If you’re looking for moderately priced presents that will be major hits this year, these gifts under $30 will win the day!
There’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of giving than with moderately priced gifts that are functional, funny, and seriously cool. These awesome finds will help you feel generous without the stress of busting your budget, and this year it feels like that’s more important than ever. These best gifts under $30 will delight your colleagues, family, and friends of every age, and if you’re looking for even more cheap Christmas gifts, there are plenty of genius options that will impress even the most particular people on your list. Editor’s Note: Keep in mind, prices can change from day to day, and hour to hour, so you might occasionally see items that slightly exceed our $30 limit. Our Review Gorgeously glowing, and mysteriously healing, this Himalayan salt bowl lamp is a calming addition to any room in the house. The warm salt minerals release negative ions and naturally purify the surrounding air. Plus, the golden glow seems so warm and wonderful. The salt crystals can even be a way to naturally diffuse essential oils making it an aromatherapy lamp too. It comes with a dimmer switch, so you can adjust the light with your mood. These lamps are even said to help you sleep better and awaken refreshed. These salt lamps come in many styles and price ranges. If you’re shopping for lots of people, you can find lots of different ones here. Has “no shave November” become a year round thing for the guys on your list? If the answer is yes, this highly rated beard grooming kit is a great gift for them. It includes everything he’ll need to keep his face mane in shape. He can groom, trim, shape, and tame his facial hair with extra sharp stainless steel barber beard scissors, a 100 percent boar bristle brush, super softening beard oil, and the incredible shaping power of heavy duty beard balm. The wooden comb can easily tackle tangles without pulling, and after all that pampering his facial fur will look simply stunning. While the products in this kit are unscented, if you think he’d prefer products with fragrance, the Bossman Beard Kit is filled with products simply labeled as “magic scent.” What that means is a masculine blend of sandalwood and vanilla, which does sound pretty luscious. This is one of those gifts that will impress any wine lover. It saves them from fumbling with an old school wine key, or trying to figure out the rabbit corkscrew openers. This woodgrain rechargeable electric wine opener can open a bottle in seven seconds flat, and opens 30 bottles on a single charge. It comes in a beautifully boxed set that includes the corkscrew, a foil cutter, wine pourer, and wine stopper. The soft blue LED light comes on when using to remove the cork, and a red led light glows when exiting the cork or recharging. Darts are great all around fun, and playing is a perfect way to build eye-hand coordination. If the kid on your gift list doesn’t have a safe space for a real dart board, and a wall that can accommodate a few holes from those metal tipped darts, this Doinkit dart board is an awesome option. Fun for kids of all ages (yes, grownups, we mean you) this dart board delivers all the fun of real darts, but with magnets enclosed safely inside, they stick to the target and not the wall. When they’re ready to graduate to the real game of darts, this set from Viper League is an awesome present, but above budget for our list of gifts under $30. You could always splurge, of course. For a true whiskey aficionado, there’s nothing worse than a diluted glass of the good stuff thanks to quickly melting ice cubes. This beautifully boxed set is a whiskey drinkers dream come true. With two uniquely shaped rocks glasses, eight granite chilling rocks, along with some other accoutrements, they’re nestled in a pretty wooden box lined with black velvet. It’s a sophisticated gift under $30. Another boxed set includes stainless steel whiskey stones, along with tongs, two cool rocks glasses, and a black velvet box. It’s lovely and also within your $30 budget. A gift so clever and cute, everyone will want these solar powered lights in mason jars. They’d be perfect for a rustic cabin, camping trip or anywhere you need a bit of extra light. Fairy lights look like fireflies inside the jars, and they charge in just six to eight hours in the sun, and stay lighted for up to eight hours afterward. You can double the number of individual jar lights with this set, however, each jar light is just a bit smaller. What more special gift than one they’ll use every day? This personalized bamboo cutting board will always be a reminder of you, and your thoughtful ways. Because bamboo is naturally water-resistant, it’s a great choice for the kitchen, because foods are less likely to permeate the surface. It’s simple to customize whenever you order, and you’ll receive this gift in just a week. The personalized bamboo pizza peel is another cool idea, although it’s closer to sixty bucks. There’s a reason these kids’ walkie talkies are such popular sellers. They’re small, easy to use, and drop resistant, a key for all kids. With a three-mile effective range in open fields, and one half to one-mile range around the neighborhood, they’re great for games of tag, hide and seek and any other shenanigans kids can come up with. Kids will like that they look like real military walkie talkies, but they’re equipped with lots of features that will make them great for years to come, like a backlit LCD display, built-in flashlight, earpiece connection,10 ringtones, battery indicator, channel auto scan, power saving function, hands-free function (VOX), and adjustable volume control. These are great for boys and girls alike and come