50 Unique Gifts Under $50 (2023)
For the first time in the six years I’ve been serving y’all Gift Guides, I am not writing blurbs for every single item. This was a really hard decision for me as a writer (no, really. I’m being funny but also not really), but it’s been a busy season and curating these guides took so much longer than I wanted it to. Besides, who reads all my blurbs anyway (I know so many of you do, and I can’t tell you how seen it makes me feel)?
If you have any questions about any gifts you see on these guides, please feel free to reach out and ask me directly via Instagram or email (emma@emmasthing.com) or by leaving a comment on whichever gift guide it is. Also, remember: Just because these guides are labeled doesn’t mean they don’t span across all genders, relations, personalities, etc. Buy whatever for whoever this holiday season!
Let’s Eat Cookbook by Grossy Pelosi
The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman (book)
Cupcakes and Cashmere Pink and Red Wallet
Morphe x Meredith Duxbury Eyeshadow Palette
I got this palette on a whim from Ulta a few weeks ago and it is everything. As I write this, it’s on sale for $20 and worth every dollar. It has every color ever and amazing sparkles and just UGH. It’s THE BEST! Would make a perfect gift for the beauty queens in your life, even the little ones who are just getting into makeup. Also, these makeup brushes are amazing and come in an eye makeup set. Look into them!
Electronic Makeup Brush Cleaner
We all need one of these. I saw Jess Sims using it on her stories several weeks ago, ordered one promptly, and I actually look forward to cleaning my makeup brushes now, which is something I never thought I’d say.
Best sports bra I’ve found in a long time.
Cheap and comfortable AF.
Holiday Coupetails (cocktail book)
To go with these gorgeous coupe glasses from the home gift guide!
Love these colors SO much.
I love the idea of this so much.
Saie Glowy Super Gel Highlighter (in Starglow)
Ring Pop Ornament - 20mg Pill Ornament - Botox Ornament (any ornament from Furbish, honestly)
Honestly, if you don’t already have a tech organizer, you need this. I used to just throw chords in my bag and say a prayer - a tech organizer changes everything.
Pat McGrath Liquilust Lipstick
It’s what Taylor wears. Elson 4 to be exact.
Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Lipstick Balm
This is the best everyday balm+lipstick ever made. Pillowtalk is my favorite shade, but I’m sure they’re all great. I’m on my third tube and it’s a fantastic stocking stuffer.
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette
BK Beauty Blended Crease Eyeshadow Brush (literally all her brushes are amazing!!!)
Clear Cosmetic Bags for travel
These are so cheap and SO HELPFUL when traveling so you can see what’s inside without having to dig around.
Minimal 2024 Wall or Fridge Calendar
I love how simple this design is. We have it hanging on our fridge and it’s extremely handy (even though Zac still never looks at it to see what’s coming up).
Christmas Plaid Jogger Pajamas
These are wonderful stocking stuffers and also maybe the handiest travel gadget out there.
This holds the place in your book, your drink, reading glasses, and phone. You can definitely think of a book worm in your life who needs this!
If you’re having a small gathering with wine and food, these plates that serve as both a plate and a wine holder for your glass are genius!
This is, hands down, the best Christmas scent ever. It’s available in a candle, incense, home fragrance mist, dish soap, etc. And I want it all!
This is super lightweight and travels very well!
Car Hooks for Purse, Bags, etc.
HOURS of entertainment!
Custom Coffee Mugs with Baby’s Face
What grandparent WOULDN’T want this?
Always cold, always de-puffing.
Merino Wool Wine Glass Identifiers
Have them. Love them.
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