Thoughtful Christmas gifts don't have to be expensive.

If you are looking to keep a tight rein on spending this festive season, in view of the current cost of living crisis, then check out these gift suggestions which are all between £2 and £10.

I think you will be surprised at what lovely items you can find from UK Small Businesses within this budget!

In this blog there are gift ideas for all ages and stages, both adults and kids.  Some would make ideal Secret Santa presents too.

So here are our Top Christmas Gifts from the Small Businesses on Shopitnear, in ascending price order:

Dig It Dinos £2

Perfect for dinosaur fans, this Dig It Dinos kit contains a small chisel tool for excavating the dinosaur figure out of the egg. 

There are 12 different dinosaur figures available, so it will be a surprise as to which one you find inside. 

This is just one of the hundreds of great presents available from a family run online toy shop called Lighthouse Toys so well worth checking out their full range for your Christmas shopping!

Spiderman Cologne Spray £3.50

If you know a kid who’s a big fan of superheroes then they will love this Spiderman Cologne Spray!

This kid friendly scent from Avon is sold by Bev who runs her own Small Business called Avoneverywhere. 

It makes a great standalone gift or you could also combine it with the Spiderman 2 in 1 Shampoo and Body Wash and/or the Spiderman Hair Gel. All three Spiderman products combined would still be under the £10 budget.  Bargain!

Luxury White Chocolate Bomb £4.50

Pop this Luxury White Chocolate Bomb in a large mug, pour on hot milk and it will ‘’explode’’ into a luxurious hot chocolate, complete with marshmallows!

The taste of the white chocolate is incomparable- a high quality Belgian chocolate from a family run Small Business called Artistry in Cocoa who pride themselves on using only the best ingredients.

There is also a Milk Chocolate Bomb available as well.  Either flavour would make the recipient very happy!

Personalised Slate Coaster £6

There is nothing more thoughtful than a gift customised specifically for the recipient.  Take this Personalised Slate Coaster for example.

You submit a photo or text of your choice and James, the owner of Segar Laser Craft, will laser it onto this slate coaster for you.  It could be a family photo, a pet photo or a special message. 

For only £6 and with free postage, this is incredible value for money and will be something for the recipient to treasure. 

Fashion Hairbands Kit £6

What’s better than a craft kit to occupy kids over the Christmas holidays?

This Fashion Hairbands Mini Set is particularly lovely because the child will be making something lasting that they can wear afterwards- three beautiful hairbands of their own design.

You’ll also find a Friendship Bracelet Kit and a whole host of other craft kits available from  Lighthouse Toys, a Cambridge based online toy shop.

Personalised Rectangle Key Ring £6

This Personalised Rectangle Key Ring ticks all the boxes: it’s useful, it’s personal and it’s under budget!  Perfect for grandparents, teachers or any other friends and relatives. 

You can submit a line drawing or handwritten message at the point of ordering and Emma, owner of her own Small Business called Knotty Baby, will laser it onto a wooden key ring for you. 

A fantastic way to capture your kid’s drawing or handwriting in a gift that can be used for years to come.

Christmas Pudding Cheese £6.95

Who doesn’t love a good cheese at Christmas time?  And there is no more appropriate cheese than this unique Christmas Pudding Cheese, where the truckle is cleverly shaped like a Christmas pudding! 

Inside the waxed exterior, there is a delicious Mature Cheddar flavoured delicately with chives. 

This cheese is produced by a family run Small Business called Cambridge Artisan Cheese and makes for an ideal Christmas gift! 

Beard Cream £9

Is there a man with a beard on your Christmas present shopping list?  Then look no further for his gift!

This nourishing Beard Cream is produced by a family run Small Business based in Norfolk called Co-Co UK. 

The Cedarwood and Lime scent has a fresh, woody, sweet smelling fragrance combined with the crisp, zingy aroma of lime. There is also Tobacco and Oud Beard Cream available as well.

Stocking Filler Gift Doll £10

These cute little dolls are handmade by Alison, owner of Almarie Designs-Dribblebuster. 

Each Stocking Filler Gift Doll is unique with its wooden head, wool dress and padded sleeping bag made of designer cotton print.

With the addition of a sweet note asking ‘Please will you be my friend?’ this doll is easy to post or slip inside a stocking and makes for an adorable gift.

Multifunctional Blue Tech Pen £10

Here's a handy gift for teens and adults of any age: A Multifunctional Blue Tech Pen.

As well as a pen, this nifty gadget from Avoneverywhere is also a stylus, a 6cm ruler, a smartphone holder, a mini torch and a screen cleaner!  

A fun and useful present  that's also light to post.

Antique Silver Hammered Heart Earrings £10

Aren’t these Antique Silver Heart Earrings beautiful? 

They are handcrafted by Jenny, owner of Jenny Southgate Jewellery, in her Suffolk workshop and come in a gift box or pouch. Perfect for a friend or family member and easy to post if needed. 

Jenny also has a wide range of other beautiful jewellery available here

So there you have it, a selection of wonderful gifts all £10 and under.

Don't forget that there are many other special gifts available from the Small Businesses on Shopitnear: check out our Christmas gift section here