Low budget Christmas gift: 5 wonderfully personal and inexpensive gift ideas!

Are you one of the people who get so excited every time December comes? Or are you dreading it because, although you love Christmas, you can’t afford to spend a lot of money on gifts? If you are one of the latter, then you have come to the right place. Money is a problem for many of us and we have to constantly check our balance and deprive ourselves of certain joys. However, having a light wallet should not prevent you from participating in the magic of Christmas! Check out our wonderfully personal and adorable ideas that will make everyone smile! We don’t have one low budget Christmas gift idea, but five, and they’re all so charming!

Low budget Christmas gift ideas: 5 original and wonderful ideas

Christmas is not about who buys the most expensive and luxurious gift. It’s about showing people you care and making them happy. This year has been difficult for many, so we know the feeling. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of amazing handmade Christmas gifts that will surprise everyone! Prepare them with affection, give them with a smile, embrace the magical spirit of Christmas and end this year in style! By the way… Have you already decorated the tree?

Cheap Christmas gift: handmade soap

Who doesn’t love a handmade soap that smells wonderfully? In general, handmade soaps are very expensive in stores. But there’s a catch! You can make soap yourself, in the comfort of your home, without spending a lot of money! All you need are oils of your choice, herbs, essential oils, distilled water and pure lye! We invite you to check out our recipes for inspiration! It’s a wonderful little Christmas gift at a low price, isn’t it?

Cookie mix in a jar

What says “I care about you” better than food? Make a DIY cookie mix jar. You can tie the jar with a ribbon and attach a card to make it prettier. It’s a fun experience to make the jar and even better for those who will have to make the cookies! Just pour in the ingredients and decorate them in a festive way. They are inexpensive, which is a big plus! Here are the ingredients for a wonderfully delicious cookie mix:

• 250g all-purpose flour
• Chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 150g packed brown sugar
• 100g granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100g chopped walnuts (optional)

In the end, all they need to do while cooking is add 150g of butter and a little vanilla extract. And There you go! A delicious gift for everyone!

Homemade cookies

If you want to put a little more effort into your gourmet Christmas gift, you can bake the cookies yourself and give them away. The time you spend making them will show the other person that you love them deeply and it will make the gift even more personal. You will need the same ingredients as for the preparation of the cookie mix jar. You just need to follow the instructions and put them in a nice box.

• First, preheat the oven to 190°C.
• Beat 250g butter, 1 large egg and 3/4 tsp vanilla extract in a large bowl until well blended.
• Then add the cookie mix and 100g chopped walnuts (optional). Be careful to mix well, breaking up any lumps.
• Next, drop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
• Finally, let cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes and move to wire racks to cool completely. This makes about 24 cookies.

Low budget Christmas gift idea: gift coupons

Gift coupons (or the personalized coupon book) are a great way to show others you care. Whether it’s a relative, a loved one, a friend, or your favorite co-worker… Giving up your activity-filled personal time to spend quality time together has no of price. Here are some ideas you can write down and gift to someone special. Of course, wrap them with a ribbon to give them a festive look!

Love coupon ideas (booklet of coupons to offer)

An original low budget Christmas gift idea? This one, no doubt! Here are the type of coupons you could write for your beloved partner. You can use some or all of them and even add your own personal cards:

• Movie night with pizza at home
• A day trip somewhere
• A massage
• Homemade meal and dessert
• Fulfill a wish
• A treat
• A date night with candles
• Cook a new recipe together (wine and music included)
• Breakfast in bed
• Video game night together

Idea for a coupon book for friends

• have lunch somewhere
• coffee outing
• movie night
• Board games evening
• Shopping trip
• When you’re feeling down (spend the day together doing your favorite things)