Stocking Stuffer Steals: Last-Minute Gift Ideas Under $25

By Erin Donnelly

It’s inevitable. No matter how many hours you spend agonizing over gift ideas, cooling your heels in the world’s longest checkout line, and wrapping with enough paper to blanket your house, there always, without fail, seems to be one or two (or three…or a dozen) poor souls that you overlooked. And now, here you are, with just a handful of days until Christmas, with absolutely NO clue what to buy—and absolutely NO money to spend. There, there. Not only have we found 15 great last-minute Christmas gift ideas to suit all of the diverse personality types in your orbit, but we’ve also kept them priced at $25 or less. (Hold your applause—you’ve got shopping to do!)
 
Mary Green Embroidered Sleeping Masks: Catching some zzzzzzs never looked so good. $20
 
2-Carat Cup: We single gals don’t need no stinkin’ ring, but this clever bling-handled porcelain cup will do. $14.95
 
John Derian for Target Large Butterfly Design Tray: This eye-catching piece makes a lovely decorative home accent. $16.99
 
Shemergency Survival Kit: Got an officemate who’s a little on the clumsy and flustered side? This essential kit contains safety pins, stain remover, pain reliever, and more emergency items. $20
 
Recycled Windshield Wine Glasses: Stemless and sustainable, these cool glasses are ideal for eco-friendly oenophiles. $22 for a set of 2
 
Studio Salad Plates: Give your arugula a shot of personality with these funky square melamine plates. $6 each
 
Fred Flare Ear Buds: Gift your favorite music fan with these fun animal-shaped ear buds, available in pig, duck, ladybug, or fly. $15
 
Huh Duh Aargh Oy Stickies Set: Finally—sticky notes that express our true, albeit inarticulate, emotions. Great gift for the office white elephant! $18
 
Keri Smith’s Non-Planner Datebook: Part datebook, part journal, this unconventional “planner” is great for creative types. $16
 
Mxyplyzyk Coffee Tower: Coffee lovers will be jonesing for this stackable set of colorful espresso cups and saucers. $25
 
Anthropologie Ikat Bowls: These bold bowls are perfect for pals that love to entertain. $14 each
 
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