64 cool gifts under $15 for adults, and they don’t feel like stocking stuffers.
While we do love shopping, we definitely adhere to the school of “it’s the thought that counts” above all. And just because you’re looking to spend $15 or less — or even nothing at all — on a holiday gift for someone you care about, doesn’t mean it can’t be something awesome. So we’ve found a whopping 60 gifts under $15 that we think are pretty darn great at any price.
NOTE: For the most up-to-date list, we’ve got 50+ cool gifts for kids under $15 in 2020
You can also find 50+ more fabulous gifts for adults under $15, and 60+ cool gifts for kids under $15 in our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.
Whether you need a small gift for teachers, coaches, your hair cutter, the class parent, your neighbors, or anyone at all, we hope they help make the season both bright and affordable. And while we have the big stores covered, plenty of these gift ideas support small makers and indie shops who can always use a bump around the holidays.
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 in this guide expired 12/31/16.
Gold Reindeer Print
Such a pretty print they can put out each year around the holidays. You pick the color.
$12, Goodnight Owl Designs
Personalized Vintage Spoons
Jar of favorite ice cream topping optional — but recommended.
$14, Sweet Mint Handmade
Vision Wristbands
Really cool looking gender-neutral bracelets for a most outstanding cause.
$14, Human Rights Campaign Shop
Personalized Monogrammed Tea Towel
Use it to wrap up a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies and you’ve got a very thoughtful gift.
$12.95, Cotton and Birch
Fly Earrings
Amazing statement earrings from talented indie designer Rachel Stewart.
We’re sorry, but this item is no longer available.
$15 on sale, Rachel Stewart Jewelry
Crosley Alarm Clock
We love the idea of an old fashioned alarm waking us up as a contrast to all the digital ringing from our phones.
$12.74 on sale, Target
Lenox Mercury Glass Holiday Votives
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$9.99 ea, Bed Bath & Beyond
Dope Embroidery Hoop Art
Check the shop for other affordable little gifts with a pop culture bent for sassy friends.
$12, Knucklehead Art
Hot Chocolate Mix with a Hint of Mint
We love this wonderful little spice company with a big heart that’s a favorite of serious cooks everywhere. Lots of great spices to choose from, but the mint hot chocolate mix is so seasonally perfect.
$9.95, Penzey’s Spices
Merry Knitted Toy Trio Pattern to DIY
If you’ve got knitting skills, get crafty with this these too-cute knit ornaments.
$3.50, Yarnigans
Mazel Tov Server
Good luck and cake. Two things we need more of!
$8.95, The Jewish Museum
Set of Holiday Cookie Cutters
Wrap them with a big red bow and include some pretty sanding sugar for a thoughtful gift for a baker.
$8.95, Williams-Sonoma
Christmas Tea Towel
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$12, Kitsch Studios
FIX Noble Fir Moisturizing Lotion
A beautiful gift that gives back at a really beautiful price.
$14, Hand in Hand Soap
Beard & Body Handmade Soap
How can you resist a gift from a company called Honest Amish? We can’t.
$6.77, Honest Amish
A Very Special Christmas CD
From Christmas in Hollis to the Eurythmics’ Winter Wonderland, it’s a different kind of holiday cheer.
$7.78, Amazon
A Colorful Life Pencil Set
Grown-ups who color need grown-up coloring tools.
$14.95, Hable Construction
Sensu Stylus
For your favorite digital artist.
$14.95, The Grommet
Philosophy Snow Angel Ornament
Because sometimes, hotel bath products just don’t cut it. No offense to hotel bath products.
$8, Sephora
Dylan’s Personalized Mini Treat Jar
It’s theirs. Alllll theirs. | 20% off first purchase with code COOLMOMPICKS
$12.80 with discount, Dylan’s Candy Bar
Clinique Sparkle & Glow Gift Set
So the only shiny thing is the star on the top of the tree.
$10, Sephora
Stumptown Hair Bender Whole Bean Coffee
Since a coffee IV isn’t really gifty.
$15, Stumptown Roasters
Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity Book
If coloring mandalas isn’t your thing, maybe Shea Serrano’s illustrations of LL Cool J and MC Lyte will do the trick?
$12.95, Urban Outfitters
Wood-Covered Handmade Journal
For stories already written and yet to be told.
$14, Enrou
Coloring Book of Christmas Cards and Envelopes
Just add colored pencils. And stamps.
$10.99, Anthropologie
Poe Dameron’s Jacket Candle
It smells like leather, with a slight note of overconfidence.
$12, Simon and Duffy
Personalized Gold Leaf Frame Ornaments
(No longer available)
For the most up to date ideas, visit our 2020 list of 50+ cool gifts under $15 for kids and our 2020 holiday gift guide