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Cheap gifts for everyone on your holiday list

The holidays are near and so is the stress they bring. Studying for finals while buying gifts for your family and friends is not an easy thing to do. On top of that, we are all poor college students living in a (very) expensive world. These gifts are the answer to all of your white elephants, secret santas and what-the-hell-do-I-get-my-best-friend-for-Christmases. Best of all, you can find all of these gifts at Destiny USA.

Happy shopping.

 

$5 and Under

Giant wine glass – $5
This is perfect for your wino best friend. This particular glass holds a standard bottle of wine. Make sure you grab one for yourself so you can be winos together.

Portable charger – $5
Get one of these for someone who is always below 20 percent. These chargers are slim and can easily fit in a pocket next to a phone. Chargers are also gender-neutral, so they will work for any gift emergency.



Animal pendant necklace – $3.90
If you’re hunting for a chic female friend that adores animals, try this cute elephant charm necklace. Although it only comes in gold, it is great for layering with other necklaces. If elephants aren’t her thing, Forever 21 also offers camels and bunnies for under $5.

 

$10 and Under

DIY Ugly Sweater Kit – $9.90
This set is designed for someone who is obsessed with Christmas. It includes a felt ornament, bells, tinsel and other fun decorations for a DIY ugly christmas sweater. All they need is a cheap sweater and they are ready for the most festive holiday party.

Classic slippers – $8.90
These slippers are for the roommate that is always complaining that your apartment is cold when no one wants to turn up the heat. These are also unisex and will work for anyone on your list. If you’re looking for something more cutesy, try this panda pair.

Post-shave cooling lotion – $9.95
If you picked a man’s name out of a hat, try this cooling post-shave lotion from American Crew. It’s soothing and has menthol for a cooling effect, according to the product description. This would also work well with a few other items in a set, if you’re willing to spend a few extra dollars.

 

$15 and Under

Knit beanie – $12.90
Pick this one up for your stylish guy friend whose ears are cold but never has a hat. This beanie has preppy patterns and colors, but there are plenty of other options at Forever 21 if that isn’t his style.

Statement necklace – $13.80
This chunky necklace is for your female friend that needs to dress up her LBD for New Year’s Eve or semiformal. It’s a bold piece, but it’s all she needs to complete her outfit.

Rhinestone chain bracelet – $12.90
This shiny, sparkly and edgy statement piece is for your luxe-on-a-budget friend. It will pair well with casual outfits and fancy dresses.

 

$20 and Under

“Running on Empty” Sleep Mask – $16
Try this sleep mask for the person you know does not function before they’ve had their coffee. Perhaps they’ll wake up more refreshed and they will have you to thank.

Nike Armband – $20
If you are searching for someone athletic, check out this lightweight armband that holds an average-sized smartphone. This pick is also unisex and stretches to fit any size arm. Plus, it has a loop on the side to keep wires out of their way while they pump iron.

Men’s Groomer – $17.99
This rechargable, cordless hair trimmer is great for a bearded friend, or even a guy who just likes to cut his own hair. It has many different attachments, so he will be able to achieve a variety of looks with one tool.





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