If there’s one repetitive Christmas song we always vibe with, it’s Eartha Kitt crooning her wish list to Santa. From a yacht to Tiffany jewels and a ’54 convertible too (light blue), the girl knew how to reach for the stars. We’d imagine our own friends’ and family’s wish lists aren’t too dissimilar — but alas, most of us aren’t able to drop fantasy-gift level cash on every one of our giftees. But just because a $2,500 Peloton might be out of the question doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of remarkable and thoughtful gifts that will match your budget.
Holiday shopping is far from a one-size-fits-all task. Yeah, yeah; gift-giving should be less about the gift itself and more about the thought behind it. But at the end of the day, creating a realistic present-buying budget is vital to your sanity, and shopping within tight financial constraints isn’t always a simple task. Ahead, we offer a creative solution: the achievable holiday catalog. Our roundup offers the best gift ideas that your money can buy — for $100 or less. Whether you’re navigating the waters of shopping for a co-worker you’re comfortable gossiping with (but not comfortable spending more than $25 on) or a significant other you’re willing to donate your upcoming holiday bonus towards, look no further than this list of the 50 best gifts for under $100.
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The Best Gifts Under $10
If you’re shopping around for cheap stocking stuffers, $10 is all you need to spend. Keep a lookout for functional items that pack in some personality from pop-culture playing cards to a mini beauty sponge washing machine.
Genius Music Playing Cards
Behold: A fun stack for placing poker bets, showing off magic tricks, or shuffling in your palms.
Genius Music Playing Cards, $, available at
Free People What’s Your Sign Keychain
There’s big Zodiac energy packed into this little retro-inspired keychain gift.
Free People What’s Your Sign Keychain, $, available at
DustyAndDella Wavy Clay Hair Slides
This little squiggly duo of clay barrettes — hand-crafted with love in the U.K. by best-selling Etsy shop, DustyAndDella — makes for majorly sweet, under-$10 gift material.
DustyandDella Black & white geometric print wavy clay hair slides, $, available at
Homesick Car Freshener
Make it a sweet-smelling ride.
Homesick Car Freshener, $, available at
Urban Outfitters Beauty Washing Machine
If your giftee is a lover of beauty and tiny things, then wowee buckle up for this currently on-sale-for-under-$10 surprise. The lil’ trinket does as its name suggests: keeps makeup brushes and sponges squeaky clean.
Urban Outfitters Beauty Washing Machine, $, available at
Anthropologie Iris Rainbow Pot
This cheery under-$10 rainbow planter is the perfect home for that succulent they’ve been wanting to repot.
Anthropologie Iris Rainbow Pot, $, available at
Sephora Hello! Beauty Big Shots
All of Sephora’s best sellers, as miniatures!
Sephora Hello! Beauty Big Shots, $, available at
TonyMoly Magic Food Banana Hand Milk
Applying hand moisturizer has never been so amusing.
TonyMoly Magic Food Banana Hand Milk, $, available at Amazon
Harry Smail Red Wine Stain Remover
When the wine starts flowing, the spills start splashing. Trust us, you’ll want this handy — whether to gift or to have on hand for emergencies.
Harry Smail Red Wine Stain Remover, $, available at
Amazon Beaded Phone Straps
A cute set of beaded bracelets or a secure strap for their sacred iPhone? Get them a gift that does both.
Exweup Beaded Phone Straps, $, available at Amazon
Compagnie De Provence Travel Hand Cream
Ah, sometimes it’s the little luxuries in life that make the best gifts — like this under-$10 hand cream that’s enriched with exquisite-smelling honey and botanical oils from Provence.
compagnie de provence Travel Hand Cream, $, available at
The Best Gifts Under $25
This is usually the ideal range for an acquaintance, lesser-known friend, or a Secret Santa recipient. It says that you made an effort to find something personal without having to go over your tight budget. Plenty of fun gifts can be found for under $25 — we recommend hunting around for quirky games, little luxuries, or unique home decor gems.
Food Dice No. 1 Seasonal Dinners
A highly entertaining gift for friends and family who like to cook but could definitely spice it up in the kitchen. The clever set contains five dice each labeled with different primary ingredients that, when rolled together, shake out 186,000 possible meal combos.
