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The hardest part about the holiday season is trying to find gifts for everyone on your list. What can make it even harder is finding a gift for that friend, sister, girlfriend, etc. that has champagne taste when all you have is a beer budget. So what are you supposed to do? Break the bank? The answer is no, there is definitely a solution.
I’ve put together a list of gifts, and their less-expensive alternatives, that will make the trendiest people on your Christmas list happy. The best part is that your wallet will be happy too. So happy in fact, you might have some leftover money to give one of these as a Christmas gift to yourself. The prices below are accurate as of December 16, 2021.


This ring went viral on Instagram for a reason. Instead of spending $100 CAD for Mejuri’s Croissant Dome Ring on the left, spend $32.13 CAD for Etsy’s Gold Filled Twisted Dome Ring on the right.


Everyone wants bombshell, frizz-free hair. Instead of spending $119 CAD for the Slip Silk Pillowcase on the left, spend $72.99 $65.69 CAD for The Bay’s Soft Strokes Silk Pillowcase on the right.


This top is a highly coveted closet staple that can be dressed up or down. Instead of spending $58 CAD for Aritzia’s Sculpt Knit Cropped Tank on the left, spend $17.37 CAD for Glassons’ Square Neck Rib Tank on the right.


The perfect twist on the classic blue jean. Instead of spending $278 CAD for Agolde’s Criss Cross Jeans on the left, spend $94 $63.92 CAD for Abercrombie’s Curve Love 90’s Ultra High Rise Straight Jeans on the right.


Elevate any outfit with a gold necklace. Instead of spending $635 CAD (chain not included) for Mejuri’s Serpant Coin Pendant on the left, spend $77.68 CAD for Etsy’s The Big Renewal Necklace on the right.