Day 1: Last Minute Affordable Gift Ideas

•Candles are a perfect inexpensive gift for those you love. There is so much freedom in being able to personalize this gift. You could chose the scent and maybe even add in a candleholder. They are very easy to find, whether you buy from a candle store or a department store.

•Blankets are always a safe present. They are a necessity during the winter and everybody enjoys the feeling of a new soft blanket. A blanket could be used conventionally or even just as decoration, and there are many different designs you could get them in. This gift can be given to anybody, no matter the age or gender.

•Posters or framed paintings are always a present that many people enjoy. This is a high quality present that could be found at a very reasonable price. Once again, these could be very unique based on the person you are buying it for. You could buy a video game poster, a poster of a music group, or a framed painting that would look nice in their living room.

•An arrangement of flowers is a very simple, but meaningful present that could add a lot of character to the inside of someone’s home, especially during the holidays. Sending a flower arrangement to the home of somebody you love is a very meaningful way of greeting somebody. At the same time, it is a very easy present to send since it can be done online without needing to wrap or deliver anything

•A subscription to a streaming service is a perfect gift to give while everyone is stuck at home. You have the option to pay for the subscription for as long as you want, whether it's just for one month or a year. No matter how long, this is a very inexpensive and easy present that would allow the person to have freedom in their gift. It would allow them to binge watch all their favorite movies and TV shows. Some of these streaming services include Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu.

•Books are great presents to give if the person you are buying for loves to read. You could research the type of things they enjoy to read about or watch, and cater to their interests. They will appreciate you finding new areas to explore. Even if they don’t like to read, you can never go wrong with a simple coffee table book, or maybe even a cookbook.

•Board games will entertain and bring together every member of the family while they are stuck at home. Old board games or new ones will always create memories within the home and they are perfect for our current pandemic situation. It will bring everyone together during a fun time, and hopefully distract everyone from the craziness of the world for a little bit. Puzzles are also a great idea to give.

•Create a picture collage for them. If you want to create a present that would remind you of all your good memories with that person, a picture collage is a great idea. This present is one hundred percent customizable and personal. The person receiving the gift will not only appreciate the gift, but appreciate the effort you put into it. This present does require a little more preparation. However, if you are still running out of time, you can print out your selected pictures and purchase a collage frame that allows you to insert the pictures. This present is very inexpensive and will hold so much meaning.

•A box of their favorite things, such as their favorite foods or snack will not fail to satisfy the person receiving the gift. With this present, you need to know what kinds of foods and snacks they like, and maybe even their favorite show. You can customize this box with as much or as little as you want. This allows you to include their favorite candy, junk food, and restaurants. They will appreciate the fact that you knew all of their favorite things because being known is being loved.

•Something based off their new hobby will allow them to pursue that path. If your friend picked up a new hobby over quarantine, buy them something that would help them get better. For example, if they started to learn how to paint, get them a beginner's paint set so that they have more resources and tools to allow them to succeed.

•A new charger could really aid in the new “work from home” experience. It is inevitable to have a charger break. Buying them a new and better charger would make them very happy. If you are looking for something less bland than a regular charger, you could give them a portable charger, a 10 foot long charger, or a wireless charger. This would make the working experience from home somewhat more enjoyable and easier.

•A ring light would make virtual conferences more preferable. If you know of a person who has many meetings online where they have to put their camera on, a small ring light would satisfy them during this holiday season. With the sun not always benefitting us, or our own ceiling lights not getting the right angles, a ring light would increase quality and confidence during these daunting calls. These could be sold in easy and small clip ones that attach directly to your device.