This gift guide is filled with the best gifts you can buy for less than $20. Whether you’re looking for fun gifts for family members, the perfect gift for your significant other, a gift for your BFF or something else, these gift ideas will make you look like a gifting rock star without blowing your budget.
Great Gift Ideas that Won’t Blow Your Budget
Skip the gift card this year and buy gifts with meaning but without the big price tag.
These Valentine gift ideas are more than trinkets. They’re unique gifts and most of them can be bought last-minute! That’s because they sell on Amazon. Your Amazon Prime membership means they can be delivered the next day without shipping charges.
Gifts for Women Under $20
Women’s Slippers On The Go
Travel slippers–why didn’t we think of this sooner? These comfy travel-themed slippers are soft, machine washable and come with their own mini travel pouch so she can keep them in her purse, backpack or carryon for times of much-needed relaxation, when the hotel room is too chilly or her tired feet need a break after a long day walking around.
Travel Journal For Women
This is the perfect gift for Type A travel personalities and those who need to keep all of their thoughts in one place or they will lose them. With this Travel Journal, she can create a bucket list, plan and record flight, hotel and transportation details and record her memories from the trip.
”I Need a FastPass to Friday” Mug
Who hasn’t wished for Friday to come a little faster?! This cute mug captures that feeling with a fun FastPass reference. We think this will easily become her favorite mug as she tries to stay caffeinated throughout the week.
Alexa Take Me To Paris Kitchen Towel
If only it was that easy! Gift this to someone who wants to be in Paris or include it in a gift basket full of tasty treats – either way, we’re sure she’ll get a kick out of this “Alexa, Take Me to Paris” Kitchen Towel.
“You Make the World a Better Place” Cuff Bracelet
Do you want her to know that she’s your world? This stainless steel cuff bracelet is the perfect gift. With the message on the inside, your words can stay close to her throughout her day.
Ellessi Luggage Scale
No more overweight luggage fees! No more embarrassing moments spent unpacking your dirty underwear on the floor of the airport as you shift some weight from one bag to another to avoid those hefty fees! Use this luggage scale to weigh the bags in the privacy of your hotel room before you head to the airport. It’s small, lightweight and, best of all, it’s self-powered. Just shake it to power it up. There’s no need to remember to check the battery. Our SheBuysTravel tests show that the Ellessi digital measurement is more accurate than other scales.
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Handmade Succulent Cactus Candles
Help her achieve that spa feeling at home with these adorable handmade succulent cactus candles. No green thumb needed!
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Gifts for Men Under $20
Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Keep his coffee hot while you’re on the road with this Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug. Plus, with the auto-seal lid, his beverage is both leak and spill-proof.
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Travel Series Casual Crew Socks
Gift him something useful and fashionable with these fun Travel Series Casual Socks. Choose from a variety of different destination themes, and remind him of all the fun you’ve had together.
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Vintage Leather Canvas Travel Toiletry Bag
Don’t let his shave cream ruin the inside of his suitcase ever again by gifting him this Vintage Leather Travel Toiletry Bag. It’s sturdy and ready for many travels to come.
‘What I Love About You’ Journal
Yes, you could buy a travel journal for the man in your life to fill out himself, but perhaps it would be more meaningful to write in this fill-in-the-blank journal yourself and let him take it with him on his next trip. The prompts are super easy and don’t take much time at all to fill out. The book sells for less than $10 and doesn’t take a lot of time to read either. It will be a keepsake that will keep you with him no matter how far he travels!
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Gifts for Kids Under $20
Scratch Paper Art Set
Enable your kids to create wondrous art with these super cool Scratch Paper Art Sets. You can take them on the road for hours of fun or create a scene from your favorite trip to save as a memory. The opportunities are endless.
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Guess in 10 States of America Card Game
Learn more about the states and pass the time while traveling by asking each other up to 10 questions to guess the state on the Game Card. This fun (and educational) game is great for any age and can be played with 2-6 players.
Hot Potato Game
This electronic game is fun for the whole family but simple enough for little ones. Just start the music and pass the potato, but don’t get caught holding the spud when the music stops!
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LEGO City Holiday Camper Van
Kids can travel their imaginations with this Lego City Holiday Camper Van. It has everything they need to create a memorable family vacation, including a mini kitchenette inside the camper and mini food to play with.
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Kid Binoculars
Binoculars are a great gift for kids who are interested in learning more about the world around them. Take them along with you camping to look for birds or use them to see the small details of buildings or famous tourist attractions. Who knows what you’ll find!
Why Book
Kids ask a million questions. We love this awesome book because it has 1,111 answers! Pack it for that long road trip and let your older kids teach the family something new!
On-the-Go Breakfast Set
For those always on the go, this Fisher-Price gift set is both fun and adorable! It includes a to-go coffee rattle, donut toy and newspaper – perfect for travelers ages 3 months and up.
