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    15 Gifts Under ₹500 To Get For Your Friends When You're Broke AF

    When your pal is priceless but you got bills to pay.

    Shivani Agrawal
    by Shivani Agrawal

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. The absolutely wonderful Your Journal Of Memories with illustrations and prompts to help them remember their most cherished memories – ₹443

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    It's a real tear-jerker to look back on, and a perfect end of the year gift. Get it here.

    2. The creative mindfulness guide and journal, I Am Here Now, filled with prompts, tools, and activities to enhance their well-being – ₹405

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    This book will help them cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and self-healing through creativity. Get it here.

    3. This pack of Blue Tea made from Butterfly Pea Flower so they can make the most insanely gorgeous brews that are actually blue in colour – ₹375

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    Not only is this literally the most photogenic tea ever, but it's also good for hair, skin, and helps with anxiety. It is caffeine-free and can also be used as food colouring. Get it here.

    4. This pack of 4 hot chocolate blends so they can curl up under the covers with a warm mug of chocolatey goodness – ₹400

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    This pack includes Caramel, Mocha, Swiss Vanilla, and Mexican Spice blends. Get them here.

    5. These minimalist celestial hairpins that will make them shine brighter than the galaxies – ₹275

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    These hairpins are so subtle and gorgeous, they can wear them on the reg or to a party. Get them here.

    6. This set of detachable Trees Of India postcards that they can colour in and send to friends and family – ₹218

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    They can personalise these gorgeous postcards to keep in touch with loved ones. Get them here.

    7. This set of 5 sheet masks to give them the gift of self-care, nourishment, and supreme moisturisation – ₹438

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    This set includes Avocado, Olive, Blueberry, Aloe, and Shea Butter masks. Get them here.

    Other combos available.

    8. These super cosy Christmas woollen socks (5 pairs) to keep their forever freezing feet toasty – ₹449

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    Wool-blend socks? THE BEST GIFT EVER! Get them here.

    9. This aromatherapy vial necklace – that I just found is an actual thing – that they can fill up with their favourite essential oils and keep close all day long – ₹215

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    This beautiful necklace is handmade with a miniature cork bottle for their favourite fragrance. Get it here.

    10. This set of 8 plantable paper bookmarks for eco-conscious avid readers – ₹227

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    This is a gift that goes on giving. Get it here.

    11. This adorable Year Of Cheer 2020 pocket planner so they can finally get their shit together – ₹249

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    This planner is so colourful and bright, they'll be compelled to jot all their appointments down. Get it here.

    12. These mind-boggling wire puzzles (6 units) that will keep their brain sharp – ₹210

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    The brain-teasers are great to crack open at a gathering. Get them here.

    13. This red vintage Mickey canvas tote that they will take everywhere, from the mall to the sabzi mandi – ₹399

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    This tote bag is made of 100% natural, biodegradable fabrics. Get it here.

    14. This nifty sushi maker so they can save those big bucks they spend on takeaway every single night – ₹249

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    Help them kick 2020 off with a new hobby that helps them save money! Get it here.

    15. And this seasonally appropriate cinnamon candle that will keep them cosy and happy this winter – ₹399

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    With up to 30 hours of burn time, the woody, spicy yet soothing scent of cinnamon will help them relax and unwind. Get it here.