Christmas is the time for giving, but doing so can be hard for some people who are on a tight budget. Those who are cash-strapped for the holidays but are creative enough to make a homemade gift would have no problem addressing this situation. But for those who lack the skills and creative know-how to DIY, the best option would be to find unique Christmas gifts that cost under $10.
Finding the perfect gift for less is a cinch if one tries to go beyond the usual offerings found in big department stores. Scour the Internet for some inexpensive finds, as the possibilities are endless when it comes to online bargain hunting. Also, it would be advisable to seek out smaller, lesser-known shops to find one-of-a-kind items that would be appreciated by loved ones.
Here are a few of the best and most unique Christmas gifts for under $10.
For the coffee lover, The Huffington Post lists this French press from Stokes as the perfect gift for the coffee enthusiast. The Marseille French press in Teal delivers a fresh cup of coffee every time and keeps it at its ideal serving temperature. Best of all, it’s on sale for only $7.98.
For the makeup addict, Good Housekeeping lists the Eyeliner Kit from E.L.F. cosmetics as the perfect gift for the makeup fiend. The kit has five colored eyeliners and a sharpener, and it costs only $5.
For the person who needs to be on time, the Generic Cube Wood LED Alarm Clock from Amazon will keep a friend from snoozing past his or her wake up time. To activate the wooden alarm clock, simply clap or tap the side, and this device also works in voice mode. The clock costs only $7.92.
For the “Star Wars” fan, head over to Amazon and check out the USB drive shaped like R2-D2. It holds 4GB of data and costs only $9.99.
For the teen who loves emojis, the 13.8-inch Emoji Smiley Naughty Emoticon Round Cushion Pillow from Amazon is great to snuggle with, and it’s priced at only $7.99.
For the little artist in the family, the 10-Pack Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring Markers from Crayola ($6.25) is the ideal gift for any young artist. Parents will be happy to know that these markers are designed to color only on Color Wonder Paper, which guarantees that walls, furniture, and the brand-new couch are safe from little hands.
As for gift wrapping, there are plenty of ways to wrap presents using what’s around the house, as previously reported by Jobs & Hire. Remember that the best gifts are not the ones that cost the most—it’s the gifts that are given with the recipient in mind. Pick a gift that would bring happiness, and whether it’s worth $100 or $10, it’s sure to be a guaranteed hit with friends and loved ones.
