Purchase individual bath products for a less expensive option over a bath set.
If a friend's birthday is coming up and you have a limited budget, you might be worried about what kind of present you'll be able to get her. Luckily, shopping for girls of any age can be incredibly simple -- go for beauty products like bath salts, manicure sets and scented lotions. Many girls love to write in journals, making them a good choice, and you can almost never go wrong with a gift card.
Journal or Diary
Many girls love to write in their own personal diaries, no matter their age. Journals and diaries come in a variety of sizes, colors and styles, not to mention price ranges. A lined-paper journal with a soft cover can run you $5 or less as of 2011; you can spend a little more for a hardcover diary with a lock. Pair the journal or diary with a matching pen for an extra nice, yet still inexpensive, girl's gift.
Body Wash and Lotion
For under $20 as of 2011, you can buy a variety of scented bath products like body wash, soaps, lotion, bath salts or body scrubs, along with a natural sponge loofah or a tub caddy. Purchase each item separately, picking and choosing different scents or purchase a set in a coordinating basket for $10 and up. These gifts are easy to find in local drug stores, bath and body stores and beauty supply stores.
Paperback Book
If you know what types of books your friend likes to read, this can be a great, low-cost gift choice. As of 2011, countless paperback books range between $5 and $10, giving you a wide range of choices for a thoughtful, rewarding and affordable gift. Acquire a list of your friend's favorite books or book wishlist from her family or take a peek at her book shelf for hints on what genres she enjoys. The cheapest places to find paperback books are online and at used book stores.
Manicure or Pedicure Set
Shop for a full manicure or pedicure set at your local drug store, beauty supply store or at an online retailer. These sets can include any combination of nail files, fingernail or toenail clippers, cuticle scissors and tweezers. The price ranges for manicure and pedicure sets as of 2011 can be anywhere from $5 to $50, depending on the number of items in the set, the quality of the items and where you purchase them.
Hair Accessories
Many girls love to have a variety of hair accessories, in all shapes, colors and sizes. This provides you with a cheap gift option that's easy to attain and can last for years. Look for hair pins, bobby pins, barrettes, head bands, ponytail holders, scrunchies and hair clips. These types of items are stocked in drug stores, grocery stores, beauty supply stores, online and in specialty accessory stores, among many other locations.
Reusable Tote Bag
Pretty much everyone with a sensible outlook wants to live in a greener world, your friend included. Purchase one or two reusable tote bags with a fun design or pretty color to help her do her part to help the environment. Reusable tote bags range widely in size, color and style and are readily available for as little as $1 or $2 each, as of 2011. If you know she likes to shop at a specific retailer, ask if that store has its own branded totes. If you can spend a bit more, you'll find even more options with more creative designs and styles in the $5 to $15 range.
Gift Cards
Girls love to shop, which makes gift cards a largely fool-proof birthday gift. Purchase a store card from one of her favorite retailers, coffee shops or restaurants or get her a prepaid credit card to use at any store or even online.
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