Perfect Gifts for Under $50

Finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones around the Holidays can be extremely hard- especially when you are on a budget. Trust me, I used to leave my Holiday shopping to the last minute and wouldn’t have time to put much thought or effort into my gift giving.  Frusterated, I would take the easy route and buy gift cards for my entire family and then call it a day- even though I had to spend more for the value of each gift card than I would if I had picked out individual gifts with more value and sentiment and less cost. This year, I refuse to leave shopping to the last minute because it is much more fun to give gifts that you put some thought into and that you know the person who receives it will love. Instead I did some research, looking for quality gifts under $50 for every personality in your family.

So this is where I roll my eyes and say “Don’t worry last minute spenders and gift-giving procrastinators, this year, I’ve got you covered.”

 

 

 The Fashionista

Sephora Color Daze Blockbuster - $49.50

This Brilliant color Pallete from Sephora is on the top of my list this year! Ranging from cool to warm tones this perfect pallete has all you need to glam up for a night out! On Sephora.com, this set contains

- 64 x waterproof eye shadow
- 12 x longwear cream eyeliner
- 6 x eye top coat
- 6 x lip top coat
- 48 x lip gloss
- 3 x blush
- 6 x multi-purpose cream for eye, cheek, and lip
- 3 x multi-purpose luminizer
- 3 x makeup brush
- Mirror

Looking for a great gift for that fabulous glam gal in your family? Seriously, this is it. This set contains $370 in value, but you pay $49.50!? I may just be buying myself a christmas present this year!

Rachel Zoe's Book

Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty & Everything Glamour - $39.65

 

In this book, Hollywoods renouned fashion stylist Rachel Zoe, guides you into her world of glamour, tracing celebrity do's to don't and all that is in between. Zoe shares her tips on how to style your wardrobe from accent pieces to must-have basics, advising when it is ok to step outside your budget for a worth-while product. As an iconic queen of today's fashion forward world, Rachel Zoe's Style A To Zoe is an essential guide for the fashionista in your family.

 

 The Wine Lover

 

Personalized Wine Cork Tray Kit - $14.95

Have a Wine-lover in the family? I do, my mother LOVES to save her wine corks and write the initials of the person or people she shared the wine with. This personalized wine tray kit will keep those memories lasting and makes for a fun conversational piece over dinner. 

Michael Chiarello: Wines for Entertaining Sample Kit - $32.95

 

 

Buy the Wine-lover in your family the gift of a special Wine tasting by Chef Michael Chiarello. With 6 delightful samplers, this gift is a great way to share new wines with friends and family by hosting your own wine tasting party at home!

Wine's Included

1 50ml (1.7 oz.) mini bottle of

2009 Ma(i)sonry Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley Marsanne

1 50ml (1.7 oz.) mini bottle of

Three Sticks Durell Vineyard Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2009

1 50ml (1.7 oz.) mini bottle of

2008 La Follette Van Der Kamp Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir

1 50ml (1.7 oz.) mini bottle of

Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2008

1 50ml (1.7 oz.) mini bottle of

Grgich Hills Napa Valley Merlot 2007

1 50ml (1.7 oz.) mini bottle of

Renteria Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

 

 The Golfer

 

 Golfer's Shoe Carrier - $39.95

 

 

For those serious golfers in your family, here is some shoe-protection for the course. Made of durable tan canvas and brown leather lining, this personalized top-shelf golf shoe bag is the perfect gift to prepare them for the game- well- at least their feet.

 

Ultimate Putting System Golf Training Aid - $39.99

Now Dad can finally work on his putt at home! Not only does this 9 foot putting system allow you to practice your putting anywhere, it also plugs into the wall and returns your golf ball automatically! Men are hard to buy for, but this putter system is gold!

 

 The Pet Lover

 

Harry Barker Pink Toy Gift Bucket - $44.95

Personalize your own toy bucket for your furry friend this Holiday. This keeps your household clean and organized and makes it so your pooch always knows where his/her toys are!

