35 Fun and Thoughtful Gifts That Cost Less Than $50

Bodum’s French press makes the kind of hot coffee, espresso, and cold brew that’s worth jumping out of bed for. It’s easy to use, durable, and can go in the dishwasher.

We all know someone who’s plagued by dry skin (I am that someone). For those folks, grab this ultra-moisturizing skin care set from Laneige—it has everything they need to wake up looking several degrees dewier.

The cozy-cute settings in Magic Puzzle Company’s designs are frankly adorable, and sure to delight the jigsaw fan in your life.

Your giftee probably already has a million totes, but do they have one that actually makes them feel chic? Unlikely. With its interior organization pocket and adjustable shoulder strap, this cute, durable, and machine-washable(!) bag will easily become their go-to for grocery runs and park days.

This neat triangular pillow will prop up your recipient’s tablet or book so they can read comfortably in bed or at their desk.

SELF’s commerce director calls this Outdoor Award–winning headlamp “small but mighty,” and easy to adjust. It’s a perfect gift for your favorite hiker or trail runner.

“The Finery Target perfumes are dupes of fancy fragrances,” SELF’s senior commerce editor says. “My mom got me two last Christmas and I wear one almost every day.” Pistachio Please is one of her go-to scents—she also notes that the bottle is pretty enough to display on her vanity.

The family archivist will appreciate this handy little gadget, which scans old negatives and saves them straight to your giftee’s iPhone or Android. And with the Kodak app, they can edit and share the photos whenever they want.

Save your loved one who’s getting into pickleball time searching for the best paddle set and give them this one. Our reviewer says it holds up to lots of use and helps beginners get a feel for the game.

These massage balls are true lifesavers when I get a tight knot in my shoulders—they can knead out tough spots, but don’t leave me bruised, either. They’d make a great addition to anyone’s recovery routine.

One SELF contributor considers this storytelling card game (which was developed by author and psychotherapist Esther Perel, MA, LMFT) a respite from basic small talk. It presents players with prompts like “share something risky” and “share what you wouldn’t tell Mom,” so you can get a little deeper with your friends or partner.

This portable charger is a great practical gift that really anyone could use. It’s super slim, so it’ll squeeze into a pocket or purse, no problem.

Here’s a relaxing gift for someone who’s trying to prioritize better sleep: a pillow spray that’s small enough to take on trips. Your always-traveling friend can bring the relaxing scent of lavender, chamomile, and vetiver wherever they go.

This stainless steel water bottle will help your giftee stay hydrated in style. It comes in a bunch of cute color combinations and, according to our senior commerce editor, keeps drinks cold for hours.

This personal wine glass chiller keeps spirits at a refreshing temperature and doubles as a coaster. It fits most stemless glasses and just needs to be stuck in the freezer ahead of time to work its magic.

Glamour is honoring its 85th anniversary with this compendium of covers, articles, photographs, and more from the magazine’s illustrious history. It’s a gorgeous gift for the person who has an annual countdown to the Women of the Year awards.

Few things please cozy gamers quite like tech accessories that double as charming knick knacks, like this mouse pad dressed up as an ornate area rug.

You could get your friend Lululemon’s viral scuba sweatshirt, or you could gift them this zip-up hoodie instead for half the price. “This is a damn good dupe,” our commerce director says. “I might even prefer the Amazon hoodie’s fabric (blasphemy, I know!); it’s a little thicker than Lulu’s.”

Even gridlock traffic will feel a little chiller with this portable fragrance diffuser. Complete the gift with a couple of Pura’s dreamy scent cartridges (hello, lemon verbena).

Giving socks as a gift might not sound groundbreaking, but this pair’s vintage snow sports design is just too cute to pass up (especially if you’re shopping for someone who regularly hits the slopes).

You know what goes nicely with warm socks? Even warmer slippers. These Dearfoams scuffs have a plush memory foam footbed and unbelievably fluffy trim that’ll perk up cold feet.

Anyone who travels off the beaten path will find major vacation inspo in this photography collection showcasing some of the world’s most far-flung wildernesses.

This floral-scented gift set comes with Beekman’s goat milk-infused body lotion, bar soap, and hand cream, which comes highly recommended by our editors—it absorbs quickly and never leaves skin feeling greasy.

Keep their hands busy with this clever Lego kit, which they can build into three different animals: a peacock, a dragonfly, or a butterfly.

Friends don’t let friends settle for subpar snacks, so send them one of Universal Yums’ delicious country-themed snack boxes. For a gift that’ll keep on giving, you can also sign them up for a monthly subscription.

Got a friend who never uses the overhead light? They’ll love this dimmable table lamp, which emits a warm glow for instant ambiance.

You can make sure they’re fully equipped for their next self-care day when you give them Pinch Provisions’s Super Spa Set. It comes with silk scrunchies, a claw clip, a sleep mask, a shower steamer, an exfoliating mitt, an ice roller, a scalp massager, and a gua sha tool.

Not all beanies are worth gifting—but the Bird Toque from Arc’Teryx is an elite option. Its tight knit locks out the cold, and it fits snugly enough that there’s no risk of it flying off in a strong breeze.

Budding baristas (or anyone who just wants their morning coffee to feel a little luxe) will appreciate this handheld frother. It makes a great stocking stuffer too!

If their old tumbler is looking a little dinged up, give them Yeti’s Rambler Mug, which keeps drinks (and soups and oatmeal!) nice and warm for hours. The best part? It’s dishwasher-safe.

Your giftee can wear this lightweight, breathable bathrobe year-round. “I don’t overheat when I put it on straight out of a steamy shower or when I’m running around getting ready in the morning, but it’s still super soft and cozy,” one SELF editor says.

An AirTag is a great gift, but it won’t be much use if it can’t easily attach to your friend’s stuff. This little strap makes it easy to loop their AirTag to their keys, luggage, and any other must-not-forget items.

The world is full of sweet stationary—but this set of notecards, with its playful piggy print, takes the cake.