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31 Surprisingly Cheap Gifts That Are Rather Thoughtful

Say a lot without spending a lot.

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1. A bucket list journal to fill out with all the things they want to do (or even do with *you*), whether they're fun, serious, or just plain silly.

The faux leather cover of the book plus the internal pages

2. A pretty rhinestone spinner ring they can give a twirl whenever they feel stressed or anxious — not only is it pretty (and looks like a regular ring) but it'll also make them think of you. ❤️

3. A softcover book personalized with your favorite photos of them and your best times together they can page through whenever they feel like taking a stroll down memory lane. And since you're in control, you can only choose the best photos of yourself 😉.

4. And/or a pair of socks you can customize with your pet's (or their pet's!) face, because who *wouldn't* want them?! That's it, your holiday shopping is complete.

A reviewer's dog and the dog's face making a pattern on the customized socks

5. A minimalist Broad City print of Abby and Ilana that'll put an (actual) smile on their face every time they see it on their wall. Talk about a true work of art.

A print with Abby and Ilana making fake smiles with their middle fingers

6. A gold scratch-off map for any travel enthusiast who doesn't just want a boring old *regular* wall map. For an even more personal touch, get it framed and mark the spots you'd like to go together. And then they're done, they can scratch off the coating to reveal a brightly colored underneath to mark off where they've been.

The white and gold map

7. A personal library kit librarians in the making, anyone with an ever-more-extensive collection of books, or for generous book-lenders who definitely want to get their novels back. Using that stamp is *so* satisfying.

The kit

8. The Complete Whiskey Course, a tasting school (with 10 classes!) in book form for the burgeoning whiskey lover in your life — and even if you don't like the brown stuff yourself, it'll be fun to do together.

The cover of the book

9. An etched rocks glass personalized with their favorite city in map form, whether they're homesick or falling in love with a new place, that'll make for a chic bar cart statement *and* warm their heart.

Three of the glasses in los angeles, chicago, and NYC designs

10. An electric crepe-maker to ensure the lightest, thinnest crepes outside of Paris. Whether they haven't been to the city of lights yet or go every year — or just are a big fan of Emily in Paris, this makes for a really thoughtful gift they'll actually use all the time.

11. A set of fancy-looking coasters shaped like each of Jane Austen's six completed novels to dress up their living room while maintaining their furniture (and their brand). Or just to show how well you listen when they go off about the merits of the 1995 P&P miniseries vs the 2005 film.

The six coasters in different covers to look like leather-bound books

12. And/or a Pride and Prejudice-themed, Earl Grey-scented candle (with a miniature Pemberley and lake on top of the candle???? the genius) that's basically like the comfort food of candles. But warning, this little bb might be too cute to burn.

The candle tin

13. A beautiful blank genealogy chart so they can trace their family trees for a custom piece of wall art. If you do the legwork and fill it out for the recipient, even better.

The semicircular chart printed on antique-looking paper

14. A recipe book for collecting and preserving all their fam's favorite dishes from all time — Grandma Gladys's oatmeal chocolate chip cookies? Check. Uncle Kevin's signature chili? You bet. Mom's dry-as-toast pot roast? Maybe we can leave that one out.

The Our Family Recipes Journal

15. A butterfly claw clip (in a pretty white, pink, or tortoiseshell acrylic) for a 2020 twist on a '90s kid classic. These are larger than the original version, and are sure to make any recipient's heart ~flutter~.

The clips, which are a larger version of 90s style clips

16. A pair of cozy slipper socks with a sherpa lining and non-slip soles, because making sure someone is cozy and warm (and that they haven't fallen on the ground) is one of the nicest things you can do. (Plus these were one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2017!)

Feed in the buffalo plaid socks cuffed to show the sherpa lining

17. A desk nameplate to show total and utter support for their career. All they need to do is take a peek at this beauty, and they'll definitely get those reports done on deadline.

The wood-grain name plate that says "I'm kind of a Big Deal"

18. A zodiac trinket dish with the giftee's specific sign emblazoned in gold on the top, plus their ~traits~ on the inside. Now they won't lose their rings when Mercury is in retrograde AGAIN.

The cream-colored dish with lid, and inside is "Libra charming, diplomatic, idealistic"

19. Or a book dedicated to their sign if they text you a screenshot of their CoStar daily horoscope each and every day (@ my group text). How can they be so vague and yet such a personal attack?!

The books, with foil titles of the zodiac signs plus colorful illustration representing the sign, each book in a different color

20. An 18-karat gold-plated customizable necklace with letters dangling from the delicate chain to spell out their name (or anything you'd like, really) for a perfectly thoughtful and personalized gift that'll make them think you've been planning it for months.

Model wearing the necklace with spaced out letter that read Macey

21. A Kellerman's motel-style keychain straight out of Dirty Dancing for your forever dance parter or for the Jessica Day in your life who also watches this movie after every breakup.

The rhombus keychain with "Kellerman's mountain house Catskills NY" on one side and "I carried a watermelon" on the other

22. A beaded friendship bracelet for your "ride or die" — and at this price, you're basically obligated to get one for yourself. Matching is key!

23. An oh-so pretty celestial journal (hello, gold foil stars) to inspire short and sweet daily reflections. There are only a few lines per day, so they'll have to use them well!

The journal with a star-like cover print

24. A gold-trimmed box of their favorite tea blend (have you been paying attention??) that'll make you both feel like you're having high tea at Buckingham Palace. Great for when you guys are catching up on the most recent season of The Crown.

The tin of earl grey with teapot

25. Stately engraved cufflinks personalized with their initial that'll say "no, I did NOT wait for the 22nd to buy your present, no siree."

The silver tone cufflinks

26. A Golden Girls blanket in a tropical print inspired by their Miami home for cuddling up with all the coziness they feel when hanging with you — their bestie!

The blanket with a portrait of all four women, the title, and a pink tropical leaf border

27. A set of jumbo fizzy aromatherapy bath bombs for anyone who want to ~soak~ up some luxury. These'll moisturize their skin and make their next tub soak a little more spa-like. What a way to spend an evening!

28. A pair of 14-karat gold-plated padlock dangles, because although they don't *literally* lock onto their lobes, they'll love them so much that they might as well. These are basically the next best thing to an *actual* lock the two of you put on a Parisian bridge.

Small gold hoops with little padlocks hanging from them

29. A Great British Bake Off-inspired apron if they ~loave~ the idea of getting a handshake from Paul Hollywood and his blue eyes. Then they'll know they've finally ~proofed~ (get it?) their worth.

Model in the red apron with scrollwork and the words star baker at the top

30. A Fleabag pin for the person who will tell you that your haircut is "French" when it...most certainly is not.

The black and white pin that looks like Fleabag turning looking over her shoulder

31. The Little Women Cookbook, the perfect volume for real sisters, wannabe sisters, fans of the book, or anyone who thinks about Jo, Laurie, and Amy and simply bursts into tears (aka me).

The cover of the book with illustrations of the four march girls

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