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36 Of The Best Gifts Under $50 To Give In 2017
BuzzFeedsNot too cheap, not too expensive, but juuuust right.
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A multisectioned skillet pan for whipping up all the breakfast essentials at once — because nothing's worse than waking up starving and waiting around for your food to cook separately.
Promising review: "I can honestly say that I will no longer be needing all my other pans — this just does it all. Cooking multiple ingredients at the same time and then infusing them together to mix all the flavors is something that I have never been able to do before. Keep the pan at a medium heat to always get the best cook. I recommend this to pretty much anyone who likes to cook, but mostly to the ones that dread it! A++." —Dan S.
Get it from Amazon for $47.69 or Jet for $49.99.
An elegant AF wine rack so stylish and mesmerizing that it might knock you off your feet, if you're not too careful.
Watch out for those strong currents — I mean, reds.
Promising review: "Very impressed; looks like Art Deco. The black has the look of formed metal. Put it together in 20 min! Located it on the bottom rack of my etagere; looks great with the wines." —Mary
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (two colors).
A dangerously cozy sloth onesie that reminds its owner — lest they forget — to take life slow and *always* take a nap when given the chance.
*yawns into the phone* Sorry, I can't...got big plans. *yawns again*
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (sizes XS–XXL; two colors). If your size is sold out, try this one for $21.99+ (sizes S-XL).
A collection of bold lippies in a variety of shades (berries, reds, and browns, oh my!) and formulas for a casual(ly lethal) pout every day of the week.
The set includes:
-Nudestix Magnetic Matte Lip Color in Vino
-Bite Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Liquorice
-Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Wannabe
-Too Faced Peaches & Cream Peach Kiss Moisture Matte Long-Wear Lipstick in Drunk Dial
-BareMinerals Statement Matte Liquid Lipcolor in VIP
-Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in K-Dub
Get it from Sephora for $28.
A iPhone lens and tripod kit for breathtaking vacay photos that will rack up Insta likes by the hundreds.
Promising review: "I didn't intend on the product working very well but I'm pleasantly surprised. The macro lens is really cool for close-up objects; I took one of my daughter's eye with and without the lens. When I zoom in with the lens, it is more detailed and clearer. The telephoto lens is what I really purchased this for; I took a photo of the tree line a quarter mile away with the sunset on the little tripod and then removed the clip and snapped a pic without the long telephoto lens. Big difference." —Joy Heitman
Get it from Amazon for $16.89 (wide and macro lens) or $29.99 (four-in-one lens kit).
Perfectly fluffy and chubby koala slippers to defend you from the nightmare of having cold feet (just the physical kind, thank goodness).
Promising review: "I bought these slippers as a gift for my son's girlfriend. She loved them and said they fit perfectly and were super comfortable. She especially liked the cushiony insoles. When we'd get back to the house after doing 'Christmas things,' the first thing she'd do was changing into these slippers." —KtN
Get them from Amazon for $26.99 (toddler sizes 7.5-12, adult sizes SM to XX / available in lots and lots of different animals).
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A water-resistant Bluetooth speaker that is the definition of "small but mighty" — especially perfect for the shower pop stars in your life.
Promising review: "This little speaker was shaking my kayak and you could feel the vibration from the bass on the water. It got soaked while on out river trip and never missed a sound. Had it paired with my iPhone 6 in a waterproof case and its battery lasted all day long." —David D.
Check out our full review here (#2)!
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (Forest Green is the only color guaranteed to arrive before Christmas).
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A gorgeous scratch-off map for the friend who's always eyeing flight deals for the right opportunity to jet off.
Promising review: "These are great. I bought one when my daughter did a study abroad program and she liked it so much that we bought another when our other daughter went two years later. They are easy to transport (just roll them up) and the countries scratch off easily." —Michael R.
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
A gunlike device that shoots out hot cheese, because playing with your food doesn't stop at childhood, no siree.
Get it from BuzzFeed's Fondoodler shop for $30.
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A soothing and refreshing 3x3 candle and fragrance kit for anyone who can't resist some chic scent coordination.
Each fragrance is from one of Commodity's three collections: Black, White, and Platinum. Oolong has a warm and spicy scent that includes key notes of honey, Egyptian basil, and tobacco. Book has a earthy scent that includes key notes of cucumber, guaïac wood, and sandalwood. Orris has a warm floral scent that includes key notes of Italian orris, pink peppercorn, and white lily of the valley.
Get it from Sephora for $38.
You can also buy each perfume separately for $26 and up (Oolong, Book, and Orris) and candle separately for $55 each (Oolong, Book, and Orris).
A gorgeous memory journal to make self-reflection a walk in the park. One line a day for five years = 1,824 mini moments to be treasured forever!
Promising review: "I adore this journal. Allows me to write down daily memories or thoughts, puts my current self in a good mood, and I am excited to run across my old notes as the years go on! I take this with me on travels in a storage bag. There's something special about writing on the plane, in a new city, on a beach, etc., anytime you just feel like you are experiencing a special moment." —Mikayla
Read a BuzzFeeder's full review here!
Get it from Amazon for $10.17.
A chic double-walled travel press/mug for pipin' hot coffee or tea anywhere ya want some — talk about efficiency!
Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (four colors / acrylic or stainless steel).
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Bestselling sheet masks guaranteed to make any pampering fiend take a step back and say, "Holy sheet!"
The sheet mask set includes six Sephora Collection Face Masks in Algae, Pearl, Orchid, Avocado, Pomegranate, and Lotus.
Get it from Sephora for $25.
A practical but elegant corner shelf that, as a warning, might result in lots of friends asking to borrow you and your brilliant interior decorating skills.
Promising review: "The shelves add an extra dimension of style to my room. They hold up well and are made of quality solid wood. They are great conversation starters and people praise me on the unique styling and look. The shipping was fast and I didn't have any problems whatsoever." —Sofia Mozeni
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 or a very similar one in white from Walmart for $22.99.
A supremely stylish metal bulletin board to add both class and functionality to any busy bee's work space.
Promising review: "I love the modern look of this memo board and it's very functional since papers can be tucked under the metal or held in place with the included thumbtacks/magnets." —Jane
Get it from Amazon for $28.04 or Jet for $44.99.
A polished rotating makeup organizer for the person who has wayyy more beauty products than space to store them.
Me, I'm one of them, ok? But who isn't, hmm? The holidays aren't for judging! P.S. These organizers can also be used as spice racks and such — not just for beauty products!
Promising review: "I’m amazed at how many products this holds and how calming it was to have my items in one place. I now also use my makeup and skincare products more regularly because I’m no longer overwhelmed by the acreage it was all strewn across." —Mrs. Bluestocking
Get it from Amazon for $19.69+ (three colors and six shapes/styles) or a similar one from Jet for $22.33.
A perpetually grumpy pajama set to teleport perpetually grumpy wearers into another Disney classic, Beauty and the ~Fleece~, and maybe give them a mood boost (but probably not).
Get it from Target for $12 (sizes XS-XL).
Wireless Bluetooth earbuds to impress music lovers and workout regulars with their clear sound and snug fit — and at a price that can't be beat (read: excellent for your wallet).
Promising review: "I use these while running and working out. Sound quality is very good, especially for such cheap earbuds. I had some Sony earbuds that were 5x more expensive and did not sound nearly as good as these. The battery life and Bluetooth range seem to be close to what is advertised: I have not measured exactly, but when I leave my phone at the bench and have to go a ways to get some more weights, the connection stays strong for what seems to be about 30 ft. I can also attest to their durability. I accidentally left them in my pocket and they made it just fine through the washer and dryer. One would be hard-pressed to find headphones in this price range that perform better." —John and Melissa Robbins
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (five colors) or Walmart for $24.99 (only in black).
A cute dotted duffle bag so your favorite gym rats can always look cute, even after sweating to the beat of a treadmill for an hour.
Promising review: "This duffel is adorable! I use it as a gym bag and love how easy the lining is to wipe clean since it always has work out shoes/sandals going in and out of it. I'm a huge fan of Lysol wipes and they work great! The bag looks nice and compact, but has plenty of room for a pair of shoes or two, a towel, shower stuff, wallet, etc. It's definitely more spacious than it looks! The hardware looks and feels like it will last. It's the perfect duffel for a weekend trip too!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (eight styles).
A dainty silver zodiac necklace for the astrology fanatic in your life, aka they're always telling you unwarranted predictions about your love life.
"I'm a Taurus and 👏 don't 👏 you 👏 ever 👏 forget 👏 it 👏."
Get it from Amazon for $9.80+ (available in eight zodiac signs).
A tough love gift in the form of a mobile alarm clock because, honestly, if Lauren's an hour late for brunch ONE MORE TIME, you might just lose it.
Promising review: "I am the heaviest sleeper! I usually use five alarms on my phone and still oversleep. The very first time using this, I was up and running at 5:30 a.m.! This is the only thing that gets me up and out of bed. It's a bit slow on my medium-pile carpeting, so not recommended for a thick carpet. Love that the sound changes so I can't drown out a consistent beep and the face lighting up is gentle on my eyes but persistent enough to wake me." —Denise Rodriguez
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (some colors will be in stock by 12/20 or 12/21, which means they'll be delivered by Christmas with Prime).
Stunning eyeshadow palettes that deliver amazing, buttery pigmentation for a wallet-friendly price — plus, that packaging is basically a work of art.
Promising review (for Semi Precious): "I've been leaning away from shimmery shades and only using mattes lately, but I got this palette as a gift and haven't stopped using it all week. The shades are very easy to work with (today I left my brushes at home and was able to get amazing payout and blending with just my finger). Very wearable shades with enough oomph if I want to be adventurous. Don't sleep on this one!!" —Shanley
Get the Golden State of Mind and Semi Precious palettes from Sephora for $26 each.
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A charm bracelet building advent calendar the kiddos will absolutely adore.
Prepare for some squealing and "Aunt/Uncle of the Year" awards.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
A Harry Potter–themed Clue game for your likewise magic-obsessed relatives and friends so you can also enjoy it and play along.
The best gifts are the ones that are secretly for yourself.
Promising review: "Fun twist on the classic Clue game. There are dials that are attached to the board for each house, which were a little confusing at first (read the directions!) but once we got going, they was really neat. Basically, instead of always going to the same place for secret passages, they change locations! Neat twist that makes the game more interesting." —Jayme B.
Get it from Jet or Amazon for $30.99.
A Squatty Potty, because you're always looking out for your number one's #2.
Boundaries? Don't know 'em. 💩
Promising review: "Oh Squatty Potty, you fill me with endless joy, yet leave me empty." —Wm. Jonathan Bradshaw
Get it from Amazon for $17.80 or Jet for $24.99.
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