Finding gifts that feel personal without blowing the budget can be tricky at holiday time. Amazon might be convenient, but results can be repetitive. Smaller online shops tend to offer far more personality and can still be cheap.
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For gifts that cost less than a night of takeout and still deliver that thoughtful, holiday-magic feeling, here are five sites for distinctive finds at friendly prices.
BoxLunch
BoxLunch is specializes in pop-culture gifts will go down well with fans of TV, movies and classic characters. Items are fun and reasonable priced, like Funko Pocket Pop! Stranger Things Keychains for $7.90, a Wicked Elphaba & Glinda women’s t-shirt for $20.93 and a Peanuts Snoopy & Woodstock Christmas mug for $19.90. It’s an easy place to track down something themed without paying collector-level prices.
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Society6
Society6 brings together independent artists offering prints, décor, stationery and accessories, with plenty of low-cost options. The Gifts Under $25 section is worth a scroll for budget-friendly surprises.
Examples include mini art prints for $14 and canvas pouches like this Black Cat in Red Boots Carry-All Pouch at $20. Pieces tend to feel personal since artwork isn’t mass-produced across every retailer.
Redbubble
As a print-on-demand online marketplace, Redbubble hosts designs from different creators across categories like clothing and home items.
Affordable picks include an F-1 Race Tracks mouse pad for $11.46, an Elf movie “SANTA’S COMING! I KNOW HIM!” Christmas pillow for $17.52 and a Great Women of Science baby T-shirt for $15.30. With millions of designs, gift options cover niche interests without sky-high pricing.
Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods connects makers of unique, thoughtful pieces with buyers, with plenty of gift options. The Christmas gifts under $25 section makes browsing simple, with ideas including a set of three cat soaps (called the Purrfect Soap Gift Set, what else?) for $25 and a set of two Bloody Mary diagram glasses for $25. Products tend to be small-batch or artisan-made, offering a convenient way to get something unusual at a fair price.
Etsy
Etsy is a great spot for handmade and personalized pieces that don’t look mass-market. Examples include a birthstone Nana bracelet starting at $22, a personalized wooden train music box starting at $9.90 and a handmade wood watch holder stand starting at $24.52. Direct support for small shops and makers adds an extra feel-good factor to holiday gifting.
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Dec. 5, 2025. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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