in seven different color combos. For any woman who lives with the threat of an occasional rainstorm, she can ditch the plain old black or red umbrella and opt instead for this beautiful big umbrella printed with perhaps one of the world’s most famous pieces of art. The Monet waterlilies print is nearly as striking on this accessory as it is in real life. With a generous 48 inch arc, it can cover two people walking side by side. This same company makes a lovely Monet Waterlilies print scarf, as well as a handy tote bag. In case she prefers Van Gogh, the Starry Night umbrella is a beauty too. A Celtic knot represents lover everlasting, and these pretty dangle earrings are an expression of that kind of love. These sterling silver earrings feature swirling strands in a design that represents infinity because it never stops. This traditional Celtic design paired with sparkling, colorful gemstones, creates these unique drop earrings. French-wire earring backs support each sterling silver drop earring shape – accented along the bottom by an oval-shaped gemstone. You can choose from amethyst, created sapphire, garnet, or created ruby for an unforgettable gift. If you’re looking for a spiritual gift, these lotus flower earrings from Chuvora feature pear-shaped red garnet as part of the design. Sometimes a woman likes to cozy up in something completely comfortable, and this fleece wrap cardigan is an easy answer. With l ong sleeves, an open front, draped shawl collar, asymmetric hem, and two side pockets, it’s perfect to throw on top of her jammies or favorite jeans and a tee. The s olid plush heathered fleece has a nicely finished ribbed trim, and the inside features a lighter complementary color plush fleece. It comes in four different colors, and the woman on your gift list is guaranteed to love it. If you think she’d prefer a nicely fitted fleece jacket, we love this zip front version that features cozy pockets and comes in a crazy number of colors and sizes although not every color is available in every size. There’s nothing more annoying when traveling than trying to juggle ziplock bags full of makeup and hair products between a suitcase and the hotel bathroom. This awesome hanging travel toiletry bag delivers storage, organization, and plenty of room to stow travel bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotions and whatever else your giftee might deem necessary. The best part of this bag is the high quality zippers and waterproof and leak proof construction. That means they’ll never arrive to spilled products on their clothes and inside their suitcase. This gray toiletry bag is ideal for both men and women. A nice set of leak proof travel bottles is another great gift idea. FInding gifts under $30 is never easy, but when you can get the lady on your list this soft and comfy jersey dress for under $22, it’s practically a miracle. This long sleeved dress is a simple slip on, with a V neck and flared silhouette that can go from casual wear to more formal, depending on her accessories. The flattering styling with a slightly dropped hem in back is a definite bonus, but it’s the fabric that’s really to die for. The rayon and spandex blend is so soft on the skin and it drapes beautifully. What’s even better is that you can toss this in the washer and dryer and it comes out perfect for her next wearing. Daily Ritual is Amazon’s brand of affordable causal wear for women. If you want to explore more, look here. This double gauge cotton garden tool tote is filled with the essential selection of garden tools. For just $21.99 it makes a great holiday, housewarming or birthday gift for someone who is just starting to work in their yard or planter boxes. It comes with a shovel, fork, rake, transplanter, weeding tool and garden sprayer, along with construction grade gardening gloves. The tool heads are rust resistant stainless steel, so even though this is a kit for beginning gardeners, it’s going to last for years. Another cute gardening gift is this five piece garden tool set with a tote that becomes a little sit-down stool that’s easy on the back and knees. Kids love to draw, but they’re sometimes intimidated by how difficult it can be. This cool LED light-up tablet lets them hone their skills by tracing anything they want to try. It comes with a graphite pencil for drawing outlines, and 12 colored pencils for filling in, plus ten blank sheets of tracing paper. It’s a great gift for kids aged six and up. The Crayola Silly Scents Sticker Maker is another fun gift that’s way below your $30 budget, which comes with enough supplies for kids to make dozens of custom stickers. Stick away. Kids and adults need encouragement to drink more water, and this fun unicorn water bottle might do the trick. The double wall steel insulated bottle holds 17 ounces of hot or cold drinks, and it keeps them at the desired temperature all day long. It comes with a cute little carrying bag too, so it’s perfect to grab and go for school or work. Looking for a more adult style insulated bottle? The Nathan Hammerhead Stainless Steel water bottle is our current fave, keeping ice more than 24 hours at a time, even in warmer temperatures. Plus they come in a cool array of colors, and sizes up to a whopping 40 ounces, which is perfect for a long hike or car trip. Girls love cute socks, and this eight pack of knee highs is just the ticket for lots of giggles as well as warmth. Topped with knee tickling creatures like kittens, bears and foxes, these cute socks would make perfect stocking stuffers or a single larger gift for the girl on your list. We also think they’ll love these owl knee high socks, and another set even includes a magical unicorn. In the case of an honest to goodness emergency, you need an actual kit of MacGyver tools