You know it’s a good gift when you’re considering adding a second one to cart for yourself. Luckily for you, this story is chock-full of finds of that caliber. An under-$10 Taylor Swift sticker book will give Swifties all kinds of creativity in their everyday life, and a new, more competitive version of Uno will be the centerpiece of wine nights at home. (Just remember, it is a game.) No matter what you find within that’s perfect for your holiday season gift-giving, there are dozens of gifts to prove that you don’t have to spend a lot to make a big impact.
Spongelle gingerbread body buffers that'll be a total in-shower sweet treat. The
Promising review: "Perfect for the holidays! I loved how long these lasted, and they had the perfect holiday scent! I would definitely purchase again!" — Lisa Gustin
Get them from Amazon for $18+ (also available in tree, ornament, and snowmen styles).
Uno No Mercy that won't be like your grandma's Uno game. This more challenging v
Promising review: "For highly competitive players! If you have players who can’t handle regular Uno without their feelings being hurt, they will not enjoy this version. We, however, have some very competitive card players in our family and had a blast playing this game. No Mercy means just that! Enjoy!" — Mom Reviews
Get it from Amazon for $16.19.
Vlasic's Pickle Balls, a totally affordable snack with a cult following, for you
Get it from Amazon for $2.19. Also check out some Planters cashew dill pickle nuts!
A Pride & Prejudice sticker jigsaw puzzle book any Jane Austen fan will get a ki
Get it from Amazon for $10.48 (also available in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Edgar Allan Poe, and The Great Gatsby).
Or a Taylor Swift Eras Tour–inspired sticker book with 1,100 stickers, so LOTS o
Get it from Amazon for $5.45.
Also, check out a Taylor Swift golden book and a search-and-find book.
A precious, tiny '90s VHS magnet you can nab in films that are important for you
Promising review: "So much better than I even expected! My husband loved them!" — alli0412
Get it from NaptimeDesignsNY on Etsy for $4 (available in dozens of films)
A compact crocheted flower bouquet in case several people in your life have a re
Get it from Amazon for $8.39 (available in nine colors).
A custom acrylic photo keychain you could even put on your spare keys that you'r
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
A set of mushroom bookmarks can be some nice lil' reminders that there's still s
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.
An Arthur or DW library card magnetic bookmark that'll hold their spot for them
Get it from Gabrielles Crafts on Etsy for $4.75 (available in two designs).
A snail beauty headband to keep their hair out of their face while applying thei
Get it from Amazon for $6:49+ (available in 16 colors).
An emotional support crochet shrimp tiny enough to tote around with 'em wherever
Promising review: "My shrimp is sooooo cute. I'm so happy to have it. It's totally like the description. I love your work, thank you so much." — Aël Gicquel
Get it from QueenBeeKnitCrochet on Etsy for$5.25+ (available with or without a keychain)
A set of vinyl coasters as a not-so-subtle hint that they need to stop parking t
Get a set of six from Amazon for $5.99.
A Froot Loops–inspired rollerball scent that'll perfectly suit someone who takes nostalgic cereal seriously
But what does it smell like? A combo of tart lemon, warm toasted wheat, and slight floral notes. So yeah, the Froot Loops cereal.
Promising review: "I was craving a Froot Loop scent since I got a wax melt that had similar notes. This. Oil. Is. It. I have close to a hundred sprays and oils that I have curated, and this outperforms most of the ones I have. So many compliments were given today when I wore this, and people were tickled when I told them it was, IN FACT, a Froot Loop scent. I really did not have high expectations for the longevity and projection, but really, truly, this is a beast. I will buy this again and again!" — Audrey
A two-pack of zombie plant seeds to produce a gorgeous plant that'll "play dead" for a few minutes after they touch it
TickleMe Plant is a small biz specializing in plant products.
Promising review: "This was a fun plant. My kids enjoyed watching the leaves pull up and then spread back out. I even mailed one to a family member so they could try it out. I would buy this again!" — Nene582
Murdle, Volume 1, a book chock-full with so many mystery-themed logic puzzles (100, to be exact)
And if you're worried about your pals snooping and getting answers from each other, you can get them different versions. Psst, there's also a holiday version!
Check out Volume 2, Volume 3, even more themed Murdle books, a board game, and a puzzle!
Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" — Liz Gately
A "This Is Fine" Dog mini build set that'll delight your coworker who had their Slack and Gmail avatars set to that dog
Promising review: "5/5 stars! The doggo and the THREE cups of coffee (or tea, depending on what suits you best) represent the needed energy to deal with today's world." — Lance
A Bob Ross Paint With Water book so they can reveal some Happy Little Trees with just water and brush strokes
Several reviewers call out that this gift was a hit with folks who have dementia.
Promising review: "I purchased this for a parent with dementia, and he loves it. The designs are beautiful, and the activity of revealing the colors with the strokes of the brush is satisfying and relaxing. I put on some music and color the untreated pages with watercolor paints while he works on the treated color reveal pages. It's something we can both truly enjoy doing together." — Carolyn Woods
Also check out a Thomas Kinkade paint with water book.
ChapStick's Lip Balm Holiday Gift Set because those things seem to disappear like it's their job
This seasonal set includes some memorable flavors that'll hopefully help 'em hold onto them longer, including Hot Chocolate, Sparkling Apple Cider, Candy Cane, Gingerbread Cookie, Spiced Apple Crumble, and Holiday Nog.
Promising review: "These smell great and are so soothing on my lips. It’s an excellent sampler, and I’m going to use them as stocking stuffers for my family." — Mollie
A gaggle of little ghost candles in case your pals keep it spooky post-Halloween
They sing about "scary ghost stories" in "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." And there's A Christmas Carol with ghosts, obviously.
Promising review: "My friend and I mail each other little gifts throughout the year. He loved this and put them immediately in his guest bathroom. He has gotten compliments on them from friends." — DIANA P
A quirky Sasquatch 12-in-1 multitool can lend a hand (and Big Foot) the next time they need to pop open a bottle
This TSA-friendly beast will be the perfect ~elusive~ addition to your handy, cryptid-obsessed partner's stocking. Each tool includes a 1-inch ruler, 1.5-inch carabiner, bottle opener, cord cutter, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, butterfly wrench, can opener, and four hex wrench positions.
Promising review: "No joke, I was out with my husband after I got him this multitool. Three different times, guys came up complimenting him on this and asked where he got it and talked a few times about how handy this Big Foot tool is. 10/10 would buy for him again." — N. Bower
A baker's dozen Tonymoly sheet mask set you can gift in the box (which is quite cute!) or split up and slip into stockings
Promising review: "Love these for a party or gift or just trying something new! All the masks are pretty good. Perfect for variety. I used this for a party and everyone picked one based on their needs. It was perfect." — Cara
A Tim Robinson ornament who's just here for the zipline...
ThunderousScents is a shop specializing in (mostly) car air fresheners.
Promising review: "This is a hilarious ornament that will keep the laughs coming for years. We hung ours on a houseplant and will likely leave it up year-round!" —
Get it from ThunderousScents also available in a Tim Robinson variety pack and a car air freshener.
A wildly relatable Libby holds sticker they can put on their ereader case as a reminder to check Libby
Fated Makes is a Puyallup, Washington–based small biz specializing in stickers.
Promising review: "So cute! Can't wait to give it to my friend for her birthday!" — Chloe Loden
Some socks with a message so they don't get interrupted RIGHT when the book gets to the good part
Psst, they have eight different bookish designs, so you can buy multiples for different people in your life to make gifting even easier!
Promising review: "Bought this for a friend who is a voracious reader for her birthday. She loves them!" — CYNTHIA JAUREGAR
A cutie love letter hair clip you've gotta buy in multiples because once your friends see it, they're gonna want one too
Offe Market is a woman-owned small biz off-price retail marketplace. They work with excess and overstock inventory and pass savings onto the customer.
Bendy popping tube sensory toys that'll be a huge hit with kids and occupy them awhile
For ages 3+. The adults who are also bored with the convo about who's still alive from your uncle's high school graduating class can also get in on the action!
Promising review: "My grandson LOVES these! He is always putting them together to let his trucks pull them around or for us to wear as a necklace together! Great price for such a FUN gift!" — CLynn
A book of judgy fish stickers to embody how and your one friend feel during a bad dinner
It comes with 60+ stickers, including some puffy stickers.
Promising review: "100/10. Absolutely fantastic. I didn't know I needed passive-aggressive fish in my life, but now I want more. Can't stop sending them in my letters to my family, and it's so much fun to hear their reactions." — E.M.
