Gifting season is in full swing and it’s time to consider the gestures that will bring some joy to the people in your life. Doing it well often comes down to picking up on the little details, those personal hints unintentionally (or, ahem, intentionally) dropped into conversation—the special item someone has their eye on or a useful everyday staple that could really use a nice upgrade. Still not coming up with anything great? Consult our expert list of 15 gifts under $100 that are guaranteed to hit the mark.
A good rule of thumb: Gifts that have an element of practicality to them are always appreciated, as are small luxuries that fulfill a basic need but not everyone splurges on for themselves. Ahead, we’ve combed the vast shopping galaxy to find the very best deals that will not disappoint but are not wildly expensive either. These picks all make life easier and cushier for the ones you love (think: the softest sweatshirt ever, sporty-chic sneakers, the tastiest chocolate chip cookies, the handsomest tote of all time). Another word to the wise: Shop early if you don’t want to miss out on the deals. Here are 15 gifts under $100 for your best season of giving yet.
For Cookie Monsters
Cookie lovers, rejoice! Goldbelly now ships boxes of French pastry chef Jacques Torres’ freshly baked, massive cookies that are crispy on the outside and full of dark chocolate chips. Seriously, this James Beard Award-winning chef’s cookies are so good, they’ve been written up in The York Times—and there’s still time to order for holiday delivery.
For The Athletic Guys
Inspired by classic American menswear essentials, Todd Snyder teamed up with Champion to create the perfect sweatshirt—with raglan sleeves, a hand-cut chest pocket and broken-in French terry fabric—that looks stylish whether you wear it on weekends or with slim dress pants and white sneakers for a workday.
For Cheese Board Fans
This smartly designed, bestselling cheese board can be filled with fruit, bread, nuts and other savory foods. The pull-out drawer includes four different cheese cutting knives, six cocktail forks and 10 place card holders. If you have a larger crowd to serve, you can also opt for two additional side trays for about $15 more—a setup that’s still under $100.
For The Cozy Homebodies
For The Chefs
Designed by a chef and worn by chefs, these modern, hardworking aprons are cut from durable, 100% cotton canvas and include thoughtful details like pockets that can hold utensils or your phone for looking up recipe measurements. Just for fun, you can customize the apron by having it embroidered with up to ten characters.
For Pet Parents
Great for that pet owner who can’t bear to ever be away from their furry friend, this sleek, smart camera features color night vision and top-notch audio quality to capture every single adorable antic of a beloved pet. It pans and tilts to follow movements and pairs with your smartphone for added control. Best of all, the two-way audio lets you (remotely) tell your kitty or pup what a “good boy” he is.
For The Well Organized
For The Clothes-Minded
It’s not a boring gift, trust us: This high-tech handheld model turns a mundane task—getting rid of wrinkles—into a gamer-like experience. Grab the 1500-watt tool to attack creases on everything from cotton to silk to chiffon garments. The matte black steamer has a 4.3-ounce water tank, turns hot in 15 seconds and comes with a travel-friendly bag, heat resistant glove and fabric steamer brush attachment.
For Those With Good Decorating Taste
For The Jewelry Lovers
For The Beauty Enthusiasts
An impressive beauty haul, this 14-piece skincare set contains Dermstore’s bestsellers, all highly rated by customers. Standouts include SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid 2:4:2 hydrating treatment cream; EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, a lightweight sunscreen beloved by dermatologists for sensitive skin; and Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, to brighten skin for a radiant-looking complexion.
For The Espresso Connoisseurs
For Sporty Types
Nike's updated its cult-classic 1979 Tailwind marathon shoe with fresh modern details for a sneaker that’s as comfortable as it is stylish. It comes in a variety of fun color-ways, including pink-grey and bold white-black-orange, so you can personalize this pick to your recipient’s taste (and if you guess wrong, returns and exchanges are easy).
For The Fitness Crowd
This watch tracks every stat you can think of—daily activity and heart rates, blood-oxygen saturation, sleep and stress levels—and connects to Alexa, so you can ask it questions (like check the weather), turn smart lights on and off and play music. Oh, and yes, it tells time with a variety of customizable watch faces and displays.
For Anyone Who Runs Cold
You can find many super high-end iterations of this classic shearling vest, but this is the O.G. that started the trend and still stands out as the perfect layering piece on chilly days. Note, the vest often sells out during the holidays so order early.
