When you’re looking for a gift under $50, it’s usually for someone you don’t know so well. Maybe it’s a co-worker’s birthday, or you’re going to a house-warming party hosted by a friend of a friend. Nevertheless, you want them to love the gift, and you want them to remember – positively – that you got it for them. Read on for some popular gift-giving approaches that will have your recipient thanking you daily for at least the whole next year. Do you know that little heart or star-shaped button that shows up somewhere near the product description on most online shopping sites? That’s a “favorite” or “wishlist” button – it is very possible that who you shop for has collected and saved their favorite products somewhere on the online retailer’s site in a handy list just waiting for someone like you to discover it.

Some sites make these lists visible to other users, so you can quickly surf over to popular sites like Noon and AliExpress and check out what’s in their wishlist in your price range. If all else fails, you can even go the old-fashioned route and ask others who know them well. Before buying, just be sure you drop a few casual hints in conversation first find out first if they’ve already purchased the item you intend to get them – or not. Engage your intended gift recipient in a conversation about their favorite memories. You can ask them how they met their spouse, or what their favorite memories are from when their kids were little. Trust us – everybody likes to tell a good story from their lives.

Once you catch an interesting bit of information, give him or her something to remind them of those moments. You can get them a mug with a photo on it, or you might get him and his wife coupons for their favorite restaurant, where they had their first date. Make a list of things your friend likes. Does he love photography? Adventure? Is she a fan of healthy living? Is she really into her car? If you spend five minutes making a list of all the things he or she loves, you’re bound to come up with a bunch of ideas you hadn’t thought of before.

Then, you can start combining these interests to give the perfect gift that the recipient will actually love. If they like photography and adventure, give him the Zakk Waterproof HD Action Cam mentioned in our list above – or a more expensive model if you can afford it. Check AskMjareb’s GoPro Action Cams reviews.

If your recipient loves healthy living and is into their car, get her the innovative new Car Aromatherapy Humidifier by Nanum. Just a few drops of lavender essential oil and the ride home from work turns into a therapeutic spa treatment she’ll be thanking you for the next day. This fourth and last approach works best if you know the person a little better, but can also work well if you spend a lot of time around them even in a more impersonal context like work. Think about their goals and aspirations.

Does she want to learn guitar? If so, get her an item in your price range to support her goals. Think picks, guitar strings, or sheet music to her favorite artist or genre of music. You could even get her one starter lessons with a local teacher.

Does he want to get in shape? You could get him the Adidas Training Steel Water bottle listed in our recommendations above. You could also get him a great workout outfit or a month gym membership, depending on your budget. A cool set of wireless headphones to use while he works out is also a great idea. The list is endless. Remember, the most important thing is not how much a gift costs. It’s how much thought you put into it.

• Cooking Items – If your intended recipient likes to cook, a high-quality cooking implement is always a great gift idea and will have them thinking of you every time they’re in the kitchen. And you can usually purchase even a high-quality single item without breaking the bank.
• Drinking Containers – One of the most memorable and oft-used budget gifts is a specialty cup, bottle or drinking device. It’s a way to show your thoughtfulness about their unique personality and lifestyle, and also give something that will be used daily.
• Photography Equipment – In the modern, Instagram-ready world, another unique photo capturing device is always appreciated. You can get your recipient a waterproof camera like the Zakk Action Cam, a fun InstantCamera by FujiFilm, even a selfie stick.
• Tiny Speakers – There are so many great tiny portable speakers available these days, plenty are even waterproof. And most are available for a reasonable price — a universally appreciable gift.
• Nifty Car Gadgets – Everybody can use another smart car tool to make their ride more comfortable, and this is another place that you’ll be remembered daily with fondness. Our budget faves include the Nanum Humidifier and the Anker 5-Port Car Charger.
• Cell Phone Accessories – Who hasn’t been stuck outside the house on 1% battery with an urgent call to make? If you get your gift recipient a battery bank like the Noon East 21,000 mAh we recommend, they’ll remember you fondly whenever they’re in such a pinch. Or you could get your recipient a nice Bluetooth headset.