$25 and Under
Whether buying gifts for what feels like countless family members, taking part in present exchanges with colleagues, attending events, New Year’s Eve parties, or traveling for the holidays, December can be expensive. For all those occasions, and more, we have trawled the internet to find less extravagant options. Within our $25 and Under Gift Guide there are thoughtful, fun and design-forward presents for all types of individuals at prices that are more affordable.
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Frankincense Natural Hand Rolled Incense
Frankincense Natural Hand Rolled Incense
A few steps off a busy street in Mumbai you’ll find yourself in a chic small neighborhood where we discovered, and fell in love with, Call of the Valley. They make natural fragrances and sell beatifully made clothing and accessories too. Our favorite we discovered that afternoon is this natural, hand rolled Frankincense, which gives a more complex aroma than the plant resin itself with citrus and wood notes. It’s a great introduction to the brand.
This product is sold by Call of the Valley
Single Origin Farm-Direct Coffee Beans
Single Origin Farm-Direct Coffee Beans
Wonderstate celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, continuing to roast farm-direct coffees as they always have in Veroqua, Wisconsin, with meaningful relationships with the farmers they work with and great respect for the beans they provide, each roasted in sync with their personality and flavor profile. We’re particularly fond of their single origin coffees, which rotate based on availability. On publishing day the collection includes coffees from Kenya, Honduras, Colombia, Ethiopa and Gautamala. Prices for this collection range from $22 – $30 for a 250g bag, larger bags of 1.5lb and 5lb are also available.
This product is sold by Wonderstate
Argyle Kitty Socks
Argyle Kitty Socks
We love Pretty Snake for its playful, colorful and sometimes subversive graphic style and innovative knits. These argyle crew socks are layered with cats, and are also available in multiple colors and knee length. Made with 78% combed cotton.
This product is sold by Pretty Snake
Super Scrubber
Super Scrubber
Dotti is on a mission to improve home basics with good design. Their silicone Super Scrubbers are a great start—high-performing kitchen sink accessories designed with purpose and palette. Easy to hold and use, the silicone doesn’t degrade like other materials and gets the job done efficiently. Each scrubber lasts around three months with normal use. Available in several colors, as singles, or in three or six packs.
This product is sold by Dotti
Queen T: Anis + Tomato 70% Chocolate Bar
Queen T: Anis + Tomato 70% Chocolate Bar
Antidote Chocolate has a bit of a rep for their exotic flavors—look no further than their Queen T: Anis + Tomato bar, made from 70% single estate Ecuadorian cocoa—to support that claim. Far from dramatic, the bar is beautifully balanced, savory and just sweet enough, with nice texture from the crisp anise seeds.
This product is sold by Antidote Chocolate
Black Sesame Seed Toffee Brittle
Black Sesame Seed Toffee Brittle
On a recent visit to San Francisco we re-discovered a favorite umami-packed confection. Created by chocolatier Christine Doerr NeoCocoa in 2016, this brittle starts with 70% Ecuadorian Camino Verde chocolate, adding toffee, brown sugar, sea salt and sesame seed to create the satisfyingly cronchy taste explosion.
This product is sold by NeoCocoa
TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery for Apple AirTag
TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery for Apple AirTag
When a bag was stolen filled with expensive camera gear, the owner was calmed that the AirTag he had in it would help assist in its recovery. Then they realized that the battery in it was dead. AirTag batteries are easy to replace but typically only last around a year, which goes by quickly. So they got to work and Elevation Labs developed TimeCapsule, a rectangular case that supports two AA batteries, which can provide power for your AirTag for up to 10 years or more, and provides the power of 12 coin cell batteries. Price is for one TimeCapsule, but discounts are available for multiple units—$40 for a four pack, for example.
This product is sold by Elevation Lab
Yuzu Mandarin Sparling Water
Yuzu Mandarin Sparling Water
Spindrift has been a CH pantry staple since it launched its fruit juice only sparkling waters in 2012—avoiding the artificial ingredients of most other brands. Yuzu Mandarin, their latest addition to their line, is yuzu forward with a touch of mandarin. It’s bright, balanced and perfect for summer, on its own or as a mixer. Initially available only online in a four pack (24 can) case, but will eventually find its way into a retailer near you. Purchases before 18 July 2025 receive a 20% discount using the promo code SPARKLER20
This product is sold by Spindrift
Shea Butter Shave Foam Puck
Shea Butter Shave Foam Puck
If you’re looking for an all natural shaving product that is also plastic free, Nimbi’s Shea Butter Shave Foam Puck delivers both. The small 100% vegan puck lathers up easily to help deliver a clean shave, and it takes up very little room in your travel kit or in your bathroom. Each puck lasts for around 50 shaves and is lanolin, fragrance and colorant free.
