30 Great Holiday Gifts Under $20

In 2014, the average gift-giver celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah expected to spend about $804, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation. And each year that number goes up. But you don't have to spend so much if you set a budget and stick to it. There are plenty of great gifts under $20 you can give this holiday season without breaking the bank.

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Keep the essence of the season going well after the holidays with a Yankee Candle Wax Melts Warmer. There are two holiday gift sets to choose from: the Jackson Frost Snowman set and the Snowflake set. Both include three seasonal, scented wax melts and an unscented tealight candle. The gift sets are even shrink-wrapped with a bow so they're ready to gift.

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If you know someone who wants a garden but doesn't have the time or space, an indoor herb planter is the perfect gift. Mud Pie Gifts' rustic triple herb planter is made of durable, galvanized tin. There are chalkboard labels on the front of each pot, so gardeners can change what they're growing and not forget which plant is which.

An ED On Air by Ellen DeGeneres throw blanket will make a great companion for someone who wants to cuddle up on a cold night. The throw has printed fleece on one side and thick Sherpa-style fleece on the other. At 50 inches by 70 inches it's a great size for lounging on the couch, and it's machine washable. You can purchase this cozy blanket in cream or blue.

Tea drinkers will love a glass mug with tea infuser. It holds up to 15 ounces and comes with a stainless steel infuser and a glass lid that doubles as a coaster. You can also add up to two lines of personalized text on the mug in the font of your choice, but that will cost you $7 more.

Kikkerland Wine Kits make great, inexpensive holiday gifts for those who love to entertain in their home. On the outside, this kit looks like a wine bottle, but this stainless steel container is filled with wine essentials — a wine key, drip stop ring and a combo pourer and stopper. With its magnetic closure and sleek design, this wine kit is sure to impress guests.

Your loved ones can have a taste of Morocco at home with a terracotta tagine, which is used to cook a traditional Moroccan stew. The tagine is best used in the oven to keep food moist while cooking, and you can easily wash the pot by hand. A tagine is sure to be a welcome addition to any foodie's kitchen.

This surreal-looking clock can amuse people of all ages and be quite the conversation starter for a home, office or dorm. The "melting" clock is designed to hang from a flat surface — such as the edge of a coffee table or shelf — and only requires one AA battery.

Be a source of inspiration in a zany way this holiday season. Give the writer in your life Writer's Block. This 300-page blank journal actually looks and feels like a wooden block. Any writer will appreciate another notebook to allow them space for their creativity.

If you're trying to find gifts under $20 for a couple in your life to share, consider these nickel-plated heart key chains. The two can be kept separately but connect when together, forming a full heart. Included for free with purchase is an engraving on each half up to eight characters.

LaCie USB drives make great holiday gifts for students and professionals. They're compact, scratch resistant and waterproof up to 100 meters. There's also a key ring hole, making them easily portable. These USB drives are available under $20 with 8GB or 16GB of memory.

This nifty tripod can reach up to 9.7 inches and support point and shoot or video cameras weighing up to 2.2 pounds. But this tripod only weighs 6 ounces, so it's easy to carry nearly anywhere. The MaxiGrip Tripod is ideal for photographers who need to get tough shots because it has flexible legs that bend 360 degrees to wrap around things like a tree branch or railing. The tripods are available in a variety of colors: black, blue, green, red and yellow.

The ReTrak Selfie Stick extends from 12 inches to 38.4 inches and has a clasp that rotates 180 degrees to help users capture themselves from the best angle. A button on the handle makes it easy to get the shot, making it the perfect gift for the Instagram user in your life. The selfie stick is compatible with select Samsung and Apple smartphones and comes in black, pink and blue.

These bright-colored speakers operate using Bluetooth 4.0 technology and can pair with any capable device up to 32 feet away. The speaker recharges via USB cable and has large touch controls that make it easy to operate in any light. The speaker has a suction cup and is water resistant so users can safely enjoy their favorite jams in the shower or near the pool. Jive speakers range in price depending on the color you choose.

This isn't just a key chain, and it isn't just a smartphone stand either — it's both. This nifty little gadget is only 2.5 inches open or closed and is made of lightweight aluminum, so it isn't a hassle to carry around. You can also get a free engraving on the key chain between six and 12 characters.

If you need something for the bookworm in your life, the gift of books is always the best choice — even better when they get to pick a book out themselves. There are a lot of great reads for under $20, so choose the amount you would like to give them; any amount between $10 and $20 should fit into your holiday budget perfectly.

