25 Christmas Gifts That Won’t Cost You a Dime

Christmas gifts can get expensive. But, you don’t have to have a large budget to show your love. In fact, you don’t have to spend a dime.

You will hear many people say things like “Jesus is the reason for the season.” As we all get wrapped up in the commercialism of the holidays, whether you have a nice Christmas budget or not, it may be time to take a step back.

There’s nothing wrong with giving a thoughtful gift from the heart. One that you had to put some time into creating or giving. If you have money, it’s easy to walk into a store, pick out something, and pay for it. What’s harder is to remember conversations you’ve had with someone, fill a simple need, or give some of your already stretched thin time budget.

I know that traditionally families exhibit their love for each other with pricey gifts. But, sometimes even an extra $20 can be hard to come by. With a little creativity, you can show your love and appreciation without pulling out your wallet.

25 Christmas Gifts That Won’t Cost You a Dime

1. Make breakfast.
2. Cook dinner.
3. Perform a chore.
4. Write an appreciation note.
5. Burn a CD of favorite songs you both enjoy.
6. Create a photo collage of special moments in your relationship.
7. Walk around your neighborhood, downtown, or park together.
8. Take a nostalgic drive.
9. Wash car.
10. Sing, play, or write a song (depending on your talent).
11. Go stargazing.
12. Read poetry.
13. Watch a movie (by whatever means you have that wouldn’t cost you any money i.e. library, Netflix, cable, regular TV, internet, etc.).
14. Prepare a special dessert.
15. Download a free e-book.
16. Tell all of the ways you’re happy s/he’s your _____ (mom, dad, grandma, friend, teacher, etc.).
17. Set up a relaxing environment (candles, dim light, soothing music, or whatever works for her).
18. Brew coffee.
19. Make a movie capturing quotes from people you know and why they love that person.
20. Offer to baby-, pet-, or house-sit. Give them an afternoon or night away.
21. What are you known for? Give or make one!
22. Share a recipe. Do you have a specialty or have you been asked for a secret one? Give it away!
23. Make a gift basket from items you have at home (think cleaning, baking, personal hygiene, etc.)
24. Write a note explaining how much you appreciate a specific act of kindness.
25. Donate a service hour by coupon redeemable for whatever is needed.

Some people are picky about Christmas gifts and assume it’s something you purchased or made instead of it being a gift of service. The way to get around that is to not call it a Christmas present, but rather just give it.

Have you ever had to be creative with a non-existent Christmas budget?