This product is sold by Nimbi
Citrush Poppers Fragrance
Citrush Poppers Fragrance
Boy Smells’s latest fragrance, Citrush, is a poppers-inspired creation that hits summer hard. Debuting during Pride month, it’s a citrus-forward scent with hard wood notes—pomelo, ripe musk, pepper and mint. It comes in a full-sized 50ml bottle ($78), a 10ml Travel Spray ($30), and for the first time, in an inhaler ($10). It’s a scent that leaves your problems on the dance floor.
This product is sold by Boy Smells
Fingernail Cutter
Fingernail Cutter
EDJY has reimagined the nail clipper, a tool largely unchanged since the 1880s, by introducing a single-blade design that cuts cleanly rather than crushing. This innovation eliminates jagged edges and the need for post-trim filing, while an integrated cavity collects clippings to prevent mess. Crafted in Michigan, EDJY’s cutters are made from high-hardness stainless steel and have been tested for over 150,000 cycles to ensure durability. The ergonomic design positions the lever closer to the blade for enhanced control, and a safety-tested blade stop protects the nail bed. By combining precision engineering with sustainable, American-made manufacturing, EDJY offers a thoughtful upgrade to a daily grooming essential.
This product is sold by EDJY
Natural Bug Repellent Essential Oil Roller
Natural Bug Repellent Essential Oil Roller
Moon Rabbit Acupuncture’s Natural Bug Repellent Essential Oil Roller leans into organic botanical oils—Citronella, Cubeb, Fir Needle Silver, Grapefruit, Lemon-Eucalyptus and many others, alongside Patchouli, Sandalwood, Rose Geranium, Vetiver to also make it smell good. This double duty bug repellent and eau de parfum keeps the bugs away without offending humans too. It’s also available as a spray.
This product is sold by Moon Rabbit Acupuncture
Dark Roast Coffee Paste
Dark Roast Coffee Paste
No Normal Coffee’s Dark Roast comes in an aluminum tube in paste form, making it extremely practical for use when on the go or camping. It’s also a great way to include coffee when cooking or baking, in your smoothie, or simply spread on bread. Highly concentrated, it easily dissolves in liquid. It’s made from 100% fairtrade Arabica coffee beans and has just a touch of Swiss beet sugar. Each 100ml tube provides up to 20 cups of coffee. Is it the best coffee we’ve ever had? No, but it doesn’t need to be refrigerated, has a year-long shelf life, is easily recycled, and in many instances it’s your best option for easy coffee on the go. Discounts available when purchasing multiple tubes.
This product is sold by No Normal Coffee
Non-Alcoholic Beer (6 pack)
Non-Alcoholic Beer (6 pack)
Athletic Brewing Co has been creating non-alcoholic craft beer since 2017, and while they may be well known to NA drinkers those new to or exploring the NA beverage space may not be as familiar with them. Always experimenting, they offer 18 or so different beers at any given time, a mix between their always available classics—Run Wild, Upside Dawn, Free Wave, and Cerveza Atletica—and seasonal and limited edition craft brews across the spectrum of varieties including IPAs, sours, pale, Belgian, lite, dark, copper, gose and more. With two breweries, one in CT (what’s believed to be the largest NA brewery in the world) and one in CA they are able to quickly distribute fresh beer across the country. Price is for a six pack (some are $15 a pack), discounts available for multiple packs or their sampler pack.
This product is sold by Athletic Brewing
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and BAND-AID
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and BAND-AID
The Met’s latest collab puts some of their well known works on BAND-AIDs. Treat your wounds with some of art’s healing powers from the museum’s collection. Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave, The Lake at Hakone in Sagami Province, and Yellow Chrysanthemums on a Blue Ground look surprisingly great on a BAND-AID, and are boxed together. Each box contains 50 bandages in an assortment of three sizes.
This product is sold by Target
Biblioscents Scented Bookmarks (set of four)
Biblioscents Scented Bookmarks (set of four)
Perk up your books and reading time with Biblioscents scratch and sniff bookmarks made with essential oils. Created by master natural fragrance maker Mandy Aftel. Four bookmarks come in each pack, one each of vetiver, geranium, frankincense, and ginger.
