6 Unique Gift Ideas Under $50


6 Unique Gift Ideas Under $50

FOSTER AN ORPHAN ELEPHANT

It’s tough to figure out a unique gift to give a loved one or a friend for a particular occasion, especially when they seem to have just about everything. And many parents get tired of spending money on the same old toys or the hottest fads that will go out of popularity as fast as it became hot. So what are some special birthday and holiday gift ideas under $50 that can stand the test of time?

baby orphan elephant

FOSTER AN ORPHAN ELEPHANT

For a $50 fee, you can foster a orphan elephant “as a gift of life” through The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. “When a tiny new-born elephant is orphaned, it is often because its mother and family have been killed to serve the brutal ivory trade. For an elephant, family is all important; a calf’s very existence depends upon its mother’s milk for the first two years of life.” Remember, an elephant never forgets! Check their website for their tax deductible status.

The recipient of your gift receives:

  • A fostering certificate with a profile and photograph of the adopted orphan together with a description of the Orphans’ Project.
  • An interactive map indicating where the orphan was found and a description of the habitat and the plight of the elephants (or Rhinos) in that particular area.
  • A monthly summary highlighting events of the previous month together with a direct link to the ‘Keepers Diary’ for their elephant. In the diary the recipient will be able to access the daily calendar entries and the monthly photos. These updates can be printed off to keep a journal highlighting the progress of their orphan.
  • Along with the update they will receive a monthly watercolor by Angela Sheldrick.
  • From time-to-time, they will receive news of new arrivals and rescues written by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick with accompanying photographs.

UNUSUAL GIFTS

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PLANT A TREE

plant a tree as a gift

Planting a tree in Israel is the perfect way to show you care. You can plant trees for many different occasions from birthdays, graduations, weddings, to memorials and at the same time help green the land of Israel while sending a special gift to a friend or loved one. For each order, choose from any of the 15 beautiful certificates and it will be mailed to the recipient with your own personal message. The cost is $18 per tree. Check their website for their tax deductible status.

ADOPT A WILD ANIMAL

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For $55 adopt a wild animal such as an elephant, tiger, polar bear through World Wild Life (WWF.) Over 120 species to choose from. Adoption kit includes a plush animal, adoption certificate, full-color photo, species spotlight card, and free shipping. This gift will delight the young or any wild life lover. For more than 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by almost five million members worldwide. Check their website for their tax deductible status.

UNIQUE GIFT TO GIVE BACK

Give back gifts

Oxfam America, a nonprofit organization committed to creating lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Studies have shown that reading a book to a child every night improves their intelligence. Purchase an array of “gifts to give back” including a emergency toilet, goat, mosquito netting, children books, medicine kit, cooking stove, and many more for $50 or less. Just pick a gift and your friend or loved one will receive a card. Check their website for their tax deductible status.gifts to give back

GIVING STOCK IS A UNIQUE GIFT

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Giving a young adult several shares of common stock in a major U.S. corporation will provide a wealth of invaluable knowledge to that child as he/she grows up. The child may receive a stock dividend, although small it will demonstrate how and why a corporation pays an investor. The child can track the stock value throughout the years, further showing them how their value increases or decreases over time, a true test of the U.S. economy. Also, they will receive annual reports and discover a lot more about the company they are invested in. In most states, minors do not have the right to contract, and so they can not own stocks. A parent or guardian will set up trust for the minor, known as a custodial account (an UGMA or UTMA account). Any stock broker can advise you.

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