If you are looking for a present that will make an impression without breaking the bank, we’ve got you covered with a long list of affordable gifts. For under $20 there’s a whole range of fun, unique items for your next holiday gift swap or housewarming party. So whether you are looking for something special to bring to the hostess of this season’s holiday parties or you simply want to stick to a budget with your Christmas gifting, this curated list is full of creative ideas that are sure to delight.
Some of our favorite gift ideas speak to the recipient's interests. For instance, if you’re shopping for someone who loves home decor, we have exquisite candles, playful coffee mugs, and humorous cat butt push pins. Similarly, our collection also includes practical gifts like must-have kitchen supplies, wine glasses, and a macramé plant hanger. With this variety, you can easily fulfill birthdays. white elephant gift exchanges, in addition to major holidays. Not only that, but we’ve made sure to select perfect gifts for different ages, meaning you will find goodies for kids and mom, too.
Scroll down to browse our gift guide of unique items, each of which will make for a perfect gift. Get ready to shop, but be careful…you may want to keep some of these goodies for yourself.
Looking for creative gifts under $20? We’ve found 40 cool items that are sure to delight.
Wino Sippers Glasses
Oenophilia | $18.98
Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Body Restore | $16.99
Natural Soap with Honey and Beeswax
Nina’s Bees | $15.31
“Future Starts Now” Notebook
ellymalone | $20
Stranger Things Coloring Book
Netflix | $17.58
Poorly Explained Holiday Movies Game
Brass Monkey | $12
Katie Daisy 2026 Planner
Katie Daisy | $13.61
Mini Zen Garden
Nature’s Mark | $14.99
The Kiss Candle
Flatyz | $19.99
Crayon Rocks (set of 32)
Crayon Rocks | $14.38
Incense House
Firebox | $12.02
Cat Butt Push Pins
Kikkerland Design | $14
Butter & Cheese Huggers
Uncommon Goods | $5.99+
Bob Ross Heat-Activated Mug
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild | $19.95
Funny 2026 Calendar
Anne Taintor | $14.90
Murder Mystery Puzzle
Uncommon Goods | $17
Do You Look Like Your Dog? Game
Gerrard Gethings | $16.99
Begonia Keychain
Hemleva | $16
Decorative Cactus Tea Lights (set of 6)
ornerx | $11.79
Essential Oil Steamers
Uncommon Goods | $16
Macrame Plant Hanger
ANROYE | $20.99
Solar Photography Kit
Uncommon Goods | $14.95
One-Handed Book Buddy
Uncommon Goods | $19
Grizzly Hot Pot Trivet
OTOTO | $19.95
Jelly Gouache Paint
HIMI | $18.89
Composition II Socks
Curator Socks | $14.25
William Morris’s Flowers Book
Rowan Bain | $18.59
Pablo Picatso Enamel Pin
Nia Gould | $12.50
Microfiber Fleece Burrito Blanket
EZLY | $16.99
Upcycled Record Coasters
Jeff Davis | $24
100 Books Scratch-Off Calendar
Enno Vatti | $13.99
Pressed Flower Bookmark
Kayliereads | $12.99+
Portable Watercolor Paint Sheets
Viviana Colorsheets | $19.95+
Urban Map Glass
Brian, Dave, Neil and Colin | $18
Library Socks
Uncommon Goods | $13
The Great Wave Tote Bag
LOQI | $17.50
Blooming Lollipops
Brennan Clarke and Taylor Morgan | $20
Slotted Jungle Spoon
OTOTO | $16
Animal Society Temporary Tattoo Set
Tattly | $15
Love Lives Here by Anne Bentley 1,000 Piece Puzzle
Galison | $16.99
This article has been edited and updated. Prices were accurate at time of publishing.
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