Birthday Gifts on a Student Budget

Memory Box 

 

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Just get a nice little box of any gift shop or even drugstore, and you’ll be surprise how versatile this ordinary piece can be to turn it into a great gift. Add personal touches by cutting up pieces of paper and sticking it on the box, or create simple designs with colorful markers. You can also insert several pieces of paper inside the box, each filled with memories - it’s a great way for the person opening the gift to go through memory lane, making the gift special, personal and meaningful. 

 

Mixtape or Personalised Playlist 

 

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Remember how brilliant it felt to receive a mixtape back when you were younger? (or If you haven’t receive any, imagine how cool would it be?) Receiving a music playlist is seen as something very personal and unique and a great inexpensive gift for those close to you. As it involves personal touches like understanding one’s preferences, tastes, intentions and moods, this classic gift is definitely right at the top of valuable but affordable gift ideas!

 

Personalized Coupons

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Imagine receiving a coupon to have 1-hour of cooking classes from a friend’s who’s a culinary genius, or even a free piano sesh with your up and coming John Legend roommate in college. For more “special” friends, you can also include fun things like a free 30-minute back rub. Cost almost nothing, but definitely big on impact. 

 

Make Something from Scratch

 

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For the creative lot, think of how you can use your skills to create something unique as a gift. It could be personalized crafty photo albums, singing a personal song, handmade soaps, or even something simple like baking a birthday cake for that special someone. If you like to write, why not even write a poem for a friend? Don’t sell yourself short as a great source of gifts you can make completely on your own. 

 

Movie Marathon and Snack Time 

 

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Sometimes, nothing beats just having a sleepover or “home-sessions” with your mates, especially if it’s been ages since you all hung out. Movie-marathons with awesome snacks can go a long way when it comes with full of laughters with your buddies. Plus, atthe end of the day, they gonna think you as the best friend in the world. 

 

Video clips b’day!

 

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The best gifts are often those that leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy, so what better way than to creating a simple video for your friend? Photo slides coupled with some video clips and cool tunes greatly brings to life simple images. This is a great gift idea especially for friends who live afar as the animated visuals help to create a stronger sense of closeness.  

So, now that you’re packed with these great inexpensive gift tips, you don’t need to go hungry sloshing out dough for a friend’s birthday gift. As the saying goes, the most meaningful gifts come from the heart.