Many shoppers are worried about inflated prices on many items, which is putting extra stress and pressure on households this season. According to the 2025 Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey, average consumers are expected to spend $1,595 this season, which is down 10% from 2024. Despite high prices, there are still ways to give a thoughtful gift without breaking the budget.
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Amazon is offering plenty of items for kids priced at $20 or less. Here are five affordable options to add to your holiday gift list.
Rock Painting Kit
- Price: $14.24 (regularly $19.99)
Spark a child’s creative side with the rock painting kit, featuring glow-in-the-dark paints, ideal for ages 6 to 12. The item has a 4.6-star rating out of five, based on over 8,500 reviews. Shoppers say the gift is a great activity for indoors and can be enjoyed alone or with family.
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Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box
- Price: $17.99 (regularly $34.99)
Kids will get endless hours of fun and imaginative play with the Lego creative brick box toy set. The 484-piece set is for children of all ages, where anything like cars, trains, animals and so much more can be brought to life.
This set has 4.8 stars with over 54,000 reviews, and shoppers love the item for its quality, great value and variety of blocks.
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case
- Price: $7.99
Play-Doh is a classic classroom and playroom staple that gives kids more than hours of playtime. The smushy, colorful dough offers countless creative possibilities, helps encourage problem-solving skills and allows children to use multiple senses at once. Plus, it’s affordable.
The Play-Doh modeling compound case on Amazon is a steal and rated 4.8 stars with over 65,000 reviews.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
- Price: $7.99 (regularly $9.99)
The Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game is a fast-paced and hilarious game that’s enjoyed by kids and adults. The rules are straightforward, making it suitable for kids of all ages, and it’s full of surprises. Amazon shoppers have rated the game 4.8 with over 53,000 reviews.
Battleship Classic Board Game
- Price: $9.99 (regularly $16.99)
For kids with a competitive side, the Battleship classic board game requires strategy, is social and interactive, and is easy to learn. It’s perfect for family time, playdates or a fun night in with friends. And people love it. It’s rated 4.8 by Amazon buyers with over 6,000 reviews.
Finding a thoughtful and fun gift for kids doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Whether it’s a fun toy, educational game or creative craft kit, these affordable gifts are sure to bring joy this holiday season.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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