In the realm of college student spending habits, less is best. However, with the holiday season upon us, it's time to start shelling out a few dollars to reward those who have put up with your antics throughout the year.
Whether it's an exceptionally understanding roommate or the resident assistant who made your semester a little brighter, inexpensive gift options are abound at Wal-Mart and many other stores.
For convenience, Ball State "Daily News" chief reporter Michelle Rimmel went out in search of the perfect stocking stuffer options for college students in need.
Movies off the $7.50 rack"Oceans 12," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "The Hills have Eyes," "Die Hard 1-3," "Hitch"
Walmart has a good selection of movies that are on the cheaper side. They would make good gifts because most people enjoy sitting down and watching a good movie.
Brownie Mix in Decorated Jar for $4.88Brownie mix is a thoughtful gift that two or more people could make together. It comes in a decorative jar that can be reused again to make something else look nice.
Kool-Aid chapstick for $9.26Lip SmackersKool-Aid Lip Smackers are sure to keep your lips soft and healthy while at the same time smelling and tasting good, which is completely unlike regular chapstick.
Santa candy bars for $2.50Snickers and HersheysChocolate Santa candy bars make for a yummy decorative treat that also do not take up too much room.
The Amazing Walking Penguin Pooper for $2.96This small toy seems to be quite silly and will make for a good laugh or a great gag gift. The penguin poops out pieces of colorful candy and also comes in the form of a reindeer.
Queen Anne Cordial Cherries for $1.94Juicy chocolate-covered cherries are another holiday snack that will make emptying a stocking enjoyable.
Candy Canes for $1.96Life Savers, Jelly Belly, Jolly Rancher, Starburst, Peppermint, Spider-Man, Spongebob
Candy Canes are simple and tasty stocking stuffers that do not take up much space, leaving the rest of the space for more extravagant gifts.
Hot Chocolate mix in a decorated snowman mug for $9.94A hot treat that comes with a decorative snowman mug that can then can be reused over and over again.
Cologne "Moves" for $9.26BY Adidas"Moves" is a nice smelling spray for men that is not too expensive.
Shower Animal wash cloth with Bubble Bath for $2.88Bubble Buddy is a cute gift for almost anyone, but especially for children. Children will be entertained in the bathtub while bathing to keep clean at the same time.
Body Spray or Body Wash "Merry Vanilla" for $3.50 each By Simply BasicSmells good enough to eat and will last for an extended period of time, making it so an individual can smell good repeatedly.
Gift CardA gift card is a good idea for people who are not sure what they want to get someone. When a person receives a gift card, they can spend it on whatever they want.
50 Blank CDs for $12.97Memorex CD-RBlank discs for CD burning is a thoughtful gift for music lovers. With the gift of CD-R discs, music lovers can move on to collecting music from friends.
iPod Nano Sleeve for $7.84For future or current Nano owners, a Nano sleeve would make for an excellent gift. The sleeves come in different colors and designs and will help protect the individual's expensive toy.
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