10 low-budget but thought-out gifts that the whole family will enjoy
We all want to give great gifts, but our budget is limited. Big holidays become an especially big problem — you need to bring joy to everyone, but if you buy a special gift for each family member, it will be expensive. An ingenious solution is one gift for the whole family. It’s more difficult to choose one, but everyone will get joy, and it won’t hit the giver’s budget so much.
Boardgame
Board games are a great family activity. Family members spend time together, enjoying the exciting plot of the board game and competing in ingenuity.
The only rule here is to take the age of the children into account. A family with teenagers can be given complex games, but for kids of junior school age, it is better to choose something simpler. Young parents of toddlers can also choose a board game suitable for the little ones in order to introduce the kid to family activities.
Snack box
A box of original snacks would make a good gift for any family. Assemble a set yourself, putting there the favorite sweets of each family member. Or order a ready-made set of unusual snacks — for example, delivered from abroad.
Perhaps, that way you may provoke a mini-war over the most favorite snacks, but fun and vivid impressions are guaranteed.
Digital picture frame
If you want to give something for the home, you should think about a digital picture frame. Not everyone has the desire (and besides free space) to cover the wall with photos. A digital picture frame will help to keep your favorite photos in sight, but it won’t take up much space.
Portrait
A family portrait will be a truly special gift. Such portraits are made from photos and designed in historical style — for example, in the spirit of a Victorian or Greek family, or in the style of the inhabitants of the Wild West. Family pets are also depicted in the picture, or you can order a separate pet portrait.
Such a personalized gift will look great in the living room, drawing the attention of guests and clearly conveying the importance of family values.
Subscription
If the family loves to get together in front of the TV and enjoy joint watching of a movie, give them an annual subscription to a streaming service. This option is good for its versatility — children will watch cartoons, parents will enjoy something for themselves in the evenings, and the weekends can be devoted to a family movie.
Puzzle
The perfect alternative to board games is doing puzzles together. While looking for and selecting pieces, family members will discuss how their day was and share what’s on their minds.
Bonus points if the puzzle is custom-made — for example, from a joint photo of the whole family or their portrait.
Karaoke System
If you can spend a large sum of money, pay attention to the karaoke system. The gadget will entertain both kids and adults. Family nights will be filled with music, as well as good-natured competitions for the title of the best singer in the family.
Waffle Iron
Technology that makes life easier is a consistently good gift idea for the whole family. For example, a waffle iron that diversifies breakfasts and snacks throughout the day. It doesn’t matter that mom or dad will use it more often — everyone will appreciate the result.
