You Won’t Need a Gift Receipt for These 20 Target Finds Under $40, They’re That Good

The holidays are an opportunity to delight loved ones with items on their wish lists and maybe a few things they wouldn’t think to ask for. But the one thing you definitely don’t want to do is wrap up something that your recipient immediately wants to return. Instead, stick with these 20 tried-and-true Target finds for $40 or less that friends and family will be eager to use rather than toss out.  

Best Target Gifts for $40 or Less

• “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, $25
• Apple AirTag, $30
• Brookstone Heated Cozy Throw, $21 (was $35)
• Auden Amira Clog Slippers, $30
• Clinique Cult Classics On The Go Cosmetic Set, $18
• Kitsch 4-Piece Satin Heatless Curling Set, $18
• Touchland Aloe You Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer, $10
• Owala 24-Ounce FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle, $28
• Mondo Llama Punch Needling Canvas Kit, $15
• All In Motion Airy Sleek Ribbed Half-Zip Pullover, $30

Whether I’m feeling stumped or I know exactly what to buy for friends and family, my plan is almost always the same: visit Target. I love that the retailer has plenty of options, including loungewear, cozy home finds, great beauty, and entertainment favorites, and you can even shop its gift storefronts by price, which is extra handy. 

Finding 20 gifts to give for $40 or less wasn’t tricky; the hard part was narrowing down the 32 pages of options to just a few items. But I landed on a great selection that includes the special edition of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a Clinique duo of best-selling products, the ultra-popular Kitsch 4-Piece Satin Heatless Curling Set, a helpful Open Story 7-Piece Packing Cube Set, an All In Motion Airy Sleek Legging-Friendly Hooded Sweatshirt, and so much more.

Start shopping below, while great finds are priced from $5.

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid Deluxe Edition

Book people are some of the best people, and my loved ones and I are always excited to share what we’ve enjoyed reading. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of the best books I’ve ever read. It tells the story of the seven husbands a famous actress was married to, and it weaves together a secondary tale about a writer creating a piece about the actress for a magazine. This is a page-turner I couldn’t put down! The hardcover deluxe edition is beautiful for someone with a bookshelf, or you can scoop up the paperback for $10. 

Apple AirTag

My Apple AirTag is a must whenever I fly. I tuck it inside my suitcase just in case my bag ever gets lost because it pings my iPhone with its location. I love the peace of mind in always knowing where my bag is even when it’s not with me. You can also clip AirTags to other things you don’t want to lose, like car keys, backpacks, and pet collars. These are a handy stocking stuffer or white elephant gift, if you’re in the market.

Brookstone Heated Cozy Throw

As temperatures dip in winter, it can feel like an endless slog to try to stay warm. The Brookstone Heated Cozy Throw changes everything for just $21. The blanket is made from fleece, so it’s soft to snuggle up with already. But the four heat settings that you can choose from, along with the four-hour automatic shut-off, turn this throw into a blanket that’s far above average. Keep in mind that your recipient will need to plug the blanket into an outlet to use it. 

Auden Amira Clog Slippers

These clog slippers by shopper-favorite brand Auden are a popular pick at Target. They’re only $30, which is a fraction of the price of slippers from another brand that look almost identical. The clogs are made from genuine suede with cushioned footbeds and rubber soles that allow you to wear the slippers inside and outside. While they’re still in stock, score a pair in black or brown in sizes 6 to 11. “Buy them! They are comfortable, keep your feet warm, and fit like a glove,” wrote one reviewer. 

Clinique Cult Classics On The Go Cosmetic Set

Thanks to Target’s partnership with Ulta Beauty, many popular brands and products are now available at the retailer, including Clinique’s Cult Classics On the Go Cosmetic Set. Both the High Impact Mascara in black and the Almost Lipstick in Black Honey are included in the duo that’s only $18—less than what each product costs on its own. Shop it before it disappears. 

Target is a forever holiday shopping solution, and the retailer’s options for gifts for $40 or less don’t disappoint. There are plenty more finds to shop below, too, like Touchland’s Aloe You Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer, Owala’s 24-Ounce FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle, LolaVie’s Perfecting Leave-in Conditioner, and “Magnolia Table Volume 2” by Joanna Gaines, so keep scrolling.

Kitsch 4-Piece Satin Heatless Curling Set

Touchland Aloe You Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer

Owala 24-Ounce FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Mondo Llama Punch Needling Canvas Kit

All In Motion Airy Sleek Ribbed Half-Zip Pullover

Open Story 7-Piece Packing Cube Set

JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

Threshold 8-Inch by 10-Inch Thin Gallery Frame With Mat

Gimme Beauty 2-Piece Thick Hair Extra Teeth Claw Clips

LolaVie Perfecting Leave-in Conditioner

Threshold Cozy Knit Throw Blanket

Threshold 5-Ounce Tinted Glass Lavender and Eucalyptus Jar Candle

“Magnolia Table Volume 2” by Joanna Gaines

All In Motion Airy Sleek Legging-Friendly Hooded Sweatshirt

Open Story Passport Cover and Luggage Tag Set