Awesome gifts they’ll love that won’t break your budget.
The holidays can be an expensive time of the year. If you’ve set yourself a budget for gift-giving and want to stick to it, we’re here to help. We’ve found great gifting options for just about everyone on your list that don’t cost a penny over $50. Whether they’re into makeup, board games, or pizza, there’s something they’re going to love on this list. Between spice sets, satin hair rods, and waterproof Bluetooth speakers, you won’t need to drain your savings to still give thoughtful gifts to your loved ones this holiday season.
Here are the best gifts you can give under $50:
Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches (This link opens in a new tab)
They’ve probably gotten more creative in the kitchen following their last viewing of The Bear, and this cookbook by one of the show’s stars will inspire them to have even more fun with food. It’s filled with recipes of Matty’s favourite soups, salads, and sandwiches, from simple grilled fluffernutters to more complex po’boys. It’ll take them through a whole culinary journey and they’ll get to read personal stories of the Canadian chef’s life and his connection to each of the recipes.
Moose Cookeez Makery Freezy Cakes Interactive Plush Playset (This link opens in a new tab)
The youngster on your list will love this Moose Cookeez Makery Freezy Cakes Interactive Plush Playset. They’ll have to follow the instructions, mixing the included ingredients and “chilling” them in the little fridge. Once the timer is up, a plushie toy will appear like magic. All the pieces, including the mini fridge and mixing tools, can be reused during playtime, too.
Crochet Plant Kit for Beginners (This link opens in a new tab)
Both novice and experienced crocheters will have a ball stitching this plushie pot of florals together. The kit comes with everything they’ll need to get the job done, from their first stitch to finishing the loose ends. When they’re done they’ll have a gorgeous piece they can display in their home or office.
Available in nine styles.
Bcareself Pizza Blanket (This link opens in a new tab)
They can wrap themselves up like a human panzerotti for a cozy day of rest and relaxation with this kitschy and cute pizza blanket. It’s double-sided, so they can enjoy their pepperoni and cheese no matter how they flip it, and the super soft microfibre won’t fray, pill, or shed over time.
Available in three sizes and two styles.
Kitsch Satin Heatless Curlers (6-Pack) (This link opens in a new tab)
They can achieve the blowout of their dreams with this heatless curler set. All they’ll have to do is twirl their hair around the satin-covered curling rods while it’s slightly damp, then bend the flexi-rods to keep everything secure while it sets. Once it’s dry, their mane will be perfectly curled, and they will have saved themself both time and heat damage.
Available in two colours and a pack of four.
This Candle Smells Like Taylor Swift (This link opens in a new tab)
Any Swiftie on your list will want one of these candles in their Taylor collection. It’s made right here in Canada with natural soy wax and includes fragrance notes of lavender, violet, plum, and peony. It’s poured around a large wooden wick that’ll crackle as the candle burns down for the ultimate cozy vibe while they listen to their favourite Folklore and Evermore songs.
Clue Primetime Conspiracy Game (This link opens in a new tab)
Any true crime fan will want to play this whodunit game. It’ll test their trust in their friends while they try to figure out which of them are connected to the main suspect. It features some familiar characters, but there are also some new ones too, and this game takes place at a resort instead of an old mansion, meaning they’ll have to really lock in to piece the clues together and figure out the mystery. They can even enhance the gameplay to make it more immersive with the free companion app.
Studiostone Creative Bear Soapstone Carving Kit (This link opens in a new tab)
Any DIY fan will adore carving their own woodland creature out of a block of soapstone. This kit comes with everything they need to file, sand, shape, and polish their figurine. It even comes with an instruction guide that’ll walk them through it step by step. It’ll be a nice screen-free activity for them, and it’ll help them learn a new skill.
Spice Rack Co. BBQ Spices and Rubs Gift Set (This link opens in a new tab)
If they’re the house grill master, then they know the importance of a quality marinade or rub. This set comes with five different seasoning blends they can use to boost the flavour of steak, chicken, burgers, and pork. All of the rubs are made in Canada by a small business, are gluten-free, and vegetarian/vegan. They can even use them to smoke meat if they’re into that!
