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Great Gifts Under $50

We've all been there: you have a birthday, anniversary, or other gift-giving occasion coming up, but your wallet is feeling a little lighter than usual. Luckily, it is possible to find cheap gifts that are also thoughtful, fun, and of good quality. To prove it, we compiled this list of our favorite gifts under $50. Grab one and we predict you'll have a "thank you" card hitting your mailbox soon.

1

amazon echo dot

It may be smaller than the regular Amazon Echo, but the dot is just as mighty, boasting the same smart home controls, Alexa assistant, and music streaming capabilities, all controllable using just your voice. Proof once again that great things come in small packages.

2

Bocce ball set

The classic Italian lawn bowling game is having a major moment right now, but why pay a pricy bar cover when you can set up a tournmanet in your own backyard? This set even includes its own carrying case so you don't have to worry about pieces rolling away in the garage.

Photo canvas

3

Photo Canvas

Buying art for other people can be tricky, but letting them make custom artwork from their own favorite photos is easy. These custom photo canvases don't even require a frame for hanging, which will save your giftee a lot of frustration.

4

wireless smart home camera

Whether you want a home camera for security reasons or just want to know what your dog is doing when you're not there, this Amcrest model will record all the goings-on in full HD and send the footage straight to your phone.

5

Fraser fir wreath

Sending a lovely fresh-cut wreath to your loved ones at the beginning of the season is a great way to let you know you're thinking of them, even if you can't be together this year.

6

GLOBE DECANTER

This decorative decanter is a quick way to class up a bar or dining-room cabinet. Its light weight—just 2 lbs.—lends it a delicate feel, as does the detailed glass ship inside. A 30 oz. capacity means it can comfortably hold just under a fifth of liquor, though we don't recommend you attempt the same feat.

Friends enjoying a beer tasting event

7

Beer Tasting

These days, nearly everyone has a great craft brewery near them, and chances are your gift-recipient has been looking for an excuse to visit. With a deal for a tasting, they'll get to sample some of the brews and will probably even be invited on a tour of the facility where they can get an up-close look at the brewing process. Not shopping for a beer drinker? A wine-tasting also makes an excellent gift.

8

air fryer

Wondering how to accomplish that New Year's weight loss goal without giving up you fried food addiction: Consider investing in an air fryer, which uses circulated air, not excessive oil, to produce crispy, lightened-up versions of your favorite comfort foods. See you in 2020, chicken wings!

Woman enjoying a massage

9

Massage

Whether you're shopping for a man or a woman, a massage is one of the best gifts on a budget since it's a luxury that most people never think to buy themselves. You won't find many massages under $50 on a typical spa menu, but we have plenty of deals well below that price point.

10

weighted blanket

Last year's snuggliest holiday gift is hot again this year and for good reason. The added weight evenly distributes pressure across your entire body, which can help increase the production of serotonin, resulting in a deeper, more relaxed sleep. Sign us up!

11

Bento lunch box

Picky eaters: rejoice! Your carrot sticks will never touch your cheese cubes ever, ever again, thanks to this cleverly-designed lunch box. It was technically designed with kids in mind, but are you ever really too old to enjoy a perfectly organized meal?

12

Wireless Charging Pad

One wireless charging pad: well under $50. Never having to search an airport or hotel room for an outlet ever again? Priceless. This charging pad will work with most Qi-enabled devices, but if you have a Samsung phone, it charges 1.4x faster 

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