It’s the season of giving, and no matter what holidays you do or don’t celebrate, giving (and receiving) presents is always exciting. If you get a thrill from picking out the perfect gift for people, we can relate. Unfortunately, living on a college budget can make this task more stressful than joyful. You want to give a gift everyone the right present, but you’re not about to drain your life savings on holiday shopping. No worries. We’ve compiled a list of college budget-friendly gifts that your friends and fam will love (and your wallet will thank you for). They’re all $20 and under, so you won’t have to cut back on buying those peppermint mochas.
College Budget-Friendly Gifts for $20 and Under
- The trendy winter hoodie ($20)
- The coffee lover’s dream travel mug ($15)
- The makeup palette anyone will love ($19)
- The blanket every dorm bed needs ($19)
- The workout gear any gym buff will obsess over ($20)
- The moisturizer your mom will thank you for ($17)
- The ideal winter break book ($20)
- The jewelry dish for your zodiac-obsessed friend ($8)
- The best desk accessory for your studious pal ($20)
- The slides your sister will never stop talking about ($20)
- The crossbody bag you won’t be seen without ($20)
- The world’s cutest makeup brush set ($20)
- The winter skincare kit you will swear by ($20)
- The trendy laptop skin your best friend’s computer needs ($12)
- The perfect planner for your A-type friend ($10)
- The mini grill your S.O. will love ($16)
- The must-have bathroom accessory ($18)
- The water bottle that makes anyone instantly cooler ($15)
- The heavenly scented candle you’ll never want to blow out ($13)
- The scarf your roommate will never take off ($19)
What great buys are you finding this year? Let us know below; we wanna shop, too!
Opening image by Liv Iriarte
