The Under-$5 Gifts You Can Give All Your Friends
Gifting season is right around the corner, and although the list of events seems endless, your budget may not be. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, holiday, or just a cute thank-you gift you hope will brighten someone's day, don't stress about overspending. Yes, it's possible to pick out an adorable gift for less than the price of that steamed almond milk latte you got this morning.
While it seems like the only thing $5 will get you anymore is a pack of gum, these 17 options say au contraire. From cute little coin purses and key chains to the face masks you buy in bulk, there's a sweet and simple gift for everyone on your list. The items are also great to mix and match. Treat your friend to a spa-inspired arrangement with a mini candle, bath bomb, and body scrub, or split the items up among a few friends. Keep on reading to see our under-$5 gift picks.
This mauve shade is an unexpected nail color but so cool for fall.
Iron-on patches are perfect for personalizing a denim jacket or jeans!
For all our L.A. people—you understand the depth of this sentiment.
For when your gift is a little past its due date.
These hand-stitched tags are great for so many uses, from thank-you cards to birthday and luggage tags.
Lavender is a great essential oil to start if you're not familiar with them. Rub it into your wrists or behind your ears for an instant destressor.Next up: 21 gifts ideas your best friend will absolutely love.
This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated by Andy Karp.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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