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As the holidays approach, so does the rush to buy gifts for everyone on your list. But getting thoughtful gifts for your friends, family, and coworkers doesn’t have to mean spending hundreds of dollars. There are plenty of creative gifts you can get for under $25, but if your gift list runs especially long this year, you might want to pare down your budget to $10 per gift — especially when you have to factor in additional shipping or wrapping costs.

While that price can seem like a serious constraint, there are actually so many unique, personal, and downright fun gifts you can get with that money, from colorful hair chalk to monogrammed coasters.

28 gifts for $10 or less:

A milk frother to upgrade morning coffees

Zulay Kitchen Powerful Milk Frother Wand, available at Amazon

Transform their morning coffee routine with this handheld milk frother. It makes it easy to whip up frothy lattes at home in minutes. It’s also great for matcha, protein shakes, hot chocolate, and more.

The cutest pimple patches to ever exist

Spa Life Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches, available at Urban Outfitters

For any girl in her coquette era, these bow-shaped pimple patches with Hydrocolloid will help clear up any acne spots ASAP.

A habit-changing gratitude journal

The One-Minute Gratitude Journal available at Amazon and Walmart

This 112-page gratitude journal makes it easy to develop the habit of practicing gratitude, which has physical and mental benefits.

A fun fidget toy

The Infinity Cube, $8.99, available at Amazon

Anyone who spends hours in meetings or class knows how easy it is to get restless. Fidget toys can occupy your hands just enough to keep your mind going. The Infinity Cube can be folded and flipped and folded again.

A classy, personalized coaster

Tiled Margot Monogram Coaster, available at Anthropologie

This initialed coaster looks and feels luxe without a hefty price. It’s the perfect bedside or deskside companion for placing hot or cold beverages.

A workout headband they’ll use all the time

Nike Swoosh Headband, available at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Perfect for joggers, Nike’s notorious stretchy headband quickly absorbs sweat while staying in place.

A fun book of cocktail recipes

Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist (Hardcover), available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Especially appreciated by book lovers, this cocktail book is packed with recipes using tequila, literary puns, and fun facts.

A soft sleep mask

Cotton Sleep Mask, available at Amazon

If you know that sleep is what they need the most, give them a chance at some real shuteye with this sleep mask that offers an adjustable, comfortable fit.

Temporary hair chalk combs for a fun pop of color

Hair Chalk Comb Temporary DIY Hair Color, available at Amazon

Available in single-color or multi-color packs, these hair chalk combs are safe for children to use and give hair a fun, temporary new look.

Roll-on lavender essential oil

Lavender Essential Oil Roll-on, available at Amazon

This organic roll-on lavender essential oil has therapeutic properties said to mitigate stress and improve sleep — a welcome bit of help at a time when anxieties are running high.

A marble-print mouse pad to spruce up their desk

Marble Print Round Mouse Pad, available at Amazon

Upgrade their desk setup with a stylish and comfortable mouse pad. There are 39 color schemes to choose from and the round pad is 8 inches in diameter.

Light up chopsticks

Lightsaber Chopsticks, available at Amazon

Channel your inner Jedi at mealtime with these LED chopsticks. Who said you shouldn’t play with your food?

A satin sleep scrunchie set to combat frizz

KITSCH Satin Sleep Scrunchie (5-Pack), $8, available at Amazon

These smooth, comfy scrunchies are designed to prevent frizz, breakage, or crimps in your hair while you sleep. But honestly, they’re cute enough to wear during the day, too.

A cheeky feminist-themed soap bar

Rosie the Riveter-Inspired Soap, available at Amazon

This pandemic-themed, retro-inspired bar of soap is made in North Carolina. It has notes of fresh milk and cocoa butter and the message, “Do your part! Wash your hands!”

Nail decals that add whimsy to a manicure

Deco Beauty Nail Stickers, available at Anthropologie

For that friend who loves manis, this nail decal set will fill them with joy every time they look at their hands. Varying-themed packs revolve around Paris, replete with an Eiffel Tower and croissants to a groovy edition filled with peace signs, smiley faces, and yin-yang symbols.

