5 Affordable Alternatives to Expensive Christmas Gifts at Target
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T. Woods
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Jenna Klaverweiden
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It’s that time of year again — the sun sets a bit earlier, the weather is much chillier and your holiday shopping list looms larger and larger. The Christmas season, for all its good cheer and family visits, can be a deeply stressful one, especially financially, as there is a constant pressure to buy gifts for friends, loved ones and even co-workers.
That’s where Target has shoppers covered. The retail giant is currently host to a massive holiday sale on many of its products — but more importantly, Target sells many cheaper alternatives to more popular or obvious gift ideas so you can save money.
With that in mind, GOBankingRates has compiled a list of affordable alternatives to expensive Christmas gifts at Target this year.
Link Handheld Video Game Console
- Price: $24.99
For those shoppers who have an obsessive gamer in their life, this gift might just be the perfect surprise under the Christmas tree. Rather than splurge and spend several hundred dollars on a PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch, consider buying the Link handheld video game console.
It has an intentionally retro design (styled like a 1990s Game Boy) and contains a whopping 400 retro video games in its memory. It’s a cool way to connect with the retro history of gaming. And for those who want their games on the big screen, it’s even designed to connect to TV sets.
Clinique 3-Step Skin Care Kit
- Price: $18.00
Skin care is incredibly important, but it’s not always easy or affordable to purchase someone a pricey spa package — or even an expansive (and expensive) home skin care kit. Luckily, Target has packages like the Clinique three-step skin care kit, which has a cleanser, an exfoliator and a moisturizer.
Whether it’s for a teen looking to eliminate blemishes or an adult trying to keep the crow’s-feet away, this set makes a great stocking stuffer.
KitchenSmith by Bella 8-Piece Personal Blender System
- Price: $19.99
Shopping for a health-conscious foodie? This personal blender system makes a perfect gift. It’s compact and easily fits in any kitchen, and it turns even the most hardy vegetables and frozen fruits into healthy smoothies. Plus, it’s easy to use and it’s dishwasher safe.
Most importantly, unlike other blender systems that can cost several hundred dollars, this one retails for just under $20.
Spider-Man Marvel Kids’ Pillow Buddy
- Price: $12.66
The Spider-Man Marvel kids’ pillow buddy essentially allows a Target shopper to buy a child three Christmas gifts in one. It’s designed to be a giant action figure for play, it can be a cool decorative accent piece to keep any room superhero-themed when it’s not in use, and it serves as an oversized pillow at naptime and bedtime.
Instead of buying all three items separately, this superhero saves the day by being all of the above all at once.
KitchenSmith by Bella Toaster Oven
- Price: $24.99
The perfect gift for a teenager moving to their first dorm room or a retiree looking to cut back on eating out or cooking extravagant meals, this toaster oven allows users to toast, bake and broil without the hassle of multiple appliances or complicated settings.
Whether it’s making toast or whipping up a small pizza or casserole, this oven has users covered, all for just under $25 — much less than what most toaster ovens cost.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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