Inexpensive Gift Baskets for College Students

How to Make Holiday and Christmas Presents for University Students

Oct 28, 2009 Kara Gleghorn

Need a holiday gift or Christmas present for a college student? These inexpensive gift baskets will make holiday shopping for university students affordable and easy.

Family and friends looking for affordable gifts for college students can make inexpensive baskets for holiday and Christmas presents. These gift basket ideas are just some of the many themes that can be used for a personalized present for a university student.

The best way to start is to think about what the student's interests are or what they might need for everyday life. These ideas can be turned into gift baskets for holiday gifts or Christmas presents. College students may also appreciate presents that make college life easier, such as coffee or technology themed baskets.

Inexpensive Gift Baskets for Coffee Loving College Students

Many college students get addicted to coffee while writing papers and studying for exams. This inexpensive gift basket idea will be very appreciated by the coffee drinking university student this Christmas.

  • Start by buying a small inexpensive basket to fill with items. College students can often reuse these for various storage needs.
  • The coffee maker will be the most expensive part of this present. "Brew n' go" type personal coffee makers are very convenient for a single person and can be found for around $20. They also typically come with a travel coffee mug. If the student already has a coffee maker, this idea can be made less expensive by just including a travel coffee mug.
  • Next add small packages of "fancy" flavored coffees. They can be found in most grocery stores. Even though they are "fancy", they are not very expensive because they are small.
  • Finally, don't forget the coffee filters!

Holiday or Christmas Gift Baskets for the Tech Savoy College Student

Technology makes life easier, especially for university students. Giving basic technology essentials makes a useful holiday gift or Christmas present for a college student.

  • Start with a Rubermaid-type storage container as the "basket." This can be reused for storing office supplies.
  • Include a USB jump drive. These are useful for transferring data from computer labs to personal computers and can cost as little as $10. If the student has a laptop, do not use this idea.
  • Include other inexpensive computer related supplies. Examples include: printer paper, blank CD's or DVD's, a mouse pad or a gift card for online MP3 downloads.

College students can be difficult to shop for, especially for those looking for an inexpensive present idea. By making a gift basket filled with items the student is interested in, holiday and Christmas gift givers can save money and give a present a university student will find helpful.

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