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28 Gifts That Prove $50 Is More Than Enough Money to Spend

28 Gifts That Prove $50 Is More Than Enough Money to Spend

By InStyle Staff

Updated Dec 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm

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If you want to impress your friends and family members this holiday season, there's no need to ruin your budget. There are several cheap gifts that don't look, well, cheap.

You can save big by strategically shopping for items that are thoughtful, unique, and still cost less than $50. We've gathered nearly 30 of the best affordable gift ideas in the gallery ahead. If you've got a last minute straggler on your gift list, or just found out your company is doing a white elephant, read on. The time to buy is now.

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JCrew Bag

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$10

Tote-ally practical. Still cute.

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The Power of Sprinkles Book

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$25

A delicious upgrade to any coffee table or kitchen shelf.

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Boden Socks

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$For similar styles

Cute, cozy, and cost-effective.

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Gap Scarf

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$35

Anyone can stand a little more warmth this time of year.

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AirPod Case

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$For similar styles

Perfect for the person on your list who is likely to lose their AirPods — because they've already lost the case.

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Crate and Barrel Wooden Chameleon Puzzle

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$29

Fun fact: Fidgeting with puzzles is good for your mental health.

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Holstein Housewares Waffle Iron

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$23

For anyone you'd like to subtly suggest start hosting brunch at their place.

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Flying Tiger Mini Pool Table

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$30

Flying Tiger is like Mecca for quirky gifts.

Call to purchase. 844-350-0560

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Neiman Marcus TV Tray

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$For similar styles

Their Netflix snacks have never looked so good.

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Foster Grant Sunglasses

Credit: Courtesy Foster Grant

$21

Prep them for summer. It'll come back... eventually.

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Zaxie Hairpin

Credit: Courtesy Zaxie

$25

Honestly what more can you say?

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From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen, by Snoop Dogg

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$13

Perfect for the person who'd love a Snoop Dogg cookbook. You know who they are.

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Bespoke Fanny Pack

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$20

We don't know anyone who doesn't need a bespoke fanny pack, tbh.

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French Girl Organics Menthe Bath Salts

Credit: Courtesy French Girl

$22

Bath salts got a bad rep sometime in the last decade, but we assure you, these make a great gift.

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RH Teen Faux-Fur Eye Mask

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$14

Good nights, guaranteed.

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MamaP Bamboo Toothbrush Set,

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$30/5

Buy a set for a compulsive teeth-brusher, or perhaps upgrade your whole family's bathroom sink with this colorful set.

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JCrew Beanie

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$40

Simply a great topper for anyone on your list.

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Que Bottle Collapsible Water Bottles

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$25 each

These packable, travel-friendly water bottles make nixing single-use plastics super easy. Plus, they look cool.

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Rituals The Ritual of Tsuru Bath Bombs

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$17/3

Name anyone who wouldn't love an extremely luxurious bath bomb set? That's right. You can't.

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Ban.do Sunglasses

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$15

Groundbreaking, for the super-cute florals-wearer on your list.

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Houzz Playing Cards

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$17

For your game night buddy.

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Gap Toddler Faux-Shearling Sweatshirt

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$For Similar Styles; $45

Honestly we'd wear this, so the kiddo should be thrilled about it, too.

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Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters, by Derek Brown with Robert Yule

Credit: Courtesy Amazon

$40

The book for budding mixologists this year.

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Harry’s Holiday Shave Set

Credit: Courtesy Target

$15

A classic — also a great hint if you've been personally victimized by beard burn this year.

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Nina Jewelry

Credit: Courtesy Nina Shoes

$38

These earrings!

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Ramp Up Red Miso Vinegar

Credit: Courtesy Ramp Up

$22

Fire up those umami taste buds.

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CB2 Watering Can

Credit: Brian Henn, Styled by Sabrina Grande

$45

For the plant mom who, literally, cannot fit anymore plants in her home.

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Sugarpova Sporty Gumballs Tennis Can

Credit: Courtesy Sugarpova

$20/60

An extremely niche gift for someone who loves tennis and chewing gum.

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