45 Cheap But Thoughtful Christmas Gifts That'll Arrive On Time, All Under $25

Breakfast will be even more delicious, thanks to this nifty pancake maker that creates a hearty meal in no time. Perfect for solo diners who don't want to make a big mess, or for kids who love mini-pancakes.

Laneige's viral lip masks are infamous for their hydrating ingredients and yummy flavors—and they make the perfect stocking stuffers. "I haven’t found anything that compares to it," says Danusia Wnek, a senior chemist in the GH Beauty Lab. "I love how it applies easily onto lips, leaving them feeling soft and nourished without being sticky or tacky. It literally feels like a cushiony cloud on lips."

This family-friendly game doesn't have a lot of rules to learn and relies on quick reactions, making it a hit at holiday get-togethers. "It's really easy to learn and fast to play," says Marisa LaScala, senior parenting and relationships editor. "In my house, we break it out whenever we have a dull moment."

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It may not look like much, but this rechargeable hand warmer might quickly become one of their most useful holiday gifts. When our pros put this top-selling gift to the test, we found that it heated to 110 degrees F in a matter of minutes and is easy to recharge.

"Not only do I no longer have to waste single-use hand warmers...but I love how it offers a good amount of battery life and is small and light enough to carry around with me," said Senior Reviews Writer and Analyst Olivia Lipski.

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If their phone is always on 1%, make sure they always have a portable battery back up when they're out and about. This MagSafe charger is slim enough to fit in a pocket and attaches to a phone without cords.

Perfect for girls, women and anyone who loves jewelry, this small and affordable travel organizer has a space for rings, necklaces and earrings. "It doesn’t take up too much space, but always fits all the jewelry I need to bring on any given trip," Lipski said.

Help protect those new AirPods with a case that has buttons to give it the look of a gaming controller. It also comes with a carabiner that can be clipped to a bag or belt loop and a cleaning kit.

Having an open flame on a candle isn't always allowed or convenient. If they love the smell of burning their favorite candles, a warmer like this is can plug in and give their home that cozy feeling in minutes.

For the guy who still insists on carrying that giant wallet with every card they own, this slim model can hold eight cards in a streamlined way.

Bag charms have become a must-have accessory trend this season, and this one is perfect for the traveler or anyone who loves a pop of color. It can be used as a key ring or added to any bag with the lobster claw.

This wine glass holder makes it possible to sip in the shower or the bath tub. They can use it for beer cans, wine glasses or even some coffee mugs—whatever their heart (or stomach) desires.

Tweens and teens are obsessed with skincare and beauty products this year, but they don't need the same ingredients that are found in products for mature skin. Instead, this popular brand is designed for younger audiences and comes in an easy-to-use container.

If they do a lot of running or walking, they could likely use something to help pamper their feet. This battery-free roller can target foot tension points and can even be used on other body parts.

Amazon has small bottles of this luxury hand cream for under $15, like this rose-scented pick from L'Occitane. Our testers tried the unscented version and noted that it worked well on chapped and cracked hands. One GH editors says: "This will always be my favorite hand cream—I love how rich the texture is and how deeply it moisturizes."

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Turn origami into a game with these 100 puzzles. It's a portable activity that can be stashed in a backpack for travel with five different folding challenge levels.

I used to spend hours poring over this book as a child, and kids today still love this infamous collection of records. The 2026 edition is available on Amazon, and tweens and teens can learn a variety of fun facts, like how much the heaviest shoes ever walked in weighed.

Scratch art paper like these sticky notes let your recipient make colorful messages; Simply use a small pencil to scratch your design or note. This pad has 125 sheets and has a box to keep their artwork all tidy.

They can use this aluminum stand on their desk to keep an eye on incoming calls, or put it on the bedside for an easy-to-reach alarm. It's got a space at the bottom so they can connect it to a charger, and the stand has anti-skid pads to keep phones from sliding.