10 Great Gifts The Recipient Will Never Have To Know You Bought On Sale

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Holiday shopping lists can get long, and while there are great ways to give someone a gift that costs (almost) nothing, sometimes you do want to wrap up something wonderful and put it under the tree (or win an office White Elephant exchange.) One sneaky way to spend less on great gifts? Snag something on sale.

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Below, ten of our favorite gifts for 2018 that are currently marked down, from under $20 to big, show-stopping options for the person you want to splurge on that are still 50% off.

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A unique wall hanging for the plant parent on your list, it comes pre-framed, meaning you’ll have saved them some work and it can go up on their wall the minute they unwrap it. If you want something equally fun for a little less, this Champagne is my Game tee is the perfect pre-NYE gift for the friend who already has Rosé All Day accessories for the summer months.

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Unisex Organic Waffle Robe, $98 $78 at Coyuchi

Coyuchi, which sells organic, sustainable bedding and home goods, is currently offering 20% off sleepwear, robes, and blankets through Sunday, December 9. Their unisex robes can make a great matching couple’s gift for parents or even for you and your S.O. (Just pick different colors to keep things simple.)

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While 15% off isn’t as good as some discounts here, if you’re wondering what to get grandparents, or even a group of friends, why not make up some custom calendars with memories from the past year and give them a reason to smile for all of 2019?

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Fans of a certain fiery red sauce with a bright green cap will laugh at this cheeky towels. (And since we all love Sriracha, doesn’t it stand to reason literally anyone would love getting this?)

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Dream Journal Gift Set, $28 $14 at Anthropologie

This is a cute themed gift that can also be used separately: the eye mask can be a chic travel accessory and the notebook can be used for to-dos, doodles, or regular journaling if your recipient doesn’t usually set pen to paper about their dreams.

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Staub 4-Quart Round Cocotte, $284 $100 at Sur La Table

Staub makes once-in-a-lifetime purchases, like their enamel Dutch oven. At $100, it’s not cheap, but a far cry from the full price. If you’re wondering what to get a best friend or family member who just got married or moved into a new place (or honestly, have been wanting one yourself), now is a good time to grab one.

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A Pizza My Heart Necklace, $62 $50 at Uncommon Goods

For your best friend or boo, nothing celebrates love like a slice of pizza.

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AncestryDNA Test, $99 $59 at Amazon

An increasingly popular gift for the person who has everything, AncestryDNA provides exhaustive info on not only where your ancestors came from but even where and when they migrated elsewhere. You’ll give the history nerd in your life hours and hours of research to sink their teeth into.

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S’well Water Bottle, $35 $28 at Nordstrom

All of Nordstrom’s range of S’well bottles and accessories are currently on sale, meaning you can have fun matching something with everyone on your list, from the no-nonsense minimalist (just plain silver, thank you) to your teen cousin you secretly want to seem cool to. (Lily Pulitzer, anyone?)

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Diamond Faux Fur Throw Blanket, $50 $35 at World Market

All of World Market is currently 30% off if you sign up for the membership program, so the world is really your oyster here. But if you go with this super-cozy blanket, you can even a body scrub or two to throw in and still not tip the balance over $50.

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Marshall Acton Speaker, $250 $150 at Urban Outfitters

Another gift for someone at the top of your list, Marshall speakers bring a vintage, rock ‘n’ roll cool into your space. And we’re staring to see them more and more–Chip and Joanna Gaines even have one in their baby’s nursery. If you want something under $10, Urban has you there, too: they’re currently offering 25% off holiday ornaments, like this dinosaur, that look cute but not cheap.