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Need more holiday shopping inspiration? 15 crowd pleasers under $50

By Monique Crawford, Komando.com
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December 15, 2021

Christmas shopping can feel overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of people on your list. Don’t worry. We’ve got plenty of gift ideas for you to choose from.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect present for friends, family or coworkers, or if you’re just in need of a generic item for a gift exchange, we’ve got your back.

Here are 15 great gift ideas guaranteed to please. The best part? They’re all less than $50.

1. Great for a coworker

Sony Wireless Compact Speaker

Sony Wireless Compact Speaker

The great thing about portable speakers is you can't really have too many. Keep one in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, at your work desk or keep a few in your car for those impromptu trips to the beach, park, lake or just a friend's place.

Promising review: "Small. Compact. Great sound. They are personal speakers so they are not super loud. Bought two so I could pair them together. Use them at work. They are great. Seem real durable."
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$58.00 on Amazon.com

2. Everyone likes waffles

BELLA Classic Belgian Waffle Maker

BELLA Classic Belgian Waffle Maker

This waffle maker is great for everyday use or brunch with friends. It will be the perfect addition if you know someone with kids who love breakfast more than life or need more kitchen appliances. It offers nine browning settings and rotating options and features a cool-touch handle for safe turning.

Promising review: "It's so easy to use, and getting a lot of use from it. Preheat (turn knob all the way), then pour your batter, turn knob back some, then twist so its upside down. It's compact and fits in narrow spaces. I will buy another one as a gift."
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$30.74 on Amazon.com

3. Who wouldn't love a Roku?

Roku Streaming Stick+

Roku Streaming Stick+

This Roku streaming stick is a great gift idea for anyone at any age. It allows them to access tons of free content, works with Alexa devices and can be plugged into any smart TV. Even if someone already has a Roku in one room, this is a good present so they can have access in spare bedrooms, offices or other areas.

Promising review: "... The interface is simple and intuitive, there’s an incredible amount of free content available, and you don’t end up having a large company like Amazon or Google prioritize their own stuff."
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$67.00 on Amazon.com

4. We all love massages

Snailax Shiatsu Foot Massager

Snailax Shiatsu Foot Massager

If you're at a company gift exchange, this foot massager will be the highlight of the evening. Everyone will try to barter their inferior gifts for it because nothing is better than a heated massager that can be used for the bottoms of your feet, your back, shoulders and more. The cloth cover can be removed and washed between uses so it can be enjoyed by the entire family.

Promising review: "[I have] tired and aching feet. This really brings your feet back to life. I’m on my feet all day at work. I also have heel spurs and this really helps soothe aches and pains.
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$49.99 on Amazon.com

5. Great for students

Leaper Canvas Messenger Bag

Leaper Canvas Messenger Bag

This canvas and Pu leather messenger bag is perfect for students and travelers. It has tons of pockets, zipper pockets, an inner laptop pocket, and more. It's great to use as a simple laptop bag and fits comfortably over the shoulder. Use it when traveling via plane or just walking around town.

Promising review: "Bought this backpack with some doubts as to the sturdiness but man, this is a well made piece. It's got lots of pockets and the materials feel solid. I would definitely buy again."
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$28.86 on Amazon.com

6. Everyone loves kitchen gadgets

Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine

Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine

This fun bagel guillotine perfectly slices bagels in half. Gone are the days of lop-sided bagel pieces. Now the kids can enjoy a perfect half instead of fighting over who got the thicker side. This device includes a safety shield to keep fingers and hands safe from the blade, and it is adjustable so it can cut more than just bagels.

Promising review: "This Guillotine is built to last a lifetime - I can't see how it can otherwise fail to serve. No electronics, no clocks, no batteries, timers, or connection to Alexa- it just does its job - bagels [and] English muffins have met their match!"
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$19.15 on Amazon.com

7. Perfect for pampering

ROYAL CRAFT WOOD Luxury Bamboo Bathtub Caddy Tray

ROYAL CRAFT WOOD Luxury Bamboo Bathtub Caddy Tray

This bathtub caddy includes a tray to hold a book and glass of wine, soap, smartphone, snacks, towels and more. It makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves to relax in a nice hot bubble bath at the end of the day. It's durable and waterproof, so it can be dried and used again even if it falls into the tub. It can be extended to fit bathtubs up to 43 inches wide and is slip-resistant.

