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By Shirley Anderson

5 Bucks, 5 Bucks

Believe it or not, you can sit right where you are and get Christmas presents delivered right to your door for only $5. Sometimes shipping and taxes are extra. The aim of this hub is to inspire you and to show you some Christmas gift ideas under $5 so that you understand that you do not have to go broke to participate in holiday gift giving.

Even if the items you're looking for aren't listed here, perhaps these will get your gift buying creative juices flowing so you come up with your own unique ideas.

Happy Holiday Shopping!



A Personal Christmas Gift Idea

''8 X 10'' Simulated Rosewood Picture Frame Style 30590 ''8 X 10'' Simulated Rosewood Picture Frame Style 30590
Price: $2.73
List Price: $5.95

This Rosewood Frame is On Sale at a Great Price!

Simulated Rosewood Picture Frame - $ 2.77 - This 9-1/4" x 11-1/8" frame holds an 8" x 10" photo. The corners feature a rose design and the whole frame has a gold accent. Put your family picture in this and give it as a personal gift.


Great as a Christmas Gift or Stocking Stuffer

Crazy Cube Crazy Cube
Price: $1.95

An Inexpensive Gift for Anyone

Crazy Cube - 6 - 99 years - When I published this hub in 2008, it was $3.88, now it is available at the bargain basement price of $1.98! Comes with instructions and everything needed to predict the number on the dice.


A Christmas Gift Idea That's Nice As Well As Inexpensive

Just under $4.00 will get you this 4" x 4" x 2 1/2" wooden jewellery box. Nice gift for anyone on your Christmas list and very affordable.


A Great Little Christmas Gift Idea

'The Swerve' -back hair -hair removal-men gift 'The Swerve' -back hair -hair removal-men gift
Price: $4.99
List Price: $7.99

A Little Something for the Men in Your Life

This handy device allows men to trim up the back of their necks unaided. A great grooming gift that comes packaged and ready for wrapping for only $4.99. Guess that makes it convenient for you and the recipient.


Fun and Educational

Hen's Pens (Phonics Board Books) Hen's Pens (Phonics Board Books)
Price: $1.55
List Price: $4.95

Great Christmas Gift Idea for Children

Little ones can start to learn reading by sounding out words with this Usborne phonics board book. Sized at 6.3" x 6.3", it has 10 pages. There are other titles available.  At only $2.46, you can buy several.


A $5 Amazon Printable Gift Card

A gift card from Amazon is the perfect answer!  The recipient can shop online from the comfort of their own home
A gift card from Amazon is the perfect answer! The recipient can shop online from the comfort of their own home

$5 Amazon Gift Card

Don't know what to get someone on your Christmas gift list?  That makes an Amazon gift card the perfect solution!  You can get any denomination from $5 to $5,000 as a printable pdf gift card.  Click on this link to go to that page:  Amazon Printable Gift Card


Christmas Music Makes a Great Christmas Gift

If you have a Celtic music lover on your list this year, they'll love receiving this mix of Celtic violins, flute and harp.  This CD has 10 beautiful Christmas songs and runs for 51 minutes, 52 seconds.

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Patnet profile image

Patnet  says:
12 months ago

Go for it Shirley! A lot of people don't have two dimes to rub together right now. I think there's a lot of people who will be purchasing inexpensive gifts this year, making gifts or not giving anything at all.

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Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thanks, Patnet! I absolutely despise shopping at the best of times but I assumed that people were going to feel the pinch this year and thought something like this might be of help (I hope, anyway).

Thanks for coming by and having a look.

Earth Angel profile image

Earth Angel  says:
12 months ago

GREAT Hub Shirley!!

I try and make all my gifts each year!!

As an author, pieces written specifically for a loved one are always received with joyful tears!! As a watercolorist, portraits are always a favorite!!

This year I have researched the meaning of each person's name!! It will be transfered onto one of my new giclee's and framed for each person!!

There really is no reason to go into debt!! It's not really the true meaning behind the Season!!

Thanks again for sharing!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Blessings always, Earth Angel!!

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thank-you, Earth Angel. I agree about the debt thing. The stress of that alone is enough to take all the fun out of Christmas.

I really admire people with talent like yourself. I am not crafty, though I'd like to be. I told my sister that I was going to make her a macaroni necklace. It's about the extent of my craft talent. I have been thinking about doing our family tree and giving family members copies of it.

Personally, I like special gifts like the ones you're making. They have a great deal of personal meaning.

Thanks for coming by, and for sharing your tips.

countrywomen profile image

countrywomen  says:
12 months ago

10, 5 and what next....hehe. You amaze me with your gift ideas. Good job shirley.

RGraf profile image

RGraf  says:
12 months ago

Love these ideas! Thank you for the tips.

