12 Useful Gifts Under $100 (That Aren’t Socks)

These clever ice scrapers plug into a car’s 12-volt outlet and feature heated blades, allowing them to de-ice their vehicle without a major upper body workout. Each scraper is equipped with LED lights to help out in the dark and a rubber squeegee for a sparkling finish.

This Shark vacuum is so slim, it can maneuver into spaces the attachments of their bigger vacuum probably can’t handle. Tuck it in an unused corner of an entryway or prop it on the kitchen counter for quick touch-ups of spaces that probably don’t get cleaned often enough.

Bye-bye, Bic! Flameless and fuelless, a rechargeable lighter is a foolproof gift for both candle lovers and grill masters. Each device contains more than 100 ignitions on a single charge, and a full recharge can take as little as 90 minutes.

These aren’t like their other food storage containers. They’re actually microwave cookware, capable of fully cooking a range of dishes thanks to vented lids that trap steam and keep food moist and flavorful.

When something inevitably spills on their favorite rug or brand-new couch, they’ll be glad they have this editor-approved cleaner, designed to lift away stains on carpet and upholstery tucked in the back of the closet.

Chances are they don’t have this often-overlooked kitchen accessory in their drawers just yet, even though their freezer is always stocked with at least a pint or two.

This little steamer is much more convenient to use than their old iron and board, meaning they’ll walk out the door with way less wrinkles on their clothes.

Upgrade them from the stovetop method with a rice maker that produces perfect grains every time — not just rice, but also oats, beans, quinoa, and even soup. The machine features a Low Carb mode that reduces starch from rice as it cooks off.

Mixing bowls are one of those kitchen things that don’t get replaced often enough. This stain-resistant and stackable set with anti-skid silicone bases should last for years to come, and since each bowl comes with a lid, they can double as food storage.

Whether they’re using it for weekly meal prep in the kitchen or to serve up a charcuterie spread on the weekends, your giftees will get a lot of use out of this double-sided wooden cutting board.

It’s a gift they’ll hopefully never have to use, but they’ll be glad they have it if they do. Included in the bag, which doubles as a roadside hazard sign, are essentials like reflective tape, jumper cables, a tire-pressure gauge, gloves, tools, and more to help them out until roadside assistance arrives.

Are they bending over a sink to get a good look in the mirror as they put on makeup? This countertop cordless mirror has two magnification modes and LED lights to make sure they don’t miss a thing, balancing on tiptoes not required.