#budget-gifts

#budget-gifts

If you find yourself sticking to a tighter budget this holiday season, you're not alone. Between raising rent prices and grocery costs, the 2025 gift-giving season is shaping up to be one of the most frugal in recent memory. Still, you can check loved ones off of your holiday list and get them a travel gift they'll cherish forever while sticking to your financial goals-the trick is to take advantage of sales from retailers like REI, and use price caps to guide your shopping.

The best white elephant parties I've ever attended are ones where people are often clamoring and trying to steal the hot gift of the night from one another - whether it's something super funny, genuinely good, or just downright practical that they actually need. Looking for white elephant gift ideas for an upcoming party? Below, I rounded up the best items that Apartment Therapy staffers recommend bringing to a gift exchange.

Stumped by what to get someone on your gift list? These dope Amazon finds have you covered. Whether the person in question is an enigma or just seems to have everything, choosing the perfect gift is tricky. But this collection of unexpectedly awesome and wallet-friendly finds will ensure you have something for everyone. And best of all, everything is $25 or less, so you can snag a couple of items without spending a ton - or maybe even grab something for yourself.

As someone who's constantly on the go (and always shopping on Amazon), I have a soft spot for the little holiday gifts that make travel smoother, especially when they fit perfectly inside a holiday stocking. Sure, unwrapping a big gift is fun, but there's something extra special about discovering a thoughtful gift that your loved one will actually use. I scoured the Amazon Holiday Shop and pulled together a few tried-and-true Travel + Leisure favorites that travelers can't stop raving about.

As bottom lines and frayed nerves tighten around the end of the year, it truly is the thought that counts. Those you love will know you care, with or without the thing that goes with it. For those who'd like to sweeten the deal, though, Design Milk has scoured the web and filtered through the holiday noise to bring you 10 modern gifts all under $25. There's something for everyone, with gift ideas ranging from playful and fun to thoughtful and practical.

We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Custom-made gift baskets can be a great way to show you care this holiday season, and just because they're custom doesn't mean they can't be easy to put together. Choosing a smaller vessel for your basket, like these charming Santa-themed buckets from the Dollar Tree, can simplify the process while still impressing at the gift exchange.