Anyone who's a fan of Starbucks will be pleased with the idea of having a few cups of their favorite beverage on you. You can get a $20 gift card or select your own amount over $5. If you're not close by, you can even send the gift card by email — and hey, that saves you on postage too.

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Godiva's coffees tend to be luxurious and flavorful. As a special treat for the coffee lover in your life, get them a bag of Chocolate Truffle, Caramel or Hazelnut Creme flavored roasts. A 10-ounce bag is about 20 servings, so the rich, flavored coffee can be enjoyed long after the holidays are over.

Bring the heat this holiday season with a 10-piece hot sauce collection that includes sauces inspired by flavors from around the world. The set includes sauces like Habanero Pepper, Fire Tusk, Dragon Blood Chipotle Pepper and Death Valley Ghost Pepper. Each bottle is 3 ounces and the entire set is a great addition to any kitchen.

This lightweight, portable car vacuum can plug into the cigarette lighter in your vehicle. The vacuum has a 9-foot cord and slim nozzle that attaches to help get to those hard-to-reach places. It's also bagless so there will be no hassle looking for replacement bags at any time. The vacuum comes in red and blue and is perfect for any car enthusiast.

Pack to Basics' lunch bag is a cute gift for anyone who carries lunch to work or school. Its crinkled texture gives it the appearance of a worn paper bag, but it's actually high quality, tear resistant and leak proof. The bag is insulated to help keep food hot or cold and has a magnetic closure.

This pedometer is an affordable and basic activity tracker that keeps track of steps, distance, calories burned and time. It's lightweight and can store a week's worth of data. For someone just starting to exercise and get fit, or someone who just wants to keep track of their steps every day, this is a great gift. Its small size makes it convenient and comfortable to carry.

Etsy is a great place to find a large variety of decorative, fun luggage tags. From sophisticated cherry wood tags with a genuine leather cord to more simple, monogrammed tags, there's something for every type of traveler. You can select from different designs, borders and fonts; some tags can be engraved with a name, address and other details.

Indigo Wild's Frankincense & Myrrh Zum Bag is a nine-piece spa set that will help your loved ones indulge and relax. This specific set includes luxurious body oils, soaps, moisturizers, bath salts and much more. The entire kit is conveniently packaged in a re-closeable plastic pouch making it perfect for travel.

Designer bags never have to touch the ground again — if you give the gift of the Wrapurse Purse Protector. The Wrapurse bag wrap is about 21 inches by 6.5 inches, making it a great size to protect diaper bags and totes as well as purses. Since it's made of 100 percent polyurethane-coated polyester, it can easily be wiped off when it gets dirty. You can purchase the protector in brown or black.

These unisex touch-screen gloves allow your friends and family to keep their hands warm while still using their phones, cameras and other touch-screen devices. The gloves are stretchy, so they'll fit most hands. They also come in black, so they'll match most outfits.

Yaktrax Walk traction devices make it less challenging to walk on snow and ice. They're lightweight and designed to easily attach and detach from your shoes. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. These traction devices would be a great gift for an elderly family member, a seasoned outdoors man or someone who enjoys hiking no matter the weather.

These kits are designed to handle any mini disaster: from scrapes and cuts to flyaway strands and loose buttons. The 17-piece kit includes a bandage, pain relievers, breath freshener and hair spray. Minimergency has you covered with a mending kit, stain remover, earring backs and so much more. It comes in a beautiful silver case and is TSA approved.

Projectors like this one make great holiday gifts for little ones that haven't yet adjusted to sleeping in the dark. Not only are the projectors adorable, but they cast eight constellations in three colors on the wall and ceiling. The projector times out after 45 minutes as well, so it's not on all night wasting energy.

If kids are going to have candy, they might as well have fun getting it. This specific candy dispenser has three compartments so children can have a variety of treats available at one time. The dispenser spins 360 degrees, which will make getting treats even more fun. Fill it with your favorite candies, snacks and nuts — as long as they're the right size — and this present just keeps on giving.

The Digi-Piggy is a fun way to encourage saving for people of all ages, but especially kids. The LCD display shows how much is deposited, and the transparent base allows you to see how much the stash of money is growing. This digital piggy bank operates on two AA batteries and is available in cute pink and white pig designs.

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30 Great Holiday Gifts Under $20

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