Great Christmas Gifts Under $20

Are you on a budget and looking for some cheap, yet cool holiday gifts for your loved ones? In this article I’m going to present you with some awesome Christmas gifts that you can get for $20 and under. Most of these picks are not just for the Christmas, but suitable for any special occasion including birthdays, anniversaries and other special days and common holidays.

Does you dad or grandpa love to read biographies? Or your mom is into women’s memoirs? Biographies make a great gift for such people, and you have the power to make them happy with such precious gift. I love this idea for my grandpa who owns a collection of self-biographies and great historical books. Here are my picks for some low-priced, but great memoirs.

1. Wait for Me! Memoirs ($18.48) This title is yet to be released on November 9^th, 2010 and you can pre-order it at Amazon. The book is a collection of memories of Deborah Mitford, Duchess of Devonshire, and chronicles her remarkable life, from an eccentric but happy childhood in the Oxfordshire countryside, to tea with Adolf Hitler. The whole story is sure to enchant many minds for years to come. A perfect present for your mom!
2. The Elephant to Hollywood ($15.99) An autobiography of Michael Caine, in which he shares the spectacular story of hi life, from hi humble upbringing in London’s poverty-stricken Elephant and Castle, his military service, touching marriage and family life, and lively adventures with friends, to legendary meetings with fellow stars, forays as a restaurateur, and hilarious off-screen encounters from his glittering five-decade career. A perfect gift for dad or grandpa!
3. Life ($16.18) This autobiography by Keith Richard is an intricately detailed account of his life, in and out of music. His story is funny, touching and amazing at times. He also talks about his early-kept diary in which he recorded his gigs and music impressions the band played. This book won the ‘Amazon Best Books of the Month’s award for November 2010. Perfect for just anyone!
4. All By My Selves: Water, Peanut, Achmed, and Me ($15.17) An autobiography by Jeff Dunham, this book covers the story his life with wit, honesty, and lots of great show business detail. From the toy dummy he spotted at a toy store to playing to arenas filled with screaming fans, Jeff shares his journey through his life. A great gift for Dunham’s fans!

Does your son or daughter is a Harry Potter fan? Is your loved one a big Lord of the Rings freak? My family is full of such fans, including my sister and brother too. Here are some of the cheap presents for them they’re sure to love!

1. Temeraire Volume 1-3 Box Set with Bonus Poster ($15.63) Temerarire is an alternate-history fantasy that explores the idea of a Horatio Hombloweresque navy officer who suddenly finds a dragon uprooting his life. Penned by Naomi Novik, this series is an adventurous fantasy your teens are sure to love. Perfect for a teen!
2. Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set ($16.30) This set contains three of Mistborn series books namely Mistborn, The Well of Ascension and The Hero of Ages . The series has got much acclaim and raves at various platforms. If your trying to introduce someone to something a bit different than HP series, this is a great gift then. Perfect gift for your teens!
3. J.R.R. Tolkien Boxed Set ($19.77) Looking for a present for Lord of the Rings fan? This set contains 3 books from the series and is in paperback. A perfect gift for your teen!

Looking for something cute for your little one? Well, here are many inexpensive options available for you to get stated. Here are my top least-priced gift picks for  your little world.

1. LeapFrog Cook & Play Potsy ($17) Let your little one have fun with cooking vegetables that sing and rhyme. It is the first lesson for your baby to healthy eating you can teach. You can download plenty of songs, poems, personalized email messages and more for this toy while your baby learns how to count, knows colors and has fun with vegetables. A perfect present for your baby!
2. Skip Hop Treetop Friends Hug and Hide Owl Activity Toy ($18) This furry owl squeaks, rattles and crinkles while its baby owl squeaker hides inside pocket. When you open wings, you find a surprise mirror inside. It comes with two tuggable teethers. A fun present for your little one!
3. Munckin Mozart Music Cube ($17.54) This toy cube provides the musical foundation for little ones. It teaches how sound combine to create 8 Mozart pieces, and mad with soft round corners. Includes harp, French horn, piano, flute and violin instrument sounds. A perfect gift for a future musician!

Finding a low-budget gift for toddlers is quite trouble, but here are many great products featured by various toy and other children’s brands. Here are some great cheap gifts for your toddler he’ll enjoy.

1. LeapFrog My Own Laptop ($19.97) This laptop is a great gift for your learning child for it contains typing functionality like an ordinary keyboard plus manys other games and goodies for a better learning experience. It’s available in white and purple both colors so you can choose one according to the gender of your child.
2. North American Bear Company Rosy Cheeks Baby Blonde Boy ($18.12) This baby doll boy is so cute that it has won 100% 5-star ranking at Amazon. It’s so super-cute that your toddler would love to cuddle up with it in the bed and would love his playmate. A perfect gift for toddling boys!
3. Spalding Rookie Gear Basketball Is your little one quite active and energetic? If it is so, buy them this basketball that is a delight for active kids. A lovely gift for your preschooler!

