24 Gifts Under $25 (That Still Feel Special)

Gift your loved one a personalized tea towel (or two) that will look beautiful in their home and show off their city pride—or help bring back memories of a fantastic trip.

Your loved one's next Netflix binge deserves a fresh, hot bowl of popcorn—without the disposable bag waste. Give the movie lover in your life the gift of perfect popcorn time again with this reusable, microwavable, and collapsible bowl.

Here's a creative gift that keeps on giving for the gardeners in your life: Delicious, sustainable lollipops with biodegradable sticks. When a treat is finished, plant the leftover stick horizontally and watch it grow into herbs or flowers.

Odds are, someone you love is looking for ways to optimize their workouts at home these days. A pair of sliding exercise discs will bring more intensity, core engagement, and balancing work to any at-home gym routine.

There's nothing a soothing, all-natural recovery balm can't fix. This vegan, organic salve saves chapped lips, hands, cuticles, elbows, and even knees, and slips perfectly into a stocking, thank-you care package, or a gift on its own.

The self-care treat for anyone who needs a bit of pampering, this set of luxurious body masks includes a multivitamin nail treatment, exfoliating foot wrap, deep conditioning hair mask, and rejuvenating split-end therapy wrap.

A giant, inflatable ring toss game for the pool (shaped like a cactus, no less) is the gift that will give back come spring and summer. We dare the person opening this sunny present not to smile.

The humble (yet adorable) bandana is the MVP of accessories right now. Chic as a hair accessory or tied around their neck, it doubles as a makeshift face covering without sacrificing personal style.

Your little sous chef is about to be dressed to impress with their new kitchen accoutrement. Cookie decorating, meatball making, ice cream sandwich assembling—they're no match for this fun and functional kids' Christmas gift.

There's nothing better than opening up a pair of cozy slippers on Christmas morning. Get a pair of these oh-so-soft velvet slides for your family to keep them warm and comfortable while chilling at home—their feet deserve it.

Everyone could use another pack of comfortable face coverings. The perfect quick gift or stocking stuffer, these soft, non-medical bandanas from Athleta are insanely popular for their breathability and adjustability, especially among fitness lovers.

Remember playing hours of Mash on lined notebook paper in school to predict your future? This upgraded adult version of the favorite fortune-telling game will spark nostalgia in all your friends.

Another sweet and affordable gift for kids is always a stuffed animal, this one doubles as a soft pillow. Pillow Pocket Plushies are guaranteed to please any youngster thanks to it's squishy, cuddly shape, fun animal faces, and genius side pockets. 

Glossier's universal skin salve might be the best (cheap) Christmas gift someone could ever receive. Pretty, practical, and long-lasting, this cult-favorite balm (shop tinted or untinted, scented or unscented) is the ultimate little gift or stocking stuffer for family members who know the importance of moisturizing.

For the friend who gets their coffee fix over ice no matter the season, there's the Takeya 10310 Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker. Serving up four helpings of deliciously smooth cold-brew coffee that's not as bitter or acidic as hot-brewed coffee that's been chilled. Bonus: If they're the type to spend half their paycheck to finance a daily iced coffee habit, this budget Christmas gift will help their budget too.

A tumbler engraved with a map of their favorite urban getaway or home city is a personalized addition to your friend's barware collection. Choose from 31 U.S. cities or gift them an assorted collection of city-scrawled glasses (each tumbler is $16).

Classy, elegant, functional, and under $25? We'll take three. This pretty marble board features a wire cheese-cutter attachment to make perfect, uniform slices of hard or soft cheeses. It's a fabulous holiday-slash-housewarming gift for friends and family members. Hopefully they'll invite you over for wine and cheese very soon.

A favorite-food-themed jigsaw puzzle that's good-looking enough for the coffee table is exactly the affordable Christmas gift you've been looking for.

A simple and stackable gold bangle is an everyday jewelry piece that will become their favorite accessory in no time. No one would believe this pretty bracelet is only $20. 

Saving the turtles, one cheerful silicone straw at a time. Gift your eco-conscious loved ones a pack of five colorful reusable straws for sipping their favorites, from iced coffee to sparkling water and everything in between. 

Help young cousins or siblings decorate their first apartment or dorm room with a string of faux vines. These verdant garlands transform any corner of their personal space into a dreamy, ivy-strung nook, perfect for studying, working remotely, or cozying up with a good book (no plant care required).

Personalize their workspace with a colorful mouse pad emblazoned with their initials. Working from home just got way better looking.

For the pal who can't function without their morning (and afternoon) brew, this single-cup, double-walled tea tumbler with a removable infuser is one gift they'll use time and again. It's easy to use and easier to clean, making each cup they steep a joy. Bonus points for you if you give them some delicious loose-leaf tea, too.

The gift of fresher, greener, creamier avocados—even on day two (or three!) of slicing them open—has arrived. Whoever gets this nifty gift (a glorious set of silicon avocado huggers) will be thanking their lucky stars they have you in their life to ensure the longevity of their favorite food. Plus, no more wasting plastic wrap or single-use sandwich bags to save open 'cados.

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