Gifts 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 sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.

A durable, inexpensive way for a drip-coffee dad to make a noticeably better single cup.

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

Suits a dad who brings coffee to the game, the job site or the fishing trip and likes gear that lasts decades.

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.

Good for a couple who spend evenings on the couch and can never pick a movie.

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

A practical pick for a parent who packs a hot lunch for work, the cottage or a day at the game.

A good stocking gift for a teen who keeps losing earbuds.

An easy winter stocking gift for a partner who keeps losing toques.

Works well when grandkids live in another city and phone calls tend to be short.

A stocking surprise for a young collector.

A good first backpack for a child starting school.

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

An inexpensive stocking gift for a preschooler.

A stocking gift for a Minecraft fan.

A way to ask mom or grandma to write down recipes that currently live only in her head.

A well-made notebook for a coworker, boss or student who plans on paper.

A good travel or restaurant toy that fits in a stocking.

A tidy upgrade for a partner who is always digging for their boarding pass at the gate.

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

A cheap classic stocking stuffer for a teen who likes puzzles.

An inexpensive backup pair for sports practice or the bus.

A useful everyday notebook with a cover nice enough to give.

A cheap stocking stuffer for any hockey kid who practises off the ice.

A pocket gift for a partner with a long commute or a stressful job.

An affordable shower gift that stays useful past the swaddling stage.

A playful gift for a couple who have coffee together each morning.

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

A small self-care gift for a partner who takes long baths.

Good for a colleague or teacher who drinks tea at their desk.

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

A classic toddler gift that lasts for years and suits any family.

A nicely packaged under-$20 gift for a tea drinker.

Suits a teacher or mom who still plans on paper.

A low-cost coworker or stocking gift for someone who keeps a paper calendar.

A gentle thank-you for someone who has had a busy year.

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 practical baby shower gift of things new parents reach for in the first weeks.