As your child grows up so does her hunger for more learning, knowledge and exploring. This age demands entertainment with learning. Here are my picks for your child aged 5 to 7 that he/she’d sure to love.

1. Alex Foil Bead Maker ($16.61) If your daughter loves making jewelry this kit is perfect for her. With a tool to create awesome beads, this kit also contains instructions and 72 foil sheets in four colors. A perfect gift for your daughter.
2. Hyper Dash Extreme ($19.73) This set containing a tagger and 6 targets is a unique gift for your child. It includes multiple games like double digits, reverse order, and even math. A great gift for your growing child!
3. Kid Galaxy Morphibians Gator Radio Control Vehicle ($19.10) Looking a gift for your boy? This powerful four-wheel car can run smoothly on any surface including water, land or even dirty pond! It comes with a remote controller and all this makes it an awesome gift for your boy!

Are you looking for something great for your kids? Here are plenty of inexpensive goodies to pick from for your children, and I’ve hand-picked some great stuff for you with low prices and high quality. Have a look at my list:

1. A Christmas Carol : A Pop-up Book ($19.80) The book is beautifully-illustrated and tells the story  with pop-up figures to elaborate the all-time classic tale of Ebenzer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The entire text is reproduced in five removable, illustrated, keepsake booklets. A perfect holiday gift for your child!
2. National Geographic Kids Subscription -1 year ($19.95) This magazine is targeted at the age 6-14, and aims at entertaining kids while educating about the world. Your kid will love this magazine!
3. Scribblish ($19.99) This game is fun for your kid for it’s packed with fun drawing and doodles that will help your kid improve his/her drawing skills. Your kid will surely love this fun!

Looking for a perfect, yet cheap gift for your kids? This age demands learning and exploring the world at large. I’ve picked some gifts I think are perfect for your children at the age 12 up to 15.

1. Percy Jackson & Olympians: The Lightening Thief ($16.99) If your teen hasn’t watched the latest Percy Jackson & Olympians flick, it’s time you gift this to him/her. The movie is based on a book series by the same name and your teen will surely enjoy it! 
2. Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics: Jewelry Box ($14.99) Is your girl after lots of jewelry and girly stuff? This set contains 1000+ sticky foam and jewel pieces and a jewelry box to embellish with these stickers. It also makes a great gift for your 7+ daughter.
3. The Last Airbender ($16.99) This is a big-screen version of cartoons Avatar: The Last Airbender and has been the talk of the town for quite some time. If your kids haven’t watched it yet, this is a perfect gift for them this Christmas!

Picking up gifts for a gamer is quite hard since they never seem to stick to one game. However, you can gift them some other gaming related stuff. Here are my picks that a gamer will enjoy as a Christmas gift.

1. PC Gamer Subscription -1 year auto-renewal ($19.95) It’s #1 PC Gaming magazine which covers latest game reviews, gaming news, tips & tricks to gain most out of your gaming experience. A perfect gift for a gamer!
2. Assassin’s Creed II ($16.09) Available for all Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, this game is a great play with around 175 5-star ratings at Amazon. Surely a great delight for gamers!
3. Sony Playstation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote ($19.82) This remote powered by Bluetooth technology gives you streamlined access to PS3’s Blu-ray disc functions. A nice gift for a Playstation lover!

Does your loved one loves to cook? Here are my cheap picks for you to choose a gift for them for this holiday.

1. Black & Decker EHC650 2-speed Food Chopper ($17.33) This 2-speed food chopper comes with 3-cup plastic bowl. It also minces food along with chopping and has got around 250+ 5-star ratings on Amazon. A must-have gift for a chef!
2. Chicago Metallic Fusion Roaster ($19.99) This roasting pan is coated with nonstick material and cooks evenly for moist results. It’s also dishwasher safe and can be used for roasting chicken, turkey, duck and more. A perfect Thanksgiving gift!
3. Furi FUR626 Ozitech Diamond Fingers Pro Knife Sharpener ($16.99) Knife sharpeners can be a great gift and this one has won around 100 5-star reviews at Amazon for its effectiveness and practicality. A unique gift for a pro chef!

Bakers are not hard to find some gifts for since they love anything and everything baking. Here are however my personal picks (that I’d love to receive as a gift) that are affordable and practical at the same time.

