10 budget friendly – but thoughtful – holiday gifts

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Although gift cards and seasonal-themed items can serve a purpose, they don’t send the message that you put thought into your purchase. If you’re stuck between your budget and a meaningful holiday gift this season, consider these 10 ideas that can work for teens to seniors. Click links below to see gifts and pricing.

1. Personalized Coffee Mug

A thoughtful way to honor a close connection is with a Personalized Coffee Mug, which allows you to customize it with meaningful photos and text. The microwave- and dishwasher-safe porcelain mug has a glossy finish that resists cracking or fading, and the printing process ensures vibrant, high-definition images.

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2. Hardcover Vegan Leather Journal

A Hardcover Vegan Leather Journal is the perfect gift for those who like to journal or draw. It features 129 bleed-resistant lined pages and includes a twist-action pen with a 1.0 mm tip. When not in use, the pen can be stored in the journal’s spine. Choose from the following cover designs: Heart, Cats, Tree of Life, Compass, Celtic Cross or Classic.

3. Homesick Scented Candle

A Homesick Scented Candle is a simple way to let distant friends or family members know you’re thinking of them from their home state. The natural soy wax 13.75-ounce candles are poured in small batches and have a 60-80-hour burn time. Choose from different states featuring unique scents. For example, Southern California has top notes of lemon, orange and rose; midnotes of sea breeze and jasmine; and base notes of vanilla, clove and musk.

4. Soundwave Art With Scannable QR Code

The Soundwave Art with Scannable QR Code is a unique and thoughtful gift. Choose a song or make a voice recording for the soundwave creation. Then, the company will create the soundwave and print it on a clear acrylic block that contains a QR code. Gift recipients can scan the QR code to hear the song or recording. You can also add a personal message of up to 45 characters to the block.

5. Bluetooth Sleep Eye Mask

For those who like to fall asleep to soothing music, sleep podcasts or white noise, a Bluetooth Sleep Eye Mask could be the perfect match. The mask, which provides 14 hours of play on each charge, is made of soft velvet and stretch cotton and works well for any type of sleeper. It’s available in a variety of colors, including Black, Blue, Rose Pink and Lavender Purple.

6. Personalized Duffle Bag With Shoe Compartment

The Personalized Duffle Bag with Shoe Compartment will delight organized packers. It includes a large inner compartment with pockets for smaller items, a zippered back pocket and an adjustable water bottle pocket on the outside. It also features a separate, zippered bottom compartment for shoes or extra items. A monogrammed toiletry bag is included.

7. Magnetic Wristband

For the handy people in your life, a Magnetic Wristband is the gift they didn’t know they needed but will appreciate. The wristband contains 10 extra-strong magnets to securely hold onto small items, such as drill bits and screws. It also features an adjustable strap with a tough nylon exterior and a soft, breathable mesh interior for durability and comfort. Any handyman in your life will want this.

8. Cell Phone Stand With Wireless Induction Speaker

Make amplifying sound easy with the this unique gift. Recipients can easily connect their cell phone to the wireless induction speaker by placing it vertically on the stand with no pairing needed. The stand also features Bluetooth capability, which reduces power consumption.

9. Bright Light Therapy Desk Lamp

The winter season can be long and dreary, and a Bright Light Therapy Desk Lamp can help by making a positive difference in one’s energy, focus, mood and sleep. The lamp’s light mimics the noon-day sun and features 10,000 lux of UV-free, full-spectrum brightness at a 5500K color temperature and 50,000-hour LEDs. Additionally, the lamp has a four-year, easy-replace warranty.

10. Dog Travel Water Bottle

For the dog lover, this food-safe, BPA-free 22-ounce Dog Travel Water Bottle is a convenient source of water when walking, hiking or roadtripping. Simply squeeze to fill the attached water bowl, allow the dog to drink, and release to drain any remaining water. The bottle features a leak-tight lock to prevent water from leaking out during transport and fits in most standard cup holders. Color choices include Black, Gray, Indigo, Poppy, Sky Blue and Springer Green.

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