15 Cheap Christmas Gifts Your Family Will Actually Love

Need cheap Christmas gifts that won’t scream “I’m broke”? This list of budget-friendly Christmas gifts lets you be thoughtful and thrifty. These 15 cheap Christmas gift ideas under $25 are perfect for family, friends, and coworkers. Whether you’re planning a Secret Santa, filling stockings on a budget, or just trying to survive the season without maxing your credit card, these cute and inexpensive holiday gift ideas will save the day (and your wallet).

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You can still spoil your family on a budget!

I curated a gift guide of the best cheap Christmas gift ideas that your family will actually like. No awkward “uh, thank you, you shouldn’t have…” to be heard. 🙂

They’re organized for parents, kids, and siblings, and all gifts are budget-friendly at around $25.

Let’s jump right in!

And if you’re looking for a fun list of free or frugal things to do at Christmas, I put together this epic guide of 100 ideas. It’s super popular every year!

Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas for Parents

What do parents want? Time, peace, sleep!

This bluetooth sleep mask blocks out light so you can get a good night sleep, while listening to soothing music or a meditation to help you sleep.

I recently got a new car (last week!) and I’m in the very protective stage! lol

I will get more relaxed with time, I’m sure, but for now I want all car garbage in a receptacle, please and thank you.

I love this car garbage can because it has a lid so it helps keep sticky/wet garbage from getting all over your car.

The hand massage is my favorite part of getting a manicure, and this hand massager is one of my favorite cheap Christmas gifts.

With all the holding, typing, opening, writing, squeezing, our hands do every day, it’s nice to give them some special treatment for all the work they do.

This hand massager is surprisingly cheap, and can help alleviate aches and pains in hands and wrists. It would be a super relaxing way to end the day!

For parents that are on their feet constantly, a few minutes in these deep tissue foot massager sandals would be total bliss.

Another thoughtful personal care gift for parents is this personal fan that you wear around your neck.

If you get hot when you’re running around, or cooking, or when you have people over, or just whenever (!), this portable neck fan would be a very welcome Christmas gift!

Cheap Christmas Gifts for Kids

There will seem to be a theme of sleep in this gift guide for cheap Christmas gift ideas!

I bought this portable white noise machine for my daughter a couple years ago and she still loves it. If you have a kid who has trouble falling asleep, or gets a little scared falling asleep on their own, this is the gift to get.

It’s not only white noise, but also has soothing sounds like rain or gentle waves.

It also has relaxing instrumental music – this is my daughter’s go-to.

It’s such a high-value cheap Christmas gift because it’s small enough to be brought on trips when it might be harder for kids to sleep.

I highly recommend this white noise machine!

Your child can use this lap desk with their tablet, or it can give them a comfy, flat surface if they’re sketching or journaling on the couch or their bed.

There are lots of different styles and colors to choose from!

For the little kids, I LOVE this collaborative board game and it deserves a pick for the best cheap Christmas gifts for kids.

Kids are already so naturally competitive when they’re young, and it’s nice to have an alternative game that encourages communication and win-win.

We’ve had this game in our house for a few years, and it’s been a hit when friends come over too.

I bought my daughter this karaoke machine last Christmas, and she has gotten so much use out of it! She sings with me, on her own, and when friends come over.

It’s easy to charge, has a clear sound, fun lights, and lets your child feel like a rock star. 🙂

I can’t even count the number of hours of fun my daughter has had with this art set.

It has been such a hit for her as a cheap Christmas gift, that we’ve bought this set for her friends for birthday gifts too.

Highly recommend!

Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas for Siblings

Gift your sister or brother something they might not buy for themselves.

Forget bath bombs. Shower steamers are the weekday self-care alternative.

When you don’t have 45 minutes to soak in the bath, but still want some pampering, these shower steamers will give you that instant spa experience.

I use them a few times a week and love them (especially the eucalyptus)!

Protect laps everywhere!

I spend a lot of time blogging on my couch (when I’m not at a coffeeshop), and I have my laptop right on my lap.

Recently I’ve started thinking I should pick up a laptop tray, to give a little buffer between my computer and my lap.

I love this one for its cupholder feature.

This beanie with built-in rechargeable light is a super useful and cheap Christmas gift for siblings, friends, etc.

It’s non-scratchy, has three light settings, and would be especially helpful for people who walk their dogs at night or go running in the evening or early morning.

I bought one for both me and my daughter.

These rechargeable hand warmers will be SO welcomed in the cold winter months, or even autumn and spring!

I almost find the fall season colder than winter (it’s not) because I’m just not used to cold yet.

If you have a sibling or friend or coworker who always has cold hands, they will love this cheap Christmas gift (that doesn’t seem cheap at all!).

Gift them a coffee mug with a favorite family photo on it.

You could choose a recent favorite of them and their family, or go throwback-Thursday style and pick your favorite photo from when you guys were kids.

This is sure to be a well-loved Christmas gift, and especially great for people who are hard to buy for!

For more fun and frugal gift ideas, here are 25 best frugal Christmas gifts for 2025 and for the DIY-er, 15 easy mason jar Christmas gift ideas.

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