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5 Holiday Gift Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UGA chapter.

We all know the feeling of an empty wallet. Living on a collegiette budget is a struggle, especially around the holidays. But have no fear, we’re here to give you some solid gift ideas that are always appropriate for this time of year!

1. Socks

You can never go wrong with socks. Boys use them, girls use them, we all use them. The best part is there is a fuzzy option!

2. Coffee Mug

Whether you prefer coffee or cocoa, everyone needs a good mug in their life. The choices are endless, the festive ones will make anybody happy during Christmas time.

3. Candle

Candles are versatile and have many uses: calming effect, odor-deodorizer, meditation, ambiance, and so many more! They’re simple yet fun and all the interesting scents make day-to-day life a little bit more interesting.

4. Scarf

Face it: winter is here! Don’t let this scare you though. You can help all of your lovely friends prepare by taking care of this one crucial step: getting them a scarf! When it’s 20 degrees, and they have the scarf to protect them, you’ll seem like goddess.

5. Blanket

Fleece = life. You use these when you cuddle, when you need to protect yourself from monsters, and when you go to bed. Any friend of yours will be completely satisfied with adding this piece to their everyday lives. 

Chinazor Offor is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Fashion Merchandising while seeking a certificate in New Media. You can usually find her dividing time between Her Campus UGA, watching game of thrones, and planning her move to sunny LA upon graduation. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@thechicrevolt).
Danielle is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in English and minoring in Sociology. You can usually find her dividing her time between being Campus Correspondent of Her Campus UGA, binge-watching Grey's Anatomy on Netflix and daydreaming about being one of Beyonce's backup dancers. If you want to know more about Danielle, you can follow her on Instagram (@danielleknecole_) or Twitter (@DanielleKnecole).