EWA A106 Mini Bluetooth Speaker (This link opens in a new tab)
This teeny speaker packs a big punch! It offers crystal clear sound with impressive bass at a loud volume without taking up too much space in their bag. A full charge will last them up to eight hours of playtime, and it’s waterproof, meaning they can rock out in the shower, relax with an audiobook in the bath, or listen to their favourite tunes on their beach vacation.
Available in three colours.
Enno Vatti 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster (This link opens in a new tab)
With the long, cold, and dark winter coming, they might need some inspiration on how to pass the time or what to do with at-home date night. This poster features 100 of the most popular movies of all time. They can make their way through the films and scratch off the poster after each viewing. Once they’re done they can frame and display it in their home to show off their new film buff status.
INIU Portable Power Bank (This link opens in a new tab)
They’ll be able to juice up their phone on the go with this portable power bank in their back pocket. It holds several charges and will get their battery back to full in a flash. It’ll come in handy when they’re trying to capture as many memories as they can at a concert and is great to have on hand in case of an emergency. It comes with a USB-C cable and a carrying case to keep it from getting banged up when they travel.
Available in four colours.
Latme Ice Roller for Face (This link opens in a new tab)
This handy ice roller will level up their daily beauty routine. I’ll de-puff their tired under eyes after a late night while also waking up their skin to take on a new day looking fresh-faced. Aside from the beauty benefits, it’ll also offer some sweet relief when a headache creeps in.
Available in five colours.
Funistree Modern Candle Warmer Lamp (This link opens in a new tab)
This candle warmer lamp will give them some warm ambient light while evenly melting their candles. This way there won’t be as much yucky stuff in the air and it’ll be safer than having an open flame in the house (perfect for anyone who has a cat who likes to explore tables and shelves). Plus, they won’t have to remember to blow their candle out before nodding off.
Available in five colours and five styles.
Hamilton Beach Personal Blender with Travel Lid (This link opens in a new tab)
They’ll be able to take their smoothies to go with this personal blender. Once it’s done mixing all of the ingredients, they can sip it right from the travel lid it comes with. It’ll fit into their cupholder, meaning they can make and eat breakfast on their morning commute, too. All of the pieces come apart for easy cleaning and they’re also dishwasher-safe.
Available in three colours.
Burt’s Bees Essential Kit (This link opens in a new tab)
This five-piece set of salves, balms, and creams is a great gift for anyone from 15 to 99. It includes some of Burt’s Bees best selling products including a cleansing cream, hand salve, body lotion, lip balm, and foot cream. All of the products are made with all-natural ingredients and are travel-sized, so they can pamper themselves from head to toe on vacation.
YLL Kids Mini Karaoke Machine (This link opens in a new tab)
A mini karaoke machine will allow them to put on performances as a solo act or with friends. It’ll connect to a phone or tablet to play their music of choice as they sing along, or they can rock out acapella. The battery will give them up to 10 hours of fun and the speaker is loaded with LED lights that’ll put on a flashy show when they’re singing their hearts out.
Simple Modern Travel Cup (This link opens in a new tab)
If your bestie loves to sip on H2O all day long, this trendy travel cup will become their new favourite accessory. It’s made of insulated stainless steel and will keep their drink ice cold for over 24 hours. The narrow base means it’ll fit easily into their cup holders, unlike bulky water bottles, and it’s leakproof, so if they accidentally tip it over the whole cup won’t pour into their floors.
Available in 44 colours/patterns.
r.e.m. beauty x Wicked So Popular pH Adaptive Lip Oil (This link opens in a new tab)
They’ll be giving Galinda (with a Ga) when they wear this lightweight lip oil. It’ll adjust from clear to the perfect Popular pink, adjusting to the pH level of their skin to give them their own unique shade. It’s also filled with fine iridescent glitter that’ll make their pout sparkle just like the Emerald City.
MixMate Bartender Kit with Stand (This link opens in a new tab)
This 15-piece set comes with everything they’ll need to craft their own signature cocktails (or mocktails). It includes a shaker, strainer, bottle opener, muddler, mixing spoon, double-sided jigger, two liquor spouts, a Hawthorn strainer, ice tongs, 16 cocktail recipe cards, and a wooden stand that everything will nestle into. All of their tools will fit neatly into their cocktail cart, and they’ll look like a seasoned mixologist at their next party.
Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We’ll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
