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40 Best Gifts Under $5 to Impress Everyone on Your Holiday List
Shop cheap yet expensive-looking gifts from Amazon, Etsy and other popular retailers.
Christmas is the best time of year for so many reasons. But with the hustle and bustle of the season, it's easy to overextend yourself β both physically and financially. So if you're trying to keep your budget in check, you've come to the right place.
We've rounded up the best gifts under $5, with plenty of cute, practical and fun ideas. Some make thoughtful stocking stuffers for the family, while others are affordable white elephant gifts for friends and coworkers. Cool gifts for teens include personalized bracelets, while tween girls will love trying on their new eyeshadow palette and butterfly clips. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for grandma (she'll love storing her items in a custom monogrammed pouch) or the best present for any woman in your life (deliciously scented shower steamers anyone?), our list will help you on your search.
Coffee and chocolate make a great combination. With this purchase, choose from four flower options (or use a mix) and 15 personalized tags. While this small pack of Turkish coffee and pebble chocolates makes a cute wedding favor, gift them for the holidays and customize the tag with the giftee's name and date of birth.
Also known as peshtemals, these large, lightweight towels are traditional options used during baths. The seller advertises them as having a fast-drying construction, while being great for the spa and beach (especially for their easy-to-carry weight).
You can get away with scoring a cheap personalized present by finding something special with your friend's initial on it. This gold plated bracelet comes with a dainty leaf for a minimalist look.
At under $5, this dainty and unique hair accessory comes in silver and gold finishes. It's a cute and minimalist pick that'll enhance any ponytail or bun β even when she's styling her hair in a rush.
Gift this gender-neutral beaded bracelet to someone who loves wearing earthy-designs. It features a retro-style pendant in front along with wood beads to complete its unique look.
Choose from 26 pocket mirror designs (or have one customized) for the special person on your holiday list. The mirrrors are one-sided and can easily fit in your wallet, pocket or pouch.
If you struggle with kids who have a hard time using coasters, here's a design they wouldn't mind trying. These heart-shaped cork coasters are cute, minimal and make a great family gift.
These adorable lip balms from Lip Smacker (yes, that Lip Smacker) smell delicious. Choose from a range of cute designs, including a unicorn, fox, panda and bunny.
Mad Libs The Golden Girls Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
Mad Libs The Golden Girls Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
There are 21 pages with fill-in-the-blanks that will have any Golden Girl fan rolling with laughter. The book will bring you back to the world of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia, with one customer even mentioning how the "stories were appropriate for all these ages to understand."
Here's a gift you can give to everyone on your list. These steamers come in six planet-named scents (Venus, Sun, Earth, etc.) and are adorably packaged with a card you can message to have personalized. P.S. Earth is made with pineapple, cedarwood and pine.
These wine glass charms come in gold, silver and copper. Have your giftee's name elegantly presented on an accessory they can use to claim their glass.
Bubble candles are adorable presents for adults, teens and tweens. Choose your color, size and scent (vanilla and cherry blossom included) for them to add a dose of style to their home.
Say cheers to this holiday season or New Year with these antique matte gold metal bottle openers. They're even presented with a red satin ribbon and "Cheers to You" tag you can personalize.
If they think they've gotten everything, they'll be shocked by this gag gift. The belly button lint brush comes in tons of colors, with one customer commenting on it being a "unique-cute-reasonable gift to give to someone."
Any cooks or aspiring chefs in the family (young ones included)? If so, this whisk has an adorable teddy bear graphic on its handle and is described as being heat-resistant, easy-to-clean and light-weight (perfect for little helpers to try out).
Here's a gift kids and Christmas-loving adults will enjoy wearing on the special day. This playful accessory makes a great addition to their holiday-attire and can be worn every year.
The little one on your gifting list can use this stocking to hold their candy or small treats and presents. When they're done, have them hang it on the tree as an ornament.
This ceramic heart-shaped dish features a white and gold design and the word "love" engraved in the center. They can use it to display their jewelry, coins or small items.
Have their first initial embroidered on this classic black-and-white pouch. It's a stylish and durable fit for cosmetics or smaller items they want to travel with or keep in one place.
PeculairPennants Emotional Support Coworker Sticker
PeculairPennants Emotional Support Coworker Sticker
Looking for a small and thoughtful gift for your favorite coworker? These "Emotional Support Coworker" stickers are inexpensive and cute options to brighten their day.
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