Gifts do not have to be extravagant to be appreciated. If you want the recipient to enjoy your gift, you just need to make sure that the gift matches the person’s personality. Just because a present is expensive does not mean it will already bring joy to the person. What brings real happiness are presents that are well thought out.

Here are some gift suggestions for items that are less than $20 that you can give friends, family members and colleagues:

• Mini Starbucks Card plus Valet Key Chain- this can be the perfect gift for a coffee lover. You can get a Starbucks card for as low as $15.  Your recipient can even register his/her Starbucks card on the Starbucks website to get free beverage on his/her birthday. That is amazing value for one well-designed card.
• A Framed Note- this is a wonderful idea for a person you know really well. If you have an inside joke or a simple quote you know the other person will appreciate, write them down on a piece of pretty paper.  Buy a simple frame from the store and frame your note.
• A simple bouquet of flower- a small bouquet of simple flowers can bring a smile to people’s faces.  Flowers are great as a housewarming present or as a gift for moms.
• The Gospel According to Coco Chanel- a fun look at the woman behind the little black dress, this book is the perfect gift for your fashionista friend.  The book examines the life of Coco Chanel, the woman who put women in pants.
• A bag of candies- for adults who like sweet things, a bag of candies mixed with a bag of inspirational quotes can be great gift idea. Write short notes and jokes on little strips of paper and mix them up with sweet candies in a small bag. Tie a small ribbon around the bag to make it more charming.
• iPhone Skins- do you know someone who already seems to have it all including the latest gadgets? If you do but need to buy that person a present, simply give that person an iPhone skin. Choose a wonderful design that will reflect the recipient’s personality.