I love finding awesome products for good prices, especially at Christmas time when it feels like we're throwing money at every store we've ever heard of. Here are some ideas for $10 gift ideas that are actually fun, cool, or useful gifts. (Note: Some of these are under $10 at the time I published the article due to being on sale, so if there's something you really like, get it before the price goes back to normal)

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Don't forget to check out my 2025 $5 Gift Guide as well!

2025 $10 Gift Guide

Gifts for Kids

Younger Kids (5 and under)  

Toddler Speech Therapy Talking Toy (On sale right now for $9.98) - I had to put this first because this is a toy I've seen work its magic. If your toddler isn't reaching their speech milestones, this gift is perfect and I'm stoked that it's 50% off right now. My second child wasn't talking by her 2 year appointment and then she got this as a Christmas present and before I knew it she was saying words I hadn't even been trying to teach her. This toy is so fun for them, just show them how to turn it on and insert the cards and they'll be enthralled while learning new words every day. They best part is, they can do it themselves. 

Sticker books for 3-5 year olds ($5-$10) - I love these sticker books because your kids don't need to know their numbers to be able to do them, so even 2 and 3 year olds can have so much fun doing stickers. They may need some help getting the stickers peeled off, but my young kids enjoy these so much. They also have these My Sticker Dress Up books that allow your kid even more creativity because there's no set spot for each sticker so they can choose where to put them. (Extra bonus, some of them are on sale right now for just over $5). 

P.S. if you didn't see it on my $5 gift guide, the Paint By Sticker Kids Books are on sale for $5-$6 right now. 

Lego Sets

• Puppy Playground - My 4 year old loves Lego sets with little animals in them and this one is so fun. 
• Twirling Ariel Princess - We have the Frozen Princesses one of these (I couldn't find it for you, sorry) and my girls love it. If your daughter loves Ariel this is the Lego set for her. 
• Backhoe Loader Truck - The title says it all, kids love construction trucks. 

Candyland or Bluey Candyland - this is a favorite even for young children. They've made the newer versions have less negative cards (at least, the one I recently played had almost no bad cards) which I think isn't as fun but it sure saves us from tantrums. 

Wooden Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 ($7.99 on sale, $9.99 reg) - If you have a young kid who loves puzzles, these are the perfect gift. My 3 year old would do these for literally an hour some days, giving me more time than I knew what to do with. 

Fidget Popper Unicorn Purse ($6.99) - 3 year olds go through a purse phase and this one is such a fun one to get. We've given this to several friends for their birthdays and it's always a hit. 

Mermaid Kitty Purse ($9.99) - This is another super cute purse for the purse phase. It comes with a matching bow, necklace, and two bracelets. 

Scratch Paper Art ($9.99)- These things are great because even the youngest of kids can do them on their own. This one comes as a notebook so all of the scratch off papers are contained which I count as a bonus because we always seem to lose a ton of the loose-leaf papers. 

Playdoh Smoothie Set ($9.99) - My younger kids love playdoh sets where they can mix colors and smush it through something. This set looks so fun, especially if your family is as into smoothies as mine is. It comes with a smoothie maker, an ice cube tray, fruit molds, and a hand-held "whipped cream" maker. 

Road Track Tape ($9.99 for 2) - If you've got a kiddo who is obsessed with cars, then this is the gift for them! It's kind of like that decorative tape, but it's colored like a road so you and your kids can make whatever track you want (and as big of a track as you want). 

