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Gifts for kids under 20 dollars

Shopping for kids during the holiday season can be easy or it can be hard. Most kids these days want big-ticket items in the hundreds but what if you are on a budget or need to buy for another child? I know that it’s easy to get a gift card (I will mention a few here to specific places) but what if you want to get something meaningful. Here is my list of gifts for kids under 20 dollars just in time for the holidays. These gifts are great for ages 8 to 14.

Gifts for kids under 20 dollars

Cable Knit Socks (click on the item) 

These socks are so warm. My daughter is 10 and these fit her feet very well. I think these are great for the older kids over 10 (get you a pair also)

Disney + Subscription 

This is a great gift to give the little ones if they own a tablet. I am giving this to my kids for the holidays and I did the bundle since my son loves Naruto he can watch that on hulu while my daughter enjoys Frozen over and over again. They don’t know that I have it already and I’ve been watching all the things. I am going to get them a card and maybe design something Disney wise to put in or do a Disney hat and then surprise them with the password.

XIXI

My daughter loves jewelry but I find it hard to find ones that don’t turn easily. Sure the cheap ones are decent but I want good quality earrings as she gets older. I bought her two from this site both under 20 bucks. It’s right under so it’s 19.99 but it’s beautiful. Get yourself something too!

Lush

We went to the mall a few weeks ago and my daughter begged me to go into Lush. I’m very careful with what we put on our bodies because we tend to break out with a few things. I kept telling her no but she convinced me to go in and OMG. She will get a few of these bath bombs and lip gloss for the holidays. My son can get his girlfriend some…if he has one lol.

Nerf Gun

My son suggested this to the list. I am not a huge fan of these but my son got one for free and he likes to sneak up on me every now and then and pretend because he knows if he hits me…..he knows.

Starbucks

My kids love Starbucks. My daughter orders the caramel latte decaf with almond milk…hot. My son loves green tea. I always throw in a pretty cup for them and put the gift cards in the cup.

Cacoa Tea

Speaking of tea, if you want your own tea at home how about buy them a tea that is good for them. I tried out Cacao Tea for myself and before I could get a sip in my daughter was asking me to make some for her. She loves it and asks for it daily. This is a great gift that is healthy for them and makes a great morning beverage, especially on cold mornings.

Etsy

Now there is no specific stuff on here but look for unique gifts for kids that are under 20 dollars. My daughter loves stickers for her planner so this is a great place to start.

Cookbook for kids

I bought this personally for my kids and I have even made a few things out of here. My son does the french toast and pancakes on a regular. This is a very useful book that I bought my kids last Christmas that has come in handy when I don’t feel like cooking and I also don’t feel like teaching them anything. They can do their reading and cooking at the same time.

Essential Oils

My kids love Essential oils and the adult ones (especially for my daughter) can be a bit too strong. I love that they have a kid-friendly version that is just for kids.

Styling head


My daughter swears she can do hair but I am still skeptical so while she can’t practice on my hair yet she can practice on her dolls hairs. If she can do those good she might can touch my hair…that’s a big might. They have them in various Disney characters and in the barbie editions.

Other gifts you can get them are

  • Electric toothbrushes (they love those)
  • Slippers
  • Apps that cost a few dollars
  • Robucks (for roblox I think that’s the name of that game)
  • Candles (my son likes the manly smelling ones)
  • Gift cards to their favorite places

Shopping for kids doesn’t have to be hard experiences are also a great way to give them something to remember. What gifts will you be giving under $20 this holiday season?

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Gifts for kids under 20 dollars

18 Comments

  • melissa chapman
    November 25, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    Great ideas and no one can go wrong with Starbucks. I need a few good ideas for the kids so these will be sure to get me started.

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  • cait
    November 25, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    we just got disney + and my kids are so excited ha they cant wait to watch movies their parents used to love 😉 def love a good starbucks card too

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  • Anna Nuttall
    November 25, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    I’m planning on treating my niece to Disney+ subscription this Christmas. Can’t wait for her to see it. xx

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  • Heather
    November 25, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    Love your reasonable priced kids gift ideas. I love how Etsy is still in the game!

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  • robin rue
    November 25, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    I love your gift ideas!! It’s cold here now, so socks are always a great idea!!

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  • Amber Myers
    November 25, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    I love these ideas. And I love that they are not expensive. My kids are older so it seems they want expensive things, ugh.

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  • Marcie W.
    November 25, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    Good suggestions! Now that my kids are older, I see a lot of gift cards under our tree this year. Lush and Starbucks are excellent ideas for both of my daughters.

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  • Bonnie G
    November 26, 2019 at 1:34 am

    Thank you for these wonderful gift ideas. We can’t do much this year so definitely looking for great deals. I know my son would love the nerf guns.

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  • Terri Steffes
    November 26, 2019 at 1:47 am

    So many of those gifts I loved for ME! I think my niece would love the socks and I haven’t purchased for her yet.

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  • Amber Killmon
    November 26, 2019 at 4:53 am

    These are all great gift ideas. I can’t wait for Black Friday

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  • Brandy
    November 26, 2019 at 5:03 am

    What a lovely list of gifts for kids under $20. I love shopping for inexpensive gifts, have to see about getting a few of your ideas this year.

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  • Tasheena
    November 26, 2019 at 5:23 am

    These are all wonderful gift ideas. I would love the knit socks, they would be perfect for those cold winter nights.

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  • Chef Dennis
    November 26, 2019 at 8:13 am

    All these items are perfect! I’m sure many kids will love these for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  • Ricci
    November 26, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    You had me at gifts under $20! I have sooo many kids to buy so I need to stretch my budget this year!

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  • Lynndee
    November 26, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Thank you for the ideas. Love these affordable gifts. We make sure to set a budget for gifts because we have a lot to buy.

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  • Karen Morse
    November 27, 2019 at 5:10 am

    I love being able to save on gifts because that means I can get more gifts for my loved ones. I think these are great ideas for the kids and it’s awesome that they’re all below $20.

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  • Agnes
    November 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    I have read a few gift ideas that under a specific budget and I am glad I came across this one. Thanks for the tips!

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  • sanjeev
    November 17, 2021 at 6:57 am

    lovely kids gift ideas shared by you i think we should gift something which is useful for someone and if kids enjoyed your gift then its great

    Reply

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