It can be difficult to stick to a budget during the holidays. And, if you are shopping for a couple, a gift for two to enjoy together may sound like it should be more expensive-but it is not.
Asking couples about their specific hobbies or interests can help you find the perfect gift they will like. With a little planning and creativity, you can truly expand your funds while being thoughtful. From delicious chocolates to portable picnic blankets for two, you can choose from many cheap but unique gifts.
Knock Knock What I Love About You Today Pad: Available on Amazon
This 60-page notepad is a lovely gift for couples so they can commemorate their partner with sweet and considerate notes.
Kaverme Cake Decorating Bag and Tips Set: Available on Amazon
Cake or cupcake decoration is an easy way to take your baking hobby to the next level. This is also time-intensive, and it is fun for couples to do it together.
An Clark Cookie Cutter Dog Cookie Cutter: Available on Amazon
When it comes to baking, if the couple has a dog or two, these bone or claw cookie cutters are reusable and can bring a lot of homemade happiness and tail wagging.
Married Life: A cunning picture book for adults: Available on Amazon
Coloring is a fun and relaxing hobby. Now couples can enjoy it with this humorous coloring book, which targets all the unromantic parts of marriage.
Tank Heart Picnic Blanket: Available on Amazon
This portable blanket can be easily folded and has a handle. It is a wonderful idea for couples who love outdoor activities. It is perfect for picnicking, camping or spending a day on the beach.
Scratch U.S. National Park Posters: Available on Amazon
If they like to travel, this scratch map of national parks is a good choice. It may even give them inspiration to visit some national parks they have never heard of before.
"The Ultimate Barbecue Book: Recipes, Tips and Tricks for Easy Outdoor Cooking": Available on Amazon
Barbecuing is a popular hobby, and it's easy to improve once you start. Couples will love this book, which contains recipes and suggestions to make the most of barbecue.
Kombucha SCOBY Live Starter Culture: Available on Amazon
Kombucha is surprisingly easy to make, so SCOBY, which represents the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, can be a unique gift for people who like this fermented beverage. You can also pair it with a gallon jug or bottle as a temporary starter kit.
Kristen Wood's "Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Hot Sauce from Scratch": Available on Amazon
Fermented hot sauce is surprisingly fast and easy to make, so this is a fun hobby for couples to make together. With 60 recipes to choose from, this book will definitely add interest to the kitchen-anyway.
Mr. and Mrs. KMCH Apron: Available on Amazon
Matching aprons is a lovely gift for couples who like to cook together. This can be combined with a rolling pin or other basic kitchen equipment.
Spa Luxetique Spa Day Set: Available on Amazon
It can be particularly frugal to put together your own spa-inspired gift baskets. However, if you don’t have time to do this, then this spa kit is an inexpensive way to provide luxurious gifts. It includes body lotion, shower gel, bubble bath, hand cream and a travel bag that can be carried with you.
Printable Gift Co. Personalize his and her socks: available on Etsy
Socks are an ideal way to warm up and be comfortable during the holidays. You can personalize these his and her socks with their names on the soles of your feet.
Pretty Life Candle Making Kit: Available on Amazon
Although the kit does not include wax, it contains most of the supplies needed for couples to start making candles, such as three different sizes of cans and wicks.
Pure Garden Garden Tool Tote: Available on Amazon
Gardening is a great way for couples to spend time outdoors. The kit is easy to find, or you can put together individual items such as vegetable seeds as a customized gardening gift.
Fox Run Polished Marble Rolling Pin: Available on Amazon
Everyone needs a rolling pin, and a high-quality rolling pin is surprisingly cheap. They can be combined with other basic kitchen utensils, such as whisk, silicone mat or spatula, to make a cute gift basket.
Rockin' Gear Mr. and Mrs. Mug: Available on Amazon
Although most people have enough cups, having matching cups will increase the fun. Throw a book or drink some tea, and you have the perfect Lazy Day gift for couples.
Bodum Brazilian French Press Coffee and Teapot: Available on Amazon
Use the French coffee machine to give caffeine gifts. They are versatile and can be used to make regular coffee, tea or cold brew coffee.
Gift Republic’s 100 Movie Bucket List Posters: Available on Amazon
This scratch-off list of 100 movies is the perfect poster for those who love movies. Including "Spirited Away", "Fight Club" and many other classic movies.
American test kitchen "Complete Cooking Recipe for Two": Available on Amazon
This cookbook with 650 recipes is made for couples. They can learn to cook a variety of dishes, including chicken tikka masala, baked potatoes and frying pan pork lo mein.
Seasonal simple syrup set: available at rare merchandise
Couples can use this simple syrup sampler handmade in Oregon to add sweetness to coffee, tea, cocktails and even baked goods. Winter flavors include sugar cane, sugar plum and gingerbread.
Chuao Gourmet Chocolate Gift Box: Available on Amazon
This gourmet candy series will surely sweeten the couple's day. It contains 16 mini chocolate bars with unique fillings such as bacon, potato chips and waffle cones.
Welcome to the parent-child card game: available for purchase at Uncommon Goods
If the couple have young children, they are likely to have fun from this game, which explores all the unexpected things that happen when the children appear.
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