This product is sold by Bookshop.org
Higashimaru Samurai Ramen
Higashimaru Samurai Ramen
Like so many Japanese things we love, instant ramen is incredibly simple and easy to enjoy, yet it often comes loaded with chemicals, artificial flavors and undesirable textures. The CH pantry has a new ramen, Higashimaru Samurai Ramen, which is vegan, has all natural ingredients and no MSG. The straight wheat noodles have a great consistency, and the liquid packet of broth concentrate allows you to create a broth that’s perfect for you. With two separate servings per bag for $4.50, it also delivers an impressive value.
This product is sold by Nijiya Market
Ceramic Planters With Hand Gestures
Ceramic Planters With Hand Gestures
These 5.3″ white ceramic planters bring a little attitude to your space. Perfect for orchids and smaller plants, they feature illustrations of hand gestures—holla, peace and ok—that look great around the house or office.
This product is sold by Corsos
50% Chocolate Bar With Pistachio + Strawberry
50% Chocolate Bar With Pistachio + Strawberry
We discovered Puchero, a Spanish bean-to-bar chocolate maker, on a recent trip to Spain. We sampled several bars and the Pistachio + Strawberry 50% bar was our favorite for its unique flavors. The bar contains 50% Philippines Mana cacao, 25% roasted Spanish pistachios, and is topped with dehydrated Spanish strawberry dust, providing a tasty blend of savory and tart.
This product is sold by Cocao Store
Lemon Pistachio Granola
Lemon Pistachio Granola
This tart and tangy all-natural (nearly) all organic granola has become a CH Pantry staple. Simple, tasty and unqiue, this limited-ingredient recipe includes organic gluten-free oats, organic brown sugar, expeller-pressed canola oil, organic unsweetened coconut, pistachios, organic sunflower seeds, organic lemon juice, almonds, and pure vanilla extract. It’s gluten, soy and dairy free, certified vegan, non GMO and the company is woman owned. Price is for a 12 oz bag; lower prices are available for purchasing a six pack or for a subscription.
This product is sold by Michele's Granola
NYC Street Dailies playing cards
NYC Street Dailies playing cards
One of Brooklyn-based street photographer Amy Touchette’s series of work is her Street Dailies portraits, casual shots celebrating NYers living their lives—going to work, working, connecting with friends and neighbors. She’s selected some of her favorites, divied them up into five categories (spades are represented by grandmothers, diamonds by workers, clubs by twins and duos, hearts by NYC characters, and jokers by jokers. The 54 card poker-sized deck is printed on appropriate card stock and comes in a tuck box.
This product is sold by Amy Touchette
Organic Chocolate Covered Cashew Hunks
Organic Chocolate Covered Cashew Hunks
Hu Kitchen’s Chocolate Covered Cashew Hunks (and almonds) hit the perfect balance. Noticeably different from most chocolate covered treats they do not have the typical shiny confectioners glaze and instead go for a more natural look with a dull matte finish. Just sweet enough, the unrefined organic coconut sugar perfectly balances the 70% organic cacao. Best of all, the chocolate layer is thick enough to taste and to feel, but it isn’t heavy, making for a perfectly balanced treat.
This product is sold by Amazon
Original Mushroom Stock Powder
Original Mushroom Stock Powder
Kayanoya dashi and stock is a pantry staple. Their Original Mushroom Stock Powder is umami-licious, made from a combination of maitake and shiitake mushrooms in Japan. We love it because it’s great on its own, as part of any vegetarian or vegan dish, and how it elevates most everything else, from dips to roasts, grilled fish and more. Each pack contains five packets of powdered stock.
This product is sold by Kayanoya
Coffee Wood Dog Chew (pack of two)
Coffee Wood Dog Chew (pack of two)
This caffeine-free eco dog chew is made from the dense wood trimmings of coffee plants; it is sanded, cut to size, wears gradually and won’t splinter like most hardwoods. It’s known that chewing is a great activity for dogs, alleviating boredom and aiding in dental health (the wood fibers acting like a natural toothbrush). Unlike some other chew toys these are animal-free and odor-free. Price is for a pack of two small chews; other sizes are available
This product is sold by Lilly's Natural Pet Store
3D LED Dinosaur Lamp
3D LED Dinosaur Lamp
This easy to assemble cardboard 3D dinosaur lamp features an LED bulb and USB plug for a zero maintenance experience. Also available in a llama version.
This product is sold by OMY
