Champagne gifts on a beer budget! We firmly believe that giving high quality, conscious gifts doesn’t have to break the bank. These presents are all BuyMeOnce approved, guaranteed to last longer than 365 days, and are much more thoughtful than another glittery fidget spinner. Find the perfect gift for your family member, other half or eco-conscious friend with our £20 budget gift guide.

Budget Friendly Gifts for Him

For £15 a recycled sailcloth card holder from Flowfold makes a fun, useful gift that will last a lifetime. This nifty minimalist wallet is upcycled from some of the toughest performance fabrics in the world.

This White Chrome Safety Razor comes with a lifetime guarantee. For only £15, gift a luxurious, sustainable shaving experience for life.

And, if he’s already got a safety razor, a blade refill pack for £8 could be a great stocking filler.

If he’s into whiskey, these stunning, tempered glass and shatter-resistant whiskey tumblers are a beautiful and practical gift for under £20.  

And, this set of 6 coloured glass tumblers are a bright, fun version of the iconic Picardie tumbler design.

Everyone loves socks, right? These soft and sturdy merino wool socks come with an amazing lifetime guarantee - they’ll be the last he’ll ever need.  

For someone with design flair, a pair of LED filament lightbulbs from Plumen are a stylish, earth-friendly and longer lasting version of their energy sapping cousins. 

20 Conscious Gifts for a £20 Budget | BuyMeOnce.com

Budget Friendly Gifts for Her

This citrus-smelling, cruelty-free and hypoallergenic face cleanser is fresh, delicate and a lovely gift for anyone eco-conscious. The bottle is made from earth-friendly aluminum and designed to be reused.

Some aromatic foaming bath from Neal’s Yard makes a wonderful, budget friendly gift. Not only does it smell divine but it’s also cruelty-free, ethical, fair-trade and organic.


The Elvira Net Socks are made from recycled yarns and are ultra soft. Designed by a brand whose mission it is to turn around the wasteful hosiery industry, they’re perfect for a conscious fashion lover.

Or, these Doris Dot tights by the same brand are a stylish, ethical gift for brightening up winter outfits.

Know a dinner party queen? This beautiful, classic imperial blue platter by Denby is ideal for serving meats, cheeses and desserts. Like all Denby products it is naturally durable, made in the UK and comes with a 10-year guarantee.

20 Conscious Gifts for a £20 Budget | BuyMeOnce.com

Budget Friendly Gifts for Kids and Babies

This 100% organic cotton rattle is a tactile, colourful octopus friend that will delight newborns. Even better, it’s certified by the World Fair Trade Organization and comes with a 5 year guarantee.

And, this sweet crochet knitted dinosaur is a unique alternative to mass-produced plush toys from the high street.

This cosy knitted bobble hat is another great gift for little ones, and with its big, bright yellow bobble you’ll always keep them in sight.  

20 Conscious Gifts for a £20 Budget | BuyMeOnce.com

Budget Friendly Zero Waste Gifts 

A Life Less Throwaway, written by BuyMeOnce's founder Tara Button, is an entertaining and eye-opening read that will help someone shop more consciously.

Wrap their present in reusable wrapping paper made from recycled plastic bottles - it’s a gift and gift wrap in one.  

This set of recycled stainless steel straws is a practical gift that looks gorgeous as well as lasting a lifetime. 

We all know a cheese-lover. This beautiful, organic, floral print beeswax wrap cheese pack keeps cheese (or any food!) fresher for longer. It’s more natural and eco-friendly than cling wrap, and twenty times prettier. 

 Reusable cotton pads are a great stocking filler. Made from beautifully sourced organic cotton, these wonderful waste-reducing pads will boost someone’s beauty routine. 

20 Conscious Gifts for a £20 Budget | BuyMeOnce.com

Didn’t spot anything you liked? Check out our gifting section for more inspiration.

 

Amanda Saxby