20 Gift Ideas for $10 or Less

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

There is no need to spend a lot or skip gift giving altogether. Here are some great ideas for gifts that are less than $10. You can give them to friends, relatives, neighbors, grand kids, co-workers, whomever you like. There is something in this list for everyone, from food gifts to toys, to the unexpected little treats that people love but never buy for themselves.

Here are 20 different gift ideas that will cost you only $10 or Less. Which ones are your favorites?

1. A ton of coloring books and crayons (Get them at 2 for $1 at dollar stores).

2. Homemade bread, muffins or rolls with the recipe included.

3. Homemade pizza dough, a can of pizza sauce and some shredded cheese.

4. Inexpensive craft supplies.

5. Hand decorated photo album (cover an inexpensive photo album with pretty fabric).

6. A gardeners kit with gloves, a spade and seeds or a plant.

7. A pretty make up bag with a lipstick.

8. A pretty tote bag and a paperback book.

9. A disposable camera or rolls of film

10. A basket filled with cheese, fruit and an inexpensive spreader.

11. A bunch of different bread or muffin mixes. You can even make them yourself.

12. A pretty mug filled with cookies or candy.

13. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a bow.

14. An assortment of favorite magazines the gift recipient wouldn't dare spend the money on but loves.

15. Pretty place mats or napkins with napkin rings.

16. An assortment of play-doh.

17. Holiday plates or a serving bowl.

18. Pretty ornaments from delicate china to funky and modern.

19. A pretty basket filled with apple butter, jellies, jams or mustards.

20. Pancake or waffle mix and a jug of real maple syrup.

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, online content manager, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania in the middle of the woods but close enough to Target and Home Depot.

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