Finding just the right gifts for the women in your life can be a challenge, but it's not impossible, especially if you think beyond the typical sweater or earrings. Our guide to gifts for her features lots of fresh ideas, including beauty products, interesting gadgets, and more — all under $50.
Prices and availability are subject to change.
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$45 from The Adventure Challenge
These books contain 50 scratch-off suggestions for fun bonding activities with family, friends, or that special spouse or partner. Each "surprise" adventure comes with an estimated time commitment and cost, usually $20 or less. And each entry includes a place to include a photo and notes, so books become cherished keepsakes even after the challenges are long-completed. There's also a version for solo adventures, a "naughty" edition, and bundles that include an instant camera.
Price varies from Cameo
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Give her a gift she will never forget: a personal video message from her favorite actor, musician, reality TV personality, or other celeb — which can then be shared on her social media platform of choice. There are literally thousands of famous (and not-so-famous) people to choose from on Cameo, and prices vary accordingly.
$28 from Amazon
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The Corkcicle isn't your typical wine glass. For one, it's stemless, and since it's made of triple-insulated stainless steel, it will keep that perfectly chilled white at exactly the right temperature for hours. With a spill-resistant lid and a non-slip silicone bottom, she can enjoy her vino just about anywhere.
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$25 from Amazon
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If she's always tearing up their house in search of their keys, purse, or other important items, Tile Sport is perfect. These waterproof Bluetooth trackers have a range of up to 200 feet. Use the Tile app to ring any lost item with a tracker. Lost her phone? Pressing a button on any Tile forces it to ring, even when it's on silent.
$15 per month and up from Audible
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Audible offers more than 180,000 audiobooks for download, including many new best-sellers narrated by the authors themselves, at a price of $15 for one month or $45 for three months. Membership includes credit for one book each month, valuable discounts, and members-only sale opportunities for more audiobook purchases.
$42 from The Giving Keys
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A repurposed key is an eye-catching pendant when hung from a matching chain, and the purchase helps employ people transitioning out of homelessness. Make it even more special with an engraved word like "love" or "strength" — or personalize it with a message as unique as she is. Choose from copper, brass, silver, or gold.
$29 from West Path
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We promise — these blankets are the bomb-diggity, and she'll thank you again and again for getting her one because she'll use it everywhere. They're super soft, come in lots of different colors and patterns, and are incredibly reasonably priced.
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$13 per month and up from Birchbox
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Constantly trying new cosmetics and beauty products can be a pricey habit, but a monthly Birchbox makes discovering new products easy and economical. She'll get five curated product samples in each box, mailed to her door.
$25 from Things Remembered
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This 16-ounce insulated tumbler would make a great Secret Santa gift for the office holiday party or for that coffee-loving friend who’s always in the car. And she’ll think of you every time she reads the personalized engraved message you added.
$20 from Amazon
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This sleek Umbra jewelry holder is as affordable as it is elegant. Use it to hang long and short necklaces, bracelets, and earrings from the sturdy bars. Rings can sit safely on a high-gloss white tray at the base, which has padding to prevent scratching up her dresser. It comes in both nickel and brass.
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Starting at $36 from Amazon
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They're trendy with teens, but everyone needs to be hydrated no matter their age. Get her a stainless steel, vacuum-insulated water bottle in her favorite color.
$30 from Amazon
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An indoor garden may be just the right winter-holiday gift for a woman with a green thumb. One of these miniature wonders can brighten her day at work or her favorite room at home. This kit from Garden Republic comes complete with four burlap pots, soil discs, seed packets, and bamboo plant markers; one pair of shears; and an instruction booklet.
$10 from Amazon
These super-soft socks will keep the feet of any wine-loving lady warm (and let someone nearby know when she needs a refill). They come in cute cupcake-like gift packaging.
