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    67 Gifts To Buy If You're Broke

    At the time of publishing, nothing on this list was more than $15. Not. One. Thing.

    1. An awesome beginner's guide to calligraphy that'll help them upgrade their penmanship game by teaching them five different alphabet styles and uppercase and lowercase letters, plus give them some design and composition tips.

    2. A set of silky-soft satin pillowcases designed to help keep their hair from frizzing, their skin from breaking out, and their dreams sweet.

    3. A gorgeous celestial One Line a Day journal designed to inspire daily reflections on their life that they can treasure long after its pages are filled.

    4. A box of tea filled with delicious flavors and amazing literary quotes — these bags are just asking to be in the opening credits of a rom-com!

    5. A delightful etched side-view mirror sticker for any Speed Racers you have on your shopping list this year.

    6. A pair of light-up chopsticks for when they need the help of the force to get them through a meal.

    7. A set of festive tree-branch hairpins that'll help add a little whimsy to their updo.

    8. A pack of ultra-moisturizing face masks formulated with mineral-rich Icelandic water and a perfect mix of vitamins to help them get the bright and clean skin of their dreams.

    9. A leather passport holder, because they live that jet-set life and need a beautiful place to put their stuff.

    10. A super-fun set of conversation starters that'll help them put their phones down and actually talk to everyone IRL.

    11. A pair of Jane Austen socks they can wear while they're whisked away on one of the many journeys her books takes them on.

    12. A linen pillow cover that immortalizes one of the greatest moments in TV history and that they'll use to rest their head on while they rewatch The Office for the 782nd time this week.

    13. An elegant pair of star-studded earrings they can wear as they walk down the red carpet — also known as the aisles of Target.

    14. A wireless charging pad that'll work with their iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS Max, X, Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, S10+, S9, AirPods Pro, and a variety of other devices — all they have to do is place their phone down on it!

    15. A scratch-off bucket list poster so they can mark off places they go as they discover and explore them.

    16. A clip-on cellphone ring light — it isn't necessarily gorgeous but the selfies they take with it will be!

    17. A set of adorable hair clips so they can upgrade their 'do but also keep their hair out of their face.

    18. A delicious box of British treats filled with 10 of the top-selling Cadbury British chocolate bars that they may or may not eat in one sitting.

    19. A magically inspired cookbook filled with the recipes that all your favorite wizards would probably love.

    20. A desktop Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy. Hi. I'm Elena, President and CEO of Elena's Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy Emporium and Warehouse. Thanks to a shipping error, I am now currently overstocked on Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guys and I'm passing the savings on to yoooou!

    21. A durable but lightweight pair of gloves to protect their fingers from cuts, scrapes, and just general clumsiness.

    22. A pack of thick and cozy wool blend socks that come beautifully packaged so they're easy to gift — but they're also individually bundled so you could separate the set and gift to multiple people.

    23. A spiral-bound collection of the best New York Times crosswords, because it's their favorite way to spend a Saturday morning.

    24. A gorgeous bamboo matcha set complete with a whisk (chasen), traditional scoop (chashaku), and teaspoon.

    25. A braided leather USB bracelet designed to convert into a charging cord so they're never left powerless.

    26. A super-detailed Thomas Kinkade coloring book filled with 63 paintings that'll have them bringing color into the magical world of Disney.

    27. A sterling silver elephant migration ring they'll never forget to put on.

    28. A hand-cranked Game of Thrones music box that plays the theme song — just because the show is over doesn't mean their love for it is.

    29. A 52-week gratitude journal filled with prompts and space so they can write out everything they're thankful for — because sometimes we're so focused on what we don't have that we forget about everything we do have.

    30. A bottle of sweet and slightly spicy Mike's Hot Honey that they're really going to want to have on hand year-round.

    31. A comfy crew neck T-shirt you can totally afford to get them since they helped you carry your furniture home instead of paying for delivery.

    32. A super-soft light-blocking cotton sleep mask that can be molded right to their face so it's always the perfect fit.

    33. A mini cast iron skillet so they can make personalized sized dishes just like their favorite restaurants.

    34. A cat-butts coloring book because they like cat butts and they cannot lie. It would also make a great gift for all your brothers because they can't deny, when a feline walks in with an itty-bitty face and puts her round butthole in your face you get...in the mood to color.

