Here it is! My affordable gift guide for Him and Her 2019! Rather than stick to a $100 limit this year and organize by gender, I organized all the gifts into price categories. I thought it might be easier to shop and stay on budget if everything is already categorized for you that way.
Also please forgive me for sharing holiday gift guides this early. While I’m normally a “Christmas starts after Thanksgiving type of person”, I wanted you to be able to get ahead of the rush and to utilize Black Friday/Cyber Monday for holiday shopping discounts and deals. Plus I realize that most of you are probably more on top of your Christmas and holiday shopping to-do list than I am.
Finally, how is it Thanksgiving already next week?!?! I’m shocked that we’re already over halfway through November. Ok, let’s get into it! I hope you enjoy this gift guide and find some gift ideas and inspirations from it!
Affordable Gift Guide for Him & Her 2019
Under $10
Champagne stopper – $6
Want a little bubbly but not the whole bottle? This champagne stopper is supposed to keep your drink bubbling for over a week after opening the bottle. I keep hearing amazing things about this one specifically.
Reusable Smoothie Straws – $6
These colorful silicone straws are extra wide so you can sip on your smoothies without using a plastic straw. This pack comes with 6 straws and 2 cleaning brushes
Sephora Face Masks – $6
Great stocking stuffers for the beauty lover in your life. They are always buy 3 get 1 free.
Spiral Bound Planner – $10
These are pretty and chic but still functional planners from the cupcakes and cashmere collection for Target
Initial Monogrammed mug – $10
This would be a nice gift on its own but you can also include packets of your favorite hot cocoa, coffee, or apple cider to take it up a notch!
Under $25
32 Degrees Base layers – $12-$15
Refresh someone’s winter wardrobe this year with these ultra-thin but super warm base layers. They are thin and breathable so you can layer them under sweaters and shirts and even under jeans.
Milk frother – $13
Instant at-home lattes and cappuccinos for your favorite coffee drinker. We’ve had ours for years now and it always whips up a warm and tasty drink.
Christmas themed socks – $15
Just a fun stocking stuffer to keep even your toes festive!
Wireless phone charger – $17
These are so cool! I’ve only seen them in action a couple of times but how nice is it to charge your phone without worrying about cords and extras.
Kiehl’s Lotion and Lip Balm Duo – $18
This mini set of ultra popular Kiehl’s body lotion is a tiny lux gift that you can slip into someone’s stocking
Cell phone tripod – $18
This is in my Amazon cart right now. I want to be able to snap full family photos with all three of us in them without having to resort to asking a stranger. This one has bendy legs so it can attach to trees, signposts, or in my case, a stroller.
Simply bourne wallet – $20
These minimalist wallets allow you to have just what you need to get through the day – bank card, cash, and keys. No extra weight to hold you back.
Tea Forte Sampler Box – $20
These are some of the tastiest and prettiest teas I’ve ever had in my life. This sampler has 10 different types of tea.
Sugarfix Boxed Jewelry Sets – $20
Ideal stocking stuffers in gift ready packaging. These are cute earrings for any party girl getting ready for NYE
Fleece-lined leggings – $24
Perfect for cold winter days, these leggings are comfortable alone or under winter layers
L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil – $25
The most lux shower and bath products go hands down to L’Occitane. This shower oil is a little luxury for every day. You can get the jumbo size on L’Occitane’s website for $45
NYC in Bloom Coffee Table Book – $20
This is a local Seattle author who also has books on Paris and London. Her books are beautiful and completely affordable compared to other coffee table books.
Wireless Headphones – $20
These are great headphones for runners as they are over the ear style and stay put during workouts. They are 4.5 stars, have 12,000 Amazon reviews and come in a variety of colors.
Yeti Mug – $25
I got one of these for Andrew for his birthday and it’s totally worth the money! It keeps coffee piping hot for hours. He loves the mug version but I prefer the tumbler ($30) because it fits into standard cup holders.
