Best Gifts Under $25 (2026)

JLab

JLab Go Air Pop+ Wireless Earbuds

If your friend lives in their earbuds, these actually sound good and last all day without costing a fortune—basically a steal.

ESR

ESR MagSafe Car Phone Mount

Keep your phone exactly where you need it while driving—no fumbling, no distractions. They'll actually use this one every time they get in the car.

LEGO

LEGO Plants Set (Dracaena and Pilea)

Give someone a plant that won't die on them. It's genuinely useful if they've killed every succulent they've ever owned, and it actually looks good sitting on a shelf.

iFixit

iFixit Moray Driver Kit

If someone on your list is always taking things apart to fix them, grab this. It handles phone repairs, eyeglasses, laptops—basically anything that needs a tiny screwdriver. They'll actually use it.

Anker

Anker 313 Wireless Charging Stand

A solid wireless charger that just works with any phone. No fussing around, no weird compatibility issues—it's the kind of gift people actually use every day.

Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Online Subscription

Give the gamer in your life a year of classic Nintendo games and online multiplayer for less than you'd spend on a single new game. They'll get way more use out of it than you'd expect.

Invisibobble

Invisibobble Hair Ties

These actually work better than regular hair ties—they grip without yanking your hair out—and they look decent enough that you won't feel weird wearing one on your wrist when you're not using it.

Laneige

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

If someone's always complaining about dry lips, this stuff actually works. The packaging is nice enough that it feels like a real gift, not just a drugstore pickup.

Anker

Anker Portable Charger

You know that moment when someone's phone is about to die and they actually have a charger on them. This one's small enough to fit in a bag but packs enough juice to save the day multiple times over.

ONO

ONO Roller Fidget Toy

Give someone a fidget toy that actually looks good sitting out, with a smooth roll that genuinely calms your mind without feeling cheap.

Zoku

Zoku Pocket Straw

If they're always rushing around and actually care about reducing waste, a reusable straw that actually fits in a pocket is one of those gifts that feels thoughtful without being preachy.

Dash

Dash Rapid Egg Cooker

If they're always scrambling for breakfast or doing meal prep, this thing actually works. Makes perfectly cooked eggs without the guessing game—hard boiled, soft boiled, whatever. One of those gifts that actually sits on the counter instead of in a closet.

Tile

Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker

Keep your keys and wallet from vanishing into the void. Stick one of these on anything important, and you'll find it again without tearing your place apart.

Oven Mitts Set (10 Patterns)

You're giving someone something they'll actually reach for every day—ten different patterns means they'll find one that matches their kitchen or just their mood that morning. Hard to go wrong with oven mitts at this price.

Pavoi

Pavoi Gold-Plated Hoop Earrings

Gold hoops work for basically anyone—wear them casual or dress them up. They're cheap enough you won't stress over the budget, but they actually look nice. Safe gift if you're not sure what someone's into.

Zipper Pocket Scrunchies

Your friend will actually use this every day—it's a hair tie that has a tiny zipper pocket for keys or cards, so they stop losing both.

Electric Candle Lighter

People use these constantly once they have one—way more than they'd guess. It's genuinely useful and cool enough that they'll actually appreciate you for thinking of it.

Bonne Maman

Bonne Maman Preserves Gift Set

Your friend gets real French jam without dropping major money. The kind that actually tastes like fruit, not sugar with jam flavoring.

Preserved Forever Flowers Arrangement

Give a gift that actually lasts. Preserved flowers stay fresh-looking for years without the slow death of wilting, so you don't feel bad about them dying on your shelf.

Couple's Scratch-Off Game

Give a couple an easy way to spend an evening together without overthinking it. They'll scratch off prompts, answer ridiculous questions, and actually laugh at each other.

LEGO

LEGO Camera Toy

Give the creative kid in your life a way to snap photos while they build. No batteries, no screens—just a real camera that happens to be made of LEGO.

Microwave Heating Slippers

Your recipient will actually use this every single day, and they'll think of you every time their feet warm up. It's one of those gifts that somehow manages to be practical and a little bit luxurious at the same time.

Heated Neck Massager

If someone's always complaining about their neck and shoulders, this one actually delivers. Heats up, massages out the knots, and costs way less than a trip to a massage therapist.

Book Stand with Storage

If someone's always juggling books and clutter, this does the job: props up whatever they're reading while keeping their desk or counter actually usable. Feels less generic than it sounds.

3D Print Co

Mini Bottle Keychain with Hidden Storage

Anyone who likes clever stuff will get a kick out of this. It holds your keys and secretly stashes small items, so it's actually useful, not just a novelty.