Top Gifts Under $25

It’s time for our annual and much celebrated Top Gifts Under $25, chock full of ideas for those names that pop up every year that are ‘no less important but much tougher to buy for’—the teacher, the coaches and the babysitter (to name a few).

Due to popular demand, this year we have our five picks here plus lots more for you to peruse on our site:

For the Cousins, the Kid Next Door and Your Kids’ Friends with Parents Who Insist on Buying Your Children a Gift
These hats are the cutest things we have seen—ever. Made in Ottawa by a savvy mom entrepreneur, there are lots of silly styles, but we love the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Hat ($25). There are lots of colourful options to choose from in sizes from 0 up to teens, so you’re sure to find one that suits your taste.

The Girlfriend Gift
Tell your bestie, your sister or your sister-in-law how much you love her with these beautifully soft and cozy Betty Mitts ($22) from Preloved, the company with the name we just, well, love. Made from reclaimed wool sweaters to look ever so stylish, these mitts have it all going on. They are recycled, they are full of love and they’ve got style. What else could a girl(friend) ask for in a gift?

The Teacher’s Gift
Who needs a break more than you do? Your kid’s teacher, of course. Show your appreciation with this fun and quirky Tea Duckie Tea Infuser ($14) that will allow her to enjoy her break even more than before. The kids will get a kick out of it being in the classroom, and the teach will enjoy the mesh basket for loose leaves making the perfect cup of tea. Finish off the gift with a pack of gourmet tea leaves and you deserve a gold star.


For Great Aunt Mildred or the Eco-Conscious Hostess
What’s more unique than an originally-designed decoration fashioned from weathered sheet metal salvaged from the roof of a demolished farm shed in rural Ontario? Now we’re talking sustainable. These beautifully crafted Recycled Tree Ornaments ($9.99) are a lovely gift that the recipient will enjoy every year when it’s time to decorate the tree.



The Babysitter/Older Niece Gift
This sleek, practical and portable carry-all ($10) from Lululemon will keep all those teenage essentials safe (read: iPod, bus pass and Team Edward fan club card). Slip a little something extra inside like a gift card to their favourite store for an even bigger impact.


Looking for more inspiration? We’ve got more great gift ideas under $25, so now you can check a few more names off that list.

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