Epic Runs/Hikes/Drives/Bike Rides of the World Coffee Table Book– $25
Such a cool coffee table book that is also quite functional for the runner/hiker/biker in your life. Lonely Planet maps out all the spots that an outdoorsman might like to see on their travels. Also comes in ‘The Americas’ Editions
Under $50
Monogrammed Luggage Tags – $40
Great for any jet setter, these monogrammed luggage tags are chic and timeless. I love that monogramming these gives them an extra personal touch
Cashmere Lined Leather Tech Gloves – $40
Another chic and timeless gift that will keep you warm all winter long but not get in the way of any texts or phone calls!
Honey and Hank 50 States Napkins – $40
These are the cutest cloth napkins you’ve ever seen! They use all 50 states outlines to create a hydrangea print in either blue or pink. They have specific states as well if you want to get something really personal.
Weighted Blanket – $40-160
depending on size and weight – It feels like a hug to help promote deep sleep. Most people opt for the personal-sized ones that retail around $40 but if you want one for the entire bed, it will be between $80-$150
Revlon hairdryer and volumizer – $40
The best two-in-one hair dryer out there. I’ve been singing its praises for over a year now. I never use my regular hair dryer anymore because this gives me a blowout in under 10 minutes without ever reaching for a round brush.
Land’s End Leather Moccasin Slippers – $45
Cozy slippers with faux fur lining that are available for monogramming. They come in color colors and prints like festive plaids
J.crew faux fur beanie – $45
These beanies are annual crowd favorites that sell out year after year. Snag one on sale during Cyber Weekend as they are sure to be part of the sale!
Hydroflask Waterbottle – $45
Hydration Nation! These are meant to be the best water bottles out there. I’m partial to these ones with straws already built-in that keeps you sipping water all day long.
Calpak Packing cubes – $48
Know a jet setter? If they haven’t tried packing cubes, these will change the game for them. Plus the leopard print is just so cute!
Ninja Bullet Blender – $50
A powerful blender with a small footprint. Andrew got me one for Christmas last year and we use is daily and it’s still going strong!
If you’re looking for more gift ideas under $50, Shopbop has a very wide selection that you can filter by price and by who you are shopping. Plus Shopbop is an Amazon backed company so hello free two-day shipping!
Under $100
Sony Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker – $58
A small speaker that packs a punch and is easy to bring anywhere with you. I gave this to Andrew for his birthday and we use it every day.
Keurig Mini – $59
Perfect for the apartment dweller or college student in your life who likes their coffee with an extra small footprint.
Instant Pot – $60-90 depending on the size and retailer
I love my Instant Pot even more now that I’m a mom. It makes rice in 3 minutes, beans in 30, and so much more! Homemade risotto without having to slave over the stove? Yes, please! I use mine almost every day for super quick dinners and sides.
Instax Mini Instant Camera – $55 plus $30 for film
A fun way to document life’s moments with this little throwback camera. Great for the budding photographer in your life. My sister-in-law has one and loves snapping little instant pocket memories
Secura Air fryer – $60
These started getting really popular last year and I can see why. Who wouldn’t want to be able to make french fries at home without the added grease?! It would be a great gift for the chef or gadget happy person in your life.
KitchenAid Electric Kettle – $80
An electric kettle gets water boiling in mere minutes. Perfect for the tea drinker in your life. This one would look beautiful on any countertop
Kindle – $89
Perfect for the bookworm who wants to carry all their favorite books with them no matter where they go
Under $200
Cole Haan Tennis Shoes – $130
These are the softest most lightweight shoes I’ve ever tried. NYCBallet dancers are spokespeople for these shoes because they are so comfortable. They’d make a great shoe for anyone on their feet a lot or for traveling.
Ray-Bans Clubmaster Sunglasses – $159
These will never go out of style. Case in point, my dad has been wearing Ray-Bans (although he prefers the wayfarer style) since before I was born. These are sunglasses that someone will be wearing for years and years and are totally worth the investment.
Apple AirPods – $159
The latest must-have from Apple. These wireless and cordless headphones come with their own storage and charging case.
Nespresso Coffee Maker – $199
The mother of all single-serving coffee makers. This would be a hit for Christmas morning (and probably would be put to work that same morning)
PS: I saw this gift guide layout on The Golden Girl from a couple of years ago and found it incredibly helpful so I’ve based mine on that.