$36 from Amazon
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This set of Joseph Joseph nesting bowls and measuring cups will help brighten her day and keep her cabinet of baking essentials organized, too. It includes a large mixing bowl, colander, sieve, small mixing bowl, four measuring cups, and even a handy tablespoon. All pieces except the sieve can be thrown in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
$20 from Amazon
If fitness is her thing, she'll get a full-body workout with these durable cotton fabric resistance bands. The set comes with three bands of varying resistance in gray, black, and pink, access to video workouts using the bands, and a mesh carrying bag.
$30 from Amazon
This bathtub tray has space for all the things a self-care devotee might want nearby. Made of water-resistant bamboo, it includes a built-in wine glass holder, tablet holder, and more.
$42 from Amazon
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A glass of wine can take the edge off of the tasks of daily cooking — if you can get the bottle open. This device removes the cork from the bottle on contact, then ejects it from the corkscrew, and can do it on 30 bottles before it needs a charge. There's a built-in foil cutter too.
$36 from Amazon
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She's never too old for a Spirograph, and this 75-piece kit is the ultimate gift for an artsy grown-up who might be bored with adult coloring. Interchangeable spiro tracks allow all kinds of new patterns, and there's even a die-cast wheel that commemorates the toy's 50th anniversary.
$10 from Amazon
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An ideal stocking stuffer for insomniacs, Badger Sleep Balm is a blend of essential oils including bergamot, balsam, and lavender that can help speed her off to dreamland naturally. It's made in New Hampshire, certified organic, and cruelty-free, too.
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Starting at $8 from Snackcrate.com
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Why would she munch on ordinary snacks when she can indulge in a sampling of sweet and savory yummies from Germany, Japan, or some other faraway land? A full-sized starter subscription box contains 10 to 12 snacks (half-sized boxes are also available), and new shipments arrive monthly.
$30 on Amazon
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If she's already a master of "Cards Against Humanity," give her the next runaway party hit for grown-ups — especially if she's social-media-savvy. Play by pairing the caption cards with photos from some of the web's most popular memes, and the judge decides who has the most hilarious twosome.
$41 from Amazon
Give her something tasty. This tin includes chocolate-covered pecans, oven-roasted and salted pecans, and praline pecans. And, Oprah Winfrey notes, you can feel "extra good" about purchasing this as the owners of the Mississippi farm where the pecans are harvested "donate all their proceeds to help others dealing with addiction issues."
$19 from Amazon
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This book was released just last year, so it's a good bet she won't have it on her shelves just yet. If the woman in question loves plants, this book will make a wonderful gift that's sure to inspire her green thumb.
$25 from Amazon
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Here's one bath product that won't fizzle as a gift: A set of organic bath bombs in vivid colors that can make her bath as artistic as it is relaxing. Each bath bomb features different scents and natural ingredients, from lavender and rose to coconut.
$20 from Uncommon Goods
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Give her a stylish and tangle-free way to get her electronics from point A to point B with this travel cord roll, made from vegan leather. It can hold up to eight charging cords and two plugs, or be repurposed for other small items like hair accessories.
$32 and up from Amazon
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With its sleek waterproof shell and compact frame, the Anker SoundCore 2 can stylishly provide big sound wherever she goes. It comes in four finishes to match her phone, has up to 24 hours of battery life, and connects via Bluetooth to smart devices up to 66 feet away. She can also use the built-in microphone for hands-free phone calls.
$15 from Amazon
Give a world traveler a chance to check off her adventures with this map duo set. The set includes a large world map and smaller U.S. map, plus a scratch tool, memory stickers to pin each new trip, and a magnifying strip so the smallest details loom larger.
$29 from Amazon
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Whether she loves to draw or de-stress with adult coloring books, these vibrant Sharpie Art Pens will be a welcome treat under the tree. The fine tips allow for easy detail work, and the fade-resistant, quick-drying ink won't bleed through paper.
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$20 and up from Etsy
A gift recipient can show their civic pride or their love of cats, beer, coffee, and more with one of these whimsical canvas tote bags. They're designed in Brooklyn by artist Claudia Pearson. Choose from more than a dozen cities or states or choose a tote based on a hobby or interest.
