
Finding Affordable Gifts
from The Wirecutter Show
by The New York Times
Published: Wed Dec 04 2024
Show Notes
This week, we dive into our gift team’s best-in-class tips for finding awesome affordable gifts for everyone on your list.
Guest: Wirecutter editor Hannah Morrill
Additional Reading
- The 45 Best Gifts for Teens in 2024
- 43 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers of 2024
- 25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2024
- The 39 Absolute Best White Elephant Gifts Under $25
- 31 Best Secret Santa Gifts of 2024
- 50 Wirecutter-Approved Stocking Stuffers for Adults
Products We Recommend
Great value:
Playing with shape & size:
Novelty:
- Lazy Duck, Lying Flat LED Duck Lamp
- Puebco Empty Book
- Kikkerland Solar-Powered Rainbow Maker
- Emile Henry Salt Pig
- GurglePot Fish Pitcher
Utilitarian upgrades:
Tech ideas:
Cooking ideas:
- The New York Times Cooking Page-A-Day Calendar 2025
Mosser Glass Jade 3 Piece Mixing Bowl Set
Beauty/Luxe ideas
Secret Santa or White Elephant:
- 101 Pooping Puppies Jigsaw Puzzle
- LEGO Cherry Blossom
- Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When
- Retro Point & Shoot Camera Phone Converter
Hannah recommends:
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