Family Life Holiday 21 Parents-Approved Thank You Gifts Under $50 for Everyone in Your Village If it takes a village to raise a child, you may need a whole lot of gifts come holiday time. This roundup can give you an assist, with 21 picks that are $50 or less. By Emily Elveru, Emily Elveru Instagram Emily Elveru is the Staff Health Editor at Parents, where she covers kids' and women's health, parenting advice, and the occasional lifestyle story. When she isn't working from home, she enjoys taking long, slow walks around her Brooklyn neighborhood, browsing a local bookstore, or diving into a new craft project. our editorial guidelines Jessica Hartshorn, Jessica Hartshorn Instagram Jessica Hartshorn has covered the baby and kid-product market for 22 years and is a mother of two herself. At the holidays, she helms parents.com/besttoys. our editorial guidelines and Cassie Hurwitz Cassie Hurwitz Instagram Cassie Hurwitz is the assistant lifestyle editor at Parents, where she covers food, home, products, sustainability, and more. She's a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously worked at Rachael Ray In Season and Reveal magazines. Her love language is pizza (New York slices, Chicago deep dish, and otherwise). our editorial guidelines Published on November 5, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Illustration by Francesca Spatola; Jeffrey Westbrook (1); Cameo Nouveau (1); MoMA (1) 01 of 24 Home and Garden For the enthusiastic hosts in your life. 02 of 24 Just Haven't Met You Yet Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now For the friend who loves curling up at home, pick up Just Haven't Met You Yet, by Sophie Cousens, a fun meld of drama and romance. When Laura's suitcase gets switched at the airport, she must track down who has it—a potential soulmate, probably? Available November 9. 03 of 24 Eleplanter Self-Watering Planter Courtesy of Scott Henderson Buy Now Look closely: The elegant flume on the Eleplanter Self-Watering Planter is in the shape of a trunk. Plop in greenery to gift to a hostess. 04 of 24 Celia White Vase Courtesy of CB2 Buy Now This porcelain Celia White Vase, just under 6 inches tall, is easy to fill with evergreen branches for a teacher or a work wife. 05 of 24 Ikat Indigo Shibori Terracotta Paddle Serving Board Courtesy of Cameo Nouveau Buy Now For a playdate parent who's always offering up cheese cubes, wrap a ribbon around this Ikat Indigo Shibori Terracotta Paddle Serving Board. 06 of 24 Bodum Caffettiera French Press Courtesy of MoMA Buy Now The Bodum Caffettiera French Press brings a retro vibe to any kitchen—and it brews 34 ounces of java to jump-start your giftee's day. 07 of 24 Society 6 Serving Tray Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now A Society 6 Serving Tray acts as a catchall for remotes, magazines, and Goldfish crumbs. Pick from dozens of designs to fit a friend's style. 08 of 24 Sunrise Trinket Dish Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now For your preteen niece or favorite aunt, the pretty Sunrise Trinket Dish shows you've noted their great taste in jewelry and want them to have a place to set rings and things overnight. 09 of 24 Kitchen and Cooking Buy Now For your food-loving friends. 10 of 24 Tea Drops Boba Bubble Deluxe Tea Kit Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now Help satisfy a bubble-tea craving at home: The Tea Drops Boba Bubble Deluxe Tea Kit includes tea, creamers, and tapioca. 11 of 24 Que Insulated Bottle Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now Hot and cold stay cold in the steel Que Insulated Bottle, which has a leakproof bamboo twist top and a ceramic interior. Plus, 10 percent of profits go to the Rainforest Trust. 12 of 24 Levain Signature Cookie Assortment Gift Box Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now New York City's favorite chunky cookies ship nationwide. Pick Levain's packs of dark-chocolate chocolate-chip, chocolate-chip walnut, dark-chocolate peanut butter, or oatmeal raisin. (You may need some too.) 13 of 24 Oleamea Organic Private Select EVOO Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now A home chef can never have too much olive oil. This Oleamea Organic Private Select EVOO looks great on a countertop and tastes even better. 14 of 24 No Kid Hungry Tools for Change Silicone Spatulas Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now Designed by celebs like Bobby Flay and Hilary Duff, the No Kid Hungry Tools for Change Silicone Spatulas benefit the organization working to end childhood hunger. 15 of 24 Compartes Chocolate Bars Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now Delight dessert fiends with Compartes chocolate bars, which come in unconventional flavors (like Donuts & Coffee) and equally cool wrappers. Buy a batch and give out several. 16 of 24 Smoking Chunks Variety Pack Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now Amateur barbecue cooks can experiment with flavor using The Smoking Chunks Variety Pack, which includes pecan, cherry, oak, and hickory pieces that fit any grill or smoker. 17 of 24 Fun For the peeps with a colorful streak. 18 of 24 Sunshine Tienda's Hand-Painted Earrings Courtesy of Sunshine Tienda Buy Now Striped, solid, animal-print: Sunshine Tienda's hand-painted earrings have a fun '80s-yet-still-modern vibe and are made from all-natural materials. 19 of 24 Motivational Mug Courtesy of Etsy Buy Now Move over, "Best Dad Ever." There's a new motivational mug in town for holding hot brown water. (The Ted Lasso–obsessed pal in your life will know what this means.) 20 of 24 Rareform Mini Blake Tote Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now The vinyl billboard you once saw on the side of a highway has been recycled into the durable, wipeable, hold-all Rareform Mini Blake Tote. Each design is different, so your friend will never twin with another mom at school pickup. 21 of 24 John Derian Painter's Palette Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now The John Derian Painter's Palette 1,000-Piece Puzzle looks like a piece of art, even when halfway done on a coffee table. 22 of 24 Are You Kidding Socks Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now Founded by 7- and 9-year-old brothers, Are You Kidding Socks come in loads of upbeat prints and raise funds for charitable organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Autism Speaks. This cookies-and-milk pair benefits Cookies for Kids' Cancer. 23 of 24 Burn It Up Beanie Easy Crochet Kit Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now Suitable for needlework newbies, the Burn It Up Beanie Easy Crochet Kit comes with everything to whip up a new winter hat, including a step-by-step pattern to learn basic stitches. The project is simple and satisfying (and pairs nicely with wine and Hulu after the kids head to bed). 24 of 24 Baggu's Puffy Laptop Sleeve Jeffrey Westbrook Buy Now When schlepping from home to office and back again, friends can protect their computer in Baggu's Puffy Laptop Sleeve. Made from recycled nylon and polyfill, it's like a cozy little sleeping bag for their device. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit