It's no surprise that the holidays can put a strain on your bank account. Paying for flights home, festive dinners out, and, of course, gifts for everyone from your boss to your cousin in Tulsa. It all adds up — fast.
Luckily, there are ways to ensure that your December credit card statement doesn't dampen your spirits. Travel and food prices aren't always under your control, but the gifts you choose to give are. With that in mind, we've rounded up 30 presents to please your Broad City– loving friend, photo-obsessed sister, stylish coworker, and everyone else on your list. The best part: Each of these items rings in at less than $50.
Click through to see all 30 clever ideas, from gemstone-shaped speakers to emoji keyboards and astronomy-themed mugs. No judgment here if you end up buying a few of these for yourself.
A case that says it all for your favorite Broad City fan.
Fab x Broad City High Class Bingo iPhone Case, $40, available at Fab.
Who needs letters when you have emoji? This silicone keyboard cover sends all the right symbols. Pair it with accompanying software to type all the hearts, monkeys, and lightning bolts necessary.
Disk Cactus Emoji Keyboard, $21.50, Available at Amazon.
Photo: Amazon.
One clever keychain: This nautical fob has a concealed charging cable for when your iPhone ends up in the red zone.
Native Union Key Cable, $29.99, available at Native Union.
A leather sticker that's #rad enough to decorate any iPhone, laptop, or tablet.
Boostcase Hashtag Leather Sticker, $10, available at Boostcase.
Lighten up dark winter days with a solar-powered LED "sun".
Olafur Eliasson and Frederik Ottesen A Little Sun Solar Light, $30 available at MoMA Store.
Photo: MoMA.
Forget the selfie stick. In 2016, you can use this much cuter and subtler bluetooth-enabled selfie button to snap your shots.
Kate Spade Selfie Button, $30, available at Kate Spade.
Photo: Kate Spade.
This insanely light and thin "card" is actually a portable charger that can connect to your phone and will fit in your wallet. Just don't go mistaking it for your actual credit card.
Triple C Power Card, $39.95, available at gotriplec.com.
Make an all-black ensemble a little brighter with this pair of lightweight, touchscreen-enabled gloves.
Evolg Touch Gloves, $28, available at MoMA Store.
Photo: MoMA.
The good kind of furball: This pompom does triple duty as a keychain, charger, and mirror.
Boostcase Faux Power Pompom, $49.95, available at Boostcase.
You won't need earrings when you wear these glitzy earbuds.
Kate Spade Crystal Earbuds, $40, available at Kate Spade.
When your hands are icy, all you want to do is wrap them around a hot mug of tea. This small, portable hand warmer is the next best thing. Turn it on when you defrosting in the elevator, huddled for warmth on the subway, or just feeling chilly at home.
Urban Outfitters Baby It's Cold Outside Hand Warmer, $19.95, available at Urban Outfitters.
Photo: Urban Outfitters.
An iPhone case worthy of the edgy queen in your life.
Rugman Queen Lizzy iPhone Case, $40, available at Fab.
This pretty leather case is the easiest way to organize all your small tech accessories. Oh, and it comes with free monogramming.
Mark And Graham Leather Charger Roll Up, $49, available at markandgraham.com.
For anyone who's constantly losing their keys, phone, or wallet, Tile is a game changer. This ultra slim version of the popular tracking device connects to your phone. Put it with the item you tend to lose most and you'll be able to locate it using the app. If its your phone that's missing, you can just double press on the Tile to activate your ringtone.
Tile Slim Bluetooth Tracker, $28.99, available at BestBuy.
Give a gift that gives back and sends a powerful message, like this (Product) Red portable charger does.
Mophie Powerstation (Product) Red, $49.95, available at Mophie.
Jam out with a gemstone-shaped wireless speaker that can go wherever you want to take the party.
BaubleBar Brilliant Sound Speaker, $49.99, available at Target.
What do you get the hostess with the mostess? An electric wine bottle opener that makes poppin' bottles so much simpler.
Oster Cordless Rechargeable Electric Wine Bottle Opener, $12.99, available at BestBuy.
Take your Instagrams to another level by attaching a wide-angle, fisheye, or telephoto lens to your phone's camera. This set includes all three.
Photojojo Magnetic iPhone and Android Lens Sampler, $49, available at Amazon.
Photo: Amazon.
Sweet fluffy heaven — that's what everyone who uses these beyond soft gloves will say. They're compatible with touchscreens, so now your friends can stay warm and text you back.
The North Face Women's Denali Thermal ETIP Glove, $35, available at The North Face.
Now your Apple Watch can have a strap to match your favorite message effect: confetti!
Casetify Confetti Apple Watch Strap, $49, available at Fab.
Loop this leather accessory around your bag and pull out the hidden USB when you're in need of a charge.
Native Union TAG Cable, $49.99, available at Native Union.
This easy to apply laptop skin looks like it could belong in a museum.
Uniq Find Blush Marble Macbook Skin, $24.99, available at uniqfind.com.
First Facebook and now Instagram have put live video center stage. Planning to record? This handheld device, which helps stabilize your camera, will make your videos stand out from the crowd.
Olloclip Pivot, $49.99, available at olloclip.com.
For your friend who's always getting her wires tangled, gift a metallic leather loop to keep them in place.
8.6.4 Design Green Lizard Cord Keeper, $9, available at 864design.com.
This ring stand will lay flat when not in use, but comes in extra handy when you're trying to prop your phone up while streaming.
Urban Outfitters Rose Gold Ring Stand, $8, available at Urban Outfitters.
Connect your phone to this bluetooth speaker, put on "Sweater Weather", and cozy up with a fuzzy blanket.
Triple C BluCube Nomad, $44.95, available at gotriplec.com.
Designer Jeremy Scott created this playful, limited-edition case for Google Pixel and Nexus phones. Snap it on and your phone will come to life with a special wallpaper and GIF keyboard.
Jeremy Scott Live Case, $40, available at Google Store.
Photo: Google.
Protect your laptop in this simple, but stylish, felt case with leather accents.
Sherpani Felt & Leather Tech Case, $42, available at Anthropologie.
Photo: Anthropologie.
Cheers to Champagne-colored earbuds and a season of bubbly celebrations.
Happy Plugs In-Ear Champagne, $34.99, available at happyplugs.com.
This one's for all the star gazers out there. Pour coffee, cocoa, or another hot drink in and watch as constellations form.
Uncommon Goods Constellation Mug, $12.95, available at Uncommon Goods.
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