37 Great Gifts Under $30 That Will Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping
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Life is expensive, and the holiday season is fast approaching. With so many gifts to get, the best way to make sure everyone is taken care of is to set yourself a budget (and stick to it). Staying below $30 and nabbing a great gift is possible and we’re here to show you how. We have scoured Amazon to find 37 amazing presents for your loved ones. Whether you’re on a budget or just looking for some wallet-friendly options, our handpicked selection is here to make your gift-giving experience both affordable and unforgettable. Get ready to jumpstart your holiday shopping with these fantastic finds that won’t break the bank.
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Stay Hydrated with a Sports Water Bottle
This Insulated Sports Water Bottle helps you stay hydrated and keeps your drinks icy cold for 24 hours and piping hot for up to 12 hours. It also comes with three leak-proof lids. Perfect for heading out for a walk, to work, on a drive, or to the gym.
Fun Christmas Lip Balms Make Great Stocking Fillers
We know that the cold weather can take its toll on our skin, leaving our lips feeling rough and cracked. You can’t go wrong with Burt’s Bees Christmas Lip Balms. With different flavors like Peppermint, Salted Caramel, Cranberry Spritz, and Shortbread Cookie, these make great stocking fillers.
Make Delicious Coffee With a Milk Frother
This milk frother will add a finishing touch to your coffee. It whips up some rich and creamy milk foam that’s just perfect for cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and even iced coffee. But it also makes a mean hot chocolate and matcha.
This Digital Thermometer Will Help Chefs Cook Up a Storm
For those who love to spend time in the kitchen, this digital thermometer will make sure they cook to perfection every time. From grilling to baking, this food thermometer can be used for all sorts of meals including meats, deep frying, making candy, and even liquids. The backlight will come in handy too, especially if you’re cooking up a feast late outdoors.
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A Charcuterie Board Will Always Go Down Well
This charcuterie board is such a hit. With this bamboo serving board set, throwing awesome parties is a breeze. All they have to do is arrange the meat, cheese, veggies, crackers, fruits, and chutneys, and create their masterpiece.
This New Festive Thriller is Perfect to Escape the Madness of Christmas With
Give the gift of escapism. Christmas Presents from Lisa Unger is a fast-paced thriller you can sink your teeth into as it follows the tale of a true crime podcaster who opens a cold case instead of presents.
Festive Bath Bombs Are a Cute Little Something
Looking for a little something? These Festive Bath Bombs are a whole lot of fun and add to the festive vibes even at bath time. Whether just as a little something or as a stocking filler, this bath set will be a hit. The vegan bath bombs include sweet blueberry, yummy apple, lush grape, and snowy strawberry scents.
These Shortbread Cookies Are a Sweet Treat
If you want to make a little gesture, or even create a Christmas hamper, these scrumptious Shortbread Cookies in Festive Shapes are outstanding. Baked in the Scottish Highlands, these are a yummy bite. You better hope that your hosts like to share!
Pop Corks in Seconds With an Electric Wine Opener
Popping corks can be a pain, but this rechargeable electric wine opener makes it so easy. Avoid fumbling with bottles and pop corks in just a few seconds. It’s so easy to use too. Just plop it on top of your wine bottle, hit a button, and boom, your wine is ready to rock.
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Everyone Wants This Lush Lip Sleep Mask
No one had really thought of using an overnight lip mask, until recently. The LANEIGE Lip Sleep Mask is so popular with thousands of fans who are now major converts claiming it leaves you with ultra-soft, plump lips. Choose the mango or pink lemonade to bring a bit of summer in on those dark days.
Get the Best Curls Without Damaging Your Hair With This Heatless Set
We know that heat damages your hair, but it’s hard to believe that anything else works as well or as fast. This satin heatless curling set will help achieve that curl you’re looking for but without damaging hair. It’s best to wrap your damp hair in these and allow it to dry, or sleep in them overnight.
This Smoke-Free Candle Will Burn Bright in Your Home
We all love candles, but they can be a bit samey. This is a striking candle with an unusual twist. It’s a chunky citrus candle with a burn time of over 30 hours and is smoke-free. The candle is made from natural soy wax and cotton wicks that are safe for humans and pets.
This Fun Apple Timer Will Keep Dishes From Burning
This apple timer will ensure you never mess up your recipes again. Whether you’re fixing your veggies or creating a banquet, this timing has got your back. If strawberry doesn’t take your fancy, other shapes include lemon and carrot. Have some fun.
This Mason Jar is Actually a Set of Measuring Cups
This is not your ordinary mason jar; this is your new set of measuring cups that, when stacked together, make a farmhouse-style jar. Measuring cups are traditionally a bit awkward to store, but these fit together nicely and look good on the countertop. This set of four cups comes with the regular measurements you need for baking up to one cup.
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Create Good Vibes in Your House With This Neon Sign
Set the good vibes in motion with this neon sign. The neon sign will help create a glam vibe in whatever room you choose. It will look like you’ve had it custom-made. The sign is mounted on a clear background with pre-drilled holes, so it’s easy to install. This neon light is powered by USB and can run for at least 60,000 hours. That’s nearly seven years.
Gardeners Will Love These Claw Gloves
For the gardener in your life, they will have a lot of fun with these claw gloves. The waterproof gloves have sharp claws that make it easy to plant and seed, meaning you need less equipment. While heavy-duty, the latex gloves are also thin and flexible, meaning you can still pick things up quickly.
Wake Up Better With This Sunrise Alarm Clock
Become a morning person with this sunrise alarm clock designed to wake heavy sleepers by using sunrise stimulation. Before your alarm sounds, it gradually wakes you up with six scene modes increasing the light as well as soothing songs. The light also has different hues as well as natural sounds. Two alarms can be set depending on the needs of your family.
