The $50 price tag marks a significant threshold when it applies to gifts. Plunking down something close to that number says a lot of things to your recipient, like “This gift is the equivalent of three Sweetgreen salads” and “I forewent a new pair of leggings so you could have something nice this year.” No matter where the $50-and-under gift falls on the hierarchy of your holiday shopping list, we’re here to make sure you have the coolest, most thoughtful (and did we mention wow-inducing?) gewgaw out there. In fact, we scoured the World Wide Web to find a bunch of just that kind of item!

Depending on your budget, the $50 gift could be the splashiest present on your list, or it could be what you’re packing up and shipping out in multiples to your five closest friends. Whether it’s a kooky oven mitt, a pack of Y2K gel pens, or a set of wireless headphones that double as ear muffs, we’ve got the goods to ensure you get the best-present-giver award this season. Click through to see our personal picks for the pluckiest gifts that won’t cost you more than 50 buckeroos.

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Phunkee Tree Solar Powered Bluetooth Speaker

This cute and functional solar-powered Bluetooth speaker will let you jam out whether you’re hitting the slopes or lounging by the pool this winter.

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Phunkee Tree Solar Powered Bluetooth Speaker, $, available at Free People

Milk Makeup The Starter Pack: Natural Makeup Look Set

One of the best aspects of a beauty gift set is the sampling of multiple products — perfect for a friend who is searching for her beauty look.

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Milk Makeup The Starter Pack: Natural Makeup Look Set, $, available at Sephora

Skims Boyfriend Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Who wouldn’t love a comfy lounge top that’s designed to feel lived-in and soft?

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Skims Boyfriend Longsleeve T-Shirt, $, available at Skims

Open Edit Button Front Ribbed Midi Dress

Get this ribbed dress for the fashion-lover on your list — thick enough to be a winter outfit, bright enough to evoke summer warmth, and reasonably priced enough that it won’t stress your budget.

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Open Edit Button Front Ribbed Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

Nordstrom Signature Cashmere Slouchy Beanie

We cannot deny cashmere at a very soft price. Get this as a stocking stuffer or as a secret Santa gift for your office party.

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Nordstrom Signature Cashmere Slouchy Beanie, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Stems Classic Rib Socks

As one of Shopbop’s best sellers, these socks are a bona fide crowd pleaser — and will be appreciated by all who enjoy having toasty toes.

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Stems Classic Rib Socks – 2 Pack, $, available at Shopbop

Lululemon Women’s Run for It All Beanie

If you’ve got a runner on your holiday list, this beanie made for jogging outdoors in the winter is an absolute essential.

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Lululemon Women’s Run for It All Beanie, $, available at Lululemon

By Anthropologie Cozy Fringe Scarf

If you’re going to gift a winter staple like a scarf, make it extra long, extra chunky, and extra electrifying.

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By Anthropologie Cozy Fringe Scarf, $, available at Anthropologie

Caraway Tea Towels

A set of tea towels from cookware brand Caraway is a subtle way of letting your giftee know that you’d like to be invited over for dinner sometime.

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Caraway Tea Towels, $, available at Caraway

Otherland Matchpoint Scented Candle

For the tennis fiend in your life, get them this candle that gives off the familiar scent of a fresh can of tennis balls, plus cut grass and sweet cucumber.

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Otherland Matchpoint Scented Candle, $, available at Nordstrom

Uniqlo Fleece Long-Sleeve Full-Zip Jacket

This zip from Uniqlo looks more expensive than it actually is — which is all the more reason to get it for everyone on your list.

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Uniqlo Fleece Long-Sleeve Full-Zip Jacket, $, available at Uniqlo

Madewell Sherpa Scuff Slippers

Because you can never go wrong with gifting a pair of fuzzy slippers for the wintertime.

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Madewell Sherpa Scuff Slippers, $, available at Madewell

Dusen Dusen Oven Mitt


Get a mitt or two for your favorite host to help brighten up their kitchen. 

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Dusen Dusen Oven Mitt, $, available at Coming Soon

Soft Services Buffing Bar

These buffing bars are packed with fine exfoliators that help soothe and smooth rough skin in the shower. A must for anyone who loves a pampered wash.

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Soft Services Buffing Bar, $, available at Soft Services

Ugg Guard

These waterproof guards are great for Uggs, sure, but did you know they also form fit to any other kind of shoe? It’s a real MVP when it comes to winter footwear.

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Ugg Guard, $, available at Zappos

Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Gel Pens

Make handwriting fun again with these Y2K-era sparkly gel pens.

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Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Gel Pens, $, available at Amazon

Pact Honeycomb Arm Warmers

Fingerless arm warmers. Because you can certainly do better than gifting regular mittens and gloves.

