20 Interesting Gifts for about $20 and Under

Christmas is just around the corner!

If you need some ideas, I have compiled a list of 20 interesting gifts for about $20 and under. I cannot stand going in and out of stores, picking through things, and jockeying for a parking space, but what I do love is browsing from the comforts of my home. If you don’t like dealing with crowds and crazy parking lots either, here’s a little holiday shopping help for you.

 

Grab a mug of coffee or cocoa, a cozy blanket, and let the shopping begin! Most of the items here are favorites of mine and are all affordable. Each gift* idea would make a great stocking stuffer 🎄 To shop for any of the gifts, simply click on the name of the item or the photo. Some other options may be listed in the description. Happy shopping!!

*(Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will make a tiny commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for your support! You may read more about that here.)

Fuzzy socks

~You can’t go wrong with gifting warm and fuzzy socks! These will keep her feet warm all winter long.

 

A cookbook

~We could all use a little help in the kitchen. This cookbook is gorgeous and full of great recipes. Here are several more of my favorites: Love Welcome Serve, Cook Like a Pro, Bread & Wine, Whiskey in a Teacup, Magnolia Table

 

A candle

~Candles always make a lovely gift because they aren’t something we always buy for ourselves. I burn this candle every year! Here are a few other favorites: one, two, three

 

Chocolate

~See’s Candies has been making chocolate for over 95 years. Their chocolates are so yummy!

 

A soft blanket

~Cozy blankets make for a nice gift. Who doesn’t love to cuddle up with a soft throw during the winter? Here are a few other options: one, two, three, four

Hand cream

~Fancy hand creams are another item we don’t often buy for ourselves, so it’s a treat to receive some. Here are two other favorites: one, two

Magazine subscription

~I look forward to my magazines arriving in my mailbox, and perhaps someone you know will as well. Magnolia, Sunset, Consumer Reports, Better Homes & Gardens, etc.

 

Board games & playing cards

~These are all fun games! Exploding Kittens, Apples to Apples, Taboo, What?, Jenga, pretty playing cards

 

Stainless steel straws

~My son purchased these straws for me as a gift, and I love them!

 

Travel mug

~A gift for those who like to keep their coffee hot and their iced tea cold.

Luggage organizers

~For your loved one who enjoys traveling, these are a game changer!

 

Ice cream bowls

~It’s fun to eat ice cream out of cute bowls 🙂 These are colorful, and here are some nice white ones

 

Salt dish with fancy salt

~For your friend who enjoys cooking, salt dishes are a thoughtful gift. I like this marble one and bamboo one as well.

 

Table topics

~135 thought-provoking questions to inspire the best kinds of conversations. So fun!

 

Portable phone charger

~The perfect gift for the person who’s phone battery gets below 10%. It’s compact and well rated.

Italian drinking glasses

~I own several sets of these and highly recommend them! I use these mini tumblers for juice, wine, and desserts. Here is a pretty glass pitcher to gift with the glasses.

 

A potted plant or succulent

~Greenery is always a smart option and livens up any room.

 

Cloth dinner napkins

~Soft cloth napkins add a nice touch to the dinner table. These are easy to wash and don’t require ironing.

 

Fancy olive oil

~Apprently this is Ina Garten’s favorite olive oil for everyday use. This gift would pair nicely with a bottle of aged balsamic vinegar.

 

A wood cutting board

~This beautiful acacia wood cutting and serving board is perfect for everyday use or for entertaining.

********

Buying gifts for friends, family, the babysitter, the teacher, or the coworker is no easy task, so I hope this list of 20 interesting gifts makes that experience a little easier for you this year. Here’s to a quiet, no stress, no crowds shopping experience! Enjoy XO