14 Great Gifts Under $25

For the women in your life who love to read, Nora Ephron's latest book is filled with entertaining and thought-provoking essays on topics from divorce to diet and everything in-between. Witty, wry, direct and honest, it's everything a good girlfriend should be.

The black sheep in your family (or perhaps the foodie) who may or may not be as loveable as John Candy's character in the classic 80's movie, can be tough to buy for. Don't cry over it. Just give them a gift that is as unique as they are.

Keep your friends close, and good neighbours even closer, with a family gift for most ages that everyone will love. They'll show their appreciation in many neighbourly ways, including maybe shovelling more of your sidewalk this winter?

The Land of Misfit Toys is where most Secret Santa gifts end up, but this year yours will actually find a place…in someone's home. This well-designed, eco-friendly and sustainable lunch bag from Fluf is gift enough, but stuff it with wine, chocolates or an iTunes gift card and you'll be one celebrated Secret Santa.

Give a tasteful gift, literally, to anyone on your list with a custom order of a personalized chocolate bar from Chocomize. They're a chocoholic's dream because you can order your type of chocolate, add nuts, seeds, herbs, candies, decorations and more and ship it on time and on budget. Sweet!

Old friends dropping by unannounced is part of the fun of the holidays. Seeing their arms full of gifts when you have nothing to give in return… not so much. Be prepared with a present that delivers a personal touch. Something that says “I thought of you”…even if you really didn't.

You share vacations, family holidays and tips on managing your mother-in-law…or your mother. Your familial partner-in-crime deserves a special something. She'll be touched by the thought and thrilled by the look of these modern and eye-catching cuffs made from old vinyl records. (And they have styles for the stylish boys and men in your life too—see the CityScape Bands). Sizes S/M/L

They call you by your first name, have their own seat at the table and ask for hugs after a fall. They've even heard you raise your voice (just ever so slightly). Shouldn't you spoil them this Christmas, too? Hat sizes range from 0 up to teens.

Friends with benefits will take on a new meaning when you bestow upon your bestie these pretty and warm mittens from Preloved, constructed from three pairs of reclaimed wool sweaters—because true friendship means being there to give a helping hand.

Can a duck be a pet? Maybe not, but you (and your perfect child) can be the favourite teacher's pet after gifting this fun and useful tea infuser with mesh basket for loose tea. If anyone needs a tea break, it's the teacher.

For those times when you need to reach into a stash after you receive a gift from someone who is not on your list—YET. The description on this unique and long-lasting gift says it all: “Fashioned from weathered sheet metal salvaged from the roof of a demolished farm shed in rural Ontario.” Can it get more eco-Canadian than that?

Kids love the bright, fun colours and having their name or favourite image on the punchy, personalized shirts (there are 10 colors of shirts, 17 different fonts, 24 ink colors and 34 different illustrations which means the sky's the limit when it comes to the creative process).

s hard shopping for teenagers these days, especially when you only have $25 to spend. But we think your money will go a very long way with a pair of Double Ring Silver Drop earrings from Eliza Perry Designs. The classic yet current design is sure to be a hit, no matter her style.

Whether it's your brother-in-law or the guy who shovels your snow, he'll like the Travel System from The Real Shaving Company, complete with brush, Moisturizing Shave Cream, Self Heating Face Mask and Daily Skin Smoothing Balm, and you'll like that you can pick it up at your local Shoppers Drug Mart.