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Awesome Facts Book
The kids will love having this book of Awesome Facts that they can bring along on their next road trip or travel adventure. The book contains 5,000 facts!
Coloring Books with a Positive Message
We think it’s so important to empower girls to believe in themselves. This is a great coloring book with positive messages on every page that will keep girls occupied on long road trips. It’s aimed at younger girls, but we know plenty of tween and teen girls who could benefit from its message too!
Personalized Alphabet Rainbow Crayons
We love these alphabet rainbow crayons! This one is personalized with your child’s name. It can help kids learn to recognize the letters and spell their own name.
Pop It! Fidget and Sensory Game
Chances are you’re seeing Pop It! Fidget toys on your kid’s Christmas list this year. These make great stocking stuffers and are perfect for keeping kids entertained on long car rides.
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Difficult Riddles for Smart Kids
We are always looking for ways to engage the whole family on long road trips. This riddle book is practically guaranteed to get kids (and parents) to unplug and tune into the family. You’ll be laughing and working together to solve these 300+ brain teasers and riddles.
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Explorer Bracelet
Encourage your young traveler to follow their dreams with this beautiful Explorer Bracelet! It comes with a drawstring cord for easy sizing and a poem card that’s perfect for gifting!
Kids’ Interactive Travel Diary and Journal
Gift kids a present that they can enjoy now and keep with them as a memory forever with this Interactive Travel Diary and Journal. It includes prompted pages to get your kids writing and drawing about their adventures, as well as stickers, places to keep photos and postcards to send.
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Gifts Under $20 for Disney Lovers
Mickey Mouse Icon Swarovski Crystal Earrings
Dazzle her with these Mickey Mouse Icon Swarovski Crystal Earrings. They’re under $20, but they look like you spent so much more!
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“I’m Done Adulting, I’m Going to Disney” Stemless Wine Glass
Who hasn’t wanted to quit adulting now and then? When I feel that way, it’s time for a glass of wine. This “I’m Done Adulting, I’m Going to Disney” stemless wine glass is a cute tribute to visiting the parks and it makes everything even better.
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Disney Mickey Mouse Mug Warmer
This would pair well with that tea sampler set. The plug-in warming base and cute Mickey Mouse mug would come in handy at the office, at home, in a hotel – you name it.
The Child Magnetic Shoulder Mini
Take “Baby Yoda” along for your travels with this magnetic shoulder mini! Now, the only question that remains is: Where will you take him first?
Disney Princess Wooden Stamp Set
Give your budding artists this Disney Princess Wooden Stamp Set and allow them to tell their own story using the included stamps, ink and colored pencils. You can also use it in a hotel room or at Grandma’s house because the ink is (thankfully) washable!
Beauty and The Beast Music Box
Looking for a unique gift for the Disney-lover in your life? This mini Beauty and The Beast Music Box is a memorable gift that can be easily tucked away in a suitcase – maybe to be played as a sweet reminder of you.
365 Bedtime Stories
Put an end to the question “What book should we read tonight?” with this 365 Bedtime Stories book. There’s one story for each day of 2022!
Adult Disney-Themed Coloring Book
This unique coloring book contains 63 paintings from Thomas Kinkade’s Disney Dreams Collection across from the black line art of the same image. Enter the world of the Painter of Light as you create your own renditions of these paintings inspired by classic Disney movies, including The Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp and Sleeping Beauty.
S’ip by S’well Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Give the give of hydration with this classic Mickey Mouse S’ip by S’well Stainless Steel Water Bottle. This stylish reusable bottle is perfect for taking on the road or simply everyday use.
Lanyard Neck Pouch Holder
This cute leather lanyard shows off your teen’s Disney obsession while holding her school ID, cash, key and credit cards.
American Tourister Disney Luggage Tag
Instead of new ornaments this year, gift everyone in your household a new American Tourister Disney Luggage Tag! They’re available in several different characters, including Minnie Mouse, Cheshire Cat and Cinderella.
Disney Pens
How cute are these Disney characters pens?!?!? They’re so affordable, you can buy the full set — Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, Stitch from Lilo and Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, Mike Wazowski and Sully from Monsters Inc. and Andy and Buzz Lightyear.
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UNO Toy Story Card Game
This family favorite card game gets a Toy Story spin!
Mickey Mouse Hardcover Journal with Lined Pages
Know someone with big ideas like Walt Disney himself? This Mickey Mouse Hardcover Journal makes a perfect gift for anyone who wants to keep their thoughts or “next big idea” in one meaningful place.
Reusable Fabric Sandwich or Snack Bags
For the person always on the go, gift them these adorable Mickey Mouse reusable snack bags. They’re machine washable and perfect for work, school or their favorite Disney theme park!
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Great tips. Love these gifts. Thanks for sharing, got some ideas for Christmas now. 🙂