Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers, Neighbors and Friends

Nov 6 | Holidays, Frugal Living, Gift Guide

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Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers, Neighbors and Friends

Do you give gifts to your kids’ teachers, your neighbors or friends? It can be a really fun way to let them know you appreciate them!

This gift guide was so much fun to put together. There are so many neat things out there and I know I rounded up some great budget-friendly ideas for you.

Without further ado, here are my Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers, Neighbors and Friends!

1. Maldon Sea Salt – This flaked salt is soo good! Perfect for finishing desserts or savory recipes.
2. Mini Silicone Spatulas – Sounds silly, but these are so great for getting the very last bit in containers!
3. Peppermint bark – A long time favorite gift. SO delicious! Here’s a homemade version too.
4. Initial necklace – So pretty and dainty!
5. Suncatcher Crystals – Add beautiful rainbows to your recipients home with these suncatcher crystals! This comes as a four pack, so you could even separate them so you have multiple gifts.
6. Small Wood Paddle Board – Perfect gift idea for the person who loves to create those fancy charcuterie platters.
7. Winter Headband – Ok, how cute are these? Everyone needs something to keep their ears warm!
8. Bubble bath – Don’t we all know at least one person that likes taking baths to relax?
9. Brilliant Bites book – Perfect gift for someone who loves entertaining.
10. Blessings Jar – Sometimes we all need a reminder to focus on the positive and this gift is such an easy, special way to help us do just that.
11. Throw – I would be very happy if someone gave me a soft, cozy throw.
12. Weekly Desk pad – So cute to set out on a desk!
13. Leather Wristlet Clutch bag – Perfect for when your recipient just wants to take a phone, ID and a few small things with them!
14. Scented Candle Set – I don’t think you could go wrong with a candle! Perfect frugal gift idea for a teacher, friend or neighbor! This is a set so you could even separate each candle to give away.
15. Lindt Candy Cane White Chocolate Truffles – These are so good and something I gift my friends every year.
16. Bread Basket – This bread basket is perfect for the entertainer.
17. Shower Steamers – No bath needed for this!
18. Angie’s White Chocolate and Peppermint Popcorn – Grab a two bags. One to gift and one for yourself. Thank me later.
19. Faux leather tote – Forget about giving this to someone on my list, I think I may want one for myself!
20. Purse organizer – Know someone who has a purse for every outfit? Make switching over a breeze for them with this organizer!
21. Warm Fuzzy Socks – Yes, please and a good novel too. 🙂
22. Beeswax Food Wraps – These replace the need for traditional plastic wraps and containers for food storage. A must have for every kitchen!
23. No Pong Deodorant – So this might only be appropriate for a really good friend, but I love this stuff!
24. Moon Lamp – I just think this moon lamp is pretty neat! It would look great tucked in a cozy corner.
25. Homemade Vanilla – I have a recipe here that I think you’ll love!
26. Hand Lotion Gift Set – With all the hand washing in the winter months, hand lotion would probably be appreciated!
27. Magnolia Table Volume 3 Cookbook – Sure to be a hit with a foodie.
28. TableTopics – Questions to start great conversations.
29. Recipe Notebook – A perfect place to collect all the favorite recipes!
30. Homemade Sore Muscle Soak – Thoughtful homemade gifts are always appreciated!
31. Caramel Apple Butter – Absolutely delicious, consumable gifts are the best and this caramel apple butter is sure to be a hit!
32. Funny Teacher Candle – This one is perfect for the teacher you know has a sense of humor.
33. Candle Warmer Lamp – One of these would be a lovely gift for a friend!

There you have it! I hope you are inspired to pick up the best gifts this year with these frugal gift ideas for teachers, neighbors and friends!

Other Frugal Gift Ideas:

• Frugal Gift Ideas for Women
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Men
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Kids
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Families

Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens

Nov 5 | Frugal Living, Gift Guide, Holidays

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Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens

Shopping for a tween or teen can have its challenges. After all, they’re not usually into toys anymore, and toys are so easy to buy!

Gift cards are great, but they’re also pretty boring to give. Why not show your tween or teen how amazing you are at gift giving with the help of these frugal gift ideas! You are sure to find some thought provoking ideas that don’t all center around technology.

Take a look at these Frugal Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens:

Gifts under $5

e.l.f. Lip Balm – This is a popular alternative to the Laneige brand that is quite a bit more.

Dehydrated Marshmallows for Hot Chocolate – What a delicious stocking stuffer!

Lip Smackers – A fun new lip balm is, well, fun!

Mud Masks – These types of masks are a huge hit with my 12 year old.

Eyeshadow – A new eyeshadow is always a good idea.

Gum – I really like PUR Gum because it uses xylitol to sweeten it. My dentist said that xylitol can help in preventing cavities! Lots of different flavors too.

Sketchbook – For the one who loves to doodle or wants to refine their skills.

Crystal Snowflake Necklace – Cute and you won’t believe the price!

eos Shaving Cream – Perfect stocking stuffer for a teen.

Bookmark – So cute, and perfect for the teen who loves to read.

Gifts under $10

Trendy No Bend Hair Clips – I think I might want some of these cute clips for myself!

Mad Libs – I think this would be a fun stocking stuffer for the tweens! Christmas edition to feel more festive.

Uno – When I was a teen, we had so much fun playing Uno as a big group of friends.

Scalp Massager – A great way to deep clean the scalp and keep hair healthy.

Heatless Hair Curler – Easy peasy curls!

Initial Beaded Necklace – Cute, colourful and personalized!

