30 Thoughtful and Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends

Looking for a thoughtful and inexpensive Christmas gift that doesn’t look cheap? Holiday season is all about spending time with friends and family and you don’t need to break bank to find some thoughtful and inexpensive Christmas gifts. Most of these Christmas gift ideas are under $30 and there is something for everybody.

1. Tea Drops

The Tea Drops sampler comes in a cute box – making it easy to wrap it for your avid tea drinker friend. These organic sweetened loose leaves are made of raw sugar and aromatic spices to create a blissful organic herbal tea blend that can be enjoyed at anytime and anywhere.

You can find it here on Amazon.

2. Inspirational Cards

A deck of 64 affirmation cards to help you find your inner strength. Each vibrant card contains a powerful affirmation on one side and a visualization on the other to enlighten, inspire, and bring joy to your life. What a positive way to start the day. Feel positive and happy stepping out the door!

You can find it here on Amazon.

3. Ramen-Tic Soup Bowl

If you’re a big ramen eater or just any noodle soup, then you need this bowl. The two-piece set comes with built-in resting place for chopsticks to prevent the chopsticks from rolling off the bowl. Your ramen lover friend will appreciate this cute and unique gift!

You can find it here on Amazon.

4. Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet

This essential oil diffuser bracelet is not only therapeutic, but also very chic and would go with any occasion. The set comes with 8 pieces of high quality washable and reusable cotton refill pads in different colors. Simply add 3-5 drops of the essential to the pad and enjoy the relaxing day ahead.

You can find it here on Amazon.

5. Bath Bombs

The world is moving too fast and we’re constantly stressed out and on the move. Give your friend a gift of relaxation with these 12 uniquely handcrafted bath bombs. They are made with natural ingredients and will leave anyone feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

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6. InstaPhoto Frama

Grid art is a multi picture frame that makes it easy for you to create a custom photo collage that showcases 16 individual 4×4 inch photos. Get creative and combine pictures, graphic text, illustrations, and other unique art for one-of-a-kind DIY collage frame. Swap and change the images as often as you’d like!

You can find it here on Amazon.

7. Macrame Plant Hanger

I am obsessed with chic/hobo vibe and these macrame plant hangers sure do the trick. These macrame plant hangers are simple yet elegant and can be used both indoor and outdoor. They have a strong flexible design that can accommodate different shapes and sizes of planters.

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8. Cheese Board Set

The Bambüsi cheese tray is handmade with 100% quality bamboo and is designed with a hidden drawer with 4 stainless steel knives. The cutting knives cut through hard cheeses with minimal effort and are tucked away when not being used.

You can find it here on Amazon.

9. Friends Candle

You’re the Monica to my Rachel, or you’re the Joey to my Chandler. If you and your bestie grew up watching and loving Friends, then there’s no better gift than this Friends hand poured soy candle with a personalized message.

You can find it here on Amazon.

10. Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp Basket

Himalayan salt lamp has a soft warm glow, making it a perfect bed light, decorative light, or meditation lamp. Each lamp comes with hand-cut Himalayan salt chunks in a tall basket and you can add, remove, and rearrange the salt pieces however you like.

You can find it here on Amazon.

11. Weekender Bag

Sometimes you just don’t want to haul your luggage with you when it’s just a weekend or short trip. The perfect size duffle bag can fit everything you need and is designed to meet the flight regulations and requirements for carry on luggage. The interior is spacious and it comes with the toiletries bag

You can find it here on Amazon.

12. Fujifilm Instax Camera

There’s something satisfying about being able to hold the pictures in your hands or hang them up instead of just leaving them on your phone. I love using my Fujifilm Instax and be able to give someone their pictures right away. Capture those special moments and have them ready instantly to hang on the fridge or turn into a collage.

You can find it here on Amazon.

13. Travel Accessory Storage Box

Don’t get your jewelry all tangled up. This jewelry box is the ideal on-the-go companion, and will keep the jewelry organized and ready to swap. It’s small and compact, yet durable and can fit in a handbag, a backpack, or a suitcase.

You can find it here on Amazon.

14. Polaroid Wireless Mobile Photo Mini Printer

Turn your digital images into physical pictures in an instant with Polaroid ZIP. Just connect a smart phone or tablet via WiFi and voila. The pocket sized design is compact, super portable and perfect for anyone who loves to travel, blog, or go on adventures.

You can find it here on Amazon.

15. Budget Bytes: Inexpensive Recipes

Don’t sacrifice taste for health eating! Budget Bytes has more than 100 simple, healthy, and delicious recipes, including Greek Steak Tacos, Chorizo Sweet Potato Enchilada, and Teriyaki Salmon, etc. It also contains expert principles for saving in the kitchen—including how to combine inexpensive ingredients with expensive to ensure that you can still have that steak you’re craving.

