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Gifts for $5 and under

No need to take a hammer to that piggy bank, local businesses save the day

Staff Reporter

Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 12:12

Starting to sweat about what to get your roommate, mom or brother? These are the top 5 gifts you can get for under 5 dollars (and no, that doesn't mean from the dollar bin at Target).

1. Your sister likes necklaces and earrings? Perfect! A statement necklace is about $2.00-$4.80 at Forever 21. If you can't get to the store, you can always shop online. Their shipping isn't bad at all.

2. Your mom likes taking baths? Fabulous! There's a store called LUSH that specializes in soaps and bath bombs. One winter favorite is called Cinders, which smells like Red Hots and has popping rocks in it. This sweet treat is $4.95.

3. Your boyfriend likes to read? There is this really cute bookstore in Downtown called Pearl Street Book Store that has books under 5 dollars. The best part is the smell of books and coffee.

4. Your brother likes bacon (I mean, who doesn't) well, on Amazon, they have a bacon air freshener. It actually smells like bacon. Your brother will love it and think of you every time he gets in the car.

5. Your best friend loves makeup, but you have no idea what to get her? The best place to shop then is in the E.L.F section at Target. E.L.F stands for eyes, lips and, face. Their products range from 1 dollar for an eye

    shadow to 3 dollars for a brow shaper  kit. Their powder brushes are under 3 dollars, too! I recommend the flat powder brush.

The holidays are about giving and that doesn't mean that you need to break the bank. These gifts under 5 dollars will put a smile on your loved ones face and you will still be able to pay the rent.  

 

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