“On sale now!” and “Holiday special!” are things you have probably heard on the radio or on TV nowadays, meaning it’s that time of year again; the time when the family comes together and soaks in the Christmas spirit. However, with Christmas comes the task of buying gifts, sometimes on a tight budget. To aid in this process, *here is a list of moderately inexpensive items to gift a loved one, or to grab for yourself this holiday season.

10 Cool Gifts Under $100

Mini Fridge

Have you ever had someplace that you chill with your friends and wanted to add a place to store cold drinks? If so, the Koolatron Coca-Cola Personal 6-Can Mini Fridge is the perfect solution for you this holiday season. With a price of only $29.99** this definitely won’t bust your budget and might even leave you with a little left over.

Floating Bookshelves

Want to look organized in an artistic and cool way? Well then, the Umbra Conceal Floating Bookshelves will help you get there at only $14.50 each (large size). 

Retro Flip Down Clock

Like a more rustic style of a clock but not a giant grandfather/mother that can fit on your desk or bedside table? The EconoLed Retro Flip Down Clock will tell time in an old fashion style. Only $40.99 (has other offers).

Claw Machine

The Electronic Claw Game is a way you can have a personal arcade game experience, and for those with little siblings, an easy way to entertain them. Use some candy or other small items and start playing! Only $43.99 (has other offers).

Cube Bluetooth Speaker

Want a more creative speaker design that you can take with you on the go? The Arrela Allspark Portable Wireless Speaker has both Bluetooth and Aux capability, and lights up when turned on, all for $39.99.

Fish tank Garden

The Back to the Roots Water Garden Fish Tank is a tank that takes care of both your fish and your plant (fish not included, but coupon for one is). This is a great gift for you or someone else for only $50.73 (or $99.99 for deluxe).

Loot Crates Subscription

Want a box full of new cool stuff every month? Then subscribe to Loot Crate, (prices vary).

Ice Cream Maker

The Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker is the perfect way to make ice cream, year round. At only $70.10, the machine offers homemade ice cream at a reasonable price.

Snow Cone Maker

The Nostalgia Vintage Collection Snow Cone Maker & Shaved Ice Storage whatever time of year and whatever the weather is you can make your very own shaved ice to eat. Weather for someone else or for you, this is a great gift for the holidays at only $37.96.

A Good Old Fashion Movie

Nobody likes anything more than getting to watch a movie with your friends or family, so instead of something super fancy, get your family member/friend a couple of the new releases, or even a few oldies.

10 Cool Tech gadgets

Echo Dot

Echo Dot (2nd Generation) is a easy-to-use device that utilizes hands-free technology through voice-controls, enabling the user not only to virtually ask the AI, Alexa, any question, but also play music, control smart-home devices, and more. Only costs $39.99.

 

Drones/Quad Copters

Quadcopter or Drones, whatever you want to call them come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and thus many price ranges, from as low as $11 to more than $2K. But a gift for an amateur pilot this holiday will only set you back about $40-$60.

Polaroid

The Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera fits in your pocket for easy use and no need to carry a bulky lense case. Print high quality photos for only $99.99

Xbox 1 S

While the XBox is one of the more pricey items on this list, it still deserves a spot due to its immense success. Especially now that some of its original problems have been fixed. (price varies)

PS4 Pro

Once again, the PS4 Pro is one of the more expensive items here, but due to its popularity, it deserves a spot.

PC

To some people’s surprise, you can actually get a new PC computer for under $200 pretty easily, which allows you to have access to a wide range of things due to more processing power than your phone or tablet.

GoPro Hero+

The GoPro Hero+: Records stunning 1080p footage, and can connect to your phone through built in wifi. It only costs $139.99.

Tile

The Tile-Mate is the world’s best-selling Bluetooth tracker and it just got 25% smaller. It easily loops onto keychains or attaches to anything you don’t want to lose so you can find it fast. It Costs $24.92 (other options available).

3D Printer

Get a OneUp 3D Printer Kit for your house to test your engineering skills. Use it to make missing parts to items, or cool little things you think up of in your head. It costs $199.99.

Portable Printer

The Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer allows you to print you photos on the go by connecting to your phone through Bluetooth, and for the quality and size you can get it for only $129.99.

Gag Gifts

Remember this one?

The one and only, Leg Lamp, now as a cozy night light, straight out of the movie and into your wall socket. This gift only costs $14.99. (You can also buy a life-size one for about $50).

Self Stirring Mug

With the Valinks Self Stirring Coffee Mug, at press of a button it stirs whatever is inside your mug; with any concoction you drink, you can use this to mix it for only $8.99.

These are just some good ideas for you to think about getting your gift-mate that won’t leave your pocketbook empty after the holiday season. Happy Holidays!

*Most links are to amazon, but you can most likely find these at other places

**Prices may change over time, they do not include taxes and shipping.