A set of Globbles will be a nice get-away-from-the-screen exercise
They're squishy and can stick to all kinds of surfaces *without* leaving behind a mess. Def a one-up from the stress-relieving slime of yore. So really, anyone could seemingly enjoy these. So maybe you'll get in on the action too.
Check out a TikTok of the Globbles in action. For ages 4+.
Promising review: "Bought a six-pack for my neurodivergent family. We are all either ADHD or autistic. I struggle with compulsive hair pulling and bought these to help keep my hands busy. They are the perfect size, more satisfying than a stress ball, clean easily, fun to hurl at the wall or ceiling, and so far have lasted very well. I did test the durability of one and did break one when I pulled it as hard as I could — the inside looks something like shaving cream and didn’t smell or anything. But if you have a kid who is an aggressive chewer, perhaps keep an eye on them." — Amazon Customer
A floral crochet bag can turn into one of their daily accessories because it's so useful and cute
Promising review: "These are so cute! I bought two to fill with beach goodies and gift them. They seem well-made and can hold two rolled beach towels plus sunblock and lotion. Love that the sand can shake right through as they're crocheted." — carrie c
A pair of adorable, useful bear-shaped hand warmers to keep in their coat pockets
I have some similar ones that I SWEAR BY and make the biggest difference while I'm out and about in the cold. They typically run for 3–5 hours on a charge and magnetize together.
Promising review: "So adorable and they get really hot. About the size of your palm. Came in really cute Christmas packaging, perfect for a stocking stuffer!" — Nick
A yodeling pickle toy that'll be so silly but so fun, which is sometimes exactly what you want in a gift
Promising reviews: "One of my favorite gifts ever to give. People lose their minds over this hysterical, ridiculous thing!" — Aurora
"He's no average yodeler. He's 'the' yodeler, the teacher of all yodelers. He's the yodel master. And he is my best friend. I'm beyond fortunate to have met him. I now share my home with him. You can only hope that your yodeling pickle is half as good as mine. And if not, I'm not sharing — he's mine, all mine. Hear that? So, how did my yodeling pickle and I meet? My sister gave him to me for my 23rd birthday. I was so excited I started crying, but the streams flowing down my cheeks were tears of joy. You know what my pickle did for me next? You'll never believe it. He serenaded me with a yodel birthday song — Yodel-Aey-Eee-Ooooooo. The way those five syllables rolled off his tiny pickle tongue was pure bliss to my ears. It was divine. The voice of my yodeling pickle is sweet as honey." — B & J
An Ikea bag coin purse they can tote with them all over the place for the bare necessities
Promising review: "If this isn't the cutest thing EVER! I use it for carrying my ponytail holders, bobby pins, etc. in my purse. I totally heart it." — Pudingal1
A pair of butterfly ear cuffs for a touch of magic that'll work regardless of their pierced-ears status
Promising review: "Absolutely love these butterfly ear cuffs! They are even more beautiful in person, and the rhinestones catch the light perfectly. The clip-on design is comfortable and secure, so I don't have to worry about them falling off. They're an easy way to add a bit of sparkle to any outfit." — Amber green
A precious frog couple here to simply sit for a spell with tea, cake, a book, and their cat
The set comes with two chairs, two frogs, a side table, and a cat.
Promising review: "Love these tiny figurines, I keep them in my office, and they make me so happy. They’re such a cute addition." — Jade
A liquid bubbler pen as a lava lamp–like option to take with them on the go
What a wonderful little writing utensil! Oh and they come in a three-pack so they're already set to split up for pals.
Promising review: "I broke up the three-pack and gave one pen as a gift for a class gift exchange and put the other two in stockings for Christmas. Good quality and approved by both the 8-year-old and 49-year-old husband who is a kid at heart! Definitely recommend." — Kindle Customer
A ~cat-a-pult~ sure to get on someone's nerves after about three minutes
Promising review: "I got this as a stocking stuffer for my girlfriend, and it now lives on her desk at the nurses' station to amuse her and her coworkers on slow days or when they need a break from the seriousness of the hospital. Even the non-cat people loved it!" — Alex G. Gann
A tote bag with a lil' buddy on the shoulder that, when not in use, will also gather up and store said tote bag
Promising review: "This bag is very cute and lightweight. Side note: Yes, the plush is attached to the bag and cannot be removed. The tote itself is not huge, but it can hold just enough for whatever you need. The material is thin but nicely made." — Mikayla