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19 Gift Ideas Under $20

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

Stuck on gift ideas? We’ve got a few for you!

Jewelry

 Take old jewelry that you do not wear anymore or that you have laying around the house and turn it into jewelry art on an old canvas.

Picture Frames

Place a fun picture of you and that person. Decorate the frame or buy a pre-made frame. 

Nice hand-written note

Show someone you care for them, and write them a sweet note. They’ll look back at that note when they need a little pick-me-up later in the year! 

Self-care basket

Include face masks, lotion, bath bombs or anything else you can think of to give someone a nice self-care night. In the stress of this world, sometimes we all need to take a night to relax and take care of ourselves before we go back into this crazy world. You can give someone this night too!

Decorated flower pots

For this you can buy a pre-decorated pot or decorate one yourself.

Calendar

Help your friends stay organized! 

School kit

Get your friends ready for school with some markers, crayons, notepads, sharpies and more! You could even pair it with the calendar!

Fuzzy Socks

Most girls LOVE fuzzy socks in the wintertime. Help make them feel cozy on those cold winter months. 

Hair ties and Chapstick

The basic essentials! You can never get enough Chapstick or hair ties. 

Canvas and paint

You could make a canvas for them or you could give them a canvas and paint to get artsy with!

Beanies and scarves

These come in all different colors and patterns so choose which is best for the person that you are shopping for.  

Candles

Good smells to put you in the holiday spirit!

Coffee kit

A Starbucks kits could turn a good morning into a GREAT morning!

Slippers

To go with those fuzzy socks and a fuzzy blanket to stay warm during these cold winter months. 

Succulents

Seasonal depression is a real thing. In fact, plants are proven to boost moods and bring a sense of nature into the room. Studies have shown that nature relaxes people and decreases blood pressure when stressed. 

Movies

Buy your loved one a Disney movie, their favorite documentary or a film they have always wanted to see!

Coloring books

Spark their creativity or even just a quick break from the world. 

Food

Get to baking! Put your time and effort into the people you care about. 

Mugs and tumblers

Brands: Yeti, Slm, Hydroflask, Nalgene, Hydrapeak 

I'm a sophomore Kinesiology major who loves nature and striving to make a difference in this world.
Hi, I'm Rose Overbey! I'm a senior at DePauw University, majoring in English writing. I'm a passionate non-fiction writer with interests in upcycling, crafts, fashion, and the environment.