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The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love

Chic gifts that you won't have to borrow money to buy.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated November 4, 2020
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College is an amazing experience — you make lifelong friends, gain irreplaceable knowledge and blossom into your full self.

Yet, it tends to be hard on your pockets while you matriculate, and who are we kidding, it can put you in a financial bind once you graduate too, but that’s a different conversation for a different day.

When you’re living that undergraduate life, the holidays can put you in a tough spot. You want to show your family your appreciation for their support and love, but you’ve literally been rationing out pieces of the same pizza for dinner for a whole week.

We get it. And that’s why we’re helping you find inexpensive, thoughtful gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Show them you care with our top picks!

Shop below!

01
Every Man Jack Sandalwood Beard Kit, $15
Help bae keep his beard flourishing with this set.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
Target
available at Target $15 Shop Now
02
Optimism Necklace, $18
If you have an eternal optimist in your life, they’ll love this sweet reminder of one of their best traits.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
ban.do
available at ban.do $38 Shop
03
24 Karat Gold Collection, $18
Have a makeup maven for a sister? She’ll stan over this 24-karat gold kit by Milani.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
Milani
available at Milani $18 Shop Now
04
Stumbling Blocks Drinking Game, $25
If your little bro or best friend is the life of the party (and of age) this game will be the start of many great nights and he’ll thank you for them all.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
Shopbop
available at Shopbop $25 Shop Now
05
Kid’s Chefs Cooking Set, $25
There’s no little one, boy or girl, that can resist cooking up imaginary goodies with their own personal pot set.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
Shopbop
available at Shopbop $25 Shop Now
06
Damn Handsome Beard Grooming Kit, $35
Hand this Men’s Society grooming kit over to your Dad and he won’t stop smiling.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
East Dane
available at East Dane 35 Shop Now
07
Zodiac Trinket Catch-All Dish, $18
Your astrology-obsessed bestie will love you for this cute little catch-all.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
Urban Outfitters
available at Urban Outfitters $18 Shop Now
08
V&A Fork and Trowel Gardening Set, $32
The gardening guru in your life will give you major love for this cute and thoughtful gift.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
Shopbop
available at Shopbop $32 Shop Now
09
16oz Basquiat Tumbler, $49
Any artsy man in your life will know you truly understand them with this Basquiat tumblr.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
East Dane
available at East Dane $49 Shop Now
10
Speckled Cable Knit Throw, $25
Perfect for literally anyone on your list, this throw will add warmth to any space.
The College Student’s Guide To Inexpensive Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love
Marshalls
available at Marshalls $25 Shop Now
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