11 Best Gift Ideas Under $50 That Won't Break The Bank

Updated by Meredith Raico

Sometimes buying gifts can feel like a tedious chore and result in some major self-doubt and unnecessary stress. Keep gifting fun and exciting by ordering them a monthly subscription gift box.

Gifting subscription boxes is a simple way to treat your friends and family to something special without the added stress or expense. Each of these gifts under $50 are totally unique and curated with care by small business owners who take great care to send fun and exciting gifts.

We’ve rounded up some of the best gift ideas under $50 that range from useful gardening boxes and fitness gear to high-end jewelry boxes and fun DIY cocktail kits.

There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping · New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

Customer Review

"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping · We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

Customer Review

“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.

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Discover the world's best cigars, delivered to your door every month.

Shipping · All boxes ship between the 23rd-24th of every month. Order before the 21st to receive your box by the end of the month. All orders placed after the 20th are received the following month. Duty fees are paid by the customer. Check with your country about specific duties.

Customer Review
Best Cigars Hands Down! I bought these as a gift for my brother and he is hooked!! Loves them!!
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Uniquely Spell Crafted items for the Wise Ones of the Craft

Shipping · Boxes will be shipped before the 10th of every month. Orders placed during the Month will receive their 1st box the following Month. .

Customer Review
More than what I expected and great quality. Looking forward to my next box. Magically surprised and inspired. Each item was brilliant and well thought of.
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Open the Door to sweet & savory vegan snacks from the longest standing vegan subscription company

Shipping · New orders placed before the 10th of a month will ship by the 17th of the same month. Orders placed between the 11th to end-of-month will ship by the 2nd of the following month. Renewals ship by the 17th of renewal month.

Customer Review
Absolutely love this box! There is an amazing variety of flavors and I can't wait to try them and share them all! The full (12oz) NuttZo Tahini Fusion five seed butter alone is worth the cost plus all of the other yummy vegan treats. LOVE L
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Each month you will receive a box filled with yarn, notions, and surprises valued at more than $40

Shipping · We ship on the first Saturday of every month.

Customer Review
I love everything that comes in my boxes. The last box has a tiny pair of scissors just when I needed to get a new pair. The colors are beautiful and it challenges me to try new yarns.
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While famous for fresh-caught lobster, the Box of Maine subscription shows off some of the other culinary delights that hail from this seaside state. Get name-brand products like Humpty Dumpty snacks, Moxie sodas, and Marshmallow Fluff. Enjoy tasting fresh blueberry jams, real deal maple syrup, whoopie pies, coffees, teas and plenty more. With 7-10 handpicked items, the box is packed to delight!

Shipping · Estimated transit time is 2-6 business days. Ships in a branded Box of Maine. Invoice will not be included in box.

Customer Review

"Love this box. Everything has been delicious. Good mix of items & good quality too. Definitely a winner!" - Connie M.

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The #1 Self Care Subscription Box curated by therapists❤️

Shipping · ✨ Reserve your “FULL BLOOM” TheraBox today with up to $200+ worth of self-care gifts to pamper the special women in your life... including yourself! 💐 Ships between May 24th-April 29th

Customer Review
I absolutely love my Therabox! I love the products that come inside and it’s something I look forward to each month. It gives me an opportunity to engage in self care and have something that’s exciting to look forward to. I highly recommend
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Every Month you will receive 1, 6 oz Jar of Foaming Sugar Scrub, a sponge for applying the scrub and a 4 oz Jar of Whipped Body Butter. 70 possible fragrances.

Shipping · Boxes will ship on the 11th of every month

Customer Review
I absolutely loved my first box. Today, when I opened the mailbox and saw my second shipment, I got so excited. The strawberry Shortcake Sugar Scrub smells amazing. I can't wait to take a shower in the morning! I love the boxes. Thank you s
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This peaceful book box includes a featured novel each month, as well as self-care items -- like bath & body products and aromatherapy -- exclusively from small independent businesses. Every individual reader receives a novel specially selected for them from a curated collection of genres.

Shipping · **Orders placed at this time will begin with the July box, shipping the first week of July.** Please note, the "as low as" price is the yearly prepay option cost. Check out the Q & A sections on our website for more info!

Customer Review

“This is the book box I look forward to every month! I get a book in the genres I enjoy and several full size relaxing products. I’m not a fan of the boxes with lots of trinkets I won’t use so Peace and Pages is perfect for me!” – Tanya B.

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