Exchanging gifts over the holidays is fun, but it can become mighty expensive rather quickly. Enter a budget, which truly must be stuck to.
It doesn’t matter if you’re giving a gift to a child, friend, sibling, aunt, parent or coworker, there are outstanding gifts in the $30-$40 range; some of them even look quite expensive.
We scoured the internet for the best gifts in this category. The best part is that not only will you be able to rest this holiday season without having panic attacks about your credit card bill, but you can be proud of each of these gifts. Nothing spells l-a-z-y like a gift card, and we’ll show you why a budget doesn’t have to hold you back.
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Check out the entire gift guide below.
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Travel Neck Pillow

Bloomingdales
This is the kind of gift that might make someone look forward to falling asleep on a train, bus or plane.
Hudson Park faux fur travel neck pillow, on sale for $29.99, from Bloomingdales
Hudson Park faux fur travel neck pillow, on sale for $29.99, from Bloomingdales
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Slate Cheese Board

A slate cheese board is a great gift because it allows the host to specify which cheeses are being served. Wood cheese boards are so yesterday.
Slate cheese board, $32, from MoMa Store
Slate cheese board, $32, from MoMa Store
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Celestial Coaster Set

How beautiful are these clay and glass handmade coasters? A pretty addition to any coffee table.
Celestial coasters, set of four, $40 from Anthropologie
Celestial coasters, set of four, $40 from Anthropologie
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Meddy Teddy

Start 'em young with Meddy, the stuffed animal that teaches children yoga and mindfulness. A cuddly and educational gift for children.
Meddy Teddy, $29.95 from Meddy Teddy
Meddy Teddy, $29.95 from Meddy Teddy
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Cast-Iron Fry Pan

Your foodie friend will rejoice at the sight of a new cast-iron skillet, and even non-cooks might become inspired to give homemade dinner a spin.
12-inch Lodge round cast-iron fry pan, $29.96, from Williams-Sonoma
12-inch Lodge round cast-iron fry pan, $29.96, from Williams-Sonoma
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Black Truffle Oil

Grilled meats, potatoes and vegetables get the gourmet treatment in 2017 with olive oil straight from Tuscany.
Black truffle oil, 8.5 Ounces, $29.50 from Dean & Deluca
Black truffle oil, 8.5 Ounces, $29.50 from Dean & Deluca
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Copper Party Cup

The iconic red party cup gets a serious upgrade from swoon-worthy copper. A pair of these cups makes for a lovely gift on budget.
Copper party cup, $16, from MoMa Store
Copper party cup, $16, from MoMa Store
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S'well Teakwood Bottle

This water bottle does more than just look good: It actually keeps liquid beverages cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours.
S'Well teakwood bottle, $35, from MoMa Store
S'Well teakwood bottle, $35, from MoMa Store
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