Getting Gifty For Under Fifty
The holidays are just around the corner, and despite the crowded schedule and end-of-year work stress and everything else that can entail, there should always be little bit of time left at least to show some love to the ones you hold dear. And no, to convey those sentiments does not necessarily mean bank-breaking splurges.
Because sometimes it's the smaller gestures that pack the biggest punch. Below, there's a lengthy list of ideas on how give someone special that warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation for $50 and under. You (and your coin-stuffed ceramic pig) can thank us later.
Browse the Best Xmas Gifts for Under $50
Braun Classic Travel Analogue Alarm Clock
Though highly practical, for most people the familiar phone alarm rings with a faint echo of PTSD. Switching back to analog is a great way to make the rise-and-shine routine a little more enjoyable, especially if it’s by way of this endearingly retro-looking classic by Braun.
New Era Doing My Best Cap
A cap is always in style. Think of it as one of the fastest ways to add personality to any look (or cleverly conceal a bad hair day).
Coach Signature Playing Cards
If you ask ChatGPT how many different games one can play with a standard 52-card deck, you'll get answers ranging from millions to near-infinite. Fair to say it makes quite the long-lasting gift, at a not nearly-as-far-reaching price point.
Birkenstock Arizona Essentials
A pair of Birkenstocks feels almost as good as walking barefoot on a smooth surface. Anyone who's not yet experienced this, should. The EVA model is stylishly mono-colored, super lightweight, and a low-barrier entry level sandal for those who've managed to uphold their skepticism for this long.
A Dictionary of Color Combinations
Why do certain things look great together while others simply clash? This short manual explains how to pair different tones and shades to create pleasing visual harmony, whether in clothing or interiors.
Aesop Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm
This time of year, most obsess over chapped lips. This cedar-scented lotion by Aesop takes care of the often neglected hands instead, helping to restore smoothness where it’s often lacking the most when it's cold out.
adidas Duramo SL 2 Running Shoes
New Year’s resolutions are just around the corner, so if you’ve heard a potential giftee say something like “next year I’ll finally train for a half marathon,” these kicks might ensue a welcome increase of motivation.
Love Hotel Logos Zine
For the design nerds in your life, here’s a compact book filled with dozens of artsy no-tell hotel insignias.
IDEA Regular Milk Hat
Ever wondered where those debonair caps with witty taglines like “I Don’t Work Here” or “Techno Is My Boyfriend” come from? Now you know. Though the deadpan “Regular Milk” one's by far a favorite.
rocky’s matcha Organic Kogacha Blend Matcha
One cannot escape the matcha wave as such, but it's dangerously easy to miss out on the right blend. Prevent a loved one from falling into said trap.
Lookout & Wonderland Yuzu Bath Soak
Let's be fair, if they have a bathtub they’re already managing stress better than most people. But are they making the best use of those long, restorative, balmy-water sessions? Yuzu, an aromatic oil from Japan, will take their bath game to the next level, thanks to unique ingredients that claim to help the immune-system, heighten cold-weather resistance, and improve skin health.
Coach Product Care Set
Speaking of better skin, have they ever tried a leather moisturizer? Unless they’re deep in the shoe-care rabbit hole, chances are not. You can get them started. Just don’t complain when they can’t stop raving about it, and half their shoe closet suddenly looks brand-new.
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