Best holiday gift ideas under $50
Looking for a few holiday gifts less than $50, but more than $25? We plucked a few good ideas from our reviews. If you're budget is a bit bigger, check out our gift suggestions for under $200.
Remember to visit our Holiday Gift Ideas & Guide over the coming weeks. You'll find all of our gift recommendations and shopping advice, including tips on ways to save.
Shopping in a different price range? Check out our best gift ideas under $200, under $100, and under $25. We've also broken out our experts' picks for mom, dad, grandparents, kids, and teenagers.
Frying pan: Calphalon Simply Nonstick 10" Omelette Pan ($40)
For the cook on your list. Excellent nonstick quality and durability. The pan also was rated excellent on handle temperature and cooking evenness. Overall impressive performance and value. Great price!
Immersion blender: Cuisinart Smart Stick CSB-75 ($35)
Purées! Yogurt blends! Grated cheese! And one less mixing bowl to clean because you use this blender right in the pot (thus, the immersion part). For $35, this one works as well as pricier models.
Discover more about what to look for in cookware and blenders. Here's our cookware buying guide, and here's our blender buying guide.
Packing cubes: eBags Value Set ($43)
Pack in these nylon cubes and then pack the cubes in your suitcase. There must be a road warrior in your life who would appreciate this useful organizational travel tool.
Our luggage buying guide is packed with information on types, features, and baggage rules for airline travel. Also, be sure you know your airline's carry-on rules before you fly.
Luggage tracker:Trakdot Luggage Tracker ($49.99)
A fantastic gift, even for once-in-a-while travelers. In fact, they may be the ones who need the extra help keeping track of their luggage. Drop the device inside a piece of luggage. When the plane lands, Trackdot reports its location (hopefully the same as yours) via e-mail or text message. You can also install the GlobaTrac mobile app and track luggage from there.
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