Gift Ideas Under $50 That Feel Special
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Fifty dollars is the sweet spot: enough for something genuinely good without the pressure of a big-ticket present. Here are the picks we would buy ourselves, each with the price we saw and a link to the store.
For her
Uncommon Goods · Partner retailer
Year of Guided Watercolor Painting Desk Calendar
$35
5 stars, 4 reviews at Uncommon Goods
A painting lesson for every day of the year, for the person who has always wanted to try watercolor.
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Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser
$30
A botanical body wash from Aesop with a fresh, green scent. An easy luxury that gets used every day.
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Uncommon Goods · Partner retailer
Sleepy Kitty Squishy Light
$30
5 stars, 9 reviews at Uncommon Goods
A squeezable cat night light with a sleepy face, rechargeable and soft enough for a child's room.
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Uncommon Goods · Partner retailer
Candy of the World Advent Calendar
$35
4.9 stars, 37 reviews at Uncommon Goods
Twenty-four days of sweets from different countries. A December countdown the whole family can share.
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Uncommon Goods · Partner retailer
Your Name in a Snowflake Ornament
$36
4.7 stars, 673 reviews at Uncommon Goods
A custom ornament with their name worked into the snowflake pattern. It goes back on the tree every year.
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Experiment A Day Science Advent Calendar
$40
4.5 stars, 6 reviews at Uncommon Goods
A small science experiment behind every door, a December gift that keeps a curious child busy.
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The Bread Baker's Seasoning Kit
$45
4.8 stars, 52 reviews at Uncommon Goods
Seasoning blends made to knead into homemade loaves. A good match for anyone on a sourdough kick.
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Classic Stripe Family Christmas Pajamas
$28.99
Matching striped pajamas in sizes for the whole family, the photo-ready Christmas morning tradition.
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