Take It From an Editor: Prime Day Is the Best Time to Score Under-$50 Gifts
September 30, 2025
- Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is happening on October 7 and 8.
- We rounded up gifts under $50 for teens, kids, men, and more.
- You’ll need a Prime membership for some deals, but you can try a free 30-day trial.
It’s finally fall, and if you’re already thinking about all the presents you need to buy for the holidays, we’re with you. Now that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is returning (October 7 and 8), you can get a jump on your shopping list for everyone–even those impossible-to-please teens.
While October Prime Day hasn’t officially started, we’ve already found deals on everything from tech to the hottest toys up to 53% off. Best of all, these gift ideas are all under $50. We’ve even rounded up a few stocking stuffers and white elephant ideas, in case you want to cross those off your list, too.
These early deals are looking good, but if past years are any indication, the best items sell out first. If you see something marked down that’s perfect for someone in your life, grab it now.
Gifts for Teens
Give the picky teenagers in your life a gift they’ll actually use, like a mini fridge they can keep in their room for sodas or beauty products, or a blanket they can wear all winter.
Gifts for Kids
We’re betting your shopping list for the little ones is the longest. Fortunately, you can get Squishmallows, Bluey games, and LEGO sets for under $50 during October Prime Day.
Gifts for Men
There are plenty of affordable gifts for guys on sale right now, including things they didn’t even know they needed, like a rolling grill basket or a magnetic Bluetooth speaker.
Gifts for Women
Amazon has everything from beauty supplies to yard decor on sale right now, so you’re sure to find something for your wife, sister, girlfriend, daughter, niece, or bestie.
Stocking Stuffers & White Elephant Gifts
Unexpected items that are also useful? That’s the gift-giving sweet spot. Grab a few presents while they’re on sale—starting at just $6.
Shop All October Prime Day Deals
Commerce Editor
Jessica is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for Good Housekeeping, Esquire, House Beautiful, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Elle Decor, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, and Prevention. With more than 15 years of experience, she tests and reports on useful, unique, and trending products—everything from baby gear to home decor to power tools—and tracks the best sales in the lifestyle and tech spaces.
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