Older Kids (6+)

Lego Sets ($5-$10)- I always loved having something to build on Christmas day when I was a kid, so to keep that tradition alive we usually get our kids a Lego set to play with. I know Legos can be expensive, but they've got some great sets for under $10. You can check out tons of options here or choose from a few of my favorites including: 

• 3 in 1 Magical Unicorn - Our oldest loves this one because there are 3 animals you can make from this one set for hours of entertainment. 
• City Police car - We all know a child who loves police cars and this Lego set looks so fun. 
• Silly 2 pack racers - I just know some kid (or adult) out there will get a kick out of these. There are 2 cars in this pack, one is an old time airplane and the other is a hospital bed. Or you can choose this Pizza truck vs. Fire Truck 2 pack. 
• Backhoe Loader Truck - The title says it all, kids love construction trucks. 
• Minecraft Desert Village - If there's a Minecraft toy available, kids want it. 
• Twirling Ariel Princess - We have the Frozen Princesses one of these (I couldn't find it for you, sorry) and my girls love it. If your daughter loves Ariel this is the Lego set for her. 

P.S. if you didn't see it on my $5 gift guide, the Paint By Sticker Kids Books are on sale for $5-$6 right now. 

Board Games - I love gifting games to kids because games are a great screen free activity that forces interaction and family bonding (or sometimes unbonding, haha). Here are some of my kids' favorite board games for under $10. 

• Trouble - When my oldest was 3, she loved pushing the button in the middle of the board and playing with all the little characters, but once she was about 5 we actually taught her the rules and enjoy playing this game as a family. 
• Monopoly Deal - If you've never played this, it's the faster, more fun version of Monopoly. It's also great for taking on trips because it's just a deck of cards. 
• Battleship - Here's another great game that's under $10 right now (normally $16.99). 

Memory Game ($7.99) - This is a single-player handheld electronic game where one of four lights flashes and the user has to remember the order in which the lights flash. 

Kanoodle ($10.97) - I've never played this but my 8 year old says it's one of the funnest games out there. It comes with a bunch of puzzles, you choose one of them and fill in the pieces as specified, and then you have to figure out how to make the remaining pieces fit. There is a 2D and 3D play option and both are super intriguing challenges. 

NERF Dart Gun ($8.49) - Grab one of these for each kid and call Christmas a success. I remember playing with NERF guns for hours growing up. My kids aren't into these too much, but maybe yours will be.  

Marbling Paint Art Kit ($7.99) - My mother-in-law just got this for our kids and we've had so much fun making marbled paper. If you have a kid who is into crafts, this is a great gift for them. 

Scratch Paper Art ($9.99)- My oldest loves rainbow scratch paper and she's getting to the point where she can make some pretty cool designs in these. They're great for a quiet activity at home or even something to do in the car. This one has the scratch art in a notebook so the papers won't get lost so easily. 

Acrylic Paint Markers ($7.64) - You heart that right, they're acrylic paint markers so your kids can have all the fun of painting (think rocks, paper, wood, jewelry, fabric, canvas, metal, plastic, even your walls) without the mess of painting. They're dual tip markers so one side is fine tip and one is more of a brush tip and they are waterproof (so careful what you let them paint). I'm so tired of cleaning our paint supplies several times a week that these might just show up in my kids' stockings. 

NeeDoh Nice Cube ($8.88) - You might not have heard of this, but I guarantee your elementary school kid has. I just found out about them yesterday and my daughter said she'd been "dying to get one forever!" It's a squeeze toy that glows in the dark and is great for your sensory seeking kid. 

Airplane Foam Glider Toy ($8.87) - These are like the durable, flyable version of a paper airplane. The foam makes them easy on walls, furniture, and people (for when they throw it directly at their sibling's head), but because they're not just paper airplanes they can actually fly. Kids have a great time seeing who can get it to go the farthest/highest/craziest. Such a simple, fun gift for any kid. 

Jump Rope ($9.99 for 3) - My daughter and her friends all love to jump rope and these would make a great friend gift since they come in a 3 pack. I love that they have soft elastic beads on them to make them weighted enough that they'll actually work well, but not hard enough to hurt if they accidentally hit someone. They're also great for working out so you can give one to your spouse to help them reach those "fitness goals" they'll be setting at the start of the New Year. 

