5 Great Gifts Under $5

If it's the thought that counts, then why do some many of us always seem to feel pressured to spend a lot of money during the holidays? Being frugal doesn't mean you're cheap or thoughtless. You can get some great gifts under $5. And your gift recipient won't even know you haven't spent much more! Here's a quick list of 5 gifts for under $5 that should help you save money and shop wisely.

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These 13-oz mugs normally sell for $13.99 - $14.99. They have over 200 designs you can personalize with your own images, or you can make your mug completely from scratch. The choice is up to you.

Plus, if you refer a friend, they can also get a mug for $1 and you'll get a $10 coupon for your next order.

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Something almost everyone can use

Like mugs, personalized calendars make great gifts because almost everyone can use one

Even if your gift recipient relies on an electronic device to keep track of important dates while on the go, printed calendars are a nice backup, and people enjoy having a personalized one with a photo of a loved one or a favorite destination.

You can get a personalized 2013 calendar like the one shown here from VistaPrint.

Both practical and personal

Everyone needs clothes, so what's a better gift than a personalized T-shirt? You might pay $20 or more to customize shirts on other sites, but right now you can get one free from VistaPrint.

They offer over 30 short-sleeve designs that you can customize with your own text and/or photo, depending on the design. The free shirts are white, although you can upgrade to a gray or black one for a fee. Other customization options are also available for an extra charge.

A portable USB drive may not be the most exciting gift idea, but it's a gift virtually anyone can use. Use it to back up photo and music files for safe keeping, to transfer them to another computer, or to take them to a friend's house to enjoy there. These handy little devices are great for storage and backup.

Fans of The Hunger Games books and movie will love this necklace, which is a replica of the one worn by character Katniss Everdeen in the movie.