1. Proctor Silex 62535 Bowl-rest 5 Speed Mixer ($16.99) This light-weight beater helps with folding, mixing and beating tasks with 5 speeds. A nice gift for an amateur baker!
2. Wilton Cookie Pro Ultra-II Cookie Press ($18.28) Cookie press is something to love even if you have plenty of them. This awesome cookie press is on my wish list for it has 12 terrific shapes, plus 4 mini cookie designs. It also comes with complete instructions and delicious recipes. A useful gift for cookie baker! 
3. Wilton Jumbo Aluminum Cookie Sheet ($19.60) This cookie sheet is 14x20x1/4” in size and has a glossy finish to prevent sticking and make it easy to wash. What sets it apart from other cookie sheets is that it has got 100% 5-star ratings on Amazon. A great gift for a cookie baker like me!

Although iPad has swarmed the e-book readers’ market, yet here are many people who are Kindle-addict. Here are some picks for such readers you can never go wrong with.

1. Belkin Knit Kindle Sleeve ($19.99) Produced for 6” display kindles, this sleeve comes in black, midnight blue, coral pink and perfect plum colors. This makes the sleeve just perfect for anyone!
2. DecalGirl Protective Kindle Skin ($17.99) These Kindle skins by DecalGirl are artistic, and non-glare matte finish. Easy to apply and remove, these skins are perfect for a girl!

Are you looking for an awesome gift for your pet cat? Below are some great gifts for pets and pet lovers you can get for $20 and less. Enjoy.

1. Bergen Turbo Track Cat Toy ($15.03) Your cat will love playing and exercising with this interactive toy that includes a track and a ball rolling inside it. You can build track in endless ways. A great gift for your cat or a cat lover!
2. Pet ‘n Shapes Chik ‘n Skewers Dog Treats ($18.94) Does your dog love chicken treats? These skewers are made of 100% natural chicken breast fillets and are high-protein, low fat. These are also good for your dog’s teeth. A nice gift for dogs!
3. Lupine Designer Dog Collar ($12.21) This designer featured dog collar is a perfect gift for a dog lover and comes in many colors and themes to choose one from. With fashion-inspired patterns, this collar fits medium to large dogs easily. A great gift for a pet dog!

Is your son or daughter into electronics and latest tech gadgets? Well, here are some nice gifts for them that are affordable.

1. Creative Live Cam Video IM Pro ($17.99) This high-quality webcam with 640x480 VGA sensor and instant messaging software is a great little gift. It comes equipped with a high-speed USB 2.0 connection so that you can enjoy faster frame rates and ultra smooth videos.
2. HP Wireless 3-Button Optical Mouse ($19.97) It is an affordable desktop wireless optical mouse solution that combines functionality with style. With this low price for an optical mouse it is surely a great gift for a geek!

Here are some people who either have everything, or they just don’t like anything. Here are my picks for such people –you’ll find these gifts great, interesting ones and surely they’ll surprise or at least make them happy.

1. Postcards from Penguin ($16.50) This is a wonderful collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic Penguin book jacket. From classic to crime, here are over seventy years of quintessentially British design in one box. An excellent gift for collectors!
2. Contigo 16-ounce Double Wall Stainless Steel Vacuum-insulated Tumbler ($19.99) This leak-proof tumbler is great gift for anyone who has everything. It comes in black, blue, silver, green, red and purple colors so you can gift it to anyone you love!

Are you looking for something special for your wife, girlfriend, sister or mom? I've picked some latest products from beauty and fashion that would make an impressive gift for her being affordable and in your budget.

1. Curve Soul Vintage by Liz Claiborne for Women ($16.29) Show your love to your better half with this fragrant shower gel. The fragrance has won many raves, and many adore its pretty bottle and packaging. A must-try beauty item for her!
2. Style&co. Sweater, Ruffle Single Button Long Cardigan ($18.74) This ruffled, cotton long cardigan is a pretty gift for your wife, mom or sister. It's available in 3 colors -black, grey and passion. A pretty gift for her!
3. Glaze Women's Lola-4 Ballet Flat ($19.95) Rock her world with this beautifully embellished yet simple flat. Makes a great gift idea for this holiday season of reds!
4. XOXO Women's XO5211 Silver Dial Gold-tone Open Link Bracelet Watch ($19.99) This elegant dessy bracelet watch is wonderful for ladies. With polished finish link, silver sunray dial, gold Arabic numeral and dashes, as well as rhinestone accented bezel, jewelry clasp and nice Japanese quartz movement, she is sure to love it!!
5. J. Furmani Velvet Clutch ($18) This classy velvet clutch is great for evenings, and your better-half will surely love it for its sophistication and class.
6. Clear Silvertone Rhinestone Teardrop Pendant Necklace ($16.99) You can never go wrong with this beautiful pendant studded with sparkling clear rhinestones. A precious perfect gift for her!

NOTE: Here is some more stuff to come, so bookmark it if you can't find what you're looking for!

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