Holiday shopping: Gifts you can buy for $10 to $25

Polish pottery mugs • Cute kittens and chipper bluebirds festoon these Polish pottery mugs. Other patterns are also available. $24.95 at Cornucopia, 107 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, cornucopia-kitchen.com

Morse code necklaces • Telegraph your feelings in a more subtle way with these Morse code message necklaces. A series of 14-karat-gold-plated dots and dashes replace the letters to some sweet and inspiring words, including “loved” and “happy.” $15 at Revival Boutique & Gifts, 101 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, facebook.com/revivalboutiqueandgifts

Spinster Sisters soy lotion candles • Is it a candle or a lotion? Well, it’s both. Light these soy lotion candles, and as the oil melts, you can pour it onto your skin and massage it in for added moisture. An added bonus: They smell wonderful and are available in some favorite holiday scents, including cedar saffron, pumpkin pie and apple pie. $14 at Revival Boutique & Gifts, 101 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, facebook.com/revivalboutiqueandgifts

Purple ornament candle • What’s better than a festive ornament? A festive ornament that doubles as a sweet-smelling candle. Other sizes and colors are also available. $20 at Rusted Chandelier, 118 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, https://rustedchandelier.com/

Holiday soap sampler • These nostalgic scents – bay rum, Douglas fir, snickerdoodle and peppermint – smell delicious and are made of all-natural ingredients that are gentle even on sensitive skin. KIND also gives a portion of its sales to Autism Speaks. $24 at KIND Soap, 20 Allen Avenue, Webster Groves, kindsoap.com

Kingdomino game • In this family game for ages 8 and up, players build a kingdom out of dominoes that feature fields, lakes and caves full of treasure. Built a kingdom with the most strategically placed crowns to win. $19.99 at Wizard's Wagon, 6388 Delmar Boulevard, University City, facebook.com/TheWizardsWagon/

Animal print sunglasses • Animal print? Glitter? Slight cat-eye shape? These funky sunglasses have it all. $10 at Cocktailz A Beauty Bar, 6150 Delmar Boulevard, University City, cocktailzabeautybar.com

Metallic infinity scarf • This infinity scarf accented with metallic threads is light enough to wear as a fashion piece and thick enough to wear for actual warmth. $17 at Cocktailz A Beauty Bar, 6150 Delmar Boulevard, University City, cocktailzabeautybar.com

"Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different" • This book by Ben Brooks is full of colorful illustrations and short biographies of boys who grew up to be men who changed the world for the better: Harvey Milk, Bill Gates and environmental activist Swampy, just to name a few of the 76. $16.99 at Subterranean Books, 6275 Delmar Boulevard, University City, store.subbooks.com

Blackwing Pencil • Some claim the Blackwing pencil is the best writing utensil in the world, but we'll let you be the judge. It was first developed in 1930 and has been used by some legendary Grammy, Emmy, Pulitzer and Academy Award winners. Comes in a box of 12. $24.95 at OSO: A Style Lab, 6321 Delmar Boulevard, University City, shoposo.com/search/blackwing

Christmas tree dog toy • This twinkly Christmas tree toy is likely to fare better with your dog than your actual tree might. While no dog toy is indestructible, this wag-worthy selection is an Orbee-tuff item that’s made to withstand some chewing. $15.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 2127 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, fourmuddypaws.com

Hug-grrr coffee cup • The coffee drinker on your list will love this cute bear mug from Life is Good. $12 at Jake's on Main, 136 South Main Street, St. Charles, jakesonmainstcharles.com

Home of Hero sign • The Nic Nac Stop can make signs for any hero on your list. $18 at Nic Nac Stop, 415 South Main Street, St. Charles, nic-nac-stop.com

Hotel Doggy "Bark" holiday sweater • This stylish holiday sweater will make your puppy the envy of the block. $16.99 at Petropolis, 16830 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, petropolis.com

Mizzou wireless speakers • Get your school spirit and jam on when you pump these Mizzou wireless, portable speakers. $19.99 at the Mizzou Store, 10 THF Boulevard, Chesterfield, https://www.themizzoustore.com/

Customizable outdoor pillows • These burlap pillows make practical housewarming gifts and can be customized to fit any family home. Display a welcome message, a family name or the house address for guests to see when they approach the porch. $24 at the West Garden, tinyurl.com/yb7zhozc

Q&A A Day five-year journal • If the idea of keeping a journal has always seemed out of reach for someone, try gifting this five-year diary. Each day prompts a different question so as to avoid “blank page syndrome” while simultaneously building five year’s worth of memories and thoughts. $16.99 at Barnes & Noble, barnesandnoble.com

Desktop humidifier • This desk-sized humidifier from NewPollar is perfect for any co-worker this winter season. Intuitively designed, this ultra quiet accessory will surely be popular in any office gift-exchange. $14.85 at Amazon.