Promising review: "Very nice, stretches across my free standing tub. Keeps all my necessaries handy. Will hold enough stuff ... if I wanted to camp out all day, it could be done! Quality is great, bamboo to my liking."
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$49.59 on Amazon.com

8. Great winter gift

OCOOPA Hand Warmers Rechargeable

OCOOPA Hand Warmers Rechargeable

Never underestimate how cold winter weather can be. Sometimes simple gloves aren't enough. These hand warmers can help people keep warm with fast heating options at three different levels. It can be recharged and reused each year. This is especially helpful to those who suffer arthritis pain in cold weather.

Promising review: "Simply a great product. My hands freeze easily when out in the cold and this has helped so much since I got it. Comes with a little travel pouch and cable. Battery is great and heats up within a minute or two. If anything it gets hot enough that I keep it on the first or second level to stay comfortable."
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$27.99 on Amazon.com

9. Capture all the good times

KODAK Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera

KODAK Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera

Everyone uses their smartphone cameras, but as helpful as our phones can be, none can print immediate physical images. This Kodak Printomatic camera is perfect as an alternative to digital photos. This makes for a great gift for aspiring photographers, people who like to print pictures for albums or scrapbooks and more.

Promising review: "Saw this and loved the retro colors and the ability to print instant pictures that are also stickers. It didn't disappoint. Love that a switch on top turns it from color to B&W photos. And, if I want, I can put in a micro SD card and save photos to it."
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$49.99 on Amazon.com

10. Perfect for hosts

Bamboo Charcuterie Board Set With Cutlery

Bamboo Charcuterie Board Set With Cutlery

This charcuterie board set is great for any occasion. It's made from 100% bamboo and features a slide-out drawer for the premium cheese knives. The platter includes deeper grooves for storing crackers, meats, fruits, nuts and more.

Promising review: "This is absolutely gorgeous and functional. Everything you could want. Fast shipping and great customer service!"
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$31.99 on Amazon.com

11. Listen in style

TOZO T6 True Wireless Earbuds

TOZO T6 True Wireless Earbuds

Bluetooth earbuds make excellent gifts since people can use them to tune out the world for a bit and tune in to their favorite music, podcasts or audiobooks. These TOZO earbuds have smart touch control, meaning you can tap them to play or pause music, answer calls, skip forward or backward and adjust the volume.

Promising review: "I absolutely love these earbuds!! I have tried about 6 different brands and styles of earbuds but these are the best I have found. They also come with an assortment of different size tips for your ears so you can find that perfect fit. To my surprise they even have great bass!"
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$20.99 on Amazon.com

12. Get comfortable

Amazon Basics Adjustable Laptop Tray Table

Amazon Basics Adjustable Laptop Tray Table

Laptops are great for resting on laps, but if someone you know spends a lot of time on theirs, this adjustable tray is a good idea. It can be used on a desk to create a standing desk experience, or it can be used as a simple TV tray, writing surface or breakfast tray.

Promising review: "Needed a compact option to use at my home office. This folds conveniently for storage and fits a 17" laptop and mouse pad comfortably. Adjustable height is great for a standard height desk."
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$39.59 on Amazon.com

13. Who doesn't like coffee?

AeroPress Go Portable Travel Coffee Press

AeroPress Go Portable Travel Coffee Press

This AeroPress portable coffee press is a quick and easy way to make up to three cups of coffee outside the home. If you know someone serious about drinking fresh coffee, this is the gift for them. It can brew coffee anywhere and includes microfilters that catch more grounds than a French press. It can also be packed up into its mug for easy storage.

Promising review: "Love the new design! Works just as great but super clean looking and compact. Great for trips and on the go. The coffee tastes really good, you can make it stronger or weaker based on your preference. Super happy with this purchase!"
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$39.95 on Amazon.com

14. Stay charged up

Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger

Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger

Many people are addicted to their devices for work, social or just entertainment reasons. This portable power bank is a huge crowd pleaser for anyone of any age. Just charge it up at night and use it to recharge smartphones or other devices throughout the day.

Promising review: "... You sacrifice some of the ease of portability, (there are much smaller chargers) but gain a very powerful little charger. On a full charge, it will recharge my phone several times. There is nothing I don’t like about this product. Highly recommend!
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$16.99 on Amazon.com
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