Cute & Quirky Gift Ideas Under $30

By Karmen on 03 Sep 2019

Digital Editor

We all have that friend who already has anything they could want, and when their birthday comes up, you're stuck in a "what do I buy?" crisis! So, why not treat him or her to a unique gift? It's always a hilarious and wonderful experience to open a gift to find something totally unexpected. After scouring the web, here are some of the most unusual gifts under $30 that your friend would love!

#1 Pancake ring & earrings

Photo from SweetDollyHouse via etsy.com

Who doesn't love pancakes? These adorable handmade creations by SweetDollyHouse are the perfect gift for the friend who's a foodie and fashionista too! You can find both the ring ($9.84) and earrings ($14.15) on etsy.com. In the meantime, why not treat yourself to something too and make the $10 shipping fee worth it?

#2 Llama slippers

Photo from cottonon.com

Would your friend agree that llamas are the cutest animals in the world? If so, she'd love these slippers! Browse the range of quirky slipper designs at Typo ($29.90).

#3 How Was Your Day wine glass

Photo from naiise.com

The best kind of gift is something personal, useful and that will make her laugh, and this hilarious wine glass ($29.90) ticks all the boxes!

#4 Jia lat notebook

Photo from ameba.com.sg

For the busy and stressful days, this notebook ($5.90) is the perfect companion for comfort and practical use at the same time!

#5 Giant bread plush toy

Photo from shopee.sg

Imagine opening your gift to find this! ? You can find various sizes of this realistic-looking bread pillow at Shopee at prices from $9 to $19.

#6 Relatable quotes pins

Photo from Cat Socrates

Be it your bag, pouch or denim jacket, these relatable pins ($4 each) will make anything better!

#7 Sweet highlighter

Photo from totallyhotstuff.com

This highlighter ($0.50) is not only practical but also doubles as cute decor for your friend's desk space, and dare we emphasise, it costs less than a dollar!

#8 How To Order Your Teh tote bag

Photo from thefarmstore.sg

If you have a friend residing overseas, this tote bag ($26) would be the perfect gift for them to be reminded of home! Double points if she's a teh lover too!

#9 Humidifier with antlers

Photo from OrzBuy

This humidifier ($15.39) isn't just for decorative purposes, it can help with issues like dry skin, allergies and headaches too! When the nightlight is switched on, it looks like the little bear is in a secret lab or spaceship, how adorable!

#10 Drink More water bottle

Photo from uncommongoods.com

This gift is not only highly practical, it also lets your friend know you care about her well-being! The marks on the bottle reminds you to drink enough water and offers encouragement at the same time.