 

Cat Scratch DJ - $34.99

This is hilarious and quite frankly makes me want to buy a cat so that I can buy this Scratch DJ.

Product Specifications

• Cardboard mixing deck shaped cat scratching mat

• Features spinning deck, posable tone arm, and kitty DJ stickers

• Easy assembly (folds together) with no glue or tools necessary

• To get kitty interested, sprinkle a bit of catnip on the deck

• Dimensions: 15.25 inches long x 13.75 inches wide x 5.75 inches tall when fully assembled

 

The Athlete

 

Women's Skechers Navigations - Paria Canyon  - $46.95

Adventure in style and comfort with the SKECHERS Navigations - Paria Canyon shoe. Smooth leather, synthetic and mesh fabric upper in a lace up trail styled sporty casual sneaker with stitching and overlay accents. For the athletes out there, these running shoes by Skechers will get you on the right track for your morning run to burn off all those calories you have consumed during the holidays

iPhone Bike Mount – $40.00

With this convenient accessory for you iPhone you are able to listen to music or look at the navigation, without having to hold your iPhone in your hand, so you can keep two hands on the handle bars.

 

The Movie Lover

 

Popcorn Bowls – $35.95

Need to relax after all the festivities, or just enjoy a family movie night? Here are the perfect popcorn bowls to make a great at home movie experience. No need to pay over-priced popcorn at the movie theatre, while you can have it right at home with the theatre-style popcorn bowls.

 

Acorn Textured Moc - $47.95

Acorn Classic Comfort Sole construction Lofty Acorn memory foam midsole over comfort cushion layer of featherweight EVA guarantees total comfort and therapy for feet. For any movie lover that wants nothing more than to snuggle on the couch in their PJs and watch a good flick will definitely enjoy the soft comfort of Acorn Slippers.

 

 

Want to Find more perfect gifts this season?

Here are the shopper-savy websites we ranked the best for getting you holiday shopping done quick and easy!

 

www.redenvelope.com

The Redenevelope is an awesome website for finding unique gifts for those who have a modern taste of sophistication. Whether for the home, the office, or the garden. Redenvelope.com will find help you get Quality products and décor, that look stylish and expensive, yet can stay within your price range! The redenvelope has a menu that allows you to browse for gifts under $50 if your budget is tight.

 

www.uncommongoods.com

Uncommongoods is the perfect site for a the art-deco style person who likes things that are – well- uncommon! From working clocks made out of old records to a 7 deadly sins shot glass set, uncommon good is a great place to buy gifts for the free-spirited and creative personality. Uncommongoods.com also has a gifts for under $50 on their home page!

 

www.gifts.com

Gifts.com is the ultimate gift giving search engine. The site includes multiple ways to narrow down your gift search. Beginning with gender in tabs at the top of the page, you then get drop down menus allowing you to refine your search by occasion, categories, specific gift guides, and price. Gifts.com has a wide array of products ranging from all over the web and can help you find something perfect for everyone on your Holiday list.

 

www.wantful.com

Wantful.com is possibly the most personalized gift-finding experience I have had so far. You begin by going to the site and providing information of the person you are buying for in a step by step Q&A provided which includes their taste in clothing, favorite geographic locations, hobbies, and favorite foods.  Once all this information is added Wantful.com creates a product search based on the qualities you have listed. Wantful.com is a creative and fun website that truly matches gift giving with personality traits. Even if you aren’t looking to buy gifts, plug in your own information on Wantful.com and see how well they can find a gift for you!

 

www.thinkgeek.com

Thinkgeek.com is a great place to visit for those gadget lovers in your life. With fun, creative tech-toys ranging from plush Zombie slippers to a star-trek electronic door chime, thinkgeek.com provides interestingly unique gadget gifts that will make everyone smile. Thinkgeek.com also refines search by price and personality from tech to toys.