The best gifts are the ones that impress and still take it easy on your wallet.
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Spending more doesn’t always mean you’re getting more for your money. Luckily, these under-$50 gifts are affordable and will make whoever’s receiving it feel like a million bucks.
Price: $45
From: amazon.com
You paid good money for your Apple AirPods, so make sure you can use them on a plane even though there’s no Bluetooth.
Price: $14
From: amazon.com
All the how-to’s and tips you need to be the best amateur bartender around.
Price: $30
From: mrporter.com
Get all of Malin + Goetz’s most popular items in this TSA-approved travel kit.
Price: $25
From: eastdane.com
Forego the Nintendo Switch and relive the ’80s with this miniature version of Space Invaders. For $25 you get unlimited play so don’t worry about scrounging for quarters.
Price: $42
From: needsupply.com
Help someone ween off their coffee habit with this minimalist tea set that comes with a canister of caffeinated black tea.
Price: $50
From: surlatable.com
Ditch the raggedy apron for a 100% cotton, machine washable apron from Sur La Table.
Price: $50
From: everlane.com
Made from recycled Italian yarn, the ReCashmere Carpenter Beanie duplicates the softness and appeal of 100% Grade-A cashmere and makes it more sustainable.
Price: $27
From: store.gearpatrol.com
The secret to gift-giving is getting gifts that someone will use every day so they think of you every time they use it. Over time, the tray will develop a patina that makes it unique to the user and his or her goods.
Price: $45
From: llbean.com
This durable all-purpose tote will be your go-to bag for years to come. Don’t misplace it because the camo means you’ll never see it again.
Price: $40
From: jcrew.com
It’s Italian leather for under $50. ‘Nuff said.
Price: $48
From: amazon.com
This timeless design is made for the man, or woman, who doesn’t think they’re the type of person who wears jewelry. Just refer to it as a “cuff” instead of a “bracelet” and everything will be fine.
Price: $29
From: amazon.com
Dopp kits are the unsung heroes of travel. They keep your gear organized and any potential messes are contained within the pouch.
Price: $34
From: huckberry.com
One taste of this and you’ll realize this is what real olive oil tastes like. It’s made of 100% California-grown olives, and that’s the way it should be.
Price: $45
From: huckberry.com
Making your own hot sauce immediately makes it superior to your regular ol’ Cholula or Tabasco. The kit provides ingredients for two flavors of hot sauce, and you can’t go wrong with either. Just don’t touch your eyes while you’re making your concoction.