It’s time to shop for gifts! Only problem is, your list has a hundred names on it, but your bank account is missing a few zeroes. Let me help with these product recommendations that come in under $30 each. Not only are these gift ideas affordable, but they’re unique and thoughtful. Full disclosure: some of them are downright weird (yet wonderful!).
So, tell me who you’re shopping for, and I’ll match you with a gift idea. I’ve got suggestions for Disney lovers, amateur musicians, and even that friend of yours who’s always complaining about their sore back. You might even find something for yourself–I put a bunch of these on my own wish list, and I bet you will, too!
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Tune out snoring, street noise, or other disturbances with this 6-sound white noise machine. Plug it in (or use batteries), and enjoy the soothing sounds of Rain, Brook, Ocean, Thunder, White Noise, or Summer Night.
Simple, yet ingenious! Lie down on this back stretching device to relieve muscle pain and stiffness. Use daily to gently and naturally stretch muscles and improve posture.
Beautifully made from bamboo, this cutting board has a side-by-side scale for easy measuring while chopping and preparing food. Ideal for portion control or precise recipes.
These faux leather leggings are a bestseller on Amazon, with hundreds of five-star reviews. They’re perfect to wear with this season’s bulky sweaters. Reviewers are calling them “freaking fierce” and “fun and sexy!”
Dark, cold winter nights can be depressing. Add a little glow with this birch tree lamp, a unique piece of decor that adds soft light to any spot in your home that needs it.
A thoughtful gift for just about anyone on your list, this bluetooth speaker is compact, but delivers enough sound to fill the bathroom. Best of all, it’s completely waterproof–even submersible!
Wrap up the one you love in a warm, tortilla-inspired fleece blanket. It has an amazingly high user rating on Amazon, with customers calling it “so very soft” and “the cutest thing ever.”
Funny and functional, this set of four shot glasses resembles beakers you’d find in a lab. Made of real glass and covered in accurate measurement markings, they make a unique gift for the science nerd on your list.
This dandelion necklace is a thoughtful, whimsical gift for anyone who needs a little luck. A real dandelion is encased in glass and strung on a silver chain, along with a Swarovski crystal pearl charm.
A fun Christmas morning project, this Eiffel Tower 3D Puzzle is a unique challenge for ages 12 and up. 216 plastic pieces fit together to form the 18″ tall puzzle, which lights up with included LED lights.
This craft set includes everything they need to make a whimsical, beautiful fairy lantern. Comes with jar, lid with built-in LED light, tissue paper, fairy silhouettes, glitter, flowers, ribbon, glue, and instructions.
Before I bought this Identity Protection Roller Stamps Wide Kit I had no idea what to do with my important papers. I never threw them out since I was worried about identity theft, and my basement was slowly filling up with papers. This thing allows me to block out my information one quick (and fun!) step.
This neck reading light has over 73,000 raving customer reviews! It’s no wonder why. It’s the perfect compact light for readers and knitters because the designers for this new version narrowed the width of the neck area to fit your neck more comfortably. Unlike other neck lights, this one uses a long press to chose from 3 color and 3 brightness modes. It’s so simple, anyone can use it!
A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves wood fires, this log tote is made from sturdy waxed canvas with faux leather handles. It’s earning high marks from Amazon reviewers, who call it “well made” and “rugged.”
Skip the flowers or wine, and take Mixology Dice to the next party you’re invited to. Anyone who cooks will appreciate the clever inspiration of the wood dice, which can be rolled at random to reveal a fresh, seasonal meal idea.
Most garden tools are boring and utilitarian, but not this pretty garden tool set! With a purple case and floral handles, this set makes yard work more fun and might even inspire a more colorful garden.
Make someone really happy with this gift box of 12 gourmet chocolate-covered Oreos. Each cookie is dipped in milk or white chocolate, then crowned with a variety of toppings, including nuts, sprinkles, and chocolate chips. One five-star reviewer says, “Delicious and beautifully presented.”
A thoughtful gift for anyone who suffers from migraines, headaches, or daily stress! This heated eye mask features oversized, super-soft micro plush that wraps securely over the forehead, eyes, and temples. Plug into any USB outlet to power the heating element.