    35. A multipurpose travel wallet that has plenty of space for all the documents they need and a pen, because good luck finding one of those when you need to fill out all those customs documents!

    36. A stainless steel bottle sealer designed with a built-up pressure pump, because buying them the bottle of bubbly isn't exactly in the budget.

    37. A set of super cute stud earrings with enough pairs for nearly everyone on your list with pierced ears.

    38. A reusable makeup-removing cloth, because getting rid of all the excess makeup every night is a chore but this will help make it easier, no matter where they are — you just need water!

    39. A pocket-sized drawing journal filled with 642 prompts to help bring out their inner artist.

    40. An electric waterproof silicone facial cleanser that'll massage all the dirt right off their face and leave their skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

    41. A pack of 45 velvet scrunchies — one for every day of this upcoming holiday season.

    42. An intelligence boosting Jeopardy trivia book to help show off their endless knowledge of random information and an Alex Trebek doll, because who else would they be talking to when they say, "I'll take 'Awesome Christmas Gifts' for $800, Alex."

    43. A dino-mite coated bronze T-rex necklace with a super-sweet and loving message printed on the packaging making it the perfect gift.

    44. A set of 50 perfect little vinyl stickers they can use to fully describe their day to life in the office.

    45. A set of classically beautiful pairs of art-inspired socks so you can turn your drawers into a museum.

    46. A personal library kit for anyone on your list who is booked-obsessed but is tired of losing their books to "friends" who borrow them and never bring them back — can you charge friends late fees?

    47. A delicious little cookbook filled with the pun-filled recipes you've always wanted to try.

    48. A cool kit to help them build their own video game using physical and digital tools — they can use the included game board and 320 blocks to build out game rooms and characters, then use the app to scan their creation and learn to code the game.

    49. A pretty super Lip Smacker's keychain so they can harness all their strength and prevent the evils of a chapped lip.

    50. A pair of cozy socks that'll be perfect for the next time they position themselves on the edge of their seat to see whether or not anyone is going to listen to Dr. Bailey when she's explaining her own health issues.

    51. A temperature-safe, borosilicate glass French press with a 6-cup capacity, stainless steel plunger, and a stay-cool handle.

    52. A compression eye mask that's great for anyone who suffers from headaches, migraines, sinus pain...or who just needs to relax.

    53. A pair of star-studded sterling silver earrings just dainty enough to go with everything they own.

    54. A set of feather pens they'll use to sign all those important declarations that need their autograph.

    55. A six-drawer tea organizer designed to fit 15 tea bags in each drawer — gone are the days of loose tea bags scattered throughout their drawers and cabinets.

    56. A compact full of Wine Wipes, so they can get rid of those purple-stained lips and hold up the ruse that they only had one glass of wine at dinner last night.

    57. An adorable impact-resistant iWatch case for when they need their watch to be all ears — all Mickey ears.

    58. A comfy crewneck T-shirt because you definitely can't afford to pay for their college tuition.

    59. A colorful taco holder shaped like a truck that they should def have in every corner of their house.

    60. A very competitive quiz book filled with 400 questions and 25 quizzes that'll get even the biggest Friends fan thinking.

    61. An awesome magnetic travel chess set, because it's time to put the Candy Crush down and play a game with an actual IRL human.

    62. A totally blank 110-page comic book, so they can create the adventure and heroes all on your own.

    63. A microwave- and dishwasher-safe coffee mug designed with the kind of inspirational quote you only ever really see on a Pinterest board.

    64. A cool AF Paint By Sticker book filled with 12 legendary masterpieces that they get to bring to life using stickers!

    65. An adorable brass jewelry holder to help keep their sparkling valuables secure and and in friendly hands (or ears, or trunks).

    66. A weekly pill organizer so they can make sure to get all their meds and vitamins in before they forget...again.

    67. A tea tree beard oil for moisturizing, softening, and reducing the itchiness they can sometimes get from the hairs on their chinny chin chin.

    No money, no problem! Especially with these gifts!

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