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PACT Honeycomb Arm Warmers, $, available at PACT

TnaCHILL Atmosphere Flare Hi-Rise Legging

If you’ve got a workout buddy or a loungewear fanatic on your list, these super-soft flared leggings are sure to be the ticket.

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TnaCHILL Atmosphere Flare Hi-Rise Legging, $, available at Aritzia

Emily Levine Milan Double Daisy Chain Necklace

This is the nostalgic friendship necklace that’s due for a comeback.

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Emily Levine Milan Double Daisy Chain Necklace, $, available at Catbird

Violette_Fr Bisou Balm

This best-selling product from Violette_Fr is not only a nourishing balm but a fakeout lipstick — made to give off that perfectly tinted look.

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Violette_Fr Bisou Balm, $, available at Violette_Fr

For Days Organic Cotton Easy Tank

If eco-conscious shopping is a top priority for you this holiday season, get some goods from For Days, a retailer that operates on a circular economy.

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For Days Organic Cotton Easy Tank, $, available at For Days

Baggu Nylon Wallet

This less-than-$30 wallet is sure to please anyone on your list, from nephews to granddads.

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Baggu Nylon Wallet, $, available at Baggu

Sweet Indulgence 12-Tea Sampler

With this sampler, your recipient can test out some of DavidsTea’s sweetest infusions, from Cardamom French Toast to Lavender Buttercream.

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DavidsTea 12-Tea Sampler, $, available at DavidsTea

VoChill Personal Wine Chiller

Ice cubes are great, but this “radically cool wine tool” will keep your giftee’s Sauvignon Blancs perfectly chilled for hours sans any watered-down vino.

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VoChill Personal Wine Chiller, $, available at Amazon

Urban Outfitters Lumi Balaclava

Why make hard decisions when you don’t have to? There is no need to choose between being fashionable and being warm with this chunky knit balaclava.

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Urban Outfitters Lumi Balaclava, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Brightland The Pair Vinegar Set

If everyone you know already has Brightland’s dangerously delicious olive oil stocked in their cabinets, gift them this delightful farm-to-table vinegar set.

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Brightland The Pair, $, available at Brightland

Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

This cashmere sweater is a bestseller for one big reason: It’s a plum $50. Cross every cozy-sweater-lover off your list this year with the help of Quince’s famously affordable wardrobe staple.

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Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, $, available at Quince

Dash Heart-Shaped Mini Waffle Maker

Show someone you love them with this heart-shaped waffle maker. Breakfast has never been this delicious, adorable, and fun-size.

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Dash Heart-Shaped Mini Waffle Maker, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Glossier Balm Dotcom Trio

Just in time for the holidays, cult-favorite beauty brand Glossier has dropped new limited-edition Balm Dotcom flavors. Grab a bundle of three salves for a deal.

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Glossier Balm Dotcom Trio, $, available at Glossier

Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio

When you need a cocktail ASAP, these cubes make it as easy as 1-2-3.

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Allison DeVane Minute Cocktail Sugar Cube Trio, $, available at Uncommon Goods

Manduka Cork Yoga Block

If the yogi in your life is still clinging to the 5-year-old foam bricks they bought at the beginning of their fitness journey, treat them to Manduka’s sturdiest blocks made from sustainable and firm cork.

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Manduka Cork Yoga Block – 2 Pack, $, available at Manduka

DadoDadoDesigns Disco Ball Plant Hanger

Now you have the perfect holiday gift for every groovy plant-lover on your shopping list this year.

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DadoDadoDesigns Disco Ball Plant Hanger With Retro Packaging, $, available at Etsy

Maude Vibe Vibrator

As the age-old saying goes: Let me help you help yourself. What they forgot to add was the part about using this sleek minimalistic vibrator to help someone begin their sexual wellness journey.

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Maude Vibe Personal Massager, $, available at Maude

Bluetooth Earmuffs

These cute and functional earmuffs have Bluetooth speakers built in, so your recipient can listen to music on the go.

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Free People Bluetooth Earmuffs, $, available at Free People

Milk Makeup Bronze, Glow, Go 3-Minute Face and Eye Set

One of the best aspects of a beauty gift set is the sampling of multiple products — perfect for a friend who is searching for her beauty look.

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Milk Makeup Bronze, Glow, Go 3-Minute Face and Eye Set, $, available at Sephora

Dad Grass Hemp CBD Pre Roll 5 Pack

Dad Grass is bringing back marijuana’s old-school chill vibes with its organic CBD pre-rolls. No anxiety, no hallucinations, just hemp flower wrapped in natural papers.

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Dad Grass Dad Grass Hemp CBD Pre Roll Joints 5 Pack, $, available at Dad Grass

Holiday Cocktail Cubes

These spiced cubes are guaranteed to add festive flavor to any drink from a drip coffee to a hot holiday cocktail.

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Allison DeVane Holiday Cocktail Cubes, $, available at Uncommon Goods

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