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A few years into our marriage, Ryan and I developed a pattern. We kept buying each other “big” gifts (costing over $100) months before Christmas. We are deal chasers who can’t wait to open gifts at the appropriate time. Because of this trend, we started a tradition of setting a Christmas gifts budget of ONLY $40 per person.

That means either one gift can equal $40 OR several little gifts can add up to $40.

This is harder than you might think depending on how your spouse likes receiving gifts. Do they like one big gift or unwrapping many little thoughtful ones? That’s your job to figure out. My job is to offer suggestions if you’re up for the challenge!

Here is my list of GIFTS for HIM and GIFTS for HER under $40!

Drop a comment if you and your partner are up for the $40 challenge.

GIFTS FOR HIM:

1. Yeti 20 oz. Rambler | Amazon $30

2. Slippers | Amazon $23

3. Wise Owl Hammock | Amazon $27

4. “Chief” Hat | Cash and Co. $25

5. Crew Socks | Made Here $17

6. Bluetooth Speaker | Amazon $28

7. Pocket Knife | Kershaw $35

8. Carhartt Beanie | Amazon $15

9. BLME Crew Neck Tee | BLME $20

10. Drone | Amazon $30

bonus: Whiskey Stainless Steel Cubes | Amazon $9

GIFTS FOR HER:

1. Margo Faux Fur Slippers | Anthropologie $38

2. Wooden Loop Earrings | Magnolia Market $30

3. Dainty Dot Layering/ Double Wrap Necklace | Oceanne $26

4. Marble Make-up Case | Amazon $11

5. Herbivore - Natural Coco Rose Luxe Hydration Trio | Amazon $39

6. Lash Curler + Mascara Set | Thrive Causemetics $39

7. Harry Potter Glasses Wrap Ring | Alex & Ani $28

8. Geometric Jewelry Tray | Amazon $15

9. FRIENDS Apartment Door Pillow | Pottery Barn $28

10. Giftcard | Carly Jean Los Angeles $40

bonus: FRIENDS mug collection | Pottery Barn $14.50-$24.50