Saying A Lot Doesn’t Have To Cost! – Spectacular Gift Ideas Under $50

It’s your favorite cousin’s birthday, but you’re going through a ‘cut-back’ phase and really don’t want to spend much- no worries! The most heavily priced gift at a birthday party may not necessarily be the most valued. Something inexpensive, but with tons of thought and care invested in it, is a priceless gift from the heart. Fortunately for us, happiness comes in small packages, filled with love and generosity. When gifting someone, be it a birthday, anniversary, your best friends or even mother’s day, keep in mind their needs and preferences and buy accordingly. For just under $50 you can find great gifts or a great assortment of gifts for guys, girls and couples! Here are a few fabulous ideas to make the day special without burning a hole through your pocket!

‘Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail’…

A great place to find ‘one-of-a-kind’ gifts, that most shoppers overlook, is the antique-thrift store. Collectibles like old coins and perfume bottles or cute cutlery like creatively shaped salt-pepper shakers and star-cookie cutters may be cheap, but have character, and make quite novel, yet wonderful, gifts! Antique glass and pottery gifts like colored mixing bowls or platters with bright, floral patterns are a great addition to any home. Vintage jewelry can also be combined with other accessories to get a very different look! Mixing older and newer pieces to a create a unique gift, is a lot like remixing music- adds a fresh appeal and gives a whole new attitude to it! Another impressive gift idea that you don’t need to spend much on is silver. It always has a classy and elegant feel, and the greatest advantage is that you can easily have it personalized to add a special touch to an anniversary or even Christmas!

When a gift is both thoughtful and useful, the actual price of the gift is never taken note of. Almost everyone travels, for a holiday or for work, at least twice a year. A great gift in this line is a travel bag. These are available in a vast variety of material, colors and patterns. You could match the bag to a toiletry kit or a bathrobe and towel set with pretty embroidery to form a handsome package. An uncommon, yet fabulous, gift idea is a fully equipped first aid kit. Every home needs a well-stocked and easily transportable kit, and they are available with a variety of options for just 25$. Whoever you gift it to, will be touched at your practicality and concern for her family.

A surprisingly romantic gift idea for couples is a board game or a jigsaw puzzle. In the busy schedules couples have these days, a gift like this allows them to spend quality time with each other culminating in a wonderful experience working together! The key to making a gift look great, despite its price, is in the packing. You can couple smaller gifts with prettily wrapped chocolates and other goodies to make lovely gifts for all occasions!