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Whether you're doing all your holiday shopping online you're in the market to treat yourself, Barnes & Noble carries much more than just books these days — from home and office supplies to electronics to games and toys, we've rounded up some of the best things you can snag under $50.
And for anyone looking to ensure a delivery before Christmas, you can buy plenty of these items online and pick up at your local store!
1. An extra-large ice-cube tray to make the perfect-sized cubes that any whiskey lover (or lover of XL ice cubes, either way!) will appreciate.
2. What Do You Meme?, the hilarious and zeitgeisty best-selling card game you'll find yourself breaking out at every party you host.
3. And a What Do You Meme? expansion pack for the Game of Thrones–obsessed.
4. An adorable set of sprout bookmarks because it's time you upgraded from using that old CVS receipt as a bookmark already.
5. A gorgeous celestial-themed One Line A Day journal for a low-commitment way to document your life for five years by writing just one line a day.
6. A Nook tablet, because you've been putting off getting an e-reader for years and this is your sign that now is the time!
7. And a tablet pillow to make reading on your Nook as comfy as can be — plus it does double-duty as a decorative piece when not in use.
9. The A Star Is Born soundtrack on either CD or vinyl, if you'll never tire of ~taking another look at~ and listening to the tunes from the hit remake of the classic film.
10. A conversation-starting desktop skee-ball set you can turn to when you need to zone out or relieve some stress during the workday.
11. Fur-lined tech gloves with full flannel lining, so you can text all winter long without sacrificing feeling toasty.
12. A Harry Potter–themed edition of the classic board game Trivial Pursuit, sure to make regular appearances at any Potterhead's upcoming get-togethers.
13. Becoming, the powerful memoir by former FLOTUS Michelle Obama that everyone you know has been talking about.
14. A Tamagotchi, because the '90s are back, and what better way to drum up warm, nostalgic feelings than with an electronic pet whose fragile life you're responsible for?
15. A calligraphy set for anyone whose resolution in the new year is to learn how to be fancy AF.
16. A sleek wireless speaker that's compact and waterproof — perfect for filling both your bathroom and your outdoor adventures alike with the sounds of your favorite tunes.
17. A doggie page-a-day calendar, because is there any better way to start your morning than looking at a sweet lil' woofer?
18. Quite possibly the most elegant essential-oil diffuser you'll ever lay your eyes on.
19. A unicorn tape dispenser, because winter is dreary and this colorful lil' guy is just the pick-me-up your work station needs.
20. A Buddha board, to help foster mindfulness and give you a healthy outlet to channel anxiety or stress.
21. A Lego architecture set for the Anglophile who loves the challenge of building things with these classic bricks.
22. A 79-piece colored pencil set that would make any budding or experienced artist simply swoon.
23. And a handsome journal to put those art supplies to work in!
24. A 1,500-piece Mickey Mouse vintage-poster puzzle for the puzzler who also wants to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the iconic character.
25. A LOL! Surprise Biggie Pet set any kiddo in your life would be super-stoked to be the recipient of.
26. An exfoliating bourbon cedar soap and all-in-one shampoo and body wash perfect to tote along on a long weekend away.
27. A set of vibrant Lilly Pulitzer earbuds that anyone would flamingo wild over.
29. A "Why You're So Awesome" fill-in-the-blank book that makes for a heartfelt, personalized gift any awesome human in your life would be happy to receive — for a special day, the holidays, reaching a goal, or just because!
30. And a wacky waving inflatable tube guy, because just look at this jolly fellow and tell me you don't need him on your desk immediately.
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