LAST-MINUTE LOW BUDGET GIFTS
Just because you waited until the last second before Christmas doesn’t mean you have to look like you’re cheap.There’s still some great finds out there for less than you might think. No matter what you gift, you’ll look like a “bigger spender.”
Echo Pop
A new, more stylish version of an old favorite. This small smart speaker comes in different colors and packs a lot of features: stream your music, control smart home plugs, dictate documents, ask hundreds of questions and Alexa will give you the answers to make your life easier. Plus, it’s less than twenty bucks!
$17.99 – Amazon
Pocket Journal (three-pack)
We all have thoughts we want to jot down before we forget them. Take a look at this 100 thick-page notebook. It’s really classy and comes with its own pen. You don’t get just one, either. It’s a three-pack, so it’s three nice gifts for less than $10!
$9.98 – Amazon
Magnetic Pen Kit
A cute and artistic kit for someone that loves to draw durning their free time! It’s a magnetic toy pen, that lets the lucky recipient’s creativity flow along with the ink. It’s a great gift for kids or friends. It’s a cool way to relieve stress, focus and make cool designs, too. These come in different color combinations.
$18.98 – Amazon
Tile Mate Tracker
Missing keys? That’s sad. You, a friend or family member can always find them, or anything else you can attach this Tile Mate tracker to. Attach this device to any belonging and you find your stuff in no time.
$17.99 – Amazon
Zhoppy Moon Lamp
There’s way more than meets the eye with this 3D-printed moon lamp. You can choose from 16 colors with the remote and you can make the lights flash, strobe and more. It comes with a nice wooden stand to make any room stand out. It’s great as a nightlight or a great way to spruce up a room for less than you might think.
$12.99 – Amazon
Paper Airplane Kit
A clever gift idea for anyone who’s fascinated with flight or loves to connect with simple ways to have fun. You can create hundreds of different planes from patterns and it comes with stickers, too.
$16 – Amazon
*You can find this at other stores, too. This one sells fast, so it may not arrive before Christmas on Amazon.
“Donut” Vase
This is a 6″ ceramic vase that’s perfect for adding a touch of class to any room. It looks expensive, but it’s a budget item at $16.99. It really fits the bill for anyone who wants to impress for less. It comes in white, too.
$16.99 – Amazon
Micro-Pop Popcorn Maker
Enough with those microwave popcorn bags, already! This glass popcorn kettle allows you to pop some corn fast and free of all those chemicals. The lid also serves as a butter-melter! At less than $10, you can pop a lot for less than those bags at the store.
$9.77 – Walmart
VEITORLD Multi-Tool
You get 14 tools in one! This is perfect for the guy in your life – at Christmas or anytime. Plus, you can personalize it with a message of your choice (select any of the stock messages that are available).
$24.99 – Amazon
Zulay Milk Frother / Whisk
Give the coffee lover in your life this handy milk frother. It’s an easy and colorful way to get your morning coffee for less than a couple of Starbucks.
$9.99 – Amazon
Phone Screen Magnifying Stand
Give your eyes a break with this phone screen magnifier. Your phone becomes a mini-movie theater since it triples the size of your screen. No batteries needed. Just prop and watch!
$35-$39 – Amazon
*This one might not arrive before Christmas if you buy on Amazon; depends on the size you want. But you can find this item at a lot of stores.
