40 Gifts Under $25 That Don't Feel Like You Waited Till the Last Minute

There are socks, and then there are UGG socks. This fuzzy pair comes in a few great colors to match their style.

Popcorn lovers can enjoy their favorite snack with this microwavable popper. It's made of glass, and the lid can be used to measure popcorn kernels and melt butter.

When it comes to gifts for co-workers or people who work from home, this mug warmer fits the bill. Our pros like that it's easy to use and takes up little space on the counter.

Unlike other fabrics, silk and satin pillowcases are designed to be gentler on your skin and hair–making this gift such a clever beauty hack. Named the best faux silk pillowcase by our Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, this Bedsure set held up well to washing in our tests and was more wrinkle-resistant than some pure silk pillowcases.

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Makeup and perfume can be hit-or-miss gifts, if you don't know exactly what to get. An alternate idea: Opt for skincare products, like the best wrinkle cream we've tested, for just $20. According to our Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab tests, it reduced wrinkles by 13% and increased skin fitness by 28% in just four weeks.

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Give this one to the pet parent in your group. This mini camera is designed to sit on or be mounted onto any flat surface, connected via WiFi, and accessed through the Furby app. They'll need a subscription to set it up and take advantage of certain features, but if they cancel the subscription, they'll still get live streaming, two-way audio, noise alerts, and more.

Good Housekeeping readers have loved this novelty gift. The best part? You don't even have to use alcohol to have fun, and you can pair the gift with a bottle of, well, anything. It also comes in a larger 16-shot version.

This popular hand warmer makes a thoughtful gift for folks who spend time outside in the winter. It heats up quickly, and in Lipski’s review, she found that the battery lasted about two hours before it needed recharging. It also has a built-in flashlight.

This dimmable candle warming lamp is a popular gift this year. It's essentially a heat lamp that melts candle wax, thus releasing its scent in lieu of lighting the wick. For candle lovers, this might be the one accessory they don't already own.

This is a thoughtful gift for the person who traveled the farthest to be with you for the holidays. It clips onto the closed tray table, and the tilt can be adjustable to account for glare. For long layovers, it's designed to clip onto a luggage handle.

We're willing to bet that a Labubu is on the wish list of at least one person you know. (If you're wondering what this even is, here's an explainer.) Grab a Labubu blind box from this Wacky Mart serie, and you won't even know which one they're getting until they open it.

For the person who travels a lot, make packing easier with a set of compression cubes. We included this set in our list of best packing cubes, based on good feedback from our at-home testers.

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This lamp is for tweens and teens who like a pop of color in their decor. The touch-activated lamp changes colors and operates as a Bluetooth speaker to play all of their favorite music or podcasts.

There are literally hundreds of versions of UNO out there, but if you haven't played the original deck in a while, it's worth giving this fun card game as a gift. We think it's the best card game for family game night, because it can be played in small or big groups (with kids and adults).

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With more than 12,000 five-star Amazon reviews, here's a gift for anyone who loves a reliable gadget. It's a flashlight that's also magnetic, designed to pick up everything from change to nuts and bolts. It also has a telescoping top and extends up to 22 inches long.

If you've ever eaten lunch at your desk, you know it can get a little messy. That's where this desktop vacuum cleaner comes in. It's made to scoop up crumbs, dust, or whatever else may make its way onto their desk.

From grilling season to the holiday roast, this gift is sure to come in handy. The thermometer doesn't just read the temperature, it also has a chart right on it so the chef knows exactly when dinner is cooked to perfection.

Phone wallets that hold your essential cards are helpful, but this one has the added benefit of being a pop-out phone stand, too. The Moft is compatible with iPhones 12-17 (or any other mag-safe phone case, per the brand) and comes in 27 colors.