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Holiday shoppers, it’s time to finish knocking out that seasonal wish list. At this point, your online purchases may not arrive in time unless you’re willing to pay extra for priority shipping — or you happen to get lucky. Still, gifting anything at all is awfully nice of you, regardless of when it arrives. If you’re shopping on a budget of $50 or less per item, we’ve crafted this gift guide specifically for you.
Below, we’ve assembled a delightful set of practical gifts that can improve just about anybody’s life. Quince silk pillowcase can make for a blissful night’s sleep, for instance, and your giftee will surely think of you while using Unihand’s handy set of rechargeable hand warmers. Alternatively, you can level up their bread-making game with King Arthur’s elegant sourdough crock, or ensure their quality coffee intake never falters when they’re away from home thanks to the Aeropress Go. Needless to say, there are many ways to deliver happiness.
Credits
Photographer, photo editor: Amelia Holowaty Krales
Art director and designer: Cath Virginia
Creative director: Kristen Radtke