The closer we get to the holidays, the more you need gift guides that tell it like it is. That’s certainly been my goal with each guide this week, so a huge thank you to everyone who sent in such fantastic recommendations. If you haven’t checked them all out, be sure to peruse my gift guides for Home & Kitchen, Tech Gadgets, Travel and Outside The Box. Each contains my top gift ideas along with the best gift ideas submitted by all of you last week on instastories!

Rounding out the series today is the ultimate gift list for items that are affordable, but won’t elicit any less excitement from the recipient. In fact, when people scream “There’s no way you got this for Under $100!” at your holiday gift exchange, be ready to channel your inner Elle Woods: What, like it’s hard? If you’re looking for a great gift, and you have a spend ballpark in mind, keep reading. Below are the best budget-friendly gifts, and it’s all feeling very fresh for 2018. Yes, himalayan pink salt shaved tableside was cute, but it’s been done. Let’s see what new gifting magic we can make this year for $100 or less.