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Editor-Approved Gifts Under $50 That We Personally Love

Trust us, these are things we'd buy (and have bought) for ourselves!

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You can still pick out quality gifts for everyone on your list for less than $50 each. I know, sounds too good to be true, but at Good Housekeeping, we've got editors that hunt deals for a living, plus experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute that regularly test products. All that to say, we've got you covered.

I’ve included several impressive home items our staffers love, plus practical travel and clothing picks to instantly upgrade their wardrobe. For anyone who is into jewelry or beauty, I handpicked trendy items they probably have on their wish list. Also, most of these picks are available for quick shipping on Amazon — just in case you're shopping last minute.

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Top-Seller Among Readers Every Year

Baosha Leather-Look Travel Duffel Bag

Leather-Look Travel Duffel Bag

Faux leather gives this duffel bag a luxe look without the steep price tag. It's well-loved by GH readers and Amazon reviewers who say that it's durable and spacious.

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GH Lab Pros Love

Nekteck Shiatsu Neck Massager

Shiatsu Neck Massager

Rated as GH's best massager for the neck and upper back, this massager features eight massaging nodes with bi-directional motions and three speed levels that help relieve muscle tension.

RELATED: Best Back Massagers for Relieving Aches and Tension

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Editor Favorite

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L

Everywhere Belt Bag 1L

An editor favorite and best seller, this belt bag is a practical and stylish gift that can appeal to several age groups. "It has been my go-to gift for 8 and 9 year old girls over the past year," says Lexie Sachs, Executive Director of Strategy & Operations. "I also gave this as a 40th birthday gift recently and it was just as loved."

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Cozyberry Querencia Candle Warmer

Querencia Candle Warmer

"I bought this candle warmer a few years ago and now multiple of my friends have purchased the same one," says Emma Seymour, Associate Director of the Textiles Lab. "It adds a bit of luxury to your home while making your candles last way longer. Plus, it creates less smoke, so it's great if you have a sensitive nose too."

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Personalization Lab Custom Leather Jewelry Box

Custom Leather Jewelry Box

This personalized jewelry box comes in nine colors and features an illustrated flower that aligns with their birthday month. Additionally, it has necklace hooks, an elastic pocket, a ring holder and removable dividers. Make sure to leave extra time for customization, on top of shipping.

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Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

Textiles Lab Analyst Grace Wu has gifted this cozy sherpa blanket multiple times to family and friends, noting that it is always a crowd pleaser. "I have a lot of throw blankets, but this is the one I love the most," she says. "It comes in bed sizes, feels soft and lightweight without feeling flimsy — plus it's easy to care for."

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OXO Steel Single Wall Cocktail Shaker & Strainer

Steel Single Wall Cocktail Shaker & Strainer

If their at-home bar could use a little upgrade, this three piece set will do just the trick. It includes a cocktail shaker, double jigger and strainer. "I love putting together little gift sets like this cocktail shaker with small bottles of alcohol to make the perfect espresso martini," says Nicole Papantoniou, Kitchen Appliances Lab Director.

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Orastone Hand Warmer

Amazon’s Choice
Hand Warmer

When the weather outside is frightful, keeping their hands warm and cozy with this small hand warmer will feel oh-so comforting. It comes in five designs, warms quickly and is rechargable.

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Elago 3-in-1 Charging Station

3-in-1 Charging Station

This sleek charging station comes in six colors and allows them to easily organize and charge all of their Apple products in one place.

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Merach Mini Stepper

Mini Stepper

You may have seen this viral stepper all over TikTok, but according to Health Newsroom Director, Stephanie Dolgoff, it's worth the hype for anyone who has a hard time getting to the gym. "I can get in a cardio workout no problem by putting it in front of the TV and hopping on. To get my heart rate up even higher, I let the hand pulls go and use five or ten pound weights," she says.

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Over 190,000 Five-Star Amazon Reviews

Dash Mini Waffle Maker

Mini Waffle Maker

Breakfast lovers will be obsessed with this 4-inch mini waffle maker that turns out perfectly golden waffles in a few minutes. It features non-stick plates for easy cleanup, and its compact size makes it easy to store.

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Cosori Coffee Mug Warmer

Coffee Mug Warmer

In our Lab tests, this mug warmer kept coffee the hottest, all thanks to its effective warming plate and lid. Amazon reviewers are fans too, with 1,000 shoppers purchasing within the last month.

RELATED: Best Heated Mugs

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Lovery Vanilla Coconut Home Spa Set

Vanilla Coconut Home Spa Set

If warm gourmand scents are their jam, they'll fall in love with this spa set that contains shower gel, bubble bath, body scrub, body oil, two large bath bombs, bath salt and a face cloth. Amazon reviewers rave that the scent is lovely and love that the basket comes ready for gifting.

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Kendra Scott 14k Gold-Plated Mini Elisa Satellite Short Pendant Necklace

14k Gold-Plated Mini Elisa Satellite Short Pendant Necklace

Kendra Scott has once again stolen the hearts of teen girls everywhere with it's dainty, gold-plated necklace offerings. This necklace style has been trending on Amazon and comes in seven color options. Plus, it'll layer easily if they prefer a stacked necklace look.

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COSRX Self Care Ritual- Snail 92 Cream & Snail 96 Essence

Self Care Ritual- Snail 92 Cream & Snail 96 Essence

The CosRx brand went viral for its Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. It was also rated the best Korean skincare brand for acne by our Beauty Lab. This set can help your skincare lover get one step closer to "glass skin."

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Stanley Adventure Quencher

Adventure Quencher

It's the viral cup that you've likely seen everywhere, and for good reason. It comes in an endless amount of colors, keeps water insulated and cool and has tons of cute (and practical) accessories that go with it.

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Magic Bullet Original Magic Bullet Blender

Original Magic Bullet Blender

Blending their favorite smoothies, sauces and dressings will be a no brainer with this dishwasher-safe blender kit. "I've been hooked on the Magic Bullet ever since my husband gifted it to me several years ago," says Home Design Director Monique Valeris. "It does such a good job of blending frozen fruit for protein smoothies, and it's a breeze to store."

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SCENTBIRD 3-Months Gift Subscription

3-Months Gift Subscription

With Scentbird, your giftee can try out a variety of 8-ml bottles. Gift them a three-month subscription to get them accustomed to the service — you can choose between perfumes and colognes and include a personal message.

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Cameron Jenkins
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Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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