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60 Best Christmas Gifts Under $50 That Only Look Expensive
Thoughtful gift ideas that are cheaper than they look — for everyone on your list.
With so many people to shop for, it's important to set a holiday budget and stick to it — especially if you're shopping for last-minute Christmas gifts. No matter who you're looking to buy for, we want to help you stay on track. Here, you'll find the best gifts under $50 — including some of the most unique Christmas presents on the market and some best-sellers that are trending for 2022.
Whether it's for your tween's bedroom or your mom's balcony, this macrame hanging chair is comfortable and super stylish. There's a side pocket, so they can store their phone, iPad or favorite book.
Whether they travel a lot for work or pleasure, this soft faux leather duffel will make every trip a breeze. It's super spacious and includes a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap. Added bonus: they'll think you spent way more because it's so well made — just look at the reviews.
Give the gift of relaxation with this deep-kneading massager that targets neck and back pain. They can alternate between eight different massage nodes, plus it's portable enough to bring it anywhere — it can even be used in the car.
Give them a daily dose of positivity with this bottle filled with 50 tiny capsules — inside they'll find dozens of affirmations for whenever they need a pick-me-up.
Give the gift of smooth (and very caffeinated) coffee with a cold brew maker. This is one of the best cold brew makers we tested, and its sleek and simple design helps it fit easily into fridges.
She can get her beauty sleep with a high-quality silk sleep mask. The silk is great for skin and hair, and Fishers Finery makes a range of matching scrunchies and pillowcases for total luxury.
Help them keep their bedside table or desk organized with this charging stand. It can charge two iPhones at the same time, as well as a pair of AirPods and an Apple Watch (or use it to hold a normal watch, if they don't need to charge a fourth device).
Celebrate their birthday year-round with beautiful glassware adorned with their birth month flower. From daffodils to daisies, each bloom was carefully pressed then turned into a digital print. They're perfect for enjoying a cold glass of water, generous pour of wine or an icy afternoon cocktail.
Gift the movie buff in your life this scratch-off poster to keep track as they work their way through some of the greatest movies ever made. Letterboxd is fine, but this poster doubles as a unique talking point in a new dorm or apartment.
Or you can assemble this house to help your cat, dog or small animal lounge in style. To decorate their space, write their name or a sweet welcome message on the included chalkboard. (This also makes a great gift for new pet owners!)
Available in all kinds of different designs, each 3D magic cube transforms into over 70 shapes and offers hours of mind-challenging entertainment for kids and adults.
Like pillows for your feet, these extremely comfortable cloud slides are lightweight, supportive, easy to clean and versatile enough to wear around the house or while running errands.
For those who love a gag gift, this funny blanket is sure to make them laugh — whether for your kid, best friend or a parent. On a chilly night, they can wrap up in this cozy throw like a burrito. If they're not a fan of burritos, you can also go for the pizza (with or without pepperoni), apple pie and waffle blanket.
They'll save a fortune with this premium boba kit that comes with enough ingredients to make more than 24 beverages. It includes everything they need for delicious, store-quality boba drinks — Thai, jasmine and black teas, tapioca pearls plus recipe cards that are super easy to follow.
With minimalist diamonds set into delicate (yet durable) bands, she'll never take these earrings off. The hoops are made of 18K gold but can also be finished in sterling silver, and they have hundreds of thousands of great reviews on Etsy. Perfect for your girlfriend, mom, best friend, niece or just about anyone who wears earrings.
Keep them warm and cozy all winter with this plush sherpa blanket. It's available in antique white, dusty rose, black, blue and light brown, and you can choose the style with or without tassels. That means it is easy to order one that pairs perfectly with their home's aesthetic.
If they love their dog or cat more than words can explain, this Etsy shop will turn their pet's portrait into a cookie cutter. This is perfect for Christmas baking with the family, too.
Cassidy Olsen is a freelance food, culture, and film writer bouncing between Dublin and New Jersey. She previously served as the kitchen and cooking editor at Reviewed. You can email her or follow her on Twitter.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.