# Need a gift idea for $20 - $25 **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 10, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957 "2023-11-10T19:18:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/21 "2023-11-11T20:31:05Z")
I really like silicone bottle caps; they work on wine bottles, beer bottles, pop bottles, etc. and keep the fizz better than original screw tops. [https://www.amazon.ca/wotu-Silicone-Reusable-Stopper-Champagne/dp/B07JFY3D5P/ref=asc\_df\_B07JFY3D5P/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292845446091&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11352504201367722660&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001576&hvtargid=pla-583789189800&psc=1](https://www.amazon.ca/wotu-Silicone-Reusable-Stopper-Champagne/dp/B07JFY3D5P/ref=asc_df_B07JFY3D5P/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292845446091&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11352504201367722660&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001576&hvtargid=pla-583789189800&psc=1) ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/22 "2023-11-12T11:20:39Z")
They make many, MANY lovely couch throws, for when you’re chill watching movies or napping. They are lovely and so soft they border on decadent. As a generic type gift, it’s not a bad choice. And it can be easily, and guiltlessly, be regifted if it really doesn’t suit the receiver. Add a small box of expensive chocolates, again, a little decadent, but sure to be pleasing in the moment and fully inoffensive. Even if they rehome the couch throw, they’ll enjoy the chocolates and admire your insistence on quality! ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/23 "2023-11-12T12:17:13Z")
I recommend something consumable, preferably seasonable. If you have a Trader Joe’s near you, they have a number of Christmas treats. Of course, chocolate often works. [See’s Candies](https://www.amazon.com/Sees-Candies-Christmas-Happy-Holidays/dp/B0CLN8BSGF?ref_=ast_sto_dp) ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/24 "2023-11-13T13:16:30Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > They make many, MANY lovely couch throws, for when you’re chill watching movies or napping. They are lovely and so soft they border on decadent. As a generic type gift, it’s not a bad choice. I did that a number of times. It was appreciated. Heck, I’ve got one draped over my shoulders now. And when I went ‘in’ to work I had one in my office as well. Very cozy. ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/25 "2023-11-13T13:56:12Z")
Amazon gifts under $25 [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gifts+under+25+dollars&crid=3GSRDKMWSOZXT&sprefix=gifts+under+%2Caps%2C135&ref=nb\_sb\_ss\_ts-doa-p\_4\_12](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gifts+under+25+dollars&crid=3GSRDKMWSOZXT&sprefix=gifts+under+%2Caps%2C135&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_12) ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/26 "2023-11-14T17:32:23Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > > [@elbows](#): > > > > They make many, MANY lovely couch throws, for when you’re chill watching movies or napping. They are lovely and so soft they border on decadent. As a generic type gift, it’s not a bad choice. > > I did that a number of times. It was appreciated. Heck, I’ve got one draped over my shoulders now. And when I went ‘in’ to work I had one in my office as well. Very cozy. IKEA has a blanket with the name GURLI that is about in the OP’s price range. (I remember the name because we always refer to it as the “girly” blanket.) We have a couple of them at home and they’re great for wrapping around you when you’re a little chilly, or want a light blanket for napping. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/27 "2023-11-15T01:22:34Z")
Throw it around your shoulders, chest or legs. They are great. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/28 "2023-11-17T00:30:41Z")
Bacon! No, really, I think this is a great gift idea. My kid is attending a friend’s birthday party on Saturday. A bit of quizing back and forth returned that the birthday kid, turning 10, wants bacon. Fortunately there was another round of confirmations to narrow that down to _turkey_ bacon, as they don’t eat pork. That made it a bit trickier, because I was all set to go to the independent butcher near here and buy $20 of craft bacon. As long as you know the recipient eats pork (or makes a vegan exception for bacon), it will make an excellent gift. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/29 "2023-11-17T17:34:41Z")
My friend’s son asked for steaks for his 12th birthday. Tomahawk maybe? Ribeye? Something. A couple people did get them for him! ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2023, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/30 "2023-11-17T17:40:27Z")
My grandson would appreciate bacon, but just plain regular bacon, nothing fancy pants for his poor taste buds. I do hope he will expand what he eats when he gets older. I love him to death, but I hate feeding him. I feel like I’m killing him softly with bacon and french fry grease. I just picked up a small heated throw at Costco for about $20.00. It’s very nice on my bed at night. I can turn the heater down very low and that little throw keeps me nice and toasty. ---
**Author:** ![ZonexandScout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zonexandscout/32/544_2.png) [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/31 "2023-11-21T19:10:17Z")
Totally agree, though it doesn’t even have to be rechargeable IMHO. A good flashlight is almost always appreciated. Put it in a drawer, keep it by the bed, put it in the car, etc. You can get some astonishingly bright ones for around $20. Coincidentally, my power went out for two hours this morning. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957/32 "2023-11-21T23:52:37Z")
Work passed out a bunch of Yeti cups with the city logo on them. My son hinted that it would be handy to use at work, so I gave it to him. Googling shows that the smaller ones are between $20 and $25. There’s even a pink Yeti travelling 10 oz. wine cup priced $25. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-idea-for-20-25/992957.md?page=1)