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We all wish we could spend fortunes on the people we adore. Showering somebody with luxurious gifts is a gift in and of itself. But we live in more resourceful times, with a limping economy and continued supply chain woes.
Enter the cost-effective gift, one that costs less than $25 but still says "I care about you, a lot." While it wasn't easy, we scoured the market for some of the best options available, appealing to all types of people. And not to give away the ending but there gifts will do very little damage to you bank account.
What's a great gift in this price range? We've got everything from soothing mood lighting to beat the winter blues to mugs, socks, plant propagation stations and more. We've even got pain-relieving heating pads you'd never expect to find at this price point.
These gifts are priced at friendly rates, sure, but they're also unique. After all, nobody wants what everybody else is getting. You're a unique butterfly and deserve something distinctive (as do all the unique snowflakes on your gift list).
Read on for the best unique gifts under $25—fit for anybody on your shopping list and ready to buy for all your last-minute holiday gift-giving!
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Best Diffuser to Gift
Aromatique The Smell of Tree - Mini Diffuser Set
Best Diffuser to Gift
Aromatique The Smell of Tree - Mini Diffuser Set
Go woodsy with this adorable little diffuser set, seemingly swiped straight from a forested mountainside. We love it all, from the petite bottle with just the right amount of reeds to that intoxicating smell that reminds of the country.
Best Gift for the Traveler
EnShape Greece Midcentury Modern Vintage Travel Poster
Best Gift for the Traveler
EnShape Greece Midcentury Modern Vintage Travel Poster
This stunning print shows the Mediterranean in all its glory. The traveler in your life will adore it, whether they've been to Europe or need to plan a trip. Soothing colors and a mid-Century feel? Check and check.
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Best Mug to Gift
Landmark Project Smokey Bear Enamelware Mug
Best Mug to Gift
Landmark Project Smokey Bear Enamelware Mug
This mug is an instant classic, spotlighting one of nature's iconic characters and appealing to the nature -- and coffee -- lover. It looks like an old forest service poster you'd see hanging in your favorite ski lodge.
Best Mood Light to Gift
Balkwan Sunset Lamp Projection
Best Mood Light to Gift
Balkwan Sunset Lamp Projection
The cold season is coming and with it comes darker, shorter days. Keep energy and mood levels high with this sun-inspired lamp projection. It may be winter outside but it'll be sunny and 72 in the living room.
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Best Personalized Art to Gift
Artifact Uprising Large Format Prints
Best Personalized Art to Gift
Artifact Uprising Large Format Prints
Turns out, you can offer a great personalized piece of art for less than $25. These large prints from Artifact Uprising are top-notch in terms of quality and allow some of your favorite photos to take on bigger sizes befitting of a prime spot on the wall.
Best Sweet Treat to Gift
These are the Days Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
Best Sweet Treat to Gift
These are the Days Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
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Need something unique for the foodie with a sweet tooth? Go with organic maple syrup from Vermont, where the breakfast elixir is arguably most delicious. They can pour it on pancakes or even use it as a sweetener in their favorite co*cktail recipe.
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This mascara delivers volume while aiding skin with amino acids and shea butter. There are several color tone options and it comes out with ease with some hot water without damaging any of those valuable lashes.
Best Gift for Plant Decor Lovers
Renmxj Plant Propagation Station
Best Gift for Plant Decor Lovers
Renmxj Plant Propagation Station
Here's one for the plant enthusiast out there. This propagation station is two-fold, allowing the user to create new plants out of cuttings while displaying them in a cool, terrarium-like tray.
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Best Gift for Cold Winter Nights
Glamigee Heating Pad for Back Pain Cramps Relief
Best Gift for Cold Winter Nights
Glamigee Heating Pad for Back Pain Cramps Relief
Whether you're after substantial warmth on a cool evening or a pain-relieving climate, this heating pad is the preferred tool. Machine washable with moist heat options, it can caress the aches out of any sore area.
Best Gift for Families and Couples
It's The Question Game It's The Question Game
Best Gift for Families and Couples
It's The Question Game It's The Question Game
Great for couples and families alike, this social game includes 150 conversation starters. Best, they're not boring ones. Instead, they're prompts that will lead to plenty of eye-opening reveals, laughs and deep-dives into interesting terrain.
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For The Friend Who's Always Asking For A Charger
Anker Portable Charger
For The Friend Who's Always Asking For A Charger
Anker Portable Charger
Got someone on your list who is forever running out of phone juice? This portable charger will let them fire up on the go—and it looks way more expensive than its price tag.
Rave Review: "A must-have product for traveling outside your home or out on trips that don’t allow you to get the charge you need with no outlet nearby. I can easily get 2-3 extra full battery charges on my iPhone SE."
Mark Stock
Mark Stock is a food, drink, and outdoors writer from Portland, Oregon. He spent years making, selling, and sipping Pinot Noir in the Dundee Hills before a full return to his journalistic roots in 2016. In addition to Men's Health, he writes for SevenFifty Daily, Sip Northwest, The Somm Journal, The Drake, Willamette Week, Travel Oregon, and more.