1 Question A Day Journal For Kids ($9.99 on sale) - Whether your child already loves to journal, or you'd like them to get into the habit, this one question a day journal is a great gift for your child. Journaling can be such a fun way to preserve who your child is as they grow and develop and since this is a 3-year journal, they'll be able to look back at previous years and see how much they've changed. 

Gifts for Teens/College-Aged Adults

Cozy Spaces Coloring Books - These are a great gift for teens (or adults) who love coloring to relax and unwind. 

LED Light Strips ($9.49) - Give your teenager 130 ft of color changing lights to add some fun personalization to their space. This one comes with a remote as well as an app for expanded color selection. Reg price is $14.99 so get them while they're on sale.

Acrylic Paint Markers ($7.64) - If you've got an art-minded teen, these would be a great new tool for them. They're acrylic paint in marker form so they can paint on tons of different mediums (plastic, canvas, metal, glass, paper, etc) and each marker has 2 sides so they can get into some intricate details on their artwork while still getting a more blunt tip for big areas that need to be filled in. 

Rubik's Cube Phantom ($9.49) - If your kid has mastered the Rubik's Cube, this is their next challenge. This rubik's cub is dark and the pieces only show color when they've been touched, but they fade back to dark quickly so it's an added challenge for those ready for the next level. I still have to look up instructions on how to solve a regular rubik's cube, but I know a few people who could have a lot of fun with the Rubik's Cube Phantom. 

Crossbody Bag ($9.99 on sale) - These bags are in right now and they're super cute, affordable, and practical. They're 8.5" x 5.5" so perfect for carrying around your phone, keys, wallet, and some lip gloss without feeling like this gigantic purse. Versatile enough to take to school, hiking, traveling, and even on dates. If I wasn't still very much in the diaper bag phase of life, I'd transition over to one of these in a heartbeat (but lets be honest, I love the diaper bag phase of life because I'm obsessed with my littles). 

300 Page Spiral Notebook ($9.99) - If you've got a teenager or college student who draws/doodles like crazy, or loves taking handwritten notes in class, this is a great gift for them. It's a hefty notebook with 300 numbered pages and a waterproof front and back panel to keep their note pages protected as they walk around campus all day in any weather. The paper is good quality with little to no bleed through and it's got an expandable pocket in the back for loose papers. 

Initial Necklace ($7.99) - This is a cute, personalized gift that I can see being cherished for years to come. The colorful beads add some fun to an otherwise simple necklace. 

Gel Pens ($6.47) - If you've got a kid who is a pen snob, (or maybe it's you, no judgement) then this gift is for them. These fine-tip, quick dry pens are so smooth for writing and taking notes. They'd also make a great stocking stuffer if you need one more thing to throw in. 

Travel Size Chess Board ($9.99) - This magnetic foldable chess board is a fun gift for a son or daughter who loves playing thinking games whenever and wherever they go. It folds small enough to throw in a purse, backpack, or this cross body bag and since the pieces are magnetic it all stays together. 

Mini Photo Album ($7.99) - This cute photo album fits 2x3 inch films from polaroids. If your kid has a polaroid camera they love taking pictures with, this would be a great addition to their photo hobby. 

Temporary Tattoo Skin Markers ($8.99) - These are double tip markers to allow for intricately detailed designs and they come with stencils so your teens can make some really cool tattoos that wash off when they're ready for a new one. A great way to let your teen express their individuality, while also allowing them to change their mind when they decide they're done with a particular design. 

Gifts for Women

Architecture River Windmill Lego Set - Legos aren't just for kids, and this set looks really fun, with over 600 pieces and tons of beautiful flowers, this one would make a great Christmas present for the woman who "doesn't need anything" but might like something fun to do on Christmas. 

Silicone Stretch Lids ($9.98) - This is an 18-pack (3 complete sets) for under $10. I personally hadn't heard of these lids until this week, but I found them mentioned on another gift guide and thought they looked really cool. They're lids that stretch a bit to fit over whatever bowl, Tupperware, or fruit half that you need to cover. 

