Gift Guides by Age and Price

Gift shopping for a family adds up fast. Between birthdays, stockings, teachers, grandparents and the big holiday list, it's easy to spend more than you planned on things that end up forgotten in a toy bin by February. This page collects every HomeCentsibility gift guide in one place, sorted by who you're shopping for and how much you want to spend.

Each guide focuses on gifts that actually get used: practical picks, things kids come back to, and ideas that don't break the budget. Some lists are organized by age, like gifts for a one-year-old or toddler gifts that aren't toys. Others are organized by price, like gifts under $25 or gifts for mom under $50. Our gift guides include affiliate links, so if you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Before you start adding to carts, it helps to know your number. The Christmas budget post walks through setting a spending total for the season, and the Black Friday game plan comes with a free printable price tracker so you can tell a real deal from a fake one. Set the budget first, then shop the lists below with a plan.

We add new guides through the season, so check back as your list grows.

Gifts by Age

• Best Gifts for a 1 Year Old Under $25

• Gifts for Toddlers That Aren't Toys: Ideas They'll Use

• Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers and Kids That Won't End Up in the Trash

• Calm-Down Corner Box for Toddlers: What's in Ours

Gifts by Price

• Gifts Under $25 That Actually Get Used

• Gifts for Mom Under $50 She'll Actually Use

Plan Your Holiday Spending

• How to Make a Christmas Budget (and Actually Stick to It)

• Black Friday Game Plan for Families + Free Printable Price Tracker

• Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget + Free Printable Shopping List

• 13 Cute Family Halloween Costumes

Want the whole money picture? Visit Family Budget Basics. Shopping for a new baby? See Baby on a Budget.