Great Gifts, Under $25
The gift guides are here! This year, we went big. We will have ten (dropping one per day until they’re done) and today I wanted to start out with what is probably the most useful: great gifts under $25. Fun ornaments to pick up for an ornament swap, thoughtful hostess gifts, little gifts for coworkers and friends… there is something for everyone.
A few notes to start: I always buy a bunch of ornaments at the beginning of the season and wrap them ahead of time so that I can just grab them on my way out the door, stress-free. A few of my picks are below… I especially love the Goldfish – my favorite snack! But I think my go-to hostess gift this year will involve these adorable little wine gnomes. They’re $50 for the set but if you break up the set you can still add a bottle of wine and be under $25. (Or you can go big. I mean, can you think of a more charming way to dress up a nice bottle of bubbly!?).
Other very notable ideas: the most heartwarming holiday book (written by my dear friend Becca), very nice bath salts, this wine and cheese board deck, beautiful monogrammed stationery (such a steal!), and also moisturizing socks!
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Fish Ornamentmy favIf you know me, you know how much I love goldfish. I have three of these fun little guys!Shop -
Butter Stick Ornamentso funnyThis is my niece’s favorite ornament. She thinks it’s hilarious, and so do I.Shop
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Golf Cart OrnamentVery very Charleston!Shop
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Pot GripsThese are the coolest! For grabbing heavy/hot pot handles.Shop
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Bottle Toppersset of 4Not under $25 but if you split up the set and pair each with a $15 bottle of wine, you have a perfect gift.Shop
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Sphere Ice Trayso cool.I have a little bit of an obsession with ice. These molds are so cool!Shop
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Body ScrubA yummy chocolatey body scrub. Perfect for the friend who could use a bit of pampering!Shop
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Massager SetAnother great pampering gift. A dry brush and a massager, packaged together in a pretty velvet bag.Shop
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Bath Saltsa personal fav of mineI love these bath salts and they are a pretty fantastic price.Shop
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Ice Rollerlittle cutieYou know how much I love ice rolling. This one is just so cute! And the smaller shape makes getting under the eyes a bit easier.Shop
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WashclothI am a bit of a Dusen Dusen obsessee; I love these wash cloths and that the stripes reverse to totally different colors.Shop
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Eye MasksAn oldie but a goodie. My fridge is permanently stocked with these.Shop
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Fish OrnamentJust a little cutie!Shop
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TCOCholiday read!My dear friend Becca’s book, and this season’s must-read! It’s heartwarming and fun, perfect for cozy season.Shop
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Rechargeable Hand WarmerThese are necessary! And also very cute.Shop
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Cheese Board DeckobsessedI love this! You can take the card to the grocery store to shop with and then it shows you how to put together.Shop
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Margarita SaltfavsThese are another go-to fav gift especially for anyone not in Charleston as they are pretty ubiquitous down here.Shop
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Cocktail Recipe NotebookThese are so cute and fun.Shop
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Car Visor MirrorOkay I don’t drive but this is just genius?Shop
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Lipstick SetMy favorite color, miniaturized. Perfect for on the go.Shop
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Mini Tweezer SetThe best tweezers in a purse sized pouch.Shop
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Lichtenstein BookFor your art loving friend!Shop
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Personalized Stationaryamazing dealOK this is an amazing deal??? On Amazon — wow!Shop
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MatchesPretty matches never disappoint, especially as a hostess gift!Shop
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Lip Balm SetThese lip balms are really nice, I received them in a gift bag a couple years ago and both my bf and I really like!Shop
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Moisturizing Heel SocksobsessedSuch a nice little luxury for your feet. Apply your fav foot cream and then these lock it in.Shop
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Lounge SockssoftestSo so cozy!Shop
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Tea CupMy friend had these in her office and I was like “what are those!!!!” They are beautiful.Shop
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Caramelsyum!The yummiest chocolate salted caramel. Just something little and thoughtful.Shop
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Thermal CupPerfect for coffee on the go.Shop
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Hi Grace! Love this first gift guide!
I can’t seem to get the goldfish ornament link to work-and it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for a family member.
Can you post it again?
Thanks,
Jenny
I am so sorry about that, not sure what happened! Here you go: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Ope1f
Post is also updated.
These are such great picks! A few of the links are not working; specifically looking at where to buy the bottle toppers. Thanks!
Thanks-it works now. Just ordered!! 🙂
yay! I have 3 of them on my tree, ha!
Love tweezerman tweezers, the best!! Added the butter and golf cart ornaments to my cart – great coworker gifts
yay! I love giving fun ornaments.
This is so fun & helpful, Grace!! Thank you!
(PS. I had no idea you don’t drive! I suppose I should have guessed since you were a New Yorker for so many years. I’d love your perspective about living in the South and not driving–I’ve always assumed it would be impossible but now you have me curious!)
I live in a walkable part of town and take ubers or get rides! It’s not really a big deal 🙂