Gifts under $50 for just about anyone
The go-to pieces that will satisfy anyone -- no matter
how fussy
Slawinski & Co Noooodle Spaghetti Measure and Trivet, $32
Not just a pretty base: The loops on this chrome trivet measure from one to four servings of dried pasta.
sfmoma.org
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Alex Beard Impossible Puzzle, $15
What you see isn't always what you get: The similarly shaped pieces fit together to recreate the image on the box -- or they can be rearranged to create an entirely different picture.
barnesandnoble.com
Koeze Cream-Nut Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Clusters, $11 to $29
Peanut butter. White chocolate. Pecans covered in a thick chocolate coating. Is your mouth watering yet? Skip the predictable candies and introduce someone to these irresistible local favorites from Michigan.
koeze.com
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Out of the Box Backseat Drawing Game, $25
Great for birthday or dinner parties: He gives her directions about what to draw. She does the artwork, then has to guess what it is. No arguing, please!
otb-games.com
Perch! Design Letter Candle Ball, $32
Customize this handmade ceramic tealight holder with any initial (or up to three).
perchdesign.net
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Our Name in History Collection, $30
What's in a name? Help someone find out with this fascinating guide to the origin and history of different surnames (more than 300,000 names available).
amazon.com
Anthropologie Creatures Great and Small Calendar, $20
Swap out last year's cute-puppies calendar with a handmade work of art that will dress up a wall while it keeps her on track.
anthropologie.com
Magnetic Wooden Salad Tongs by David Mayhew, $40
Serve up clever design with your next Caesar or Cobb. You can separate the sleek, whale-shaped tongs to toss, then stick them back together to serve.
momastore.org
Lodge Cast-Iron 5-Quart Dutch Oven, $30
A true kitchen classic at a great price. This pre-seasoned pot, made by a 112-year-old family foundry, is worthy of any clan's secret recipes.
target.com
Bodum Chocolatière Chocolate Jug, $40
How to make a chocoholic's dream come true: 1. Buy her this pot. 2. Pour in warm milk and chocolate chips. 3. Pump whisk a few times. 4. Serve her a cup of creamy, frothy cocoa.
bodumusa.com
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Sant'Eustachio Il Caffé, $20
Transport that coffee lover from her robe to Rome. After 70 long years, this legendary Italian brew is finally making its debut Stateside. Available ground and as whole beans.
gustiamo.com
Wolferman's Six-Pack Classic Sampler Signature English Muffins, $33
Breakfast will become his favorite meal with these 24 hearty muffins on hand. In flavors like Cheddar cheese, honey and oat, and San Francisco sourdough, they're twice as thick as the ones from the grocery store -- and doubly delicious.
wolfermans.com
Umbra Doodlebook Frame, $16
There's nothing generic about this four-by-six-inch picture frame. It's actually a blank 80-page sketchbook, so your recipient (or her children) can personalize it anytime with pencils, paint, or markers.
umbra.com
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