22 Awesome (And Useful!) Gift Ideas You Can Get For Five Dollars Or Less

There’s no doubt we could all use these every once in a while. Between our partners and our kiddos, these $5 Nag Notes will definitely come in handy! One Amazon customer said, “I love this alternative to the plain sticky note. It sticks (hah) and grabs your attention so you DONT forget things. They have been super helpful at work!”

You’ll have a ball with this version of Mad Libs! My Bleeping Family Mad Libs (Adult Mad Libs) is the perfect way to bring the family together. “This mad libs book is called an adult book, but it really works for all ages,” said one happy customer. “We played it at the dinner table at both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and everyone in the family had fun picking silly words to fill in the blanks of the mad libs story. Great way to stop people talking about politics at the dinner table!”

Adult coloring books are all the rage right now and perhaps the most “adult” of all of them is this one, which as the title suggests, will help them calm the f*ck down.

This is for all the puzzle lovers out there. Sometimes you don’t want a 3,000 piece, time consuming puzzle that fries your brain. This Mudpuppy Paris Mini Puzzle only has 48 Pieces and will help you reminisce about a time when international traveling was allowed.

The Brass Hands Free Door Opener Tool is probably one of the most useful gifts you can give someone these days. It allows you to stay hands free while opening doors, checking out at stores, at the atm, etc. One Amazon reviewer said, “The antimicrobial key is a Godsend for these times of Covid19. It helps you in and out of stores, pushing buttons on keypads. Great Product!”

Reusable straws are great for the environment. If your giftee doesn’t have a one yet — they’re already behind! Gift this stainless steel straw pack of four with a cleaning brush included. Can you believe it’s under $5? One Amazon customer raved, “I love these straws! They won’t split or break like plastic straws and the included cleaning brush makes clean up a breeze!”

A dry brush is essential for every at-home spa. It provides an amazing exfoliation that will leave your skin feeling incredibly smooth. This EcoTools version has over 1,700 reviews. Among the many happy customers one said,  “Purchased for dry brushing my legs and then finish with oil after. My legs have never felt softer and noticed a huge difference . I use to get a lot of tiny bumps all over my legs and those have disappeared!”

If your giftee is obsessed with skincare and beauty, they need these silicone brushes! These Opiqcey Silicone Face Mask Brush comes in a set of 2 and make for an easy application of clay facial masks. And it’s rated a 4.6 with over 37,000 reviews of Amazon!

Giving the gift of self-care is always a good idea. But something as easy and beneficial as the Ithyes Shampoo Brush Silicon Scalp Massager is a game changer. This shampoo brush massager cleans the scalp like no other, removing dead skins cells, reducing dandruff, and strengthening the roots of your hair overall. One reviewer said, “I have long thick hair, so I use this neat little tool to help me massage my shampoo onto my roots and scalp better. The silicone tips feel nice… it’s like a mini head massage.”

For the creatives in our lives, knitting needles are a great gift option. Whether they are professionals or beginners, these Anodized Aluminum Knitting Needles will work great. Michaels also sells yarn for less than $2!

When in doubt, photos are always a great gift. Print out your favorite memory of you and your giftee and put it in this mini frame from Michaels!

A box of European chocolates for only $5?? Make sure to grab a box for your giftee and grab 4 more for yourself. “These chocolates are delicious, high-quality, and very affordable compared to the other boxed chocolate alternatives,” said one chocolate-lover. “The quality truly is top-notch. The dark chocolate flavors especially are rich and flavorful.”