The weathermen of Florida predict that it’ll all be breezy from hereon out. You’ll wake up in the morning to swaying leaves, and you’ll fall asleep at night to chattering teeth. And, as extreme as the shifting weather can be, you just can’t bring yourself to be angry at the holidays.
It is, after all, the most wonderful time of the year.
That is unless you’re college student who’s desperately trying to make a living on a part-time job’s minimum wage salary.
For those of us who enjoy this season’s weather more than we do the inevitable gift-shopping craze that manages to leave us too poor to afford a new binder for next semester, I’ve got a solution.
Instead of going all out for a few select family members and friends and leaving a few of your more quiet loved ones out when present shopping, set a fair budget for yourself and for each person. To help you with that budget, I’ve created a list of 20 items under $20 that are easy to access and easy to enjoy (in no particular order).
You’re welcome.
- 16 oz. Florida Gator Tervis Tumbler - $14.95, GatorZone
- Professional Manicure & Grooming Set - $16, ULTA
- Mossimo Supply Co. Holiday Elf Boxer and Hat - $9.99, Target
- Edgy Chain-Trimmed Scarf - $16.80, Forever 21
- Stars and Stripes Socks - $14, American Apparel
- Colored Smoke Belt - $14.50, Hot Topic
- Doctor Who TARDIS Slippers - $19.99, ThinkGeek
- Collection XIIX Cable Knit Head Wrap - $18, Nordstrom
- Large Face Wrap Around Bracelet Watch - $18.50, Claire’s
- 10. Artful Eye Collector’s Edition Vol. III - $10, STILA
- 11. The All New Daily Trio To Go - $12, Bath & Body Works
12. RIBBA (Frame for 15 pictures) - $15.99, IKEA
13. Soviet Vintage Metal Flask - $15, etsy
14. Window Hummingbird Feeder - $12, Uncommon Goods
15. Animalistic Vibe Hat - $10.20, URBANOG
16. Oh, Joy! Nail Polish Set - $15, China Glaze
17. Cap Barbell, Inc. Neoprene Dumbbells (5 lb.) - $7.91, esportsonline
18. English Grammar for Dummies - $15.88, Rakuten
19. Hot Chocolate Gift Package - $13.95, Phillips Candy House
20. 150-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette - $15, E.L.F.
Katherine Hernandez, Alligator Blogger