to get you safely out of a dangerous situation. This handy 12-in-1 emergency kit makes a great gift for anyone on your list because it comes complete inside a clever compact case and contains all the important survival necessities. At just about a pound, this clever kit includes everything from a survival knife and glass breaking tool, to an emergency blanket, compass, paracord, fire starter, tactical pen, and more. Are you looking for a survival kit that’s even cheaper? This paracord bracelet survival kit is the perfect stocking stuffer. STEM toys are one of the best opportunities to create your kids’ fascination with all things science through building their own bubbling adventures. They can extract their creatures from their mysterious science reactor pods – both creepy and super cool. The lab doubles as a working science set, complete with amazing hands-on experiments inspired by the beaker creatures and their worlds. The Beaker Creatures Magnification Chamber Science Activity Set features 35 beaker creatures and the multi-part chamber’s movable magnifier lets kids take a closer look at every horn, tentacle, and antenna. Slippers are a great gift no matter what time of year they arrive, and these slouchy monsters will be a fave for the boys on your shopping list. Super cozy and warm, they’re made from fuzzy fleece, with a whip stitched micro-suede sole. Better yet, they’re completely machine washable, because we know how stinky little feet can get. Monsters aren’t your only option either. We love the leopard slouch slippers, as well as the big black bear paws, but with more than two dozen animal options, you can find the perfect pair for all the kids on your list. It’s hard not to want to give your BFF a wicked set of mink eyelashes as a gift, especially ones with names like Promiscuous, Badass and Posh. The fact of the matter is that these mink lashes will leave her looking like a total femme fatale, drawing attention to her eyes first. I got a pair from LaVaa Lash to try, and I have to admit it – they’re wickedly fun. The Devilish style is natural and subtle. With a criss-cross pattern, they blend more naturally with your own eyelashes. This lash has a heavier wing, with longer and more dense mink hairs in the corner end. The band makes them super easy to apply with just a light touch of adhesive, and they can easily be worn up to 30 times. Wow! Since the holidays are often a time for full makeup and parties, you might want to deliver this gift sooner than later. This cool sports watch is a great gift for your kid who plays soccer, swims, runs and in general gets wet and dirty. It’s waterproof, and especially durable for the kind of rough and tumble it will likely get on a young person’s wrist. With the time, date, week, stopwatch and dual alarm system, it can keep them on track to be home by curfew, and the backlight makes it easy for them to check the time, even after dark. We love that it offers both a traditional watch face, as well as a digital watch. A perfect idea for the knife collector on your gift list, this hand-forged folding pocket knife has a unique look and feel. The shape fits comfortably in the hand and is quickly accessed from the beautiful and hand friendly rosewood handle. The razor sharp blade is made with heat treated steel, which is undeniably the most sought after when it comes to high quality knives. Perfect for recreational use, including hunting and fishing, it’s a beauty they’ll show off on a regular basis. Another mini-pocket knife with a Damascus steel blade has a totally unique shape, and it comes with a sandalwood handle in a lovely presentation box. It is a bit above budget, but the cool factor might just be worth it. Wrap bracelets are hot, especially with older girls who love to wear them for their fun and funky look. This bracelet delivers on style, but it includes some design elements that make it an even more special gift for the girl on your list. Some of the genuine leather bands include uplifting sayings to keep her positive, on the right track and having fun with life. You can get it in five different colors, so if you’ve got more than one girl to shop for, you can buy each their own color. If the tree of life seems a bit mature, consider the Heart Leather Wrap Bangle, or the Snowflake Wrap Bracelet that mixes metal, leather and faux pearls too. It’s time for new babies in Hatchyland, and this cute carton of Hatchimals eggs is yet another fun opportunity for your favorite little one to adopt a new crew of collectibles. Kids share their love and care by rubbing each egg’s purple heart until it turns pink. Once the color magically changes, they simply press down to gently crack the shell and meet their new friend. Once their baby Hatchimals are born, get them the Hatchimals Coral Castle Playset, with sweet little nests to nurture and tend to their babies. It also includes two eggs that are ready to hatch. Perfect for people on the go, this breakfast sandwich maker makes morning meals simple. You simple select your bread, egg, cheese and meat, and in five minutes you’ve got a gourmet sandwich to go, made with your own healthy ingredients from home. With this nifty machine, your giftee can skip the stove and toaster, plus all the added dishwashing and clean up. At less than $30, we’re not surprised this nifty gift is a #1 Amazon best seller. Little girls love purses, and there’s no getting around the fact that this sweet little mouse bag is just about the cutest. With a sweet face and mouse ears, this crossbody bag can carry your little girl’s treasures, from lip balm to a little stuffed toy, and tissues of course. These bags also come in other ridiculously cute styles including an adorable bunny purse with tall ears, daisy zipper pulls, and a long detachable