The Penny Pincher's Gift Guide

Since the economic weather outside is frightful, we found 10 presents with a price ($50 or less!) that's delightful.

Christmas Party Gift Set by Lush

For time-strapped social butterflies who want to look refreshed but don't have time to lounge in the tub, this high-value set offers the perfect solution: seven items that will rejuvenate through New Year's and beyond.

$49.95 at Lush, 166 Newbury Street, Boston, 617-375-5874, lush.com

Hot Chocolate from Lake Champlain Chocolates

Special varieties like Aztec Spicy Hot Chocolate or Organic Hot Chocolate by this New England-based company incorporate only fresh, all-natural ingredients.

$9 each from Lake Champlain Chocolates, 800-465-5909, lakechamplainchocolates.com

Dado Cubes

A fresh take on classic building blocks, these plastic cubes, available in blue or pink, were voted a 2008 Toy of the Year by Creative Child Magazine.

$25 at Vessel, 125 Kingston Street, Boston, 617-292-0982, vesselinc.com

Miniwiz HYmini portable charger

Attach this mini wind turbine to your bike handlebars, let the breeze charge its batteries as you pedal, and when your iPod or cellphone dies, take advantage of the off-the-grid charge.

$49.99 at hymini.com

Echo Design scarf

Warm a fashionable friend's heart with this pleated, wool-blend scarf, which is available in a variety of colors and in plaid.

$38 at Moxie, 51 Charles Street, Boston, 617-557-9991, moxieboston.com

Baseball documentary

In Rumbo a las Grandes Ligas ("Road to the Big Leagues"), Boston-based director Jared Goodman examines the difficult journey of Dominican players who pursue professional baseball careers. The DVD includes an exclusive look at David "Big Papi" Ortiz training in the Dominican Republic.

$19.95 from Indiepix films, 212-684-2333, rumbofilm.com

Sephora Scent Sampler Bestsellers for Him

With a $50 gift certificate plus 10 mini-vials of designer fragrances like Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male and Prada's Infusion d'Homme, this set is perfect for the guy who just can't commit.

$50 at Sephora, The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston, 617-262-4200, sephora.com

Peruvian Trading Co. animal hats

Your favorite kids can masquerade as their favorite critters (frogs, bears, monkeys, or penguins) and stay warm at the same time in these crocheted caps.

$32 at The Red Wagon, 69 Charles Street, Boston, 617-523-9402, theredwagon.com

Mini iStereo-Dock

Music-loving pals will appreciate this toylike, portable speaker small enough to fit in a pocket, so they can blast music anywhere.

$24 at Paper Source, 338 Boylston Street, Boston, 617-536-3444, paper-source.com

Penzeys Spices gift boxes

Enable the cooks in your kitchen by beefing up their spice artillery. Penzeys offers several themed gift sets that include nearly every flavor needed to cook an inspiring ethnic meal.

$38.99 at Penzeys Spices, 1293 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, 781-646-7707, penzeys.com

Deblina Chakraborty is a writer in Boston. Send comments to magazine@globe.com.