Best Bets for Gifts Under $25
By: Christian Gordun
With so many people on the Christmas list this year, it’s hard to stick to that budget we promised to keep to back in November. But even though the clock is ticking (we can’t believe the big day is only two weeks away!), there’s no need to press the panic button just yet. We’ve found plenty of gifts out there in cyberspace for reasonable prices, on everything from skincare products to fashion accessories to electronics. To boot, many merchants are offering special holiday discounts and combo deals to ease the burden on shoppers. This year, we're showing Santa how to save savvy.
BROWSE OUR COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS COUPONS FOR GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS
Body Beautiful
Our first stop for skincare products is The Body Shop, now offering fantastic deals on sweet smelling stocking stuffers. Take advantage of their 2 for $12 sale on 'cube' sets, which include emollient shower cream, luxurious milk body lotion and a 'bath lily' to help lather up as you soak. Sets are offered in seasonal scents like coconut, ginger sparkle and satsuma. Nourishing lip balms and mini butters and scrubs for are just 2 for $10. At Bath & Body Works you’ll get 3 travel-sized items (think lotions, shower gel and fragrance mists) for just $10 in tantalizing scents like vanilla bean, cherry blossom and sweet pea. Want the house to smell just as good as you do? Check out the 2 3-wick candles for $22.
Clothes Horse
For the fashionista in your life, we suggest you head to the Forever 21 website, like now. We love the velveteen ballet flats for $22.80 offered in rich burgundy or classic black, jeweled statement necklaces staring at $9.80, perfect to gussy up any LBD, and striped pajama shorts in girly colors for $6.80. At Scarves.com, shop their huge variety of accessories under $25 to keep out the cold. Choose from exotic animal prints, seasonal jewel-toned pashminas and seasonal plaids. Family (and wallet) friendly Old Navy has cozy deals for mom, dad and the kids. Solid, patterned and cable knit sweaters and cardigans for adults start at $15; patterned flannel pjs for girls and boys are $7; performance fleece hats, gloves and slippers start at just $5.
Go Go Gadget
If you want to make this a digital Christmas, we’ve got the hookup. Electronics giant Best Buy is selling movies on Blu-ray for under $20. You’ll find classics like The Crow, The Expendables, the Scream films and Tarantino epics like Kill Bill. At Cellular Outfitters, shop a comprehensive selection of cases to protect one of your most valuable possessions – your cell phone. Bejeweled, printed and silicone cases for iPhone, HTC and Blackberry start at $4. Looking for gadgets? Check out Mini In The Box for novelty headphones at incredibly low prices – earbuds start at less than $1(!). We’d also recommend the video game control value bundles. A combo pack remote and nunchuck controller for Nintendo Wii is on offer for $16.99.