10 surprisingly thoughtful gifts for £5 or less
Your nearest and dearest are undoubtedly deserving of all the love, affection and gifts you have to offer. But sometimes, your bank balance just won’t stretch far enough to match your enthusiasm.
34 Unique Gifts Under $5 to Wow Everyone on Your Christmas List
Shop presents for him and her from affordable retailers like Walmart, Amazon and more.
With the holidays fast approaching, you’re probably thinking about the best gifts to buy your nearest and dearest. While it’s easy to accidentally overextend yourself and break the bank, a little creativity can go a long way when it comes to holiday shopping this year. Stick to your budget this time around and browse our roundup of unique gifts under $5.
We’ve compiled a mix of thoughtful stocking stuffer ideas, plus tons of cute, practical and fun presents (some even make great birthday gifts). There are teen-approved ideas like scrunchies that’ll prevent hair damage and super trendy butterfly clips for tweens, along with deliciously scented shower steamers that are perfect for any woman in your life. And if you’re shopping for him, we have ideas like retro vinyl coasters, customizable boxers and much more.
Our list features picks from some of the most affordable retailers, like Amazon and Walmart, to make your holiday shopping experience as stress-free as possible. If you’re still stumped, we’re here for you. We also have suggestions for gifts under $30, gifts under $20 and gifts under $10.
10 surprisingly thoughtful gifts for £5 or less
Need a budget birthday gift or scouting for Secret Santa gifts under £5?
Your nearest and dearest are undoubtedly deserving of all the love, affection and gifts you have to offer. But sometimes, your bank balance just won’t stretch far enough to match your enthusiasm.
You don’t have to buy gifts with eye-watering price tags to show you care. We’ve come up with some cheap gift ideas for £5 or less – light on pennies, packed with love and all brilliant bargains.
Most wrapping paper contains plastic and ends up in a landfill. Wrap beautiful presents using brown or recyclable paper, sealed with brown paper tape or twine. Or go for reusable gift bags – an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Best cheap gift ideas
These are the best cheap birthday gifts and Christmas presents:
A framed photo or quote
Touchscreen gloves
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A poster for their favourite film
A jar of their favourite sweets
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A personalised coaster
A scented candle
Despite what your wannabe-lad friends might try to tell you, everybody likes scented candles. How can you not? Many cheap scented candles on Amazon come in the kind of packaging you’d expect to pay twice the price for. The positive reviews often suggest they haven’t scrimped on the smell, either. To get free delivery and stay within budget, sign up for a free Amazon Prime trial. Don’t fancy Amazon’s offerings? Ikea’s scented candles are just as affordable (they start at around £1), if not more so. Etsy also has a typically unique range, although delivery costs may tip you over £5.
Some homemade sweet treats
A notebook with a personalised note
Got a budding novelist/poet/songwriter/wordy creative among your friends? Then a notebook could be the ideal gift for them. If you want to make it extra special, add a note on the back page telling them how much they mean to you. You could even add a little drawing. Waterstones has a cute selection of notebooks for under £5. Etsy also has a lot of options, many of which are made out of recycled paper. That’s two good deeds in one!
A grow-your-own kit
A reusable coffee cup
Birthday coming up? See this list of birthday freebies that could be up for grabs.
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