shoulder or crossbody strap. For your little girl who loves kitties, this pink kitten purse is another adorable option. For seriously fun play, this unicorn purse comes with lots of dress-up accessories like necklaces, earrings, and a matching unicorn headband. For the coffee and tea lover on your list, a delicious cold drink could be just around the corner. They can enjoy less acidic and more flavorful cold coffee and tea, without sludge, due to this brewer’s impressive 304 stainless steel precision cut fine-mesh cold brew filter. An all in one package, this brew set includes a borosilicate glass carafe, tight fitting silicone cap, and stainless steel cold brew coffee filter. Don’t forget to get them so specialty grind cold brew coffee so they can start enjoying their gift as soon as possible. Have you got a kid you’d like to keep wrapped up in cuddly warmth? This cute hooded poncho covers their head, shoulders and face all in the image of an adorable fox. When the hood is down, the little poncho is a great substitute for a sweater, keeping them cozy throughout the day. For fun knitted hats without the poncho, check out this clever Hedwig owl or fun dinosaur. For a different take on the poncho style, the unicorn is a total win. Let the flambé and crème brulée making commence. Turn up the heat this holiday season with this professional-grade butane kitchen torch. The perfect gift for a daring culinarian who loves to make flaming dishes, and gets off on the awestruck looks as they serve them. This little torch is built with safety in mind, and has an adjustable flame. It can be used outside the kitchen too for small welding jobs, cigar lighting, and other fiery fun. Keep the home fires burning by making sure your chef doesn’t run low on butane. This three pack is a great way to ensure that doesn’t happen. This creative toy for kids teaches them drawing skills while combining their creations with digital fun. While they connect with Disney characters and stories, they’ll unleash their creativity. This kit gives them 100 pictures to play with, and hours of fun starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto. If you’re looking to inspire them with their favorite superheroes, get them the Osmo Super Studio Incredibles 2 drawing kit. Both support visual thinking and experimentation, keys to lifelong learning. There’s nothing worse than buying a great microbrew, bringing it home, and then having to wait for hours while the fridge cools it to perfect drinking temperature. With these Chiller sticks, those worries are crushed. Just keep them in at the ready inside the freezer, and once you pop the cap off your bottle and take a few sips, you can slide these in and seal the sipping top and voila! your beer is instantly cooling and stays cooler longer. Genius. These make great gifts under $30 for your hubby, because they’re even etched with “World’s Coolest Husband.” For the home bartender who likes to mix it up like a pro, this stainless steel cocktail shaker set will make his drinks look effortless. This professional quality set includes all the necessaries for your mixologist to whip up anything from the perfect martini to mojitos. The 14 piece set includes 15 and 30 ounce shaker tins, a hawthorne cocktail strainer,.75 ounce and 1.25 ounce cocktail jiggers, a seven inch flat bottle opener, six pour spouts, a pair of two ounce stainless shot glasses, and a red knob bar spoon. Get them The Ultimate Bar Book, that guides them through making more than a thousand cocktails, then invite yourself over for a drink. For your Guardians of the Galaxy fanatic, this Chia seed sprouter lets them grow their own Groot. In just a few weeks, this Chia pet will grow a beautiful green mane of delicious sprouts ready to enjoy on salads and sandwiches. The kit comes complete with the unique pottery planter, convenient plastic drip tray and chia seed packets for three plantings. If your giftee doesn’t have a preferred pet, we think the elephant and puppy Chia pets are super cute, and they’d make great gifts for kids as well as adults. Everyone likes to know the weather forecast, and this unique storm glass is a fun and interesting way to predict what Mother Nature is about to deliver. When the weather is about to change, the crystals inside this bottle will show corresponding changes. It can sensitively predict the weather from sunny or cloudy, to storms, fog, rain and snow. If you’ve got a weather nerd on your list, this is a fascinating gift for them. If you think someone would prefer a bit more high-tech weather monitoring, the ThermPro Digital Wireless Weather Station shows indoor and outdoor temps and humidity, along with some other interesting facts, and displays that information on an easy to read touch screen display. There’s nothing quite as yummy, healthy and appreciated as a gift basket of delectably roasted nuts. This #1 Amazon best seller is filled to the brim with six varieties of savory nuts for snacking. Perfect as an office or client gift, anyone in your family would love it too. It features roasted salted cashews, pistachios and mixed nuts, raw walnuts, honey pecans and smoked almonds. Another healthy snacking box from Oh! Nuts includes dried fruits like sweet and chewy pineapple, kiwi, pears, apples and apricots, along with heart-healthy pistachios and roasted almonds. How can you even choose between them? Both of these snack boxes are great $30 gifts. Grilled vegetables are the best. Healthy and colorful, they add a pop to any meal, but grilling them to perfection can be a little tricky. That’s when this awesome, dishwasher safe vegetable grilling tray comes in handy. This non-stick tray is great for fruits and delicate seafood too, because you never have to worry about stuff falling through the grates.
