Inspiration for your holiday gift giving. Here's a list of Christmas gifts under $20 that I, or someone close to me, uses on a regular basis.
It's that time of year where I'm always looking for some nice gifts, especially stocking stuffers to give to my family. Today I'm sharing some of my favorites with you.
Almost all of them are under $20. Some are less than $10. I have used most of these products and can vouch for them. A few are recommended by my family members, and are on my wish list this year. I hope it gives you some ideas for your busy holiday shopping this season.
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Gifts for the Home
Electric Wine Bottle Opener
You'll never want to open a bottle of wine again with an old fashioned opener again after using one of these. Get one for yourself. Or, bring it to the party paired with a nice bottle of wine as a "Thank You" for hosting.
Electric Lighter
How about an electric lighter for all those candle lovers? You'll never have to search the store again, looking for a replacement for yet again one that's out of fuel. This one comes in a two pack. Nice stocking stuffers, right? Or pair it with a candle for a nice hostess, helper, or teacher gift idea.
Security Camera
My daughter brings this to my house with her cats so that she and her boyfriend can check on them while they are away. Not only can they see the cats, but they can talk to them too.
Amazon Firestick
I'm sure many of you are aware of this one, but I love it. We have one on a few of our TVs and take it with us when we travel. It's a small and great inexpensive gift.
Collapsible Can
I use this all the time in the garden. It's so lightweight and holds a ton of garden waste. Plus, it folds up nice and flat, so you can easily hang it on a wall of your garage or shed when not in use.
Gifts for the Cook
Oil Sprayer
I got this last year and I really like it. I use olive oil, but you can use any type of oil you like. It has a sprayer so you can control how much oil you are using. However, there's another spot on the top that you can slide open for pouring.
Digital Meat Thermometer
We use this digital thermometer all the time. It's great for instantly checking steaks or other proteins in the air fryer or on the grill to make sure they are done.
Meat Chopper
Here's one that you may have seen on Instagram. I know I have, and one of my friends said it was the best $8 she's spent in a long time. I don't have one yet, but it's on my list.
Kitchen Scale
I like this basic food scale, and there are tons of options out there. I don't use it every day to weigh my food, but it would be handy for that purpose. However, it's one of those things that you're glad you have when you need it. Plus, it's so small and slim that it can be easily stashed away.
Quick Push Food Chopper
This is another one on my list. Recommended by my sister, who blogs over at My Life Cookbook. She says they use theirs almost daily, and once I tried it, I will never hand chop my veggies again.
Personal Gifts
Foldable Readers
My husband loves these foldable reading glasses and has a few pairs. They are great for stashing in your pocket so you can bring them out at a restaurant or anywhere you may need to read the fine print.
Stain Sticks
We also like these small stain sticks. They are great to rub on any "Ooops" from a dinner out. Then toss the shirt into your hamper, and the stain will come out when you do the wash.
Glass Nail File
My daughter talked me into a glass nail file a few years ago. I was always an orange emery board girl, but now I like this pretty glass file very much.
Compression Socks
I started wearing compression socks a few years ago when I had pain in my left heel. Now I wear them all the time. I like the way they feel and they look in sneakers and boots. I got the black, grey, and white set, but they have several sets to choose from.
Gifts for Traveling
Travel Cell Phone Holder
I've used this handy dandy holder the last few times I've flown to hold my phone while I watched TV shows and Movies. It seems like many airlines no longer have video displays. However, they do have wireless options you can use to watch entertainment on your phone. This phone holder can be folded in different ways, allowing you to hang it from the back of the seat in front of you or set it on the tray table. And it's so thin and small, it doesn't take up any space in your travel bag.
Travel Plastic Bottles
Women can appreciate all the "liquids" we like to use on a daily basis. So if you don't want to check baggage, you need to fit it all in a 1 quart bag. I found these little bottles worked well for a week long trip, eliminating the need to go to baggage claim and the worry of lost luggage.
Leather Travel Wallet
If you are trying to travel light, then you may like this wallet. It's big enough to carry ID, a few cards, bills, and coins. And it has RFID blocking protection. It comes in several colors so it could work for men or women.
Fun and Games for All
Left Center Right
This is a dice game my husband has played with his friends (for money). However, it's a fun, fast-paced game for the whole family. And, it comes in a small box that's easy to take anywhere.
Grab the Mic
This fun game will have you laughing and singing. What can be better than that? I've played it with my friends many times, and you can make it work in different ways and still have a ton of fun.
Monikers
This is a commercial version of the game "Salad Bowl." My daughter taught us how to play Salad Bowl several years ago, and it is so much fun. All you need is pens, paper, and a bowl. We play in teams, with three rounds, guessing what is written on the paper or card. In round one, you can use many words to describe what's written. During round two, you may use only one word, and for round three, you need to act it out. The commercial game saves you from coming up with your own ideas, with over 400 cards. It's currently a little more than $20. However, you can find more detailed directions to play Salad Bowl here for free.
I hope this Christmas Gifts Under $20 list gives you some good ideas for your own holiday shopping. Let me know if you have any other good ones to share.
Paula Harris
Thanks Patti for the great ideas and good prices. Thanks for all you do during the year for us. You are much appreciated. Hoping you and your have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!
Patti Estep
Oh Paula, you are so sweet. Thank you for your kind words and I wish you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas too!