Thoughtful gifts don’t have to be spendy gifts, and spendy gifts aren’t necessarily thoughtful gifts.But hey, we get the budget thing. Or maybe you just have 400,000 best friends to shop for in which case, more power to you, popular person! So just for you, we’ve spent a whole lot of time looking for really fantastic holiday gift ideas all for under $15. As in, no lip balms, no stickers, no paperclips. Just the good stuff, only affordable. Stock up!
For 45 more fabulous gifts for adults under $15, check out our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide,
all updated with new, valid discount codes for 2018!
Also find 30+ more great gifts for adults under $15 from our 2017 guide
And 60 more gifts for adults under $15 from our 2016 guide.
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff, there is no compensation in exchange for picks. CMP is an rstyle and Amazon affiliate. Discount codes expire 12/31/15.
Personalized embroidered brooches
Ooh, we love these so much! Personalize with initials or a favorite word. We have quite a few. ($15.40 at Oh my Heart Embroidery)
Men’s emergency kit
If he’s a man who considers a long fingernail or a missing collar stay an emergency, we already love him. ($13 at Burke Decor)
Yay Boom Cheers shot glass set
($11 at Nordstrom)
Fireball cinnamon whiskey marshmallows
Cinnamon fireballs? Whiskey? Marshmallows? Recipe for perfection. ($7.95 at Wondermade)
Orla Kiely notecard set
Love her designs. ($14.99 at Modcloth)
Bodum 8-c coffee press
Ooh, terrific gift at a great price. ($14.99 at Target)
Handmade leather feather earrings
Oof, these would be a great find at twice the price. ($14 at Edge of Urge)
For 45 more fabulous gifts for adults under $15, check out our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide,
all updated with new, valid discount codes for 2018!
Wine tote set
Adding a bottle of wine optional, but recommended. ($10/ea or 3/$20 at Fairgoods)
15% off with code Coolmom2015
Set of snowflake cookie cutters
Personalize it with your own favorite sugar cookie recipe and tie it up with a pretty ribbon. ($6.95 at Crate and Barrel)
Fair trade shea body butter
Such cool, gender-neutral packaging. ($12 at Spinster Sisters)
For 60+ more fabulous gifts for adults under $15, all updated with fresh discount codes, visit our brand new 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!
Men’s red checked scarf
Just put a bow on it. Done. ($12.99, H&M)
Mini Jack Daniels ornament
Whatever your favorite poison, they make them into ornaments. You just provide what’s inside. (But hey, don’t put the cheap stuff in the nice bottle!) ($15, Boozy Christmas)
Bamboo bike coasters
So fun, and just hipster enough. ($14.40 on sale at paper culture)
40% off with code CMPGG
Personalized ceramic ring dish
For your sweetheart. Or a pair of sweethearts you happen to like a lot. ($15 at Zinnia Designs)
15% off with code COOLMOM
Walter White cufflinks
Hey, even Brian Cranston owns a pair! ($15 at Sleepy Mountain)
Shabby chic picture frames
Pop a favorite photo in and you’ve got a really thoughtful gift. ($6.50/ea at The Paper Walrus)
Macrame cuff
An affordable way to do a lot of good for artists around the world. ($14 at To the Market)
Set of mirabeau bar soaps
We’d love the whole set, but would settle for just one. What a nice indulgence. ($8/ea at anthropologie)
Custom photo filmstrip note pad
Custom gifts are always special, especially with photos of your own kids. ($12.99 at Pinhole Press)
Zoku single popsicle maker
Actually, it’s perfectly in season. Why do you ask? ($11.99 for red or purple, on sale at Williams-Sonoma)
Sick in the Head by Judd Apatow
Because, laughter. ($13.99 for Kindle download at Amazon, a little more for the hardcover)
Juniper Ridge Campfire Incense
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. ($12, Poketo)
The Games room pop music quiz game
It’s a gift, and a way to start family fights all at once! Perfect! ($11 at Burke Decor)
Custom keytags
One is funnier than the next, but if you disagree, write your own! ($15 at Various KeyTags)
Pantone artist notebook
So do you fill it with a picture? Or a thousand words? ($14.95 at MoMA store, $13.45 for members)
Gold mini chocolate skulls
These Fika chocolates are so so cool, we are already figuring out just who to give them too. ($14.40 at MOUTH)
10% off with code COOLMOM
Spoon recipe card set
To make it extra special, fill each one out with a family recipe and package with a wooden spoon ($10.20 on sale, Rifle Paper)
Topman knit fingerless gloves
Don’t text and freeze. ($10 at Nordstrom)
Why You’re So Awesome journal
We bet you have someone on your list who deserves this at any price. ($10 at Knock Knock)
20% off site-wide with code COOLMOM20
