It happens to the best of us. We forget we need a Christmas gift or we just didn’t take the time to get them. If you have a large budget it can be fairly easy to find and purchase those last minute gifts. But what about when your budget is already tight and you just can’t afford to spend more than a few dollars? Here are some great ideas for inexpensive last minute Christmas gifts.
1. Themed baskets
A trip to the dollar store, Walmart, and maybe even your basement and you can quickly and cheaply put together a themed gift basket. Some fun ideas are: hot beverages, ice cream sundae, movie night, cold and flu survival, game night, or fun snacks. All it takes is a cheap basket or bucket from a dollar store and items that match the theme and you have a fun but affordable gift!
2. Homemade foods
Homemade foods are one of the easiest last-minute gifts. They could be homemade candies, cookies, or even bread. Or it could be mixes for muffins, hot chocolate, soups, or spices. I once even saw the idea to give a tin of frozen cookie dough balls so that the recipient could make cookies whenever they wanted without having to actually do any sort of mixing or measuring. Homemade foods can be such a great gift because the recipient doesn’t have to find space for more stuff.
3. Coupon books
If you’re really pressed for time and/or money the gift of time is a great one…if you can follow through. You could give coupons for helping with yard work, car washing, babysitting, etc. Or you could even do them for things like a meal or a special baked treat. Whatever your talents and time allow, go with it.
4. Homemade gifts
If you are crafty, there are so many options for making something last minute. Depending on how last minute, you may not have time to knit or crochet something but you might be able to upgrade a candle or paint something simple. You may even have time to do a simple sewing project. The only limits are time available and the skills/knowledge of whatever craft you do or can figure out quickly.
There are so many options for inexpensive last minute Christmas gifts. All it takes is a little imagination. What are some of your favorite last minute Christmas gifts?
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