$15 from Amazon
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What woman hasn't fantasized about being a mermaid at least once in her life? Now she can stay cozy in this fun and functional crochet blanket. Hey, it's better than a Snuggie, right?
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$20 from Amazon
Nothing promotes self-care more than a sound night's sleep, and this well-rated sound machine can help make that happen. It includes six sounds: rain, brook, thunder, white noise, ocean, and summer night. Can be powered by an included AC adapter or batteries and also features an auto-off timer function.
$40 from Amazon
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The highly rated Capresso Personal Coffee Maker can simplify getting her morning fix when she's rushing out the door. This sleek stainless-steel coffee maker has a permanent filter for ground coffee but also accommodates prepackaged soft coffee pods. It comes with an insulated travel mug, or she can use her own.
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$25 from Amazon
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Even pen-and-paper holdouts can go high-tech with the Rocketbook Everlast. It sends notes or sketches to a number of productivity apps, including Dropbox, Slack, and Evernote, to share them or keep them for posterity. The pages can be erased with a moist cloth and written on over and over again using a special kind of marker, pen, or highlighter.
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$45 from Uncommon Goods
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If she's always wearing a hair tie around her wrist, this stainless-steel bracelet with a tie-size groove can elevate her practical habit to fashion statement. Available in silver and gold, it can keep thick or thin bands in place — and keep them from cutting off circulation around her wrist, too.
$20 from Tatcha
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Give women on the go the gift of skin hydration — a must when traveling on planes or in dry, winter air. TSA-friendly, travel-size skin mist from Tatcha keeps even the most ambitious jet setters looking glowy. With red algae and other emollients (and very little alcohol, which can be drying), this mist soothes dry skin with just a few spritzes.
$12 from Lush
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For travelers, toting shampoo bars instead of bottles frees up valuable room in a quart-size bag for other carry-on liquids. Lush makes a wide range of varieties including the juniper berry and lavender-infused Jumping Juniper, which promises to manage oil and add shine to flat, dull hair. A blend of floral oils also leave strands smelling great.
$30 and up from Kiva
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With more than 1.3 million participants, microlender Kiva enables donors around the globe to lend money to people for projects such as growing a business, attending school, and adopting clean-energy systems. The smallest loan is $30 and, when repaid, the funds can be loaned out to someone else, making this a gift that keeps on giving. Sending a Kiva card to someone on your list lets them choose the recipient of the money.
$21 from Amazon
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If you know someone who likes to hit the gym or yoga studio in style, these fierce workout leggings are sure to inspire. They have a tummy-control top, a hidden pocket, and a variety of fun designs to choose from.
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$40 from Amazon
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She won't oversleep again with Clocky, a battery-operated alarm clock on wheels that can run away when it starts beeping, forcing her out of bed. It comes in six colors and is durable enough to jump from a 3-foot nightstand without skipping a beep.
$40 from Amazon
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There's no need to sit in line at a fast-food place when she can make her own breakfast sandwiches at home. This Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker makes up to two at a time in just five minutes. The removable nonstick parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
$21 from Amazon
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With the Aquis Original, she can stop damaging her freshly washed hair by wrapping it in a giant, too-heavy towel. This lightweight microfiber turban is gentle on strands and wicks water away quickly. It also stays put thanks to a button loop closure at the back.
$27 from Amazon
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She'll love this quirky home accent, a battery-operated LED lightbox she can personalize with short greetings or messages that's reminiscent of an old-school cinema sign. It comes with 90 letters, numbers, and symbols.
$10 from Amazon
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Give her the gift of safety with the BASU eAlarm, a tiny but extremely loud personal alarm that she can put on her keyring, hang from a zipper, or slip in her pocket. The 120-decibel alarm is on par with an ambulance siren, and the included batteries last up to five years.
