Every year I put together a list of gift items that are $20 or less. I love helping others stretch their budgets, but please know that the prices of these items could change without notice. So, if you come across an item that is no longer less than $20, please leave me a comment so I can remove the item.
I hope you enjoy this year’s Holiday Gift Guide!
Ladies
100 Days of Real Food * cookbook | $17.25
This is by far my favorite cookbook and I use it all.the.time! In fact, I’ve featured a few of the recipes from this cookbook here on the blog:
Homemade Whole-Wheat Pankcakes
Head here to see all the details on 100 Days of Real Food.
Choose Gratitude Journal * | $11.53
If you follow my goal update posts, you know that I’ve been using this journal all year long. I love starting my day by writing just a few things that I’m grateful for. This journal was written by Crystal Paine of Money Saving Mom in an effort to help other women develop an attitude of gratitude every day. Head here to see all the details on the Choose Gratitude Journal.
Make Over Your Mornings eCourse | $17.00
If you or a mama you know struggles to get up early and make the most of their mornings, this is the course you need. This is a course by Crystal Paine and she’s kinda the guru on getting up and she put together this course for others who are struggling to get rid of the grumpy morning mommy. Head here to view all the details on Crystal’s course!
Cash Envelope Wallet | $19.00
I LOVE using my cash envelope from A Time for Everything for our cash budget and if you have someone on your list that is living a real life on a budget, this is the perfect gift for them! Head here to see all the different options for this amazing wallet!
Cents of Style | Varies
Okay, so this isn’t really an item, but more of website that I personally love and use often to purchase gifts of all kinds. They usually run a Fashion Friday deal where you can score free shipping and amazing deals on things like scarves, jewelry, and even sometimes shoes! It’s awesome sauce. Head here to see what deals are currently going on.
Aldi Meal Plans (from I am THAT Lady) | $3.97
Have a busy mom on your list this year? This is an amazing gift to give – 20 Meals for $150 from Aldi! Lauren put together this amazing resource to help busy families reclaim their grocery budgets and dinner time. Head here to see all the details!
Kids
Christmas! (First Steps in Faith)* Children’s Christmas Book | $6.99
We love Maïte Roche’s children’s books (this one here is our favorite for teaching the story of the Gospels) and in fact, this is the book that we gifted our boys and our nephew this year. It’s awesome and tells the story of Christmas in such a beautiful, yet simple way with beautiful illustrations. Head here to see all the details of this awesome book.
The Land Before Time * Blu Ray | $12.92
Ain’t nothing like the original. 🙂 Head here to view this timeless classic on Amazon.
ThredUp | Varies
This is another one that’s not really a specific item, but I personally love using ThredUp to save on our kids’ clothes. If you’re looking for affordable clothing for your kids, definitely check out ThredUp. They are an online consignment shop and if you refer your friends, they can score $20 off their first purchase and you can score $20 on your next purchase. Head here to check out ThredUp and to sign up to receive your $20 credit.
Jenga * | $8.59
Okay, so even though I put this under the Kids section, adimitedly, we play this game sometimes with friends. It’s a super fun family game night game to play (for the kids in all of us). Head here to check out Jenga and other super fun family game night games!
Men
Scent-A-Way Control Kit * | $17.99
Got a hunter on your list? Trust me when I tell you that this stuff makes a great gift and my husband asks for it every.single.year. This year, Amazon has a $5.00 after purchase rebate so you get this for only $12.99! Head here to view all the details.
Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Cambridge Passcase Wallet* | $18.26
Does your husband need a new wallet pretty much every year? I swear mine needs one every single year. I’m loving this one from Tommy Hilfiger — here’s hoping it will hold up longer than a year. 🙂 Head here to view all the details and color options.
Duduma Premium Full Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses w/ Flash Mirror Lens Uv400* | $12.99
I love that these sunglasses have such high reviews on Amazon and are an affordable price! What a great gift idea that won’t break the bank! Head here to see all the different options.
Everyone
Artwork | $15.00
These are original acrylic 5″x7″ paintings. So, if you have anyone on your list that is looking to update their home or could just use a little more color to their life, these are perfect! Head here to view Erica’s gallery.
The Total Money Makeover * | $14.49
If you follow my blog, you know that this book is what jump started our debt-free journey. And now, a little over two years later, we have paid off over $55,000 of debt and the only remaining debt is our mortgage. Seriously, this is an amazing book and now, it’s the only gift I give at weddings. So, if you have newlyweds, college students, or just someone that could use a little financial tough-love, this is the gift for them. Head here to read more about this awesome book.
Marine Coins | Starting at $12.99
If you have a U.S. Marine on your Christmas list this year, these coins make a great gift! Honestly, if it wasn’t for my brother joining the Corp, I would have never known these things existed but he loves getting them every year. Head here to shop the different ones.
Christian Quilt Patterns | Less than $5.00 a Pattern
Do you love to give handmade gifts? These are digital quilt patterns that you can download and then use to make an amazing handmade gift! Head here to view the quilt patterns!
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Liz S says
November 12, 2015 at 2:05 pmWhat a great post, Jessi! This made me smile because I’ve already purchased 3 items on your list for Christmas gifts this year: Jenga (for my kids), The Total Money Makeover and Melissa’s cash envelope wallet. I do have a question for you about yours: do you have some add on’s from Melissa’s Etsy shop that you use in conjunction with your wallet? Your instagram picture looks like you have her card holder. But I’m wondering if you use her card holder and her change pouch? If so, do they fit inside the front of the wallet? I have a couple of her wallet envelopes for myself, and am trying to figure out how to deal with the lack of space for cards and coins. Thank again for an awesome list of inexpensive gift ideas!
Jessi Fearon says
November 14, 2015 at 9:00 amI have the card holder (the one with the clear sleeve for your drivers license) but not the change pouch. I LOVE the card holder and it fits perfectly inside the wallet. I do wish I had purchased the change pouch though, because all that loose change kinda makes me want to lose my ever-loving mind. 🙂
Julie@frugallyblonde.com says
November 12, 2015 at 3:53 pmGreat list! I think I already have about half the things on your list. The gratitude journal is one of my favorite things.
Jessi Fearon says
November 14, 2015 at 8:57 amThank you Julie! 🙂 And I just say that your Cranberry and Almond Baked Brie recipe looks ahhhhhmazing! 🙂
Melissa Kaiserman says
November 15, 2015 at 9:17 pmJessi, you are such a sweetheart to include my wallets in your guide! Thank you! xoxo
Jessi Fearon says
November 18, 2015 at 9:48 amOf course! I love my wallet! 🙂
Mother of 3 says
December 17, 2015 at 8:59 amWhat wonderful ideas! I also find that if I keep my eyes open all year long and pick up cheap gifts as I find them on sale I’m usually pretty well set by the time Christmas comes around.