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20 Amazon Gift Ideas For Girls That Are Under $20

When in doubt, go with succulents

Maria Nelson

Oct 24, 2018

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With the holiday season right around the corner and your wallet not quite at the level it needs to be, your best bet for finding the perfect presents for all the leading ladies in your life is to head to Amazon and buy the cheapest (but best) things you can find. Luckily, I've done the hard work for you.

Here are 20 gift ideas your mom, sister, cousin, best friend, girlfriend, roommate, big, little, neighbor, yourself and anyone else are sure to love but that won't break the bank:

1. Succulents

So easy to buy and ship with Prime. Now the biggest struggle is to keep them alive.

Find on Amazon for $15.95 for a 5 pack

2. Little feminist playing cards

Not only are these cute to look at but they're also fun to play with on a game night.

Find on Amazon for $12.95

3. "We Rate Dogs" daily calendar

365 days of wholesomeness. Who could ask for more? Also available in a 12-month wall calendar version. Based off of the @dog_rates Twitter account.

Find on Amazon for $10.39

4. Cactus candles

Diversify your garden without having to remember to water it all the time.

Find on Amazon for $7.99

5. Tote bag

You know that bag that everyone has? This is it but it's also not. For a fraction of the cost, no one will even be able to tell the difference.

Find on Amazon for $14.95-22.95

6. A diffuser

Add essential oils to make your room smell, and you feel, great.

Find on Amazon for $15.99

7. A pop socket

Improve her selfie game with one of these tiny gadgets. Available in a ton of fun designs.

Find on Amazon for $9.97

8. Face masks

More importantly, 24 face masks so she can use them anytime, no matter what she's in the mood for. At like 60 cents each, these are a steal.

Find on Amazon for $13.95

9. Funky socks

For the girl who likes plants more than she likes people.

Find on Amazon for $10.99

10. A comfy sweater

For fall, winter, and anytime she may want to look comfy and cute at the same time. Available in a variety of colors.

Find on Amazon for $14.99-$23.99

11. Fairy lights

To add a magical touch to her dorm, house, or anywhere else she decides to hang these.

Find on Amazon for $16.99

12. "Girl, Wash Your Face"

The new self-help book that every girl is talking about this year.

Find on Amazon for $13.78

13. Cute coffee mugs

Search "animal coffee mug" for other animal options!

Find on Amazon for $12.99

14. Scratch off map of the world

A perfectly beautiful way to keep track of all the places she's been.

Find on Amazon for $11.97

15. Bath bombs

A beautiful way to relax and unwind.

Find on Amazon for $17.99

16. A pillow pet

When her dorm doesn't allow animals and this is as close as you can get.

Find on Amazon for $19.99

17. Touch screen compatible gloves

So she can stay warm and toasty but still upload things to her Snapchat story.

Find on Amazon for $9.99

18. A stuffed avocado

The new cutest thing on your bed.

Find on Amazon for $19.49

19. An eyeshadow palette

Featuring fun, sunshiney colors

Find on Amazon for $12.57

20. A waterproof bluetooth speaker

So she can sing her heart out in the shower.

Find on Amazon for $19.99

Have fun and happy shopping!

Please note that prices are accurate and items in stock as of the time of publication. As an Amazon Associate, Odyssey may earn a portion of qualifying sales.

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Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

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Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories. — Genie

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