You don’t have to break the bank to win the holidays
Finding gifts that your family and friends will love can be stressful, but if you have limited funds, it is even more of a challenge. When you have a strict budget, you often have to be a little more thoughtful and creative with your gift-giving.
If you’re feeling stressed about holiday shopping this year, we can help. Whether you’re shopping for a friend who enjoys trying new beauty products, a cousin who loves music or a sibling who needs help staying organized, check out our list of the best gifts under $50 to help you finish your shopping in no time.
Best gifts under $50
This convenient belt bag makes it easy to carry all your essentials. It is large enough to hold your phone, wallet and keys, but it is also lightweight and adjustable, making it comfortable to wear at your waist or slung around your chest. The bag is made from durable, water-repellent polyester, so it’s ideal for all types of weather.
This sleeping mask deeply hydrates and brightens the skin while you sleep, so you wake up with a fresh, glowing complexion. It contains ceramides, niacinamide, squalene and a blend of hyaluronic acids to deliver intense moisture overnight. It has a lightweight gel texture, so it leaves no greasy residue.
Sterling Forever Bella Pendant Necklace
This unique textured snake pendant is the perfect gift for the fashionista on your shopping list. It is made of sterling silver but features a gold-plated finish for fans of gold-tone jewelry. It also includes an 18-inch chain with a 2-inch extender, so you can customize the length to your neckline.
This compact smart speaker makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming services anywhere in your home. It is compatible with Alexa, so it supports voice commands when listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. You can also access your other smart home devices, such as your smart lights or robot vacuum.
Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer
This handy food warmer keeps your lunch warm until you’re ready to eat. Its 20-ounce capacity is ideal for individual servings, so it’s perfect for bringing lunch to work. Its lid is leakproof and features a convenient carrying handle. Best of all, the removable container is dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is a breeze.
Dragon Glassware X Barbie 24-ounce Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler
Barbie fans will love this adorable stainless steel tumbler with a Barbie-approved Christmas-themed pattern. It holds 24 ounces and fits most standard cup holders. Its insulation effectively keeps drinks cold or hot for hours, so you can sip your favorite beverage all day. It also includes two reusable straws, one clear and one pink.
Clever Fox Undated Weekly & Monthly Planner
If you have a loved one who needs a little help staying organized, this undated planner can help. It offers monthly, weekly, and daily agenda pages, habit trackers, and a bullet design, so users can plan their schedules to a tee. It also includes 150 stickers to help color-code the planner, as well as a box for gifting.
Offering a realistic full moon design, this unique night light is sure to be a hit with kids. It can change color and offers 16 shade options, as well as several lighting effects, including flash, fade, and strobe. It comes with a remote to adjust the light’s color and brightness, and features a timer that turns the light off in 15-minute increments up to an hour.
Anna-Kaci Women’s Wool French Beret
This chic beret is the perfect winter hat for the fashion-forward loved ones on your holiday shopping list. It is made of supersoft, lightweight wool and has a nice shape that keeps it from looking floppy. It comes in six shades, including classic black, bold red and ballet pink.
HumanCentric Vertical Laptop Stand
Maximize your desk space with this convenient vertical laptop stand. Its width is adjustable, so it can fit most laptops between 0.5 and 1.5 inches thick. It features a sleek design and durable wood construction with a black walnut veneer that can complement any decor.
Other gifts under $50 worth considering
- LEGO Botanicals Succulents Indoor Plant Building Set
- LANEIGE Bouncy and Firm Sleeping Mask
- Disney Mickey Mouse Christmas Lights Stud Earrings
- Petcube Cam Indoor Wi-Fi Pet and Security Camera
- Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker
- Greenline Goods Whiskey Glasses
- Smartish MagSafe Wallet – Side Hustle
- Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set
- Lona Scott Women’s Cashmere Fingerless Mittens
- JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker
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