I always find gift hunting a tedious task to do.  It is because I have to think long and hard, around 10 to 15 minutes, on one person – imagining what they would want to receive from me and thinking over and over again they should really like it.  Half the time, I get it right; if I buy expensive gifts that is.  But there are times when all I can afford is $10-$30 per person, like during Christmas when there are about a gazillion people to give gifts to.

I recently found out that engraved gifts are cheap but exclusive items to give to friends and family.  The nice thing about it is that the gift is personalized or customized which means the receiver will most likely feel that it has a special meaning for you since you gave “careful” thought and chose that particular gift to give to him or her.  I would love to receive engraved gifts myself – it is fun to open a present with my name on the gift item itself.

Engraved Gifts Especially for Him or Her on a Budget

There are lots of online stores that offer personalized presents and since I am familiar with them, I am going to summarize the best picks for this year; nice gifts to give to any person particular to you.  Here are some gift ideas that you could give:

For your Husband/Father/Brother/Grandfather/Uncle/Boyfriend: (less than $50)

-   Nickel Plated Marvin Money Clip with his initials on it if he is the type not to carry around a bulky wallet ($20)

-    Personalized Brass Acrylic Clock with a message that says MICHAEL SMITH Best Husband/Father/Brother/Uncle/Boyfriend Ever, or something to that extent.  He could display this on his work desk in the office ($35)

-    Brushed Silver ID Bracelet; sleek, stylish engraved gifts and will never rust ($30)

For your Wife/Mother/Sister/Grandmother/Aunt/Girlfriend: (less than $50)

-     Sterling Silver Bracelet with hanging charm where you can have your wife’s/mom’s/sisters/aunt’s/girlfriend’s name engraved is a great pick since jewelry is everlasting ($40)

-     Mother or Sister or Grandmother or Family Picture or Friend Water Globe with various designs like rotating hearts and a message inside popularized by George Washington: “All that I am, I owe to my Mother” or "Sisters through the years . . . sharing laughter, sharing tears" or "By my side no matter what I do.  I'm so lucky to have a friend like you"; these  engraved gifts  are unique and has a lot to choose from ($50)

-    Sterling Silver Locket Necklace with both your pictures inside and her name on top of the locket

One of the Famous Wise Quotes about Love and Giving:

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.  ~Pierre Corneille, Le Menteur

It doesn’t matter if your engraved gifts are not expensive, it’s the thought that counts – cliché as it is but always true.