Hey friends! Christmas is right around the corner. I don’t know about y’all but I’m ballin’ on a budget. I have lots of people to buy for every year and I hate to break the bank! Multiple mom’s and dad’s and grandparents and hundreds of siblings. Y’all I can’t handle anymore kids. Selah is my last sibling! IDC if one pops out of thin air they gon’ have to find another sister.
ANYWAYS, If you’re still stumped on what to get your mom, dad, sister, brother, friend, grandma, aunt, cousin, cousin’s cousin, 3rd cousin twice removed, this one’s for you!
For the writer.
A custom journal – $15
I bought these for my mom and I a few Christmas’s ago and she absolutely loved hers. I made hers personal to her and put a lyric from her favorite song, “we will shout to the corners of the earth that Christ is King” and she uses it on all of our mission trips. (This picture is not mine or my mom’s it’s just from the website!)
For the jewelry wearer.
A custom family necklace – $30 – $100 depending on the amount of stones
This is obviously a little one the pricey side especially if you’re one of 5 siblings like me (another reason we don’t need anymore kids). However, it’s for the mama. I got my mom this necklace a few years back. Really neat and special!
For the Disney obsessed.
Unique floral Mickey Mouse ears – $20ish
Perfect for the Disney lover. My bestie and I each got a pair of these recently to wear to the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot and we were obsessed! And most importantly, everyone told me how wonderful they were all night.
(This is the pair I got, so sorry they are no longer available 😉 )
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMouseProject
For the movie watcher.
Crazy Rich Asians on DVD – $15
This was such a good movie! Perfect gift for a friend, mom, or sister. And it’s really quite appropriate so your great-grandma won’t have a stroke!
For the cozy and adventurous gal.
Elephant pants – $20
One year I bought me, my mom, and my sister elephant pants. They were such a hit we’re still wearing them around the house or on mission trips 4 years later! Plus, this company cares about the elephants so it’s a double bonus!
https://www.theelephantpants.com/pages/how-we-help
For the makeup lover.
Kylie Lipkit or just a single Liquid Lipstick – $29 for a kit and $17 for a single. Try and catch them while they’re on sale!
My cousin and I swear by Kylie lippies. They’re our go to gift for each other. The lip kit comes with a liquid lipstick AND liner. The singles are great too and personally, I usually don’t use the liners anyways! Kylie is famous for her Matte colors but I’ve been loving my velvet formulas lately too (especially in the dry Colorado winter.) I recently bought a matte kit for my bestie’s bday and now she’s a hardcore believer!
https://www.kyliecosmetics.com/collections/lips
For the college kid.
Nutri Bullet – $50
This could really work for anyone. The Nutri Bullet saved my life this year when I moved into a dorm setting after living in the comfort of a real house for 22 years. This is the perfect gift to give to a college kid just getting settled into their apartment or trying to get into a healthier lifestyle (unless of course their using this to blend their pina coladas…)
For the traveler.
Wall art print – $10 + some for a frame
This is thoughtful and sweet piece of art for any house or apartment! A couple Christmas’s ago I bought the one on the left for my dad (born and raised Puerto Rican) and the one on my right for my mom (a missionary in Honduras). Both a big hit!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TraciWithaniDesigns
For the photographer.
Instax Mini – $50
I bought this little guy for myself a couple of years back. I don’t use it as much as I used to but it’s still super fun to whip out on special occasions. Super fun, reasonably priced, and perfect for almost all ages!
For the kids.
Watch Ya Mouth – originally $20 but currently $10 on Targets website
This game is hilarious and perfect for the whole family. My siblings and I got a kick out of this game last Christmas!
For the whole family.
The Greatest Showman on DVD – $15
This movie was a big hit this year. My two middle siblings love singing along to this soundtrack in the car so much I was shocked to find out they didn’t own the DVD. Went ahead and bought it for one of my sister’s Christmas gifts but let’s be honest, it’s for me too.
For the sentimental one.
DIY Polaroid Shadow Box – $ depends on the shadow box you find and whether or not you already have an Instax/Polaroid camera!
I did this or something similar to this for my grandparents a couple of years ago. This would work great for really anyone in the family, a friend, or the bae.
For the one who’s always on the go.
Fast food or coffee gift card- $10-$20 or s/t!
I’ve definitely gotten my college brother a Taco Bell gift card or my step-dad a Dunkin Gift card to use on his way to work. Doesn’t sound as thoughtful as some other gift ideas might but it gets the job done and they’ll be thanking ya when they’re hungry.
Some ideas:
- McDonalds
- Chipotle
- Chickfila
- Taco Bell (not for me plz)
- Starbucks
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- Subway (Kind of strange but 1) I’m ghetto, 2) I grew up with a gas station subway right by my house, and 3) my step dad and brother are hard workin’ laboring men who like them some subs)
- Panera
- Panda
- Buffao Wild Wings (not a drive-thru but they do have carry out and wings be bumpin’ in college)
Christina Claire 