• Wrap even inexpensive gifts carefully to add to the cheer.Oppenheim Bernhard/Digital Vision/Getty Images
  
  Christmas can be a stressful time of year when financial demands can be the greatest. Providing Christmas gifts for your friends, coworkers and neighbors makes you feel good, but may hurt your wallet. Inexpensive options are available that will make your friends feel cared for and remembered on this holiday. Whether you make something or put together a few small Christmas-related items in a colorful package you can spread some holiday cheer without breaking your gift-giving budget.
  
  

Coffee Mugs

• Colorful drink mugs are available at low prices.christmas tree mug image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
  
  Dollar stores are everywhere and although they seem cheap, they can still offer attractive items to give as Christmas gifts. You can find a collection of coffee mugs at these locations and many times you can find holiday themed mugs perfect for hot cocoa or coffee. Buy your attractive mug then purchase some gourmet coffee or cocoa mix from your local grocer to complete the gift. Put it all in a decorative gift bag or wrap in colorful cellophane and ribbon to make it more festive.
  
  

Baked Goods

• Go the extra mile to make your Christmas cookies special.sugar cookies image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
  
  Ideal for a gift for a neighbor or coworker, bake up a variety of holiday cookies and brownies and place in a decorative gift box or a large canning jar. Presentation is everything, so be sure to place the cookies carefully and to pack in red or green tissue for Christmas. Add a few recipe cards featuring your most unusual baked offerings to add to the gift.
  
  

Christmas Ornaments

• Shiny ornaments are always welcomed at Christmas time.christmas ornaments image by Kathy Burns from Fotolia.com
  
  Shop early or after Christmas and save money on shiny and sparkly Christmas ornaments you can give as gifts. A thoughtful gift that will remind the recipient of you year after year, a Christmas ornament that relates to the person's interests is appropriate. For example, if the recipient is a fisherman a fishing Santa would be best. A few color-coordinated ornaments can be tied together with a decorative ribbon and presented in a colored cellophane bag along with traditional candy canes to enhance the festive look.
  
  

Books

• Share your favorite fiction title with a friend for Christmas.books 1 image by MLProject from Fotolia.com
  
  Bookstores often have "discount" tables and you'll find a selection of fiction, nonfiction, coffee table books and gift books available at low prices. Browse through the selections and look for inspirational books or classic holiday books to give. A blank journal also can be found at your local bookstore, and a journal and attractive pen make a considerate offering for the poet, writer or dramatic teenage girl on your Christmas list.
  
  

Seedlings

• A seedling is a cheery gift during a cold winter.neurtured seedling image by leafy from Fotolia.com
  
  If you are known for your green thumb take advantage of your ability to grow things to give a gift from your garden or indoor plant collection. Find a vintage vase, jar or glass bowl at your local thrift or dollar store and fill with good quality potting soil. Plant a small seedling from your kitchen herb garden, your cactus collection or Pothos or spider plant and press into the dirt firmly. Tie a red bow around the container and add a handprinted card featuring the type of plant and any growing directions needed.