These Door Latches Lets Cats Slink In and Out Safely
The cat lover in your life absolutely needs these door holders. Allow the cat to slink in and out with ease with this door latch. They are perfect to keep toddlers as well as bigger animals out of a room while letting your cat come in and out as they please and get to their food or use its litter box. It also helps better airflow in your home without letting a door slam or blow open. Watch those AC bills come down!
Make Sneakers Box Fresh With This Eraser
If you know someone who loves to keep your sneakers white, these sponges do that job. The SneakErasers are designed to catch and buff out every stain easily. You just wet the sponge before wiping the trainer as this activates its cleaning powers.
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Seasoning Just Got Fun With These Electric Grinders
These are not your regular salt and pepper grinders. The grinders are charged via USB and rechargeable; you can select how coarse you want it by turning its knob. All you have to do is push the button, and your fresh ground seasoning will be created.
This Macrame Mirror is a Beautiful Touch
We love this macrame hanging mirror which is so retro. We can’t believe the price. The octagonal shape adds something a little different to a space. One five-star reviewer shared: ‘This macrame mirror is absolutely adorable! I wasn’t sure of the quality due to the very cheap price, but I’m beyond happy with it!’
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This Flat Water Bottle Can Fit Easily Into Your Purse
Keep hydrated but without having to carry a bulky water bottle. This A5 bottle is flat so can be slipped easily into your backpack or purse. It’s made of durable places and is leakproof so is safe to keep next to your tablets, computer, and other devices.
These Compression Cubes Are Essential for Travel Lovers
If you know someone who loves quick getaways, these compression cubes for packing will become their best friend. This set of two has a large one for jackets, sweaters, and trousers as well as a medium-sized one for shirts and blouses.
This Overnight Oats Container Makes Breakfast On The Go Easy
Show off your meal prep with this overnight oats container and spoon. The mason jar has an airtight lid to stop any spills and makes life easy on the go. There are also measurement marks so you know how much you’re working with.
Beauty Lovers Will Adore This Spinning Brushes Pot
Beauty lovers will love keeping their makeup brushes in this rotating pot that you can spin 360 degrees smoothly. It has a cover (that thankfully won’t snag bristles) to keep your brushes free from dust as well as dry.
Cooks Will Love This Veggie Chopper
Cut your time chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables with this mean-looking chopper. It has a storage unit underneath to catch all the food as you chop. It also includes fine and medium dicer, a grater, a coarse shredder, a julienne blade, and a slicer blade to keep your fingers safe – a finger guard too. To make sure it cleans up nicely, there’s also a brush to get to those hard-to-reach areas.
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Walk On Clouds With These On-Trend Slippers
These slippers are so comfortable it’s no wonder they’ve scored 20,000 five stars. They are extremely lightweight and come with a compression-resistant sole. They’re unisex and come in 17 colors. Great to lounge around in, and wear to the beach or spa.
These Handmade Mugs are Perfect for Coffee
Make coffees look super tasty and show them off in these elegant double-insulated mugs. The handmade mugs make it look like your brew is suspended with the glass inner wall. Also, it’s stronger than a common glass so perfect for your hot drink.
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They Won’t Want to Take Off These Furry Slippers
You don’t need to wear funky old slippers anymore. Team fun with absolute luxury with these faux fur slippers to wear around the house. They do come in 13 colors but off-white is our favorite.
This Belt Bag is Perfect for a Morning Run
This belt bag is perfect for hiking, traveling, and a morning run. It holds the right amount of kit, phone, keys, wallet, and snacks so you can use your hands and not worry about anything dropping out of your pockets. It comes in seven colors, so you can find one to suit you.
Get Steamy with These Shower Melts for the Full Spa Experience
Create a ‘spathroom’ with these shower steamers. This pack comes with 21 melts of all different scents, including mint, rose, and eucalyptus, which uses natural essential oils in an all-natural formula for a rich and restorative shower experience. Top tip: Don’t put it directly under the shower stream; instead, pop it to the side for the full effect.
This Foldable Wireless Charger is Great for Travel
This foldable charging station is compatible with Apple products. It can charge most phones quickly and other devices like AirPods and Apple Watch. It’s even got a nightlight which is perfect for when you’re in an unfamiliar space like a hotel room and you don’t know where the switches are.
Help Them Hit Weekly Goals With a Productivity Planner
If you want to be more productive, try this undated planner. It’s designed to help you achieve your goals and improve your work-life balance. You start each day with the ‘top three’ priorities, a to-do list, and daily gratitude prompts to help put you in a positive mindset.
People Love These Wireless Earphones
Wireless earphones can be super expensive but if you haven’t got a lot of cash to spend, these are an amazing alternative that has scored over thousands of five-star reviews. You can’t argue with that! They are even water resistant and can also give you six hours of playtime with one charge, or 40 hours for music with the charging case.
Help Them Sleep Like a Baby With a Weighted Blanket
If you know someone who struggles to sleep, let them try a weighted blanket. It’s cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Weighted blankets are meant to operate like a swaddle for a newborn easing stress and soothing anxiety. Help them sleep like a baby.
Make Drinks More Fun With These Ice Molds
These large ice molds are deliciously OTT. The molds, which include huge squares, spheres, roses, and even diamonds, give a little flare to your drinks, whether you’re making exquisite cocktails or enjoying a spirit neat, these are fun to add to the mix. You can also use them for baking, candy, and if you’re feeling adventurous – soap and candles.
Make Your Home Smell Incredible With This Aromatherapy Diffuser
This aromatherapy diffuser is so stylish and the best part is that it can be operated by remote control. There are different mist levels for your needs, so you can mix it up throughout your day. It can also work for up to 15 hours to keep your home smelling fresh.
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