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By Megan Soto, Staff Reporter
There’s nothing better than showing your appreciation for loved ones by giving them a gift on Christmas. Everyone wants to give out the absolute best presents, but unfortunately some don’t have the money. Here are three present ideas that your friend or family member will love, but won’t break the bank!
A scrapbook is a gift full of thought and nostalgia. Whereas a lot of purchased gifts are used and then tossed, a scrapbook lasts forever. Getting to look back at great memories and past events will beat anything materialistic. Scrapbooks typically retail for about $5 at stores such as Walmart or Target, and printed photos cost around 30 cents each at stores such as Costco. To reduce the cost, not every photo slot in the scrapbook has to be filled with a picture, but instead could be writing. Commentary and descriptions of the memory would personalize the present even more.
A “favorite things” basket is the perfect gift to give someone who you know really well. Simply purchase a basket or box, which could retail for as little as $1, and fill it up with an assortment of the person’s favorite things. These don’t have to be expensive things, but little items that the person loves. Whether it’s candy, a phone case, drinks, or tiny accessories, a “favorite things” basket is a thoughtful, and low-cost present.
A gift that won’t cost a penny, yet means so much is a hand-written letter. Writing words of thankfulness and love will surpass anything purchasable. To one up a hand-written letter, explosion boxes are an easy DIY that still won’t cost you anything! Explosion boxes are craftable boxes made out of paper that have different pop up sections and writing. YouTube has endless videos on how to make this simple, yet meaningful gift!
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