If you’re operating on a tight budget, giving great gifts to your friends can be a serious trial. You want to be giving and generous, but you also want to buy groceries. Plus, if your friends have birthdays around the holiday season, you can pretty much forget it. That gift is going to have to be cheap. If you’re a little strapped for cash but want to send a gift that impresses, then boy do we have the list for you. Check out these seven awesome, thoughtful gifts that won’t break the bank, and show your friends how much you care!

Flower delivery

Getting your friend a silver watch may sound like a dream come true, but, let’s be honest, that’s a bit pricey. Sure, someday when you finally make it big, that will be on the top of the list, but for now, splurging a little on next day delivery flowers should be plenty. The surprise is lovely, the flowers are gorgeous, and knowing that you’re thinking of them will delight your friend for days to come as they look at the gorgeous bouquet. This option won’t break the bank, and it’ll demonstrate your passion!

A fun dinner

Dinner can be pricey, but it can also come at a heck of a bargain depending on where you go. You don’t have to treat your friend to five-star dining just to show them a good time and that you truly care about them. A quick bite to eat of something on the cheap, like a delicious bowl of ramen, a burrito, or just a classic all-American veggie burger, can be a thoughtful way to express your love without busting your bank account.

Lotion set

Ladies love slathering themselves in rich and creamy moisturizer, it’s just a fact of nature. The great part about that is that you can get many lotions, creams, potions and balms for plenty cheap! These make a great gift item for the beauty-conscious friend, and if you go for something a little nicer than your typical grocery store bottle of lotion, you’ll be getting them something they might not regularly get themselves – that’s the sign of a truly well-thought-out gift!

Gift basket

Gift baskets give the appearance of bountiful plenty, but can be pretty cheap if you strategize correctly. Throw together some of your friend’s faves, like delicious candies, trendy and cute stationary, lotions and potions, and maybe a small-value gift card to her favorite restaurant! This option is fun and creative, so it’s totally up to you what you stash in that gift basket. Just remember, the more personal the items, the better the gift!

Board game

Another awesome gift is a board game – and really, it’s just a gift that keeps on giving! What’s more fun than getting the gang together for a sweet game night? Pop open a bottle (or two!) of wine, and have some lighthearted fun playing a game with the people you like best. By gifting your friend a board game, you make this fun night even more of a possibility! Now that’s a great gift on a budget.

Make a donation in their name

If you know that your friend is a die-hard activist who is seriously invested in a cause, one great option is to make a small donation in their name to a cause they really care about. Whether that’s curing malaria, providing cancer treatment to kids, saving endangered wildlife, or finding a home for cats and dogs in need, a small donation can go a long way and be a really lovely gift.

Home-cooked dinner & movie night

This one has the potential to even be pretty much free. Why not give your friend the gift of a fun experience? If you’re already subscribed to a streaming service with tons of fun movies (and, let’s face it, we both know you are), then you could invite your friend over for a fun movie night at no additional cost! While you’re at it, cook her up her favorite meal and serve dinner and a show at a very small cost. This gift is extremely fun and sweet and is one of the cheapest on here!

Whatever gift you decide to go with, it truly is the thought that counts. Budget gifts can often be more memorable than the most expensive ones, so don’t fret, and remember to show your friend your love!