There are some awesome affordable gifts for kids out there if you know where to look. Or hey, we can look for you! Here are more than 20 options we totally love for kids of all ages, all under $15. No erasers, stickers, or stocking stuffer-esque stuff either. Just the good stuff. (At least our kids think so.) We think these kinds of gifts are especially perfect to stockpile when you have lots of kids to shop for but not lots of budget.
mixmates block set
($15 at Smitten)
One of our favorite handmade gifts for kids at any price.
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personalized animal ornaments
($10+ at Sarah + Abraham)
Foxes! Foxes!
pirate peg people craft kit
($9.99 at seedling)
Something to keep them quietly happy after the candy cane sugar crash.
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omg santa tee
($14 at Old Navy)
Along with an Elf night for family viewing.
holiday stripe bear phone case
($8.96 at Gap)
Make their hand-me-down phone seem not so hand-me-down.
unpainted solar system kit
($9.99 at Michael’s)
To infinity and beyond.
juggling set
($15 at romp)
Better than starting with flaming torches.
brannan bear backpack
($13.96 at Gap)
Better than a monkey on your back.
personalized felt non-paper dolls
($15 including 2 outfits at Katie Alyse Applique)
We are so happy to have found these! Adorable options for boys and girls.
andy warhol unicorn tee
($12.90, Uniqlo)
Clearly the unicorn is getting more than 15 minutes of fame.
natural blends paint sets
($13.99 at Stubby Pencil Studio)
A kid can never have too many art supplies.
harry potter house beanies
($9.99 at Think Geek)
10 points to Gryffindor!
classic games compendium
($14.50 at Burke Decor)
No batteries needed.
set of 36 colored pencils by kid made modern
($7.99 at Target)
Oh, the places you’ll draw.
balloon animal-making kit
($12 at uncommon goods)
If your kid masters this, he’ll always have a job.
original spirograph kit
($14.99 at Target)
It’s still awesome.
Set of 3 hanging paper dragons
($9.42 at little citizens boutique)
How to train your room decor
10 piece-petite christmas cookie set
($12 at Dylan’s Candy Bar)
Rewrap and pretend you made them. Kidding! Maybe.
alphabet block set
($12 at Uncle Goose)
Let kids paint them, or enjoy them on their own.
noise reduction kid headphones
($15 at KidJamz)
Because their hearing is worth a whole lot more.
diy LEGO ornament kit with 100% supporting children in US shelters
($14 at Ornaments 4 Charity)
Terrific gift from a really terrific company.
All gift ideas have been editorially chosen by our staff; there is no compensation in exchange for recommendations. CMP is an Amazon and reward style affiliate partner. Discount codes expire 12/31/14.
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