Lifestyle Gifts Under $50 By Amy Schlinger Amy Schlinger Instagram Twitter Amy Schlinger is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) and freelance journalist with over 12 years of experience. She regularly covers health, fitness, wellness, and lifestyle topics for Shape, Health Magazine, Self, Women's Health, Men's Health, The New York Post, Business Insider, Livestrong, Well + Good, MSN, and more. Her work has also appeared in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Outside Magazine, Runner's World, Pilates Style, and more. She has held staff positions at Shape Magazine, DailyBurn, Self Magazine, Hearst, and PopSugar. She earned a BA in Media Arts and Design from James Madison University and is currently based in New York City. Amy has run six half marathons, completed two triathlons, biked two century rides, finished two Tough Mudder races, and four Spartan races. Shape's editorial guidelines Published on November 27, 2011 Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 08 Hold the Phone This colorful Tory Burch hardshell iPhone case ($48; toryburch.com) is off the hook. 02 of 08 Use Your Marbles A fun, vibrant spin on the Japanese logic puzzle Sudoku, this ColorKu wooden game set ($33; museumtour.com) will give any brain a workout. 03 of 08 Warm and Fuzzy Got a friend with a flair for the dramatic? The faux fur trim on these Loft wool-blend gloves ($35; loft.com) will add a plush finishing touch to her winter look. 04 of 08 On a Roll Any frequent flier will love a lightweight bag like this IKEA Upptäcka carry-on with wheels ($50; ikea.com), which allows you to travel in style without breaking your back. 05 of 08 Raise the Bar Say cheers to a host and hostess with Daniel Boulud’s Cocktails & Amuse-Bouches, For Her & For Him book set ($50; assouline.com), a two-volume collection of sophisticated drink recipes. 06 of 08 Triple Threat For your friend who wants to shape up: Jillian Michaels Ultimate 3-in-1 Aerobic Step ($50; walmart.com) combines a balance board, ab rocker, and step deck to help burn fat and strengthen muscles. 07 of 08 One-Pot Wonder Colander be gone! Simply lock the lid of the Bialetti 5-quart pasta pot ($40; bialettishop.com) and it doubles as a built-in strainer. 08 of 08 Hold the Phone! The Native Union POP Phone Handset ($30; nativeunion.com) puts a retro-style receiver between those cellphone emissions and your head. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit