Family and Friends:

Getting the same thing for your friends and family can get really old, but trying to step too far outside the box can end with an awkward “thank you” and them not enjoying their gift.

For your mom, candles are an affordable way to show that you care. Going to stores like Bath and Body Works during the holiday season when they have their two for $22 sale is a great way to spend less.

Dad can always be a little more challenging.Power tools and tool boxes are a great gift for dad, and they’ll always come in handy. Menards or Home Depot can be expensive, so shopping sales and looking for affordable tools will help you save.

Favorite shows on DVD are another gift that’ll bring the whole family together cuddled next to the fire around the T.V. Seasons of “The Walking Dead” or “Breaking Bad” are also a great present for friends as well.

A scrapbook is a great way to hit home with  friends; it shows them all the past memories of the friendship and how much they’ve changed.

If someone’s wanting a more homemade gift, a blanket is a smart and inexpensive way to show how much you care.

Significant others:

Finding gifts for significant others may become hard as the holidays begin to approach.     Here are some different gift ideas that never seem to fail throughout the years.

Sweatshirts are great gifts to give to a significant other; it’s affordable and keeps them comfy. They’re easy to find at different sporting stores such as Dick’s or Sports Authority, and only cost around $50. Shopping sales on Black Friday and buying sweatshirts in advance will help you avoid paying high prices.

If you’re willing to spend a little more, then concert or sports tickets is the way to their heart. Who doesn’t love music or a good game? Chicago Bulls tickets or Miley Cyrus concert tickets costing around $80-$100 will have a significant other smiling from ear to ear. When getting them tickets, make sure they the concert takes place at a quality venue and they aren’t so high up that they can’t hear or see what’s happening. Using ticket codes and discounts will help you save money throughout the process.

Want something a little more homemade or heartfelt? A keepsake box filled with meaningful things will keep them thinking about you. Find items throughout rooms of the house that have meaning. Giving this to a significant other will pull on their heart strings and save you money.