Thoughtful gifts don't have to be spendy gifts, and spendy gifts aren't necessarily thoughtful gifts.But hey, we get the budget thing. Or maybe you just have 400,000 best friends to shop for in which case, more power to you, popular person! So just for you, we've spent a whole lot of time looking for really fantastic holiday gift ideas all for under $15. As in, no lip balms, no stickers, no paperclips. Just the good stuff, only affordable. Stock up!
For 45 more fabulous gifts for adults under $15, check out our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide,
all updated with new, valid discount codes for 2018!
Also find 30+ more great gifts for adults under $15 from our 2017 guide
And 60 more gifts for adults under $15 from our 2016 guide.
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff, there is no compensation in exchange for picks. CMP is an rstyle and Amazon affiliate. Discount codes expire 12/31/15.
Ooh, we love these so much! Personalize with initials or a favorite word. We have quite a few. ($15.40 at Oh my Heart Embroidery)
If he's a man who considers a long fingernail or a missing collar stay an emergency, we already love him. ($13 at Burke Decor)
($11 at Nordstrom)
Cinnamon fireballs? Whiskey? Marshmallows? Recipe for perfection. ($7.95 at Wondermade)
Love her designs. ($14.99 at Modcloth)
Ooh, terrific gift at a great price. ($14.99 at Target)
Oof, these would be a great find at twice the price. ($14 at Edge of Urge)
For 45 more fabulous gifts for adults under $15, check out our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide,
all updated with new, valid discount codes for 2018!
Adding a bottle of wine optional, but recommended. ($10/ea or 3/$20 at Fairgoods)
15% off with code Coolmom2015
Personalize it with your own favorite sugar cookie recipe and tie it up with a pretty ribbon. ($6.95 at Crate and Barrel)
Such cool, gender-neutral packaging. ($12 at Spinster Sisters)
For 60+ more fabulous gifts for adults under $15, all updated with fresh discount codes, visit our brand new 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!
Just put a bow on it. Done. ($14.95 by Republic of Tea at Paper Source)
Just put a bow on it. Done. ($12.99, H&M)
Our hearts are there. ($6 each at Obvious State)
25% off with code CMP25
Whatever your favorite poison, they make them into ornaments. You just provide what's inside. (But hey, don't put the cheap stuff in the nice bottle!) ($15, Boozy Christmas)
So fun, and just hipster enough. ($14.40 on sale at paper culture)
40% off with code CMPGG
For your sweetheart. Or a pair of sweethearts you happen to like a lot. ($15 at Zinnia Designs)
15% off with code COOLMOM
Hey, even Brian Cranston owns a pair! ($15 at Sleepy Mountain)
Beats scrolling through 400 YouTube tutorials. ($13 at Shopbop)
For writing all those post-holiday thank you notes in style. ($4 at ban.do)
Party like it's 2015. Or something. ($9.49 download at Amazon; $9.99 on
iTunes)
Pop a favorite photo in and you've got a really thoughtful gift. ($6.50/ea at The Paper Walrus)
An affordable way to do a lot of good for artists around the world. ($14 at To the Market)
We'd love the whole set, but would settle for just one. What a nice indulgence. ($8/ea at anthropologie)
Custom gifts are always special, especially with photos of your own kids. ($12.99 at Pinhole Press)
Actually, it's perfectly in season. Why do you ask? ($11.99 for red or purple, on sale at Williams-Sonoma)
Because, laughter. ($13.99 for Kindle download at Amazon, a little more for the hardcover)
It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. ($12, Poketo)
It's a gift,
and a way to start family fights all at once! Perfect! ($11 at Burke Decor)
One is funnier than the next, but if you disagree, write your own! ($15 at Various KeyTags)
So do you fill it with a picture? Or a thousand words? ($14.95 at MoMA store, $13.45 for members)
These Fika chocolates are so so cool, we are already figuring out just who to give them too. ($14.40 at MOUTH)
10% off with code COOLMOM
To make it extra special, fill each one out with a family recipe and package with a wooden spoon ($10.20 on sale, Rifle Paper)
Don't text and freeze. ($10 at Nordstrom)
We love an affordable gift that's so nicely packaged. ($12 at Amazon)
Great for the person who has everything. But this. ($15 at Kikkerland)
Just add a "you take the cake!" card. ($12 at Anthropologie)
You're welcome. ($9.53 at Amazon)
Madonna earworm, totally free with every purchase. ($12 at Urban Outfitters)
Be as naughty or nice as you'd like. ($14.99 at The Container Store)
We bet you have someone on your list who deserves this at any price. ($10 at Knock Knock)
20% off site-wide with code COOLMOM20
