8 Unique Gift Ideas For Less Than $50
Quartet, Leatherman, and BoxLunch sponsor this post. All opinions are 100% my own.
It’s a wonderful time of year for spending quality time with friends and family. It is also a wonderful time of year for going broke if you are not careful. Just because you are not broke in January does not mean you love your friends and family members any less. So, setting a budget for gifts that are $50 or less per person is very reasonable, especially with this list of gift ideas for less than $50.
Why $50, you ask?
Well, $50 means you don’t have to break the bank but can still get a quality gift from many options. And $50 makes for easy math when deciding your Christmas shopping budget. If you are worried that there are not a lot of gifts out there in this price range, you will be surprised.
Read on to learn the perfect gift ideas for less than $50, and check everyone off your list this year.
1. Quartet Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pad
I love this Quartet Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pad as a gift idea because it is perfect for those you know who need to be a little more organized at work or those who are not organized. It is a glass whiteboard on your desk. It allows one to write important notes on their whiteboard and is also a perfect place to add those Post-it notes they keep collecting.
My favorite part of this nifty device is that it has a little storage container on the side where you can store your dry-erase markers and any other desk nicknacks you may need from time to time but do not want to see on your desk all the time.
The little computer pad is scratch-resistant, has a dry-erase marker, and is easy to clean. It’s a perfect gift for your friends constantly working to improve their workspace, and it won’t break the bank. With a price tag of only $33.67, you can’t go wrong with this one!
Click here to learn more about the Quartet Dry-Erase Desktop Computer Pad.
2. Leatherman Micra
This Leatherman Micra may be tiny, but it is mighty. If you have a friend who always seems to have the right tool at the right time, this may be for them. The Micra is small enough to fit on your keychain but contains ten tools to use when you need them.
The tools included are a knife, tweezers, a nail file, spring-action scissors, a Phillips screwdriver, a ruler, a nail cleaner, a bottle opener, and two other-sized screwdrivers.
Leatherman is a brand known for the quality of its products, and this one is of great quality. Its price tag of only $26.95 will make your loved ones and your bank account very happy.
Click here to learn more about the Leatherman Micra.
3. 3-Month Subscription to Rosetta Stone
Have you ever wanted to learn Italian? How about French or German? With Rosetta Stone, it is easy for you to learn a new language. Right now, they have a special that allows you to get a lifetime subscription with unlimited languages for only $199!
If you have a friend who has been saying they are going to learn Spanish for years or a friend who is planning on going on a trip to Italy this year, a subscription to Rosetta Stone may be a great gift to give.
Rosetta Stone is the best for learning a new language for many reasons. Their proven Dynamic Immersion® method lets you know with real-life scenarios to use the language you are practicing. They also make it easy to fine-tune your pronunciation with our patented speech recognition engine, TruAccent®.
Even if they have limited time, they can learn on the go since it allows you to learn on any device–including full access to their mobile app with 10-minute lessons that promote learning on the go—online or off. At only $35.97 for three months, it’s a great gift that does not break the bank.
Click here to learn more about a Rosetta Stone subscription.
4. Harry Potter Nerd Gear
If you have a friend who loves Harry Potter but lacks Hogwarts house merch, they would love to get 
some swag!
If the T-shirt above means nothing to you, you probably do not get it. But if you are in the Ravenclaw house, you probably already own this shirt. Luckily, BoxLunch has several Harry Potter House memorabilia, including Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin.
And it does not just stop at t-shirts. You can get blankets, sweatshirts, purses, notebooks, and more. Your friend will love you for it, and it’s all pretty affordable! The T-shirt above is only $20.23.
Click here to check out Harry Potter merch on BoxLunch.
5. The Five-Minute Journal
The Five Minute Journal is a beautiful gift for the Type-A person you know. This one is perfect if you know someone who likes or wants to journal more. What is remarkable about this journal is that it is formatted based on positive psychology research. With a simple structured format, you will start and end each day with gratitude.
Thousands who use the journal have seen increased happiness, better relationships, and have become more optimistic. And it keeps you focused. It asks you what you plan to accomplish that day and allows you to hold yourself accountable at the end of the day.
And it’s only $24.95, half the amount you planned to pay. Pretty, pretty good!
Click here to learn more about the Five Minute Journal.
6. 3-Month Subscription to Book of the Month Club
Do you know a book lover? The Book of the Month Club may be the perfect gift for them. And it’s only $49.99 for a 3-month subscription! They choose the books they want to read and get a book delivered in the mail once a month.
When someone is a member of the Book of the Month Club, they get all the books they want without having to go into a bookstore, and they get to look like the hero. Another perk? They can skip months if they get busy.
Click here to learn more about the Book of the Month Club.
7. An Agenda
Everyone is all about Christmas right now, but once the holiday season is over, everyone will be all about the new year and accomplishing as much as possible. And what better way to do that than with an agenda? I get a new one yearly from AT-A-GLANCE since they have many agendas.
Agenda prices can range from $8 to $48, but it’s still easy to stay within the $50 range.
Click here to learn more about AT-A-GLANCE.
8. Framed Photo Art
Photo art would be a great option if you still draw a blank. Minted has many items of photo art into which you can upload your photos and have a piece of framed photo art to give as a gift. This particular piece is only $46 to gift. It is still in budget and something they will remember for years.
Click here to Learn More About Minted Photo Art.
Bonus Gift Ideas for Less Than $50
Sound Quality JBL Clip Bluetooth Speaker
Stainless Steel Travel Mug (For Hot Drinks and Cold Drinks)
Hopefully, after reviewing this list, you will have an idea or two of items that would be great gift ideas for less than $50. If we missed some, feel free to add them in the comments. We are always open to hearing more affordable gift ideas!
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