On-trend and affordable, this hip pack features a single zippered pocket and can be buckled around the hips or slung over a shoulder. Comes in a bunch of colors and prints to choose from.
Perfect for festivals, beach trips, camping, and other outdoor events, this inflatable lounger is a fun and practical gift. Its coolest feature is that it doesn’t require an air pump. Just whisk it through the air to inflate! Five-star reviewers call it “super easy to use” and “quite comfortable.”
This leather AirPods case is perfect for stockings or an office gift exchange. Made from high-quality leather, the case includes an outlet port on the bottom for charging and a sturdy clip so you can attach it to a bag or keychain.
A fun gift for any family or Disney fan, this Mickey Mouse popcorn popper makes 6 cups of popcorn at a time. After popping, flip it over and the Mickey-decorated top becomes a serving bowl!
From Sharper Image comes this portable mini beer pong set that includes everything you need (except the beer!). The set includes a hinged board, 25 plastic cups, two wood ping pong balls, spring-loaded catapults, and a mesh bag to store to it all in. This item is pretty popular on Amazon so if it happens to be unavailable I also have this champagne pong set.
Even the tiniest kitchen has room for this mini toaster oven! Measuring just 7″ square, it nevertheless heats up like any toaster oven, letting you toast a single slice of bread, bagel, or waffle.
Lest you think mixing bowls aren’t a good gift, let me assure you that I received a set of these last Christmas, and I LOVE THEM and use them all the time. The included lids make them extra useful in the kitchen.
Show your favorite grouch how much you love them, grumbles and all, with this super-cute Oscar the Grouch plush toy. Soft, 10 inches tall, and safe for ages 1 and up.
Small, portable, and works right out of the box, this space heater is a thoughtful gift for a friend or coworker who’s always cold. It can fit under a desk or other small space to provide three levels of heat.
There’s something so appealing about this smooth, shiny, silver fortune cookie. Opens on a hinge so you can slip something small inside, like cash or a customized fortune.
I guarantee that people will appreciate this very practical gift! The socket shelf plugs into any outlet to provide 6 electrical outlets, 2 USB outlets, and a small shelf on top.
Tiny speaker, BIG SOUND. The Anker Bluetooth Speaker has a 24-hour battery life and weighs less than a pound, yet it gives a high-quality sound more comparable to a larger speaker. One five-star reviewer, out of nearly 17 THOUSAND reviews, says, “Amazing quality, sounds great, and it looks cool!”
A fun gift for kids and crafters, the Xyron Sticker Maker is a small, portable machine that turns just about anything into a sticker! Includes a cartridge with 10 feet of permanent adhesive (refills are available separately).
Handy for camping trips or stowing with emergency supplies, this survival gear kit includes 11 tools in a portable case. Five-star reviewers say that it’s “very durable” and “makes a great gift.”
Anyone who enjoys making music will get a kick out of this Kalimba Thumb Piano. The portable, low-tech instrument can be plucked to play songs from basic to complex. Includes instructions and a song book.
Gift a pair of these on-trend tassel earrings in her favorite color! They dangle three inches, yet are light-weight for comfort. They’ve earned hundreds of five-star reviews, with Amazon customers calling them “vibrant” and “great quality.”
Cute and clever, this serving bowl looks like an open ziplock bag, but is actually made of hand-blown glass. Works great for nuts, candy, or other small snacks, and is a fun conversation starter at parties. Makes a nice hostess gift, too!
Give your mirror Hollywood style with this vanity light kit! It includes 10 dimmable, round, LED bulbs on an 11-foot cord. Use the included double-sided tape to secure the lights to a mirror, frame, or other surface.
Enjoy amazing, up-close views of birds with this transparent bird feeder that attaches to any window with suction cups. An extremely popular product, this bird feeder has received thousands of five-star reviews, with customers calling it “exactly what I wanted” and “the BEST window feeder.”
This wooden beard comb would be a great stocking stuffer for the bearded guy in your life! Made from walnut, it hinges closed to slip into a pocket or bag. Amazon reviewers say it smells good and feels wonderful in the hand.
Designed to be universally flattering on men and women, Woodies Sunglasses are stylish and lightweight, due to the unique walnut wood arms. They’ve earned over 2,000 five-star ratings on Amazon!