You can find it here on Amazon.

16. Essential Oil Diffuser

This oil diffuser will fill your space with lovely fragrance and therapeutic benefits. It can be used as a humidifier without oils to add more moisture to the air-conditioner room. This aroma diffuser can last for 6-8 hours and is designed to turn off automatically when water runs out.

You can find it here on Amazon.

17. Glitter Spirit Flask

Enjoy a drink on the go with this cute and stylish design with holographic glitter coating and rhinestone cap flask. Ideal for festivals, special events, or hanging out at the park or beach. The Brümate Glitter Flask allows you to discreetly sip your favorite drink wherever you go and fits perfectly into a small clutch, handbag, or purse.

You can find it here on Amazon.

18. Stress Relief Aromatherapy Soy Candles

Beautiful fragrant candles filled with a blend of natural & essential oils. The white, natural soy wax has no artificial dyes. It comes in a box of 4 perfect fragrances and are perfect for the bathroom, spa, kitchen, office or any home decorating needs.

You can find it here on Amazon.

19. Snoozies Slipper

These Snoozies slippers are soft, comfy, warm and just simply adorable. Slipper socks keep feet warm even on the coldest of days! They work in warm climates too where air conditioning keeps floors cold.

You can find it here on Amazon.

20. Throw Blanket

BlankieGram is a cozy, soft, snuggly blanket decorated with inspiring messages. By buying it, you also support people who might otherwise not receive a gift of loving encouragement (BlankieGram donates their soft blankets to those in need with the help of your purchase).

You can find it here on Amazon.

21. BlissLights Laser Projector

Skylite instantly transforms your boring wall into a galaxy of drifting blue stars. With soothing aurora effects that create a relaxing environment in any room. Enjoy dining under the stars, create a relaxing spa environment, or accent your home theater in seconds. The SKYlite is an instant game changer for any room in the house.

You can find it here on Amazon.

22. Rose Gold Jewelry Tray

Geometric prisma vintage glass and mirror tray offers a stylish way to store your daily essentials, while putting it on display. A practical and decorative retro-styled organizer that can also be used as a table decor in additional to store your makeup and daily essentials.

You can find it here on Amazon.

23. Asymmetric Hem Sweater Coat

This asymmetrical and trendy pull-on sweater is easy to dress up or down. Suitable for work and casual everyday look. Don’t worry about the decorative buttons – they’re not functional! It comes with multiple colors and would go perfectly with leggings, jeans, and pants!

You can find it here on Amazon.

24. Inspirational Daily Calendar

This perpetual calendar includes a year of inspirational and motivational quotes to a happy and peaceful life. Contructed with gold wire binding that is sturdy enough for long term use. This inspirational calendar has a built-in Easel stand, perfect for work desk and table

You can find it here on Amazon.

25. Brazilian Body Clay Detox

Brazilian Detox Clay helps unclog skin pores and draw out toxins from the skin. Naturally exfoliates skin and acts as an emollient, making skin firm, toned, moist, soft and supple since the first application. Made with 100% natural ingredients full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to help fight free radical damage and promote skin repair.

You can find it here on Amazon.

26. Ice Cream Maker

How about some homemade ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt? The fully automatic Cuisinart Pure Indulgence can make up to 2 quarts of your favorite dessert and it comes with recipes and an instruction book.

You can find it here on Amazon.

27. Tablet Stand

The tablet/phone stand is the perfect gift for someone who enjoys watching a video, listening to music, or making a phone call while doing other things such as cooking or cleaning. This stylish and sleek stand is the perfect accessory that is adjustable and portable.

You can find it here on Amazon.

28. FitBit

Get the power of continuous heart rate in Fitbit’s slimmest design yet-all day, during workouts and beyond. With heart rate, you can better measure calorie burn, and use zones (fat burn, cardio, and peak) to find the right workout intensity for your goals. With sleep stages powered by purpose heart rate, automatically track your time spent in light, deep and REM sleep and take steps toward a better night’s rest

You can find it here on Amazon.

29. Air Fryer

Dash Compact Air Fryer uses AirCrisp helps reduce added fat by 70-80%, without sacrificing the flavor of your fried food. Just because you want to improve your eating habits doesn’t mean you have to give up taste.

You can find it here on Amazon.

30. Lavender Spa Gift Basket

Nothing is better than a nice and relaxing bath after a long day at work. The space gift basket is made from the natural ingredients such as sunflower seed oil and vitamin E that helps to nourish the skin and lock in moisture. The lavender scent is calming, floral, fragrant, and long lasting. Good for revitalizing the mind and spirit.