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Snag Perfect Presents for Less Than $50 from NoVA-Area Shops

Wrap up these local gifts for everyone on your list.

By Erica Moody November 26, 2025 at 7:00 am

Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family on a budget? Check out these nine gifts under $50 from shops right here in Northern Virginia and DC. Grab something for your loved one, your friend group’s secret Santa, or the office white elephant exchange. 

A set of balsamic vinegars from Olio2go
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Flavor Pair

Foodie friends and party hosts will appreciate this set of balsamic vinegars from Italy. Cattani Duo Gift Set: $39.95 at Olio2go, 8304 Hilltop Rd., Fairfax

One-of-a-kind handmade earrings from Salt & Sundry
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Sparkly Studs

These one-of-a-kind handmade sparkly earrings complement any outfit. Rose Gold Druzy Prong Earrings: $38 at Salt & Sundry,1301 Fourth St. NE and 1625 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 

A soap and body scrubber gift set from Ten Thousand Villages
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Pamper Pack 

Make their day with a handcrafted soap and body scrubber set that’s perfect for an at-home spa experience. Taaja Sandalwood and Aloe Soap/Body Scrubber Set: $29.99 at Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St., Alexandria

A beard balm gift set from Gift & Gather
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Smooth ‘Stache

This set of handcrafted, organic beard balms by Brooklyn Grooming includes four travel-size tins. Beard Balm Sampler Gift Set: $29 at Gift & Gather, 307 Mill St., Occoquan

A deck of prompts from Covet in Arlington
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Bonding Ritual 

This deck of prompts encourages groups to have meaningful (and entertaining!) conversations. The Moth Presents A Game of Storytelling: $17.99 at Covet, 5140 Wilson Blvd., Arlington

Candy Cane Sparkle mixer for cocktails and mocktails from Golden Fox Boutique
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Martini Moment

For festive holiday cocktails or mocktails, this Wood Stove Kitchen mixer is flavored with peppermint and Cape Cod cranberry and infused with edible glitter. Candy Cane Sparkle Cocktail Mixer with Edible Glitter: $26 at The Golden Fox Boutique, 2700 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 430, Arlington

A peptide lip booster from Bellacara
Courtesy Bellacara

Lip Service

A perfect stocking stuffer, this science-backed, anti-aging lip treatment by Alchimie Forever plumps and hydrates. Peptide Lip Booster: $29 at Bellacara, 1000 King St., Alexandria

A candle from Botanica in Alexandria
Courtesy Botanica

Alpine Ambience

Step up your gifting game with a long-lasting Botanica candle like this cozy option with notes of bayberry, cedarwood, and tobacco. Botanica Après Ski Candle: $45 at Penny Post, 1201 King St., Alexandria 

A holiday sampler from Great Scott Chocolates
Courtesy Great Scott Chocolates

Decadent Dozen

You can never go wrong with chocolate, and these sweet treats are made right in Herndon. Holiday Sampler: $25 at greatscottchocolates.com (order by December 15)

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This story originally ran in our December issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.

Erica Moody

Erica Moody

Contributing Editor

Erica Moody is Northern Virginia Magazine’s Contributing Editor. She has been a lifestyle journalist and editor for more than 15 years, with previous staff roles at Philadelphia magazine, Washington Life Magazine, and Travel Leaders Group. She’s consulted for brands including American Express Travel and Royal Caribbean. Her writing has appeared in Ad Age, The Telegraph, InsideHook, Technical.ly, DC Inno, and more. She holds an MFA from Antioch University and a BA from Tulane.

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