46 Cheap Gift Ideas Under $25 That Still Feel Thoughtful

Emblazon their favorite tote or purse with this bubbly, bejeweled bag charm from Baublebar.

For a sentimental gift under $25, we recommend these beautifully designed photo books that look like personal magazines, curated by you for them.

The days of constantly reheating their morning cup of coffee are over. This mug warmer sits perfectly on a desk and keeps their beverage of choice warm for hours.

Our editors love the Jisulife Handheld Fan. It’s tiny, portable, and features a flashlight and power bank.

My NeeDoh is a staple on my desk. It’s a fun, useful gift for students or chronic fidgeters.

If they can’t stop talking about their cat, we recommend this Tudor-style cardboard cat house from Frisco.

Anthropologie’s iconic Icon Juice Glass is studded with mini charms. You’ll usually find seasonal options and fun motifs like hearts, flowers, dogs, and gummy bears.

Capri Blue’s Volcano scent is the it girl of candles. It’s also usually super pricey, but this mini version is well within the affordable range.

This jewelry organizer is a game changer for the frequent traveler. It has space for plenty of rings, necklaces, and bracelets.

Compartés is one of our favorite chocolate brands. This 5-pack of bestselling truffles is made with premium chocolate ganache with gorgeous art on top.

Great for the person who’s always cold, this tiny space heater sits directly on their desk to keep them warm throughout the day.

This is our favorite French press, and it’s surprisingly affordable, too. It’s hard to go wrong with a gift of great coffee.

This affordable duo of Prada-inspired shades look effortlessly cool. And, at about $3 a pair, they’re a cheap gift that packs a punch.

Chef David Chang, the founder of Momofuku, did one of the best things he could for his line of restaurants: make the ingredients he uses available to purchase. This soy sauce and tamari combo pack is easy on the wallet but big on the taste buds.

Socks are a universal gift. This colorfully patterned pick will make anyone smile. Soft but not too thick, Bombas’ Calf Socks features a honeycomb arch to help support their feet all day long.

This gift is two in one: a fun task to build and decor they can display all year round.

When they scratch off a card from LottoLove, they’ll “win” a charitable prize that’s donated to someone in need. There are four possible prizes, which help provide clean water, solar light, nutritious meals, or literacy tools.

Summer Fridays makes trendy (and delicious smelling) lip glosses that will feel like a little luxury.

If they like Scrabble, they’ll love this word game that rewards creativity just as much as a wide vocabulary. Even better, it comes in an adorable banana-shaped pouch that’s easy to pack for trips or visits.

Baggu bags are popular for a reason — they come in over 40 fun prints and fold down to pretty much nothing, even though they can hold 50 pounds of stuff.

Whether they’re a cook or a plant lover, this indoor mason jar kit has everything they need to grow herbs at home.

Laneige’s hyper-successful Lip Sleeping Mask combines vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, minerals, antioxidants, and fruit extracts to form a protective layer over the lips to lock in moisture overnight.

You’ve never seen press-ons quite like these from brand Never Have I Ever. Choose from the most unique styles, including options with real spikes, bows, and jewels.

The Aztec Clay Mask has been called “the world’s most powerful facial.” It can be mixed with water, but it works best with some apple cider vinegar.

Taylor Swift was spotted wearing these face tats, which look like sparkling freckles.

As seen on TikTok, these tiny microphones are portable and let you record just about anything, anywhere.

This card game is unlike any they’ve played before. Its three carefully crafted levels of questions spark connections and stimulate reflective conversations. They’ll leave the game making friends out of strangers or diving deeper into their friendships.

Gifting beauty products like moisturizers and foundations can be challenging because everyone has specific skin types and shades. However, face mists are your best bet if they’re obsessed with skincare and need something refreshing. We can’t get enough of Mario Badescu, and its mists are no exception.

This salad pod is cleverly designed to keep your greens and your dressing separate and features two ways to open so you can eat right out of it.

This cute little water-resistant pouch can be monogrammed for free; a special touch that makes this gift feel more expensive than it is.

If they love to take selfies, this sticky phone mount will let them do so from just about anywhere.

A milk frother is an unexpectedly convenient tool to have around the house, and it can make a frothy latte or cappuccino that tastes closer to what they’d find at the café.

Molly Baz’s line of inventive mayos is just what any sandwich lover needs. This one is an ode to Italian American giardiniera, with Calabrian chilies, hot cherry peppers, and pickled veg.

These peanut butter flavored bubbles will provide endless delight for any dog lover and their pup. There’s also a catnip version for kitty owners.

Cameo offers tons of personalized video options for under $25. You can have Santa (full disclosure: it may not be the real Santa), a cute kitten, celebrity lookalikes, and others create a personalized message for your loved one.

This tiny waffle maker is perfect for single-serving breakfasts or meal prep. We ranked it our favorite miniature waffle maker in this guide. It’s compact for confined spaces, heats up in a few minutes, and has a non-stick surface that’s easy to clean.

What’s better than a gift they can eat? Tony’s makes some of our favorite (and most ethically produced) chocolate. This sweet treat will deliver daily delights to the chocolate lover who needs a pick-me-up.

Nostalgia lovers will enjoy playing analog Tetris on this mini console, which doubles as a keychain or bag charm.

Sometimes a handwritten card is all you need to make an impact…and this one sure makes an impact. It’ll double as decor, and provide a sweet reminder of your thoughtfulness.

This sleep mask is under $15 and is our top pick in our guide to the best sleep mask. It’s a great gift for anyone who could use a better night’s sleep.

This puzzle will slowly unravel the clues to a murder mystery. A great gift for puzzlers of all kinds.

A classic cookbook makes a timeless and elegant gift. This one is a favorite, but Joy of Cooking and Mastering the Art of French Cooking are also great options.

For the giftee who likes to enjoy a drink and a cigar, this custom glass is the perfect gift. For a little extra, you can add their initials and make it extra special.

This beautiful journal is illustrated by famed chef Jacques Pepin and provides space for them to detail their dinner menus and the guests who attended.

For the giftee who likes things nice and tidy, this mini vacuum cleaner will ensure no dust graces their desk.

For the utilitarian, nothing makes a better gift than a great tool. This little knife from Opinel can be packed for hiking trips or simply used to slice up some cheese.