75 Gift Ideas for $10 or less

There’s nothing better than getting a good deal while still getting a nice gift for someone, and feeling happy when its well received. With Christmas quickly  approaching, I thought I would share a nice list of cheap/frugal gift ideas that I posted on my other frugal blog once upon a time. This list isn’t just for Christmas though. It would be good for any holiday or birthday or just as a “because”. If you have any great frugal gift ideas that I haven’t shared on this list, please feel free to leave a comment down below with your idea. At this time of year especially I can use as many cheap gift ideas as I can get or ways to save money and I am quite certain you can too. Wouldn’t it be great to have a $10 Christmas?

You can! Just check out this list or let it get your own creative thinking juices flowing!

1. Journal
2. Book (check out Walmart or Target)
3. Picture frames. Throw in a  picture too.
4. Personally Painted Picture. You don’t have to be an artist.
5. Gourmet Coffee
6. Ornament
7. CD
8. $10 itunes gift card
9. Wall Calendar
10. Gift in a Jar: cookies, brownies, cocoa mix, etc.
11. Greeting Card Set – Make them yourself and its even less.
12. Seed Packets with gardening gloves in a basket.
13. Kitchen Timer
14. Small alarm clock
15. flashlight set
16. magnets
17. a game
18. Puzzle
19. deck of cards
20. movie night basket – coupon for free rental, couple of cans of soda, bag of popcorn and box of candy (you can also get DVD’s for as low as $4 or $5 at Wal-mart.
21. Coffee Mug
22. Package of socks
23. Gloves
24. Scarf
25. Belt
26. Craft Supplies for a craft they enjoy
27. Address Book
28. Bath Poof and Soaps or Shower Gel
29. Body Spray
30. Lip gloss/lipstick in a make-up pouch
31. Bath Salts
32. Candles
33. Christmas Decorations
34. DVD or Video
35. Wallet
36. Crazy Socks
37. Slippers
38. Slipper Socks
39. Sunglasses
40. Notebooks and Pen Set
41. Tea Cup with Box of Tea
42. Mug and Packets of Hot Chocolate
43. Brush/Comb Set
44. Earrings
45. Necklace (check out Rue 21 – COOL STUFF there!)
46. Child’s artwork framed.
47. Post Its and Paper Clips (office supplies)
48. Stationary and Pens
49. Nail Polish, Manicure Set
50. Handmade Recipe Cookbook
51. Hand Towels or Dish Towels
52. Kitchen gadgets
53. Photo Album
54. Potpourri or other nice smelling stuff.
55. Pet toys for the pet owner
56. Travel coffee mug for the commuter.
57. Mouse pad
58. Ear Buds or Head Phones
59. Mixing Bowls
60. Platters or Trays for serving
61. Candy Dish with some candy
62. Hand held mirror, you can find small vanity mirrors for cheap too.
63. Stamps and Greeting Cards
64. Coupon Organizer
65. Homemade breads, muffins, cookies or cakes.
66. Bottle of wine. Some cheap wine tastes great!
67. Set of wine glasses or drinking glasses
68. salt and pepper shakers
69. organizing item (look through an organizing section – there are plenty of things under $10)
70. Can of tennis balls, golf balls, golf tees, etc. Look in the sports aisle for things under $10 for the sports nut.
71. Keychain
72. Markers/colored pencils/crayons and drawing pad/coloring book/tracing paper (depending on age and recipient)
73. Chocolate. No really, chocolate. Have you  no clue what the perfect gift is?
74. Perfume or Cologne
75. Make a whole meal and take it to them.

I had a second list at one point that was called 75 MORE Gift Ideas for $10.00 or less, but I cannot find it at all. So while I’m looking for that, feel free to share any ideas you have that are $10 or less.

Reader suggestions:

• coasters
• 6-pack of craft beer
• a plain shot glass painted by you.
• personalized item from a gift shop.