Pop Socket • These little buttons stick to the back of your phone and pop out to make it easier to hold. Buy one of their "Pop for Purpose" designs, and some of your money will also go to charity. $15 at Pop Socket, popsockets.com

Google Cardboard VR • These simple headsets let the tech nut in your life experience virtual reality just by sliding a smart phone into the viewer. $14.99 at Google, vr.google.com

Forest Park photo book • "Forest Park: Snapshots of a St. Louis Gem" is a new photo book full of beautiful photos of our city's 1,300-acre gem. $14.95 at Forest Park Forever, 5595 Grand Drive, forestparkforever.org

Ides of March pen and pencil holder • Pretend you're Brutus and stab Julius Caesar in the back with some pens and pencils. All from the comfort of your desk. $19.99 at Amazon, amazon.com

Cat Man T-shirt • If the man in your life loves cats and isn't afraid to show it, this Cat Man tee is for him. $19.95 at Cafe Press, cafepress.com

Our Adventure Fund savings bank • Perfect for young couples or even retirees who want to save for a big vacation, this cute piggy bank from Foreside Home will keep them on track with their goals. $13 at Amazon, amazon.com

100 Movies scratch-off poster • See a movie, scratch it off. It's a fun way to see 100 iconic movies, from "Casablanca" to "Jaws." $15 at Uncommon Goods, uncommongoods.com

Beaded dreidel set • This beautiful set of three dreidels is made from engineered wood, glass beads, resin, acrylic beads and glitter. $14.99 at Pier 1 Imports, pier1.com

Lolli & Pops classic ribbon candy • A festive and favorite assortment of time-honored confections are packaged in a retro-looking box. $10 at Lolli & Pops, 29 West County Center, Des Peres, lolliandpops.com

Lörby USB charger • Now that so many of our electronics are jockeying for space at the electrical outlet, Ikea's Lörby USB charger can really come in handy. Just attach it with its magnet, self-adhesive tape or clamp, and plug in up to three devices. Its electrical cord is 6.2 feet long. Available in red, black, yellow or white. $12.99 at Ikea, 1 Ikea Way, ikea.com

St. Louis style pizza shirt • Tell everyone you only like your pizza thin, topped with provel and cut into squares. And see who will argue with you. Various colors and a baseball-style shirt also available. $20 at Benton Park Prints, bentonparkprints.com

Kat Von D Metal Crush Extreme Highlighter palette • Inspired by Kat Von D’s best-selling Metal Crush eyeshadow shade, Thunderstruck, Metal Crush Extreme Highlighter Palette is loaded with hyper-reflective micro-crystals that sparkle and shift with every movement. $21.50 at Sephora stores and some counters, sephora.com

Kazuri spiral clay bead bracelet • Artisans at Kazuri, a workshop in Nairobi, mold clay into beads that are then fired and turned into jewelry like these spiral bracelets. Proceeds from sales at Get the Word Out help pay for school fees, clean water and medical expenses for Kenyan orphans. $24 at Get the Word Out, 7405 Manchester Road, gtwomissions.org

Baydog Frisco treat pouch • This handy pouch attaches to a leash or belt to help you keep track of treats, poop bags and even a slimy tennis ball while you're walking the dog. Baydog is a veteran-owned company that gives a portion of its profits to Save A Vet and Warrior Dog Foundation. $19.99 at Airedale Antics, 7316 Manchester Road, airdaleantics.com

Expedition Chocolate Co. chocolate bar • An indulgent chocolate bar (2.8 ounces) by St. Louis chocolatier Rick Jordan is made from cacao nibs aged in Rally Point Rye whiskey barrels from St. Louis-based StilL 630. A delicious local collaboration for the chocolate lover in your life. $10 at Larder & Cupboard, 7310 Manchester Road, Maplewood, larderandcupboard.com

Timolino coffee and tea maker • Timolino's gravity filtering system lets you brew the perfect cup of tea or coffee with no mess. Just scoop loose-leaf tea into the 16-ounce brewer, add hot water, allow to steep and then place the whole thing over a cup to dispense from the bottom. $18.33 at Traveling Tea, 2707 Sutton Boulevard, Maplewood