
Gift cards are a great solution for holiday gifts when you need something fast and easy or have no idea what the recipient would like. However, they’re not really considered a “thoughtful” gift.
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If you’re skipping the gift cards this year, these under-$50 Sam’s Club options feel more personal than a piece of plastic.

Bendon Deluxe Wooden Artist Case
- Price: $29.98
The Bendon deluxe wooden artist case is a good gift for anyone age 8 and up who likes to draw and paint. It contains 150 art supplies, including markers, colored pencils, oil pastels, acrylic paints, brushes, a blending stump and two art pads. The wooden storage case includes compartments, dual snap closures and a handle to help keep everything organized, secure and easy to move around.
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Worx Nitro Professional Hand Tool Set
- Price: $49.87
The Worx Nitro professional hand tool set comes in a sturdy tool bag with internal and external pockets. It features 42 pieces, including a ratcheting screwdriver with bits, a hammer, a tape measure, a level, pliers, an adjustable wrench, a utility knife, shears and hex keys. It’s a practical gift for someone to keep at home for a variety of DIY jobs — whether they own a full-size toolbox or not.

Tramontina Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven
- Price: $43.98 (regularly $53.98)
Dutch ovens are designed for cooking cold-weather comfort foods, including stew, chili, cobbler and homemade bread — a must for anyone who enjoys cooking hearty meals. The Tramontina enameled cast iron round Dutch oven with a lid features a PTFE-free porcelain enamel finish and comes in a variety of color choices, including holiday-appropriate red and cranberry.
Other useful features include self-basting condensation ridges in the lid to add flavor and heavy-grade cast iron to retain heat for optimal cooking. Use on the stovetop or in the oven at temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Asobu Insulated Pour-Over Coffee Maker
- Price: $49.98
Pour-over coffee enthusiasts, or those who are interested, will appreciate the BPA-free Asobu insulated pour-over coffee maker. The 32-ounce carafe is made from heat-resistant borosilicate glass with a copper-lined, double-walled insulated build that helps keep coffee hot for up to 12 hours. Additionally, the stainless steel micro-mesh filter eliminates the need for paper filters and provides a more robust flavor profile.

Member’s Mark Flameless LED Wax Candles
- Price: $32.97
These Member’s Mark flameless LED wax candles are a good pick for families with kids or pets because they’re a way to make a space cozier without the worry of babysitting a lit candle. The candles, crafted from real paraffin wax, feature moving LED lights that mimic flickering flames. The three-piece set also includes a remote control with a daily cycle timer that automatically turns the candles on for six hours and off for 18.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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