write or illustrate their favorite memories and give the collected works to your family members.
• Newspaper clippings
• Books– books for a vacation that’s been planned, , hobby books, , your favorite novel; the list is endless. Just make sure to include a personal, hand-written note in the front of the book for your recipient!
• Frame a favorite quote, poem, etc.
• Craft supplies
• Create gift vouchers–write out or print “vouchers” for a massage, a car wash, a date night, etc.
• Blogs–create a blog for a budding writer and give them the login information; share the blogging love!

 

Gifts for Pet Lovers

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• New toys
• –save your floors from the mess your pets make while eating!
• Fancy treats.
• –so cute!
• Animal prints–Just like those silhouettes of children, you can create these for pets.
• Pet-shaped Post-its

 

Entertainment Gifts

• Movie tickets
• Small collection of discount DVDs
• Monogrammed/
• iTunes gift card
• Singing lessons for kids
• A collection of $5 gift cards–for where it makes sense (Starbucks, Amazon, McDonald’s, etc.)
• Gaming controllers–, , etc.
• Lottery tickets
• Magazine subscription
• Create a dress-up –gather some old dresses, suits, hats, heels, etc. and give your child the gift of endless, imaginative fun!
• Event tickets
• Reading accessories–, bookmarks, etc.
• Playing cards
• –why didn’t they have these when I was growing up?!
• Gift scavenger hunt–anything that involves a scavenger hunt to find it is a fantastic gift for children of all ages

 

Wearable Gifts

• Jewelry–costume or handmade
• Winter accessories–scarves, hats, mittens, etc.
• Belt
• Wristlet
• Personalized onesies, receiving blanket, etc.
• Favorite sports team wear (ball cap, tie, etc.)
• Sunglasses
• Pajamas
• Socks!

 

Personal Care Gifts

• Makeup
• –include bandages, ointments, etc. Perhaps not the sexiest gift but is extremely useful and would be very timely for that person who’s headed off on an adventure vacation or camping trip!
• Hair care items
• Winter skin Rx–lip balm, lotion, etc; has great options that are less than $15
• Foot care collection
• Bath salts, etc.
• Cold kit–Like the first-aid kit, not sexy. Useful and appreciated when that fluke cold hits? Absolutely! Pair this with something more exciting
• Child bath-time items

 

Gifts for the Home

• Bar ware
• Baking supplies–cupcake liners, sprinkles, , etc.
• Printed art
• Personalized clipboard, bulletin board, office supplies, etc.
• Hostess gifts
• Kitchen or bathroom hand towels
• 
  ornaments
• /aerator
• Plants
• /oven mitts
• Firewood
• /utensils
• /place mats
• Lavender or
• Personalized magnets–I like to turn old road race medals into magnets; you could also try using photos!
• with tools

 

Travel Gifts

• Toiletries
• Personalized luggage tags
• Laptop/
• Extra charging cords
• Ear plugs
• Travel-sized games
• Compression socks
• Rotating luggage handle–Google this; it turns any suitcase into a 360-degree roller!
• Sleep masks
• Travel Apps

 

Personal Finance Gifts

• with coins
• Personal finance book
• Financial tracking App(s)
• Wallet/
• Charitable donation(s) in their name

 

What are some things you’d add to this list?

 

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