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    41 Gifts I Bet Nobody Will Believe You Got For Less Than $20

    Shhhh...your secret is safe with me.

    1. A Rifle Paper Co. mug sure to elicit an "OHHHH THANK YOU" as soon as the recipient unwraps the gift.

    2. A Hip water bottle designed with a sleeker silhouette than most bottles, so it fits more easily into bags or purses and can be taken on the go in a snap.

    3. A Sugarfix Pre-layered pendant necklace set for a sophisticated look without having to spend hours trying to find necklaces that are all different lengths so they look good together. All they have to do is put these on, and they're GTG.

    4. A set of bookends that ~hands down~ will be one of the best gifts any book lover opens this year.

    5. A set of two guest towels anybody absolutely needs to have because they are so ~paw-fect~ and jolly for the holiday season, OMG.

    6. A small watering can designed to look just as good displayed on an open shelf as it does when watering the variety of plants your friend has accumulated all around their home. Plant parents are parents, too!

    7. A faux shearling and faux suede vest they'll feel so smooth and stylish throwing over a plain black sweater for a chic look that's basically straight off the Parisian runway. Trust me.

    8. A petite diffuser that smells like fresh air, so no matter what happens when they're cooking dinner, they can get the bad smell out and this nice one in F-A-S-T.

    9. A mask-erade gift set with five travel-sized masks because your skin needs different things at different times, and this delivers 'em all.

    10. A glass with an etching of their city (or just their favorite city) because you only get one ~shot~ at a good gift, and this is a great one for everybody.

    11. A ceramic ring holder so ~turtle-y~ awesome, you should probably just add a couple to your cart to have on hand for any friend who gets you a gift that you weren't expecting (because that's a thing that happens at least once a year).

    12. A decanter pitcher that looks like it belongs on a shelf in a modern art museum rather than your friend's kitchen, but that's what makes *you* SUCH a great friend.

    13. A deck of spell cards any witch would be proud to own and display in their home.

    14. A set of coasters and holder to prove to any houseguest that their home definitely has adults living there and that they care about their furniture and don't want it ruined by wet glasses.

    15. A bamboo Japanese tea set for your friend who wants help preparing the perfect cup of matcha without having to wait in line behind 20 people waiting for their ~Instagram moment~. They'll love this very ~match~, I promise.

    16. An absolutely beautiful journal with quotes and coordinating prompts to help guide reflection.

    17. A cheese board I'm ~paw-sitive~ any cat person would love to open and then promptly post on social media so everyone can see it. Yeah, it's THAT good.

    18. A lightweight blanket scarf because it is a universal truth (one that I fully stand by) that you can never have too many scarves, especially if they can be used as a blanket or pillow while flying. Oh the luxury!

    19. A hedgehog trinket dish that'll look so ~sharp~ holding their rings, bracelets, and little trinkets and, honestly, it'll just make anyone who sees it smile.

    20. A large initial necklace they'll want to wear every single day, which means they'll think about you every single day, and doesn't that just make you feel like you won the secret gifting competition that we're all having?

    21. An absoutely adorable boba tea light that's also practical for when they have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and don't want to knock into anything on their way. Just think of how many stubbed toes (and thepain) it will prevent.

    22. A mortar and pestle set so they can make delicious homemade guac instead of simply throwing an avocado in a bowl and calling it done.

    23. A Dream Decoder kit for someone who starts every almost conversation by saying, "You won't believe the dream I had last night".

    24. A set of drinking glasses they'll feel super classy drinking from, even if they're drinking bottom-shelf liquor.

    25. A candle wick trimmer because anybody who own candles should own one to prevent wicks from spreading smoke throughout the house. So, essentially, it's a practical present that's also super pretty...which is the best of both worlds.

    26. A chic ring – everyone who sees it will go all ~a-round~ saying how much they like it and how they wish that *they* got one for a gift this year.

    27. A sushi socks box anyone will be ~soy~ happy to open.

    28. A cork holder for the wine lover who doesn't really know what to do with all their corks. This cool thing turns them into a piece of art they can display in their home.

    29. A pair of faux-fur lined slipper that'll be the ~corg-key~ to warm feet this winter. Just look at that little guy!!

    30. A scratch-off world map perfect for the world traveler on your list, or the person on your list who *wishes* they were more of a world traveler. This might help them plan more trips in 2020.

    31. A set of stacking wood salt boxes made from a gorgeous acacia wood they'll actually want to take up a little bit of precious counter space to display.

    32. A five-year journal where each page of the journal has an entry for the five next years, giving the recipient a chance to reflect on how much they've really grown and changed over the course of one, three, and even five years.

    33. A pour-over coffee maker they'll be overjoyed to get and then use to make delicious coffee (because coffee = life).

    34. A sloth planter you might want to add two of to your cart immedately because buying presents for yourself is an essential part of this season, especially when they're this cute and cheap.

    35. A USB nightlight they'll love ~to the moon and back~. Sorry, I had to.

    36. A set of upcycled coasters made from the center of old records they'll want to take for a ~spin~ the second after they open the gift.

    37. A 2020 desk calendar so they can easily glance over and say to themsleves, "IT'S REALLY OCTOBER 7TH ALREADY! HOW DID THAT HAPPEN???".

    38. A wine aerator to put on the top of the bottle and make any $5 bottle taste at least like a $10 bottle. It's the little things.

    39. A "Home for the holidays" doormat– its sweet phrase your mom might start crying when you give it to her (or anybody else, too).

    40. A watch they might not use to check the time (duh, that's what cell phones are for), but that'll make their outfit look way more grown-up and put together.

    41. And a lunar oven mitt set for anyone who's obsessed with their Co-Star app and asks you what time you were born basically every time you hang out.

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