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    46 Gifts Under $10 That Won't Make You Seem Cheap

    The best gifts to give are the total unexpected steals!

    1. A K-beauty sheet mask subscription that'll cost less than $10 a month, even after the introductory special!

    2. Fancy (LOOKING) earrings to upgrade most outfits. Maybe even athleisure? Whatever. They're the ones who get to wear them and decide.

    3. Children of Blood and Bone, an instant bestseller everyone's already talking about, so maybe it's already on their to-read list!

    4. A colorful reading log full of fun prompts that'll be a step up from the note they've been keeping on their phone.

    5. A couple of plant watering stakes to split between two green thumbs whose house plants are still alive. (How?!)

    6. A flashy "EAT ME" sign in case they're forever making you wait to eat dinner so they can get the perfect table shot for Insta.

    7. A pretty pot holder (in a range of patterns) because last time you were over theirs looked a little charred. And you don't want anything to come between you and their cooking.

    8. A charming elephant teapot you can pass off as something you picked up on your last vacay.

    9. An adorable Groot planter ready to listen to all their troubles.

    10. A quartz crystal-like soap for the guest bath where the kids will *never* be allowed to use it.

    11. A coffee mask that'll match their morning bev.

    12. A comprehensive masking kit can make mixing, applying, and removing masks a total breeze.

    13. Slouchy fashion socks as an easy way to jazz up some old shoes.

    14. A velvet bow scrunchie — it'll make an impromptu messy bun on mornings they kept hitting the snooze look like that's what they planned all along.

    15. A cocktail spoon to motivate you both to stay in and drink what you already have on the bar cart. (Cocktails are expensive!!!)

    16. And an adorable cocktail kit because of the same reason, but under the guise that you're adults now and should know how to mix a delish cocktail or two at home.

    17. A marble-print planter to help distract from their succulent serial killer status.

    18. A cute pin as a gentle reminder to passersby that they need some ~space~.

    19. Watercolor brush pens in case they've grown a little tired of adult coloring backs and regular colored pencils. Time to step it up!

    20. Frida Kahlo sticky notes that'll mark important things to consider later.

    21. A 12-pack of succulent votive candles for the aspiring old plant lady whose track record for keeping actual plants alive is less than stellar.

    22. A tiny Caboodles organizer so they can practice their '90s love on the go.

    23. A gorgeous hand cream tin for the body and ~soul~. Or at least that's what the nice packaging says!

    24. A reusable Baggu shopping bag your friend who has more Instagram followers than dollars in the bank will adore.

    25. A dainty charm bracelet trio as a placeholder for the Cartier love bracelet you'll most definitely be able to afford by next year.

    26. Coconut oil–coated floss that'll make them think "Why did they get me floss?!" but then they'll get *why* once they start using it like I did. (Seriously, this stuff is slick and great!)

    27. A truer-than-words tray for the coffee addict whose kitchen cabinets are already overflowing with coffee mugs from holiday gift swaps past.

    28. A sleep mask with your signature cat-eye flick that'll say "Come hither and smell my morning breath."

    29. A book of hidden pictures for keeping 'em entertained *and* engaged — the best of both worlds!

    30. A reversible sequin pillow case to update their couch for about the same price as your go-to McD's order.

    31. An Eos lip balm that'll keep their pucker soft and moisturized for the season.

    32. A hungry fox or inquisitive narwal keychain as an adorable accessory that's just so you cute you could die. But don't. Plz stay alive to witness them enjoying this instead!

    33. An adorable photo frame you can fill with a snap you took at your last party with an instant camera you spent all your pennies on.

    34. A globe-trotting laundry bag that'll lend a hand with their laundry for minimal effort on your part. And then it folds into a tiny pouch when they're done!

    35. Hidden message socks that may just make them swear you'll have your very own Harry Potter weekend over the holiday break.

    36. A pretty apple candle would be a sweet gift for a teacher you know next to nothing about.

    37. A 20-pack of nature illustration post cards as a delightful stationery solution for the person who still stans snail mail. Or, they would make for beautiful wall art!

    38. A cruelty-free Gourmand lip balm with chic, minimalist packaging the pickiest of beauty obsessives won't be ashamed to pull out of their bags.

    39. A snazzy luggage tag for the person who spends all their cash on travel and has the well-worn luggage to prove it.

    40. A pretty nut bowl to make them feel 1000% better about eating a bag of peanuts for dinner.

    41. Spine-tingling pens for your favorite creep or medical professional.

    42. A loose-leaf tea subscription that'll have 'em sipping in delicious style.

    43. And a monogram mug to add to their collection because monogram mugs are just fun, OK?!

    44. A fill-in-the-blank journal as a better option than a handwritten poem that they know cost you $0.

    45. A cute little bottle opener that'll help next time they decide to bike to the park for a picnic.

    46. A pizza wall calendar for some cheesy, delicious inspiration for dinner on the reg all dang year.

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