Gifts for a friend under $50

A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A simple stocking gift for a partner who spends winter outside.

A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.

Handy for travel days, short hikes or walking around a city with a phone, keys and wallet.

A practical winter pick for a runner or skier.

A low-risk December gift for a tea drinker who likes trying new blends.

A dependable pick for ice fishing, job sites or early ski mornings.

A popular, useful gift for a teen or student who carries a drink everywhere.

A pretty, low-cost stationery gift for a teacher or coworker.

An easy, crowd-pleasing coffee for a coworker or teacher from a well-known Canadian roaster.

A host gift that gets used within the week rather than sitting on a shelf.

Suits a teacher or mom who still plans on paper.

A cozy cabin-style stocking stuffer that suits almost anyone.

Works for a couple or friend who travels and would rather pick their own trip.

A small, unusual food gift for a host or a coworker who cooks.

A low-cost token for a dog person in a secret-santa draw.

An inexpensive way to make someone's existing winter boots warmer.

A compact stocking stuffer for someone who makes matcha lattes at home.

A cheap, cheerful add-on to a card.

An easy, recognisably British small gift that stays under £25.

Everything needed for good coffee in a first flat or at work.

A calm, easy-to-teach game for couples and families who enjoy puzzles.

A small, kind gift for a cat person in a coworker exchange.

Keeps a cat's wand toy interesting for an owner who already has the teaser.

Suits the daily takeaway-coffee buyer who wants their drink to stay hot on the commute.

An inexpensive, genuinely useful stocking stuffer for an ice angler.

A last-minute option that lets them choose their own scent.

A clever party game for friends who liked Codenames.

Good for someone curious about matcha who has not got the kit yet.

An easy, low-risk gift for a parent whose default cup is Earl Grey.

A small, safe gift for a cat owner or for a new cat.

An easy Secret Santa pick that works with non-gamers and teens.

A popular Australian beauty pick for a teen or friend who likes skincare.

An affordable, useful winter gift from a British outdoor brand.

Suits a gardener or someone who has everything and would rather see money go to a cause.

A fitting gift for a teacher or book lover that stays in Canada.

An affordable secret-santa or coworker gift for someone who prefers giving back.

Suits a food lover far from home who misses a particular city's bagels or barbecue.

A tiny add-on to pair with a hand cream gift.

An inexpensive, practical stocking stuffer for someone who works or fishes outside in winter.

A small, well-known Canadian chocolate that works as a stocking stuffer or a thank-you for a teacher.

A practical summer gift for someone who carries water everywhere.

Works for mixed-age family gatherings at Christmas.

A fun gift for a coworker or friend who likes spicy food or watches the show.

A practical winter gift for a dog owner dealing with road salt.

A small add-on or stocking gift for anyone who already owns an Instax Mini.

A cheap, cheerful stocking stuffer for anyone who has a bathtub.