BDazzler profile image

BDazzler  says:
12 months ago

Great ideas! Looking for toys for my nephew, (Crazy Cube is good for one of them) I typed "Under $5" at http://www.myToySearch.com and got a great list of cool toys.

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Hi again, Countrywomen.  I also did a stocking stuffer hub, gag gifts, gifts under $20, but I'm not doing anymore of these.  I HATE! shopping, so spending hours and hours looking through Amazon wasn't a lot of fun, but I thought it might be helpful.  Thanks for your encouragement, it's much appreciated!!

RGraf, thank-you!  I hope this hub was helpful.

Thanks, BDazzler.  Oh, that's wonderful of you to share that link, thanks a ton for that.

C.S.Alexis profile image

C.S.Alexis  says:
12 months ago

Just in time for the GOVT. who stole Christmas 2008. Great ideas and this article stimulates thoughts for other nice but less expensive gifts for Xmas. Thanks for sharing I will have to come back later and re-read here. C.S.

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Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

I'm glad it gave you some good ideas, C.S. I like the picture frame idea. Put in a personal picture and it makes a really special gift.

Good luck with your shopping, and thx for coming by.

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ripplemaker  says:
12 months ago

Hi Shirley, it's actually fun looking for Christmas presents under 5$. I remember last year instead of the usual gift, we asked the teachers to buy something around 20 pesos. (Conversion, that's even less than a dollar LOL) It was a challenge and yet we enjoyed it. :) The above gifts are wonderful ideas! :)

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Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Hi Michelle. One of my sisters and I have done that - had a one dollar limit on gifts. It was actually more fun trying to find something in the dollar stores than if I was looking to spend $50.

Thx for coming by!

Prosperity66  says:
12 months ago

Hi michelle, lots of great ideas for inexpensive gifts that also would fit the euro (seems that euro market is more expensive than US market)

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Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Hi Prosperity66. That's a bonus, I'm really happy to hear it helps in your part of the world, too! I have no idea of the conversion rate of the Canadian or U.S. dollar to the Euro, so this is great.

Thanks for letting me know!

Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
12 months ago

Great ideas shirley for this time of the year. I havent started doing mine yet too busy travelling. Will have to get my act together

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thx, Eileen. I wanted to be done by the end of November, but that hasn't happened.

Hope you're having a good trip!

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Artist and Music  says:
12 months ago

Hi. Shirley This Is A Great Ideas I think You are Helping A Lot Of People Out With Your Tips. This May Help Out New "Music This Is A real Good Song By A New Artist By The Name:"NOONY His New Song Called "The World, It Will fit In It's Under $5 It's only .99cents OVER AT "Amie Street. Here is the link:http://amiestreet.com/artist/noony/

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Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thank-you, Artist and Music. I'm sure people will check out your link, it fits in the right price range and gives them another option.

juggalo 4 eva profile image

juggalo 4 eva  says:
12 months ago

hey i loved your ideas they are very helpful!

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Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thank-you very much, Juggalo!

jennrose profile image

jennrose  says:
12 months ago

Great suggestions! The reindeer washcloth is adorable :)

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thank-you, Jennrose. That washcloth is cute, isn't it? I appreciate you dropping in to see me!

mdvaldosta profile image

mdvaldosta  says:
12 months ago

Great ideas, well worth the read

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thanks, Mdvaldosta.

shanel  says:
12 months ago

Very useful tips for a gift exchange! Thanks a lot!

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
12 months ago

Thank-you, Shanel. Hope it helps.

Mommy's Advice profile image

Mommy's Advice  says:
11 months ago

Considering the economic situation the majority of people are in these days this information is great. I know with the birth of babies and marriages I have more people to buy for this year than last :)

JJC13 profile image

JJC13  says:
11 months ago

We all love to buy gifts for all our loved ones and this season can surely drain us with our budget. Gift ideas like this will surely come in handy.

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
11 months ago

~Mommy's Advice - Yes, expanding families can put a strain on the budget, for sure. Hope these ideas can be helpful to you. Thanks for commenting.

~JJC13 - Thank-you, I really do hope they help.

Anna13 profile image

Anna13  says:
11 months ago

Great ideas! These really help when things are a bit tight n the money front !

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
11 months ago

Thanks, Anna! I hope it helps people, especially this year.

thejimster profile image

thejimster  says:
11 months ago

Cool, I'll get the crazy cube ;))

Dona Rosa profile image

Dona Rosa  says:
11 months ago

GOod ideas, thanks! Just found a $5 bill at the mall :)

Shirley Anderson profile image

Shirley Anderson  says:
11 months ago

Hi Jim - great! Have fun with it.

Hi Dona - lucky find, good for you! That must've been a nice start to your day. Maybe next time, a $10 bill.

Merry Christmas to you both and thanks for reading.

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Drew Breezzy  says:
35 hours ago

You left off McDonalds gift card! lol

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