If you don’t like having to spend a lengthy amount of time shopping, then you may find yourself at a loss when it comes to finding the perfect gift for someone special. While it’s the thought that counts, it helps when you know someone will thoroughly appreciate their gift (and it’s affordable). So I have for you 10 top-rated gifts that you can purchase for less than $100.
1) Electric Toothbrush
Who doesn’t want a toothbrush that feels like a professional cleaning after each use? If you know someone who only uses a manual toothbrush, they are missing out on an excellent clean teeth experience. The Philips Sonicare DailyClean 2100 series removes up to 3 times more particles from your teeth than a regular toothbrush and the timer allows for a 2-minute brushing session, as recommended by dentists. Purchase this gift now for $39.96.
2) LapGear Home Office Lap Desk
Know someone who works from home? If you do, they need the LapGear Elevation Device Booster Cushion. Fitting up to a 17.3″ laptop, this lap desk also leaves room for a mouse and holds your cell phone upright. In addition, this lap desk helps keep the laptop from overheating thanks to proper ventilation. It also has a gel wristpad for comfort and to improve wrist ergonomics. Purchase this home office gift for $58.58.
3) Flight Approved Travel Pack
This Hynes Eagle Travel Backpack is waterproof, durable, and will fit in the overhead compartment and under the seat of any flight. It’s designed with a large main compartment with several internal pockets for toiletries and other necessary items. It can fit up to a 15.6″ laptop and easily converts from a duffel into a packback. Purchase this travel pack at the price of $49.99.
4) Ninja Professional Blender
Whether or not someone is a smoothie fan, when you give them the Ninja Professional Touchscreen Blender, they will realize how much they were missing. This 72-ounce blender creates the perfect smoothie, but can also puree fruits, blend cocktails, and so much more. When you purchase this blender, included is a recipe guide sure to inspire your future blending desires. Purchase this now at the sale price of $79.99.
5) Record Player
If you haven’t been paying attention, vinyl has made a comeback. To fuel that desire for that full vinyl sound, this Victrola Vintage record player with built-in speakers is an excellent gift. This plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records. With Bluetooth capabilities, you can stream audio from any smartphone or laptop. You can purchase this turntable for $52.70.
6) Air Fryer
If you know someone who missed the fad of air fryers during the pandemic, they’ll love the Instant Vortex, a 4-in-1 mini air fryer combo. This must-have tool for the kitchen can air fry, bake, roast and reheat. It’s perfect for one or two servings and requires very little preheating time. It also has an easy clean-up! Now available for $41.70.
7) Complete Calvin and Hobbes Set
Who can resist the wisdom of Hobbes and the imagination of Calvin? Relive the days of Calvin with his schemes against little Susie, adventures with Hobbes, conquering monsters under the bed, and so much more in this complete Calvin and Hobbes Box Set. Now available for $81.00 as a paperback (or $154.48 as a hardcover), you will please any longtime fan or even a child new to this classic comic strip.
8) Bluetooth Speaker
For the music fan who can’t go long without listening to their playlist or has a hunger for audiobooks, consider the Amazon Echo, the smart speaker that does more than just play music. Available for $39.99, this speaker can play music, audiobooks, make calls and so much more. It’s a hands-free device and includes an Alexa voice assistant, so you can ask about weather, traffic and add to your shopping list. With superior sound quality and the ability to connect to most Bluetooth-capable devices, this speaker will please any music lover.
9) Sound Machine
If you know a restless sleeper in your life, then you are sure to please them with the Sound + Sleep High Fidelity Sound Machine. This sound machine includes 30 rich and immersive sounds that will help improve their sleep and block out any disruptive noises. In addition, it adjusts to your sleep patterns thanks to the sleep timer that reduces volume after 30 minutes up to 2 hours. This gift is available for $99.95.
10) Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker
If you are buying a gift for a coffee lover in your life, consider the Secura Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker available for $25.54. Made of stainless steel, this brews up to 34-ounces of coffee and keeps coffee hot for several hours. This is also portable, so a coffee lover can take this with them on road trips or camping trips without sacrificing quality coffee.