Cheap gift ideas for under $10 (that people will actually like)
You don't have to spend a lot to find a great gift.
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Leah Stodart
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Leah Stodart
Senior Shopping Reporter
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
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When it comes to Secret Santa or gift exchanges with a price limit, it's sometimes hard to find a genuinely good gift that's cheap and useful. Sure, you can find something under the limit pretty quickly, but does the recipient really need a pair of socks with taco cats on them?
Check out our list of gift items under $10 that are sure to be a hit.
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NUBWO Portable Bluetooth Speaker
For Music Junkies
If you have a friend who is constantly asking for the aux cord, give them the gift of a portable speaker. This Bluetooth and aux speaker features 5W high performing drivers and a built-in subwoofer that plays tunes with super crisp and high-quality sound each and every time. The recipient won't be able to go anywhere without it.
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Anti-Soggy Cereal Bowl
For Picky Eaters
We all have that friend or family member who is super particular about their food. This convenient, anti-soggy compartment bowl is the solution. Keep things separate even if they're going to the same place: milk and cereal, chips and salsa, veggies and dip — whatever it is, it can go in here.
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Rechargeable Cordless Mouse
For Just About Anyone
This rechargeable wireless mouse lasts for three months on one charge and has silent clicking, making it as quiet...as a mouse.
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Hollywood Fashion Secrets Deodorant Removing Sponge
For Removing Deodorant
There's nothing more annoying than showing up to work in a classy black shirt...with embarrassing white deodorant stains across it. Though we'll forever question why deodorant is the most stubborn product of all time, this deodorant removing sponge can solve the problem instantly.
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New Universal 3-in-1 Mobile Phone Camera Clip Lens
For Instagram Photographers
If you've got a pal that has to document every single moment, give them the gift of a universal smartphone clip-on lens to spice up their photos even more. These lenses can take wide angle, macro, and fisheye effect shots, regardless of what kind of smartphone they have.
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Credit Card Light Bulb
For keeping This Organized
Know someone whose wallet or purse is literally overflowing with credit cards, gift cards, and other unexplainable things? Help them out when they're fumbling in the dark with a credit card lightbulb. It stores flat like a credit card but has a flip-up light, so they don't have to use their phone to see into the recesses of their bag.
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Avocado Huggers
For avocado Enthusiasts
Avocados are amazing. But there isn't anything more startling than opening the fridge and seeing half of an avocado sitting in a plastic bag, staring at you with its giant eye. This set of avocado huggers are the perfect little gift for any avocado lover. The silicon cup "hugs" half of an avocado, making storage easier and keeping the fruit fresh longer.
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Grip Strip
For People Who Are Easily Amused
If you've got a friend who would enjoy sticking just about any object to the wall, this is the gift for them. Grip Strip is made from a polymer compound and though it looks like a glorified car mount, it actually holds almost anything, anywhere: a phone to the car dash, a can of soda to the wall, or a frying pan to the ceiling.
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Chef Buddy Microwave Egg Maker
For breakfast Food Enthusiasts
If you know someone who takes loving breakfast food to the Ron Swanson level, this mini egg maker is about to become their best friend. This little guy heats quickly in the microwave and cooks the perfect personal-sized eggs evenly — because burnt spots are just plain gross.
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Red Wine Stain Remover
For messy Drinkers
Red wine seems like the hardest thing to get out of clothes. If you've got a friend who can't seem to keep the drink in the glass, this red wine stain remover is about to be the handiest gift they've ever received. It also works on juice, coffee, and other stubborn household spills.
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Motion Sensor LED Toilet Light
For People Who Always Have To Pee
Going to the bathroom in the middle of the night is a hassle, to say the least. Give your pal the gift of a glowing toilet bowl with this motion sensor LED toilet night light. It lights up in 16 different colors and gives off just the right amount of light, so they won't get blinded by the overhead.
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Electrostatic Clothing Brush
For neat Freaks
Lint rollers always come in handy, but who wants to whip out a huge plastic lint roller in the middle of a crowd? No one, that's who. This Electrostatic Clothing Brush is the stylish alternative to the classic masking tape ones, and won't make your Secret Santa look like a grandma.
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The Tequila Mockingbird Kit
For Pun-loving Cocktail Fans
Written by author Tim Federle, the Tequila Mockingbird Kit is a miniature version of his best-selling book of the same name, which is a witty and wry commentary on popular novels and booze. This kit includes a bartender jigger, cocktail stirring sticks, and mini 48-page abridgment of Tequila Mockingbird with 15 drink recipes.
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Astro Cat Enamel Lapel Pin
For Cat Lovers
From Pinsanity, this high quality copper metal pin answers the question: "What would a cat look like in outer space?" Featuring hard enamel colors that pop, this astro cat pin is a great conversation starter, as people will be drawn to you because of its adorable absurdity.
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Discovery Puzzles
For Kids (or Kids At Heart)
Take a trip back to your primary school days with Highlights and their iconic Hidden Pictures puzzles. With more than 100 puzzles and 1,200 objects to find, this nostalgic magazine is fun for the whole family, as it might challenge children, while at the same time amuse adults with its black-and-white style and meticulous design.
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
