Welcome to cheap Christmas gift ideas 2019. Let me show you a few ways to keep everyone happy without breaking the bank.
Cookies in a Jar
Baking skills pretty good? Grab yourself a mason jar (2 for less than $8’s on Amazon) and fill it with delicious home baked treats. Could be cookies, but your choice.
Mixes in a Jar
Terrible at baking but know someone who loves baking? Mixes in a jar is for you. Grab a recipe from Mixes in a Jar and layer up the dry ingredients into a mason jar. Add a bow and your done!
Origami Money Folding
Depending on how strapped you are, you can use whichever size bill suits you. It looks like a thought out gift, really you’re just giving them a little cash. Check out how here and scroll down for some Christmas themed ideas.
Goodwill to all
Thrift stores are amazing places that are often overlooked for gifts. Also, they have a wide selection of stuff there, so you’re more likely to find something special for your loved ones.
Sugar & Salt Body Scrubs
All you need is a few ingredients that most typical kitchens already have in stock. Here’s a typical recipe:
- 1 ripe banana
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or some essential oil.
And that’s it! Stick your scrub in a nice jar (4 for less than $10’s on Amazon) and your done. Check out more cool scrub idea’s on Treehugger.
Jewellery Making
Feeling crafty? For under 30 bucks you can grab yourself a jewellery making kit from Amazon and make your gifts with a personal touch. Easy to do and the kit will last you several rounds of Christmas and Birthdays!
Calendars
For those with a slightly larger budget, how about designing your own calendar on Shutterfly? $20 or so gets you a unique gift with very little work to do.
Christmas Sweets
From Turkish Delight to Christmas Truffles the BBC good food websites has you covered. Here’s a list of 43 easy Christmas Sweets ideas. Wrap them in grease-proof paper and string, a mason jar or these super cute, super cheap sweet jars. Heck, you could always buy some sweets and decant them if you’re feeling super lazy!
And there we have it. 8 of the best cheap Christmas gift ideas 2019. Hope I helped to get your creative juices flowing. Happy Holiday!