• You do not have to spend a fortune on Christmas.merry christmas - christmas tree - aged paper image by samantha grandy from Fotolia.com
  
  If you do not have a lot of money to go shopping for Christmas, chances are that you still would like to get a gift for those you care about. Instead of purchasing a trip to Disney World or an expensive suit, there are other useful ideas that are inexpensive that he is sure to appreciate.
  
  

Personal Grooming

• Take a trip to your local discount store and choose from a number of personal grooming items. Whether this man is your friend, significant other or family member, it is always helpful for him to have a pack of razors in case his clippers break or a set of fingernail clippers to take care of those hangnails. Other cheap Christmas gift ideas for men include a comb and brush set, deodorant, scented body wash or some comfortable house slippers. If you cannot afford an actual set of clippers, purchase an accessory kit with replacement blades or a travel case.
  
  One item the average man does not always think about is lotion and skincare products; when purchasing these types of items, buy a neutral-scented or masculine=scented product.
  
  

Handyman Gadgets

• Every man loves to feel like they can fix things around the house or that they are useful in one way or another. Buying him little gadgets for Christmas will give him a little ego boost, but is something that can also encourage more repairs around the house.
  
  The higher-quality tool kits are not cheap, so these items are not going to be your best bet when budget is a concern. Instead, purchase a full set of screwdrivers or wrenches. An item that may be more useful and that can easily be used outside of the home is a multiple-use tool pen; these gadgets have a pocket knife, flathead screwdriver, Philips screwdriver, tweezers and other useful tools.
  
  

Self-Made Artistry

• If you are the artistic type, making your own gift can save you a lot of money, although the amount of time that you spend designing and making this gift may be a burden. Depending on your relationship with the recipient of this gift, you can draw or paint a picture of the two of you together, a picture of his favorite character with his face or a picture of him and his family. Taking the time to draw or paint a personalized picture shows that you took the time to think about and make his Christmas gift.
  
  Other artistic ideas for gifts can include making the Christmas card; building a model car, truck or boat; making a sculpture or making a set of candles.