Hair Ties – This is a pack of 50. You can never have enough hair ties! Especially highly rated non-pull ones.

Waterproof Sticker Pack – Just the thing to liven up laptops, water bottles and more!

Do Not Disturb Gaming Socks – These funny socks are ideal for the gamer in your household.

Under Armour Sweat Band – Perfect for gym class or the athlete.

Bamboo Toothbrushes – Ideal practical gift for the teen that is more eco-conscious.

Hand Cream – Leave dry hands behind when cold weather hits.

Hand Warmers – Cold hands are the worst!

Gifts under $25

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster – This looks like such a fun thing to do with their friends!

Fidget Pen – A writing tool and fidget toy in one. It can be rotated and transformed into so many different shapes.

Breakout Buster – Help your teen get their breakouts under control with this highly rated product!

Burt’s Bees Detoxifying Clay Mask – The perfect accompaniment for your teens’ next movie with friends.

Flashlight Gloves – Perfect for the gadget lover, runner, cyclist or really anything when you need to be hands-free!

Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Wipes – These individually wrapped cleansing wipes are perfect for stashing in a backpack.

Small Compact Mirror with Light – For the teen that has to check if everything is still in place.

Codenames – Lots of laughs are sure to be had on their next game night with friends or family.

The Screaming Goat – The perfect gift for lots of silly laughter in your home.

Cropped Pullover – This looks cozy and not too cropped!

SOJOS Retro Oval Sunglasses – Your teen girl will be amazed that you could pick something so stylish!

2 Piece Makeup Bag Set – These bags with the fun chenille embroidery letters all all the rage right now.

Joggers – Some good ol’ joggers will work for any teen.

Octobuddy Silicone Suction Phone Case Adhesive Mount – Perfect for taking selfies or group photos anywhere.

Letter Board – See what kind of creative and witty things they can come up with,

Wet Brush – Every girl or guy with long hair needs a really good brush.

Personalized Notepad – Anything personalized to so fun to receive! Especially if the recipient has a more unusual name.

Fairy Lights – Most teens like to spend a lot of time in their rooms, so making it feel extra cozy with some fun lights would be appreciated. These Govee LED Strip Lights are another alternative.

Plush PJ Joggers – Cozy and festive!

Screen Cleaning Pad – This is a set of four that you could separate if you want.

Gold Hoop Earrings – These look shiny and expensive but aren’t!

Murder Mystery Puzzle Book – Now this is a unique gift idea for the person who loves to play detective!

Glitter pens – Perfect for the teen who loves to journal or doodle.

Journal – A beautiful journal to go along with new pens.

Bluetooth Toque – For the teen that wants to be warm and listen to music wirelessly!

Gifts under $50

Platform Mini Boots – If you don’t have a pair of knock-off Tasman Ugg’s, are you even on TikTok?

Puma Duffle Bag – A duffel bag is a must have for any road trip or athlete.

Ukulele – We gave our oldest daughter a Ukulele and it has been used so much! She’s always making up songs. A great gift that will grow with the recipient.

Life Skills 101 for Teens – They may roll their eyes at this book, but I think they’ll soon be learning some valuable lessons.

Drawstring Sports Bag – Perfect gift for the sports enthusiast.

Cute Smile Face Slippers – Cute, cozy slippers are a must for any teen girl.

Shape Shifting Box Fidget – Tweens and teens still like a good fidget toy!

Portable Charger – This might be your teens favourite gift!

Puffer Phone Case – What teen wouldn’t love this? It must be so fun to squish!

Markers – These would be perfect for the beginner illustrator or drawer.

Buddha Board – This is a unique gift idea! Perfect way to be creative but for mistakes to be okay because it has no permanence.

Quilted Puffer Bag – a Lululemon alternative for the win.

Simple Modern Tumbler – Like a Stanley, but at a lower price range. Simple Modern is a great brand!

Puffer Vest – Sometimes a jacket isn’t the answer for a teen, but a warm vest is. Here’s one for the guys, or the gals that like a roomier fit.

lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag – The must-have belt bag.

Blanket Hoodie – What teen doesn’t like to be cozy? Perfect gift right here!

Bluetooth Speaker – Tweens and Teens love their music. This bluetooth speaker will keep the tunes rolling wherever they go.

Oversized Sweater – Oversized is in!

Oversized Cargo Sweatpants – Yep, oversize cargo pants are sure to be a hit.

Gifts over $50

Disney Villainous: Perfectly Wretched Strategy Board Game – With over 1,000 5 star reviews, I think this is a great game for Disney fans.

Half Zip Hoodie – A great alternative to the scuba hoodie from Lululemon.

Aerie Off-Duty Flannel Trouser PJ – Cozy, soft and in style. Check.

High Waist Mom Jeans – The teens want what the teens want.

Spikeball – Teens will love playing this with their friends where ever their adventures take them.

Laser Tag Set – Get those kids up and moving!

Nike Hoodie – It’s oversize, definitely cozy and has a bunch of cute colors! Here’s an Under Armour one for the teen boys.

Noise Cancelling Headphones – Let them hear their favorite tracks really well.

Mini Photo Printer – For the teen that wants to instantly print photos with their besties.

Insulated Booties – I see the girls at my daughters’ dance studio wearing booties similar to these. They must be warm and cozy.

There you have it! I sure hope you were able to find some good frugal gift ideas for the tweens and teens that you have on your list!

Other Frugal Gift Guides:

• Frugal Gift Ideas for Kids
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Men
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Families
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Women
• Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers, Neighbors and Friends
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