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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\u2019s secret Santa, or the office white elephant exchange. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Olio2go <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Flavor Pair<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Salt & Sundry <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Sparkly Studs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Ten Thousand Villages <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Pamper Pack<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make their day with a handcrafted soap and body scrubber set that\u2019s 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<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtesy Gift & Gather <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Smooth \u2018Stache<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Covet<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Bonding Ritual<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Golden Fox Boutique <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Martini Moment<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Bellacara <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Lip Service<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Botanica <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Alpine Ambience<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step up your gifting game with a long-lasting Botanica candle like this cozy option with notes of bayberry, cedarwood, and tobacco. Botanica Apr\u00e8s Ski Candle: $45 at Penny Post, 1201 King St., Alexandria <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy Great Scott Chocolates <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Decadent Dozen<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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

Feature image courtesy vendor <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This story originally ran in our December issue<\/a>. For more stories like this, subscribe<\/a> to Northern Virginia Magazine.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wrap up these local gifts for everyone on your list.","protected":false},"author":1002086,"featured_media":528994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41365],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-528967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shopping"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSnag Perfect Presents for Less Than $50 from NoVA-Area Shops<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find local gifts for everyone on your list for less than $50 from shops right here in Northern Virginia and DC.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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