Foodie Dice No. 1 Seasonal Dinners, $, available at Amazon
Crown Affair The Scrunchie No. 002
Treat someone to the breakage-fighting luxury of an oversized, 100%-silk scrunchie from this coveted haircare IT brand.
Crown Affair The Scrunchie No. 002, $, available at
MrMiSocki Volume 2.2 – Soxi Brown & ASAP Socky
Don’t go the regular sock route, go the comic-book-sock route with MrMiSocki’s fan-favorite foot collection. Each unisex pair comes crafted in a comfy blend of cotton, nylon, and spandex, and outfitted with a mismatched cast of clever comic-book characters.
MrMiSocki Volume 2.2- Soxi Brown & ASAP Socky, $, available at
WoodFlowersCo Dusty Rose & Succulent Wood Flower Bouquet
Give the gift of flowers that have no time to die — because they are whittled out of wood in a charming Virginia-based, small-biz Etsy shop.
WoodFlowersCo Dusty Rose & Succulent Wood Flower Bouquet, $, available at
LEGO x Star Wars: The Mandalorian Kit
May the force be with whoever gets to assemble these figurines.
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Kit, $, available at Amazon
Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Resin Coasters
Tabletops are about to get snazzy.
Gaetano Pesce Resin Coasters, $, available at
Tamanohada Round Soap
Have a s(m)oothing time with this spherical pearl of a soap.
Tamanohada Round Soap – Lavender, $, available at
Tea Drops x Hello Kitty Bubble Tea Kit
Tasty bubble tea is only minutes away and can be made from the comfort of their own home.
Tea Drops x Hello Kitty Bubble Tea Kit, $, available at
Snack Break Karaoke Hand Mirror
A delightful piece of useful decor that your difficult-to-gift Gen-Zers will likely adore. This sweet heart-shaped mirror is hand-crafted from confetti-studded acrylic by the female-run accessories brand Snack Break.
Snack Break Karaoke Hand Mirror, $, available at
MerryXD Chubby Blob Seal Pillow
If you’re not having yourself a merry, chonky Christmas, please reconsider!
MerryXD Chubby Blob Seal Pillow, $, available at Amazon
The Best Gifts Under $50
Your wallet loves to see it. Lucky for you, there’s plenty of crowd-pleasing gifts that slide in under the $50 price point. Steer in the direction of wellness essentials, functional fashion, or some really good cookies from the really good cookie place.
Lululemon Double Roller Mini
Something to help your tense pals roll out their muscles.
Lululemon Double Roller Mini, $, available at
Birthdate Co. Birthdate Candles
Candle-gifting for the holidays is rather overrated — unless it’s in the easily personalized form of your chosen giftee’s day of birth.
Birthdate Co. Birthdate Candles, $, available at
Inkach Advent Calendar Christmas Slime
For a Christmas countdown complete with 24 fun toys to kick off each December day with a surprise.
Inkach Advent Calendar Christmas Slime, $, available at
Levain Assorted Cookies Gift Box
If they are into cookies, then you will easily win the Holiday Gift-Giver Of The Year award by sending them a gift box filled with NYC-based Levain Bakery’s iconic ooey-gooey morsels.
Levain Bakery Signature Cookie Assortment Gift Boxes, $, available at
Monopoly: Schitt’s Creek Board Game
The award-winning TV show might be over, but the Schitt’s Creek fun doesn’t stop.
Monopoly Monopoly: Schitt’s Creek Board Game, $, available at
Dusen Dusen for Areaware Kitchen Timer
This time-keeping kitchen pal is here to make sure you never overbake again.
Dusen Dusen for Areaware Kitchen Timer, $, available at
Quince The Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Oh yes, you can gift that picky someone a compliment-getting cashmere sweater for $50!
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, $, available at
Starface x Sesame Street Elmo Bundle
Everyone’s forever friend Elmo is here to help prevent skin picking, absorb fluid, and reduce inflammation to shrink pimples overnight.
Starface x Sesame Street Elmo Bundle, $, available at
Our Place Set of 4 Drinking Glasses
Perfectly sized, very stackable, and cute as heck. Cheers to staying hydrated.
Our Place Drinking Glasses, $, available at
Sackville & Co. Vibrant Smoke Kit
As the brand says, this is “a classy ass kit for a classy ass smoker.” Responsible puffers get a zip pouch, carry case, and a pack of pre-rolled cones.
