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Great Gifts for the Family

By Taryn Mohrman
July 14, 2015
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
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Sure, finding toys for the kiddos is at top of your holiday to-do, but don't forget your sitter, carpool buddy, and of course, Granny. Check out our guide to the best presents for $50 or less.
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Green Gift: Patterned Plates

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This set of dishwasher-safe bamboo dinner plates prove that eco-friendly can be colorful and cool. $39 for 4; vivaterra.com

  • To buy the Patterned Plates visit vivaterra.com.

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Green Gift: Upcycled Clutch

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Reclaimed plastic ribbon from cassette tapes is what makes this cute clutch shine. $45; uncommongoods.com

  • To buy the Cassette Tape Clutch visit uncommongoods.com.

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Green Gift: Stately Cutting Board

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Aheirloom's 50 state-shaped cutting boards are made from 3/4-inch thick organic bamboo. $46; amazon.com

  • To buy the AHeirloom Plyboo Cutting Board visit amazon.com.

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Green Gift: T-Shirt Scarf

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This supersoft scarf is crafted by women in Peru from recycled surplus jersey-cotton T-shirt material. $40; safefa.com

  • To buy the Planter Scarf visit safefa.com.

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Green Gift: Goblets & Glasses

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These green tumblers and wine glasses are made from recycled glass bottles. $22.50 for 2 and $33 for 2; greenglass.com

  • To buy the Willow Tumblers and Goblets visit greenglass.com.

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Green Gift: Fair Trade Bracelets

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These tagua nut and wood bracelets aren't just stylish -- they're handcrafted by fair trade artisans. $22 and $30; propueblo.org

  • To buy the Tagua Nut Bracelets visit propueblo.com.

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Green Gift: Extra-Large Tote

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Foodies can stock up at the farmer's market with the Global Girlfriend Striped Market Tote in hand. $38; worldofgood.com

  • To buy the market tote visit worldofgood.ebay.com.

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Green Gift: Natural USB

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Send a student back to school with a 2G flash drive disguised as a tree branch. $26 each; fireworksgallery.net

  • To buy the Natural Material Thumb Drives visit fireworksgallery.net.

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Green Gift: Cork Bowl

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The machine washable Adjust-a-Bowl is made from antimicrobial, stain-resistant cork. $35; momastore.org

  • To buy the Adjust-a-Cork Bowl visit momastore.org.

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Boho Gift: Rubber Rainboots

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Keep a gal pal's feet dry with a pair of Puddles rubber rainboots in a shabby chic design. $50; nomadfootwear.com

  • To buy the Puddles Rainboots visit nomadfootwear.com.

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Boho Gift: Painted Thermos

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A hand-painted enamel outside and stainless inside make this thermos fun and functional. $45; patinastores.com

  • To buy the thermos visit patinastores.com.

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Boho Gift: Handy Wristlet

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With tons of compartments and a zipper closure, this wristlet is the perfect pick for an on-the-go girl. $17; naturallife.com

  • To buy the wristlet visit naturallife.com.

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Boho Gift: Chic Earrings

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Towne & Reese's Fisher earrings are a high fashion find at a fraction of the price. $25; shopqueenstreet.com

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Boho Gift: Patterned Towel & Oven Mitt

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Domestic types will devour the decorative prints on this dishtowel and oven mitt. $24 and $18; funktionhome.com

  • To buy the Becca Dishtowel visit funktionhome.com.
  • To buy the Becca Oven Mitt visit funktionhome.com.

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Boho Gift: Handmade Magnets

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Fancify a loved one's fridge with a set of handcrafted ceramic magnets. $12.50 for 4; cynthiavardhan.etsy.com

  • To buy the ceramic magnets visit cynthiavardhan.etsy.com.

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Boho Gift: Floral Trays

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Give a fellow Mom-in-Chief a set of organizational trays she can put to work around the house. $22.50 for 2; madisonavegifts.com

  • To buy the Two's Company Set of 2 Trays visit madisonavegifts.com.

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Boho Gift: Caramel Candies

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A basket of Good Karmals will show your kid's teacher how sweet you all think she is. $45 for 30 pieces; goodkarmal.com

  • To buy the Classic Gift Basket visit goodkarmal.com.

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Boho Gift: Oversized Candle

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This oversized candle comes in a cool retro tin and contains 35 hours of fresh orange fragrance. $20; illumecandles.com

  • To buy the Oversized Retro Tin Candle visit illumecandles.com.

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Vintage Gift: Hanging Lanterns

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Two's Company's Hobnail Lanterns house tiny tea light candles to create an ambient glow. $16 each; shoplittlemissmuffin.com

  • To buy the Razzmatazz Iridescent Hobnail Lantern visit shoplittlemissmuffin.com.

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Vintage Gift: Bar Set

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The Woodsy Kitchen Bar Accessory set has everything aspiring mixologists need to shake up a party. $40; worldmarket.com

  • To buy the Woodsy Kitchen Bar Accessories visit worldmarket.com.

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Vintage Gift: Luxe Lotion

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Bon Bon Shea Butter Rich Lotion is small enough for beauty queens to stash in their bags. $18 each; tokyo-milk.com

  • To buy the Bon Bon Shea Butter Handcremes visit tokyo-milk.com.

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Vintage Gift: Glass Rings

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These unique vintage glass gems are set in adjustable filigree bezels. $41 each; grandmothersbuttons.com

  • To buy the Vintage Glass Rings visit grandmothersbuttons.com.

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Vintage Gift: Sweets Stands

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A set of scalloped cake stands will serve as inspiration for even the best baker. $14 and $23; countrycreationspa.com

  • To buy the Galvanized Metal Cake Stands visit countrycreationspa.com.

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Vintage Gift: Specialty Syrup

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Coffee lovers can add their favorite flavor to tons of foods with Java & Co's specialty syrup. $16; abesmarket.com

  • To buy the Java Nut Specialty Syrup visit abesmarket.com.

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Vintage Gift: Comfy Slippers

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Grandpa will stay warm and cozy in fleece-lined moccasins with rubber soles. $40; ae.com

  • To buy the AEO Suede Moccasins visit ae.com.

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Vintage Gift: Pretty Perfume

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Japonesque Eau De Perfume has a subtle green tea aroma with hints of jasmine and rose. $34; royalapothic.com

  • To buy the Japonesque Eau De Perfume visit royalapothic.com.

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Vintage Gift: Clock Necklace

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This fully functional 15-inch clock pendant is made from antique brass. $30; unique-vintage.com

  • To buy the Vintage Style Clock Necklace visit uniquevintage.com.

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Vintage Gift: Saucer Hook

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Add a little charm to a loved one's wall with a unique Vintage China Saucer Hook -- no two are alike! $30; cakevintage.com

  • To buy the Vintage China Saucer Hook visit cakevintage.com.

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Modern Gift: Bird House

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Feathered friends will surely flock to this uber cool Bird Caf? Feeder that doubles as outdoor decor. $25; umbra.com

  • To buy the Bird Caf? Feeder visit umbra.com.

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Modern Gift: Cool Canisters

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This ceramic canister set will add a playful pop of pattern to a kitchen counter or home office. $43 for 3; modcloth.com

  • To buy the Out of Print Canister Set visit modcloth.com.

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