Finding Affordable Gifts

This week, we dive into our gift team’s best-in-class tips for finding awesome affordable gifts for everyone on your list.

Guest: Wirecutter editor Hannah Morrill

Additional Reading

• The 45 Best Gifts for Teens in 2024  ()

• 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers of 2024  ()

• 25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2024  ()

• The 39 Absolute Best White Elephant Gifts Under $25 ()

• 31 Best Secret Santa Gifts of 2024  ()

• 50 WirecutterApproved Stocking Stuffers for Adults ()

Products We Recommend

Great value:

• Baggu Small Cloud CarryOn ()

Playing with shape & size:

• Bonilla a La Vista Potato Chips ()

• Maldon Sea Salt Flakes (3 pounds) ()

• World's smallest Uno  ()

Novelty:

• Lazy Duck, Lying Flat LED Duck Lamp ()

• Puebco Empty Book ()

• Kikkerland SolarPowered Rainbow Maker ()

• Emile Henry Salt Pig ()

• GurglePot Fish Pitcher ()

Utilitarian upgrades:

• TravelCard Plus ()

• MoMA SelfWatering Wet Pot Planter ()

• Heirloom Art Co. Larissa White Nightgowns ()

Tech ideas:

• Epicka Universal Travel Adapter ()

• Google Chromecast with Google TV ()

Cooking ideas:

• The New York Times Cooking PageADay Calendar 2025 ()

• Mosser Glass Jade 3 Piece Mixing Bowl Set ()

Beauty/Luxe ideas

• Dr. Singha’s Mustard Bath Salts ()

• Senteurs d’Orient Fleurs d’Oasis L’Huile ()

Secret Santa or White Elephant:

• 101 Pooping Puppies Jigsaw Puzzle ()

• LEGO Cherry Blossom ()

• Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When ()

• Retro Point & Shoot Camera Phone Converter ()

Hannah recommends:

• Dorsey Kate Riviere in Silver ()

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