Sourdough Starter Jar - I've been slightly obsessed with sourdough for the last two years. I just got one of these jars for my birthday this year and it's been so nice to have a big jar with a wide opening instead of the pint size jar with a narrowed neck that I'd previously been using. I love the temp strip and the feeding day band so that I don't have to remember when I last fed it. If you have a friend or relative who is into sourdough this would be a great gift.

Cloud Socks ($9.99) - There's nothing I love more than a pair of warm, fuzzy socks during the winter months. My feet go so cold on these LVP floors we all have, so I wear my thick warm socks all day long around the house. 

Memory Foam Slippers ($9.49 on SALE, Typically $25.99) - If you love giving expensive gifts that you've found on great sales, this is your next great purchase. I know $25 isn't really "expensive" but when you're buying gifts for kids, siblings, grandparents, neighbors, and anyone else you've ever talked to, the prices add up quickly. These are a gift that will be well-loved and much appreciated and it's rare to find things on this high of a discount anymore. 

Q&A A Day for Moms: A 5-year Journal ($9.62) - I got this when my oldest was just over 6 months and wrote it in nearly every day for 5 years (quite the feat because I'm not a journaler). I loved this journal because it has 365 different questions so you get the same question on the same day each year which means you can look back and see what your answers were for the previous year without having to flip through tons of pages. Plus, the writing space for each entry is limited which means you only need to journal for a minute and then you're done for the day, perfect for busy moms who want to remember these days but don't feel like they have time to keep records. It's so fun to see how our family changed over those 5 years and now that I'm thinking about it, I should probably get myself one of these to get back into the habit of journaling.

Gratitude Journal ($8.99) - This is for someone who is committed to journaling. Each day has morning and evening entries to keep you focused on your positive goals in the morning and counting your blessings in the evening.  

Large Flower Claw Clips ($8.99 for 6) - These could be a fun gift for your wife, or for your kids to get for Mom. They're simple, pretty, and practical, and will look good on days when your wife has 0.2 seconds to do her hair, as well as for date nights. 

Gifts for Men

Sourdough Starter Jar - I've been slightly obsessed with sourdough for the last two years. I just got one of these jars for my birthday this year and it's been so nice to have a big jar with a wide opening instead of the pint size jar with a narrowed neck that I'd previously been using. I love the temp strip and the feeding day band so that I don't have to remember when I last fed it. If you have a friend or relative who is into sourdough this would be a great gift. 

Gym Towels ($9.99 for 4) - These microfiber quick dry sweat towels are a great gift for someone who loves to workout on a daily basis. You can split them into 4 stocking stuffers or keep them together for an amazing budget friendly gift. 

Meat Shredder Claws ($9.47) - If you know a man who loves his BBQ Smoker more than anything else he owns, make sure he has a pair of these meat shredder claws to go along with all that delicious food he's cooking. They make shredding meat go so much faster. 

Gratitude Journal ($8.99) - This is for someone who is committed to journaling. Each day has morning and evening entries to keep you focused on your positive goals in the morning and counting your blessings in the evening. 

Wireless Charging Pad ($9.99) - This is a case-friendly charging pad for iPhone, Samsung, and AirPod Pros to make charging your phone a breeze. I can't tell you how many times my husband gets up in the morning and finds out his phone charger wasn't plugged in all the way so his battery is starting the day off at 15%. If this sounds all too familiar, you'd better put this gift on your list. 

Travel Utensil Set ($6.99) - This utensil set comes with a fork, knife, spoon, and chopsticks in a convenient carrying pouch that's small enough that your husband can take it with him to work everyday and reduce the need to use plastic every day. A practical, economical, and environmentally friendly gift at a killer price. 

Whew. I hope you found something on here to gift to those special people in your life. Don't forget to check out my 2025 $5 Gift Guide and stay tuned for my Stocking Stuffers That Actually Fit in Stockings Guide coming up next.