7 Unique Gifts Under $25 from Small Businesses
Shop seven unusual gifts under $25 from small businesses: handmade keychains, profane matches, shimmer nail polish, and a mug that plants an 80s earworm.
Need a gift under $25 that doesn’t look like you grabbed it beside the checkout? We found odd, funny, and useful picks from small shops and independent makers—and checked the sellers’ own listings for current prices.
Prices are item prices before shipping and tax. Stock can change. A few picks have adult language, so read the room before sending one to the office.
Best gifts under $25
- Best tiny add-on: Jynx sticker, from $4.99
- Most personal: custom phrase motel keychain, $12
- Best desk gift: Money Maker notepad, $13
- Best laugh: For Fuck’s Sake matches, $16
Seven small-business finds, all under $25. Pick the one that sounds most like them.
A Jynx sticker for the friend who likes a little trouble — From $4.99
Our related brand Sinscents makes the list with its All Day Sucker Jynx sticker. The smallest 2-by-2-inch size is $4.99; larger sizes are available too. It’s an easy add-on for a notebook, water bottle, or a bigger gift bundle. Disclosure: Sinscents is a related brand to Jynxies, and this is our own product.
See the product at Sinscents →
A handmade motel keychain that says “Iced Coffee and Spite” — $12
This Massachusetts-made keychain is a cheerful jumble of resin, beads, and charms, with phrases like “Stay Weird,” “Fries Before Guys,” and “Iced Coffee and Spite.” You can also request a custom phrase of up to four words. A genuinely personal gift for someone whose keys deserve their own personality.
See the product at Salt Circles + Square Knots through Genny →
Blue shimmer nail polish for the video-call survivor — $12.50
Funny Business Lacquers turned the dreaded Zoom question into a blue shimmer polish. It’s a 10 ml bottle, handmade in the U.S., vegan and cruelty-free. Great for the remote worker who remembers the blue-screen era a little too well.
See the product at Funny Business Lacquers →
A neon notepad for the list-maker who needs to get paid — $13
The Money Maker notepad has 65 lined, perforated pages, neon color, and gold-foil printing. It’s useful enough to actually get used, with a name that makes even the grocery list sound ambitious.
See the product at Chez Gagné →
“For Fuck’s Sake” matches in a glass bottle — $16
Forty gray-tipped safety matches come in a glass bottle with a gold lid and a striker on the side. They’re practical, good-looking, and ready for the person whose candle-lighting soundtrack is a long sigh. The shop notes these matches are not available for international shipping.
See the product at Chez Gagné →
A mug that plants “The Final Countdown” in everyone’s head — $18.95
One look at this hypnotic spiral mug and the Europe song is apparently lodged in your brain again. The 15-ounce mug is microwave- and dishwasher-safe and arrives in a white gift box. This is the gift for the music fan who enjoys a harmless mental ambush.
See the product at Curious Diversions →
Hand cream called “Hand Job” that’s actually useful — $22
The joke gets the first laugh; the 3.4-ounce tube of hand cream earns its place in a bag or desk drawer. It’s scented with sea salt, citrus, and neroli, and the formula includes jojoba oil and cocoa butter. This one is very much an adult-humor gift, so know your audience.
See the product at Chez Gagné →
A good gift under $25 should still feel chosen
That’s the whole trick: find something specific to the person, not just something that fits the budget. These picks range from a tiny Jynx sticker to useful self-care and desk gifts, with plenty of weird in between.
Price and stock note: We checked the listed prices on October 7, 2026. Shipping and tax are extra; confirm the final price and availability on the seller’s page before ordering.