A jigsaw puzzle that comes in a tree ornament

Mini Puzzle Ornament, $8, available at Anthropologie

This two-in-one gift features a wintery 48-piece puzzle that comes in a house-shaped tree ornament, doubling the holiday fun.

This rechargeable lighter for candle fanatics

MEIRUBY Lighter Electric Candle Lighter, available at Amazon

For your friends who are always lighting candles, they’ll never need to buy another lighter with this genius and easy-to-use electric candle holder. Its two-step operation ensures you won’t accidentally turn it on, and one charge lasts up to 600 uses.

A brightening sheet mask

TonyMoly I’m Real Sheet Mask available at Urban Outfitters and Ulta

K-Beauty brand TonyMoly boasts a “nude seal” technology that makes their masks tightly fit your face while delivering maximum serum. No more drooping masks or laying flat just to keep them on. They’re available in numerous varieties that target moisturizing, brightening, de-puffing, and more.

A mini album for their instant photos

Instax Mini Photo Album, available at Urban Outfitters

If they love taking photos with their Instax camera, this little album helps them store their memories. It can especially be a great gift for a holiday party where you know the camera will be clicking all night long.

Wish cards they can plant to make their dreams (literally) grow

Plantable Wish Cards, available at Uncommon Goods

Once they write down their biggest dream, wish, or goal, they can plant this card and watch wildflowers grow. How’s that for ringing in the new year?

A kid-friendly lip balm set

Lip Smacker Lippy Pal Flavored Lip Balm, available at Amazon and Target

These animal-shaped lip balms come in different flavors and styles, but this two-pack features apple and carrot cake-flavored balms perfect for the holidays.

A cute and handy magnetic key holder

White Magnetic Wall Key Holder, available at Amazon

This key holder makes it easy to know exactly where your keys are. It packs three strong magnets that can each hold up to 140 grams, with the average key weighing just seven grams.

A set of rockstar-themed playing cards

Music Playing Cards, available at Uncommon Goods

These cards are perfect for the music lover or budding aficionado. In this deck, suits are named after genres, and artists’ portraits adorn the cards, from Prince to Taylor Swift.

A beautiful blank notebook

Dot Grid Hard Cover Notebook, available on Amazon

This journal is made with vegan faux leather and premium sturdy weight paper. Its back pocket and size make it a functional gift for people who love journaling or making lists, while the broad color selection offers some stylish flair.

A fill-in-the-blank book about why you love them

What I Love About You by Me Book, available at Uncommon Goods and Amazon

This small hardcover book features fillable prompts about why you love and appreciate your giftee. It may be one of the lower-budget gifts you get them, but it’ll be one they hold onto for ages.

A putty for cleaning

PULIDIKI Car Cleaning Gel Universal Detailing Kit, available at Amazon

This nifty blue putty picks up all the crumbs and dust that gather in your car’s nooks and crannies or the gaps of any electronics. It’s incredibly useful and oh so satisfying.

A unique hair clip

Squiggle Hair Claw Clip, available at Anthropologie

This squiggle-shaped claw clip will elevate any messy up-do. It’s available in silver or gold.

For the person obsessed with their pet

How To Speak Cat Cards, available at Uncommon Goods

For anyone who wishes they could communicate with their cat better, these cards will help you get a better understanding of your feline best friend’s body language, facial expressions, and sounds and what they mean. There’s a version for dogs, too.

Julia Pugachevsky

Senior Health Reporter

Julia is a senior health reporter on the Insider Health team primarily covering skincare and relationships. Prior to that, she was the education and personal development editor on the Insider Reviews team and a sex and relationships editor at Cosmopolitan and BuzzFeed, respectively. You can say hi to Julia at jpugachevsky@businessinsider.com or shoot her a DM on Twitter or Instagram (she is @jaypugz on both)