50+ cool gifts under $15 because who knows WTF is happening with interest rates

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including 50+ cool gifts for kids and teens, all under $15

Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice
by Michelle Obama

If anyone can help us find our voices, it’s her. 

Jonathan Van Ness Prayer Candle Sticker

JVN Sold out but tons of amazing stickers at this store! Buy a bunch of devotional candles in bulk, and DIY for all your cool friends.

Fila Heritage Logo Beanie

(item no longer available) 

Grab it at this price!

Knitted Sweater Mugs + A Pack of Hot Chocolate

Make it the good stuff. Marshmallows optional. 

Set of 60 Kindness Prompt Cards

(item no longer available) 

#choosekind

Handmade Wooden Photo Block Holder

(item no longer available) 

You provide the photo.

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehesi Coates

Recommended by hundreds of thousands of readers, every critic, and above all, Oprah

Latke Server

For what’s arguably the best part of Hanukkah.

Set of 25 Mini Ornaments

(item no longer available) 

For decking a tiny tree, or adding some sparkle to a big one.

Lush Snowflake Body Lotion

Smells like marzipan. 

Reindeer Name Tea Towel

So many other cute holiday-theme towels here too.

Chocolate des Francais Modern Art Parisien Gift Box

Ooh la la!

“Fight Evil, Read Books” Socks

Maybe to go with…a book?

OK Boomer Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornament

They don’t already have one, right? 

Mr. Rogers Funko Pop

Make every day a more beautiful one in your neighborhood.

Yas Queen Handmade Mini Embroidery Hoop Art

(item no longer available) 

Love everything in this shop! (If this is sold out, find another.)

Set of 6 Ear Cuffs

item no longer available – other sets here

Whoa. Hope that price isn’t a misprint!

Me: Elton John

The official bio.

Sephora Stay Polished Nail Set

For all that glitters.

Blanket Check Scarf

Lots of nice colors.

Friends Central Perk Coffee

(item no longer available) 

Fancy enough for underemployed 20-somethings who can afford fab West Village 2-bedrooms.

Cardi B Mug

(item no longer available) 

I like it. (Couldn’t resist.)

Rifle Paper Trio of Journals

For one lucky person…or three.

You’ve Got This Key Ring

Sometimes, everyone needs a reminder.

Men’s Chimney Collar Sweatshirt

(item no longer available) 

5 colors: stock up!

Monogram Marble Bottle Stopper

(item no longer available) 

Cool on its own, or to make that bottle of wine a little more special.

Custom Name or Word Pin

Wow, we want one for everyone on our list!

We all lose stuff. But the Tile Bluetooth-enabled tracking tags and now, Tile stickers, help you find lost items in seconds: Your remote, your keys, your sunglasses, your bike, your phone, your backpack, your camera, your gamer control, your kids’ favorite lovey….you get the picture. 

Attach the tags or stickers to anything you don’t want to lose — say, some of those new holiday gifts you’re buying? — and use your phone to locate it by sound or see it on a map. Brilliant! And we use Tile ourselves, so we can totally vouch for how awesome they are.

Mini Tea of the Month Club

We can’t all be coffee drinkers, now, can we.

Custom Name Wish Bracelet

So thoughtful and terrific price at under $15.

Mini Baker’s Assortment of Spices

Supporting one of our very favorite small businesses. 

Gaiam Yoga Block

From the side, it’s tricolor. So pretty.

A Well-Read Woman is a Dangerous Creature Bookmark

(item no longer available) 

True, isn’t it.

More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth

For a woman you know who deserves to find her voice, her courage, her place in the world. 

Cheers Around the World Coasters

One more thing that unites us all.

Love is Love Spatula Supporting the HRC

(item no longer available) 

For making all your holiday cookies with extra love.

Afro Woman Zip Pouch

Can anyone have too many zip pouches? Not they cannot.

Google Nest Mini

Okay, so it’s free when you buy the Tile Sticker 8-pack from our partner, Tile, for $99. 
But hey, it’s normally $49. And now it’s not!

Instagram Friendly Soft Photo Album

An excuse to finally get all those photos from your phone to those relatives who are begging for them.

Dylan’s Gold Collection Orange Truffles

Lots of flavors but these look exquisite.

She Remembers Everything by Roseanne Cash

Grammy-Nominated and simply wonderful. 

Harry’s Shave Club Holiday Gift Set

Smooth.

Plush Leopard Infinity Scarf

Rowr.

Personalized Wooden Spoons

(item no longer available) 

Perfect for any baker or home cook.

Men’s Flannel Pajama Bottoms

So many prints, so little dollars.

Marble Cheese Board and Slicer

Such a great hostess gift.

Nubian Eye Shadow Palette

So many gorgeous palettes from one of our favorite POC-owned beauty brands.

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman

Know someone as obsessed with the series as we are? Try the book. 

Travel Tech Organizer for Cables

Throw in an extra phone cable or two, while you’re at it. We can never have enough. 

Dog-Lover’s Motel Key Ring

We could give this to nearly everyone on our list.

Hot Sauce of the Month Club

Choose from mild, classic, or you know, insane.

Calming Affirmation Stones

(item no longer available) 

More ohm in 2020, please.

McSweeney’s Notebook of Nothings

“Pages and pages of substantive white space and illustrations of various kinds of nothing, both tangible and conceptual.”
Plus, it supports McSweeney’s.

NPR Logo Webcam/Phone Cam Cover

The sliding sticker covers your phone so no one can see you without you knowing.
Can you get more 2019 than this?

Pop Socket Supporting Girls Inc.

There are tons of “Poptivism” options supporting all kinds of causes. But we kind of like this one. 

Artist Quote Totes

Choose from several options; we love this one from Carrie Mae Weems. 

Send a Cup of Coffee to a Deployed Service Member

Send it directly to someone you don’t know — or make a tribute donation in someone’s name. 

Print of Their Favorite Feminist Icon

So many to choose from. 

Self-Care Notebook

Maybe get one for yourself, too.

White Claw Soy Candles

Alcohol-free and no calories!

Resin Hoop Earrings

(item no longer available) 

Good enough for Bella Hadid…

6 Month Kindle Subscription to The Nation

2020 is going to be a hell of a year. Support independent journalism. It’s important.