Sackville & Co. Vibrant Smoke Kit, $, available at
Airbnb Gift Card
Give the gift of adventure.
Airbnb Gift Card, $, available at Airbnb
The Best Gifts Under $100
Say hello to the most realistic budget of the bunch. Here you’ll find all of the practical items your giftee has likely already added to their wishlists — ahem, super-soft bootie slippers, personalized jewelry, and bottles of the cream of the fragrance crop.
Parachute Home Cozy Bootie
They’re so plush, you’d think they’re baby booties. Guess again — these are made for deserving adults who want that cozy life.
Parachute Home Cozy Bootie, $, available at
Fly By Jing Lucky 88 Spice Lovers Collection
Fly By Jing’s sauces and spices are inspired by Chengdu’s famous fly restaurants — and they continue to be a crowd-pleasing holiday favorite. This Spice Lovers Collection packs a $110-valued lineup of the brand’s best-selling Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce, Mala Spice Mix, 3 Year Aged Doubanjiang, Tribute Pepper, Erjingtiao Chili into one highly giftable (and under-$100) pack.
Fly By Jing Lucky 88 Spice Lovers, $, available at
Brook & York Aria Coordinate Ring
This 14k yellow gold ring can be engraved with the custom coordinates of your choosing AND will ship within 24 hours of purchasing.
Brook & York Aria Coordinate Fine Ring, $, available at
Catbird Croissant Lamp
Glow up to this tasty de(light) that’s crafted from an actual croissant that’s been cured with an eternal resin glaze and outfitted with a little light in its belly.
Bread Lamp Croissant Lamp, $, available at
Public Goods Self-Care Kit
An all-inclusive, luxury self-care set for the eco-conscious person who’s in need of some pampering.
Public Goods Self Care Kit, $, available at
Outdoor Voices Rectrek Pant
For the man who seeks a relaxed but also very active-ready pant.
Outdoor Voices Rectrek Pant, $, available at
Uncommon Goods Karaoke Microphone Speaker
Consider this the hack that allows you to bring the party wherever you go.
Uncommon Goods Karaoke Microphone Speaker, $, available at
Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace Eau de Toilette Fragrance
The aroma of this unisex perfume from French fashion house Maison Margiela is the next best thing to getting cozy in front of a fireplace.
Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace Eau de Toilette Fragrance, $, available at
Everlane The ReNew Teddy Bomber
Who can deny fleece for winter? And, since this is from Everlane, you can feel extra good about gifting a cozy layer made from 100% recycled polyester.
Everlane The ReNew Teddy Bomber, $, available at
Caslon Miller Water Resistant Chelsea Boot
The fashionista on your gift list will undoubtedly appreciate a great pair of black boots.
Caslon Miller Water Resistant Chelsea Boot, $, available at
Crockd Pottery Kit
This pottery kit was created with mindfulness and wellbeing in mind because it stimulates the positive effects of art therapy but from home.
crockd Crockd Pottery Kit, $, available at
VacOne Coffee Air Brewer
Meet the world’s first electric vacuum brewer, which uses air and negative pressure to produce smoother, more balanced coffee and cold brew in only 4 minutes.
Vac Coffee VacOne Coffee Air Brewer, $, available at
Minted Custom House Portrait Art
Upload a photo of a home and the Minted team will illustrate and frame it for whomever you’re gifting this to.
Minted Custom House Portrait Art, $, available at
Mejuri Bold Croissant Dôme Huggies
A simple, luxurious joy that comes in the shape of golden croissants. Yum.
Mejuri Bold Croissant Dôme Huggies, $, available at
Madewell Simple Crossbody Bag
A sleek closet staple that they can take everywhere, with enough room to hold just about everything.
Madewell The Simple Crossbody Bag, $, available at
MoMA Design Store Sky Umbrella
A rainy day is no match for the vivid blue sky printed on the inside of this umbrella.
MoMA Design Store Sky Umbrella, $, available at
Melon Bike Helmet Urban Active
Cute bicycle helmets are always hard to come by — but these noggin protectors get the job done.
Melon Bike Helmet Urban Active »New York«, $, available at
Dr. Scholl’s Running Free Bootie
Is it a sneaker? Is it a boot? What if we told you it’s both — and it’s all-around cushioned to keep those toes warm.
Dr. Scholl’s Running Free Bootie, $, available at
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