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    30 Items Under $20 That Make Fantastic Birthday Gifts

    Sushi kits, sticker books, and cookie stamps that they really will love.

    1. A disco ball because they have not been to a club in ages and have no intention of going to a club ever again, but making their bedroom feel like Studio 54 via sparkly decor?! Amazing.

    2. Spike earrings about to lock in the title of their new favorite accessory. They're dainty enough that they go with everything *but* are a bit more daring than your average studs.

    reviewer wearing the earrings

    3. An assortment of edible dried flower petals to spruce up that chocolate cake recipe you just baked them "from scratch" — and by "from scratch," I mean you got a $2 pre-made mix, swirled in some butter, and called it gourmet. These are also fab for at-home birthday cocktails.

    4. A pack of vintage-inspired wool socks if their partner has had it up to here *raises hand above head* with them jabbing ice cold feet into their side. Save a relationship. Get the damn socks.

    a reviewer wearing the socks

    5. A snail dispenser that transforms the mundane task of washing their hands or doing the dishes into a fun ritual. This little dude stores and dispenses liquid soap (simply press the top of the shell) and is easy to refill.

    6. Gone with the Gin, a guide on how to create iconic libations inspired by their favorite films — think Monty Python and the Stoli Grail and A Sidecar named Desire.

    reviewer image of the book

    7. A dainty necklace that is the perfect in-between. This basic hunk of beauty is *just* the stuff when they want to zhuzh up a plain black dress but don’t want to wear anything too statementy.

    model wearing the necklace

    8. Fleece-lined leggings described by one reviewer as a magical furry leg dream, and wow, what a compliment. These babies will keep them warm in freezing temperatures best described as "I can see my breath."

    9. A beginner embroidery kit that comes with a patterned cloth, a hoop, instructions, a floss thread set, and needles for a foolproof activity with end results that should be framed.

    a close-up shot of embroidery art

    10. A ceramic spoon holder for adding a splash of cottagecore to their kitchen, even if they live smack-dab in the middle of a city and several thousand miles away from the idyllic countryside.

    11. A tiny Bluetooth FM transmitter adapter if their car isn't old, it's just...an antique. Hands-free calling and *finally* getting rid of that annoying aux chord is theirs for the taking: They'll just have to plug this into a utility port/cigarette lighter, connect their cell, and voila. So long having to listen to radio talk shows too early in the morning because they can't stream Spotify.

    reviewer holding quarter next to bluetooth adapter

    12. A three-pack of color drip candles to turn the act of a birthday wish come true into a work of Picasso proportions. Reviewers swear that all they'll need is an empty wine glass (or old candelabra) to begin their foray into art.

    reviewers drip candles in antique candelabras

    13. A watering funnel that gives them no choice but to water their plants. The amount of water that has pooled on their floor rather than into the roots of that ZZ...ridiculous, quite frankly! This is effective, takes up no extra space, doesn't look like an eyesore, and gets a task (one that you constantly put off) out of the way.

    water being funneled into plant

    14. A copy of The Antiquarian Sticker Book rightfully described by one reviewer as "mysterious and spooky." This features 1,000+ Victorian-inspired stickers that will make them feel as if they're flipping through a creepy carnival book — but, like, in the best way possible.

    15. A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick for some sweet, sweet relief when they wake up with puffy, aching eyes. This formula is blended with niacinamide and Icelandic moss to help tighten skin and tackle dark circles so they look and feel more ~refreshed~.

    16. A loose-leaf infuser sure to make their heart happy with every sip of Earl Gray. This silicone ~Mr. Tea~ is dishwasher- and microwave-safe, hence why it's able to sit in the Jacuzzi that is their afternoon cup of tea.

    17. Handmade pressed floral bookmarks to make their heart pitter-patter if they love bouquets but hate upkeep. These are made with real flowers — simply let the seller know the preferred ~color scheme~, if they'd like round or square corners and a tassel, and voila! A garden in their novel. No thorns. No snipping stems. No changing out the water.

    the pressed flower bookmarks

    18. A condiment fork slim enough to reach down into the corners of that obnoxiously deep pickle jar, meaning no more jabbing their fork blindly just to come up empty-handed. This even comes with an attached band to keep the fork in place whilst not in use.

    19. A beechwood board for making fresh, delicious gnocchi from the comfort of their own kitchen. They'll simply have to knead dough into the ridges, designed to create the *perfect* shape for holding an optimal amount of sauce — reviewers swear preparation and cook time takes less than an hour from start to finish.

    the gnocchi board

    20. Dishwasher-safe silicone cookie stamps perfect for their next Harry Potter movie marathon. All they have to do is lay out some pre-made cookie dough, give it a couple of stamps, pour themselves a glass of wine while said dough bakes, and voila! It now looks like they catered.

    21. A multipurpose glass kitchen board they'll love if they have a lot of style, but *not* a lot of space. This functions as a trivet for hot pots and plates, makes for the ideal cutting board, and is the cutest way to display fruits, meats, and cheeses from now on. Talk about a gouda investment, eh?

    the red and blue cutting board with cheese and figs on it

    22. The Wand, a mini histamine and sulfite filter they can swirl around in their Ikea wine glass to halt hangovers in just 20 seconds. They can resume their SVU marathon with some red in hand, knowing they won't wake up to a monster headache.

    The wand

    23. Murder Most Puzzling, a murder mystery book featuring 20 cases that need to be solved by them, a Sir Sherlock Holmes in the making. They can brace themselves for gorgeous illustrations and spooky puzzles that are A: better than any crime show and B: a lovely addition to their coffee table collection.

    24. A sushi kit equipped with a rice spoon, rice spreader, reusable chopsticks, and two bamboo rolling mats that will bring an at-home sushi dinner into the realm of possibility. No more takeout!

    25. An Out of Print pouch available in 29 literature-inspired designs, think The Great Gatsby and Bunnicula (my personal favorite). Aesthetics aside, it can withstand a ton of wear and tear thanks to a durable 100% cotton canvas fabric.

    26. An Oxo pour-over coffee maker lauded by reviewers for making the "perfect cup of coffee every time." This foolproof gadget is equipped with a dipper, an auto-drip water tank with printed measurements, and a lid to keep the water hot.

    27. A trio of Rifle Paper. Co notebooks crafted from durable, cardstock covers with illustrations inspired by cities around the world. They can use these to jot dot down everyday to-dos *or* to streamline their bucket list.

    the notebook

    28. A skin spatula for an at-home facial that *feels* like a splurge. Dead skin cells, leftover makeup, blackheads, and whiteheads will be sloughed away thanks to high-frequency vibrations that replicate all the ~slightly gross yet extremely satisfying~ TikTok videos that have taken up an alarming amount of your time.

    29. A Handmade Heroes coconut lip scrub to prep their pout for the bold lipstick they plan on wearing to brunch in the morning. This delivers on its promise of smooth, moisturized lips thanks to ingredients like sugar, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and more.

    a hand holding the lip scrub jar

    30. An Energizer clip-on light that can be easily slipped on over that engrossing thriller paperback they're reading whilst traveling. Rather than turning on the overhead light (and annoying your seat-mates), this allows them to continue reading without disturbing anyone's beauty sleep.

    the light

    The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.