On the fourth-part of our week-long series, “Real Simple Holidays,” we look at great gifts for less than $50. Kristin Van Ogtrop, editor-in-chief of Real Simple, was invited on “Today” to show us some of the magazine’s top choices.

Forget dodging the crush of shoppers and enduring interminable lines. Real Simple staffers test-drove gadgets, modeled accessories, and to create the ultimate gift guide.  There’s something for everyone ... mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, best friends, husbands, wives and kids. The magazine features 50 gifts for $50 and we’ve chosen 11 gifts from this list. Even better: Nearly everything here can be purchased with a mouse click or a telephone call.    

Wall map
A personal gift for a great price, order a framable custom map (try his hometown neighborhood, or favorite travel destination) from the U.S. Geological Survey. Just go to store.usgs.gov and click on "Enter USGS Store," then "1:24L Topographic Maps."
($6; www.store.usgs.gov; framing not included)

Dopp kit
Wow, the coolest guy you know with the C.O. Bigelow Cool Formulas for Men kit.  An army green canvas tote comes already stocked with shaving cream, aftershave, rosemary-mint-scented shower gel, and lip balm.
($34; www.bathandbodyworks.com)

Foosball table
This lightweight wooden tabletop foosball game folds in half and fastens with clasps, providing portable recreation (and easy storage). Sure to be popular with anyone from 6 to 36.
($49; www.landofnod.com)

T-shirts
Any girl can use nice, white t-shirts.This cute crate comes packed with a cotton ribbed tank, a short-sleeve crew, a long-sleeve crew and a stick of hard candy. Sizes 1 (0 to 8) and 2 (7 to 12). Available in black and white.
($49; www.cherrytee.com)

Slippers
These ballet flats prove that slippers aren't just for grandma — or that they have to be too embarrassing to wear beyond your front steps.  They're available in silver, gold and bronze and come in a matching shoe bag.  So cute you may have to tell the recipient they're slippers before she wears them out to dinner.
($48; Forth & Towne, 866-418-6963 for stores that will take phone orders)

Lacquered jewelry box
A treasured friend will no longer have to dig for her buried jewels with the Happy Fortune Box.  Three compartments keep valuables organized, and the mirror is handy for deciding between the studs and the chandelier earrings. Available in orange and yellow.
($48; www.anthropologie.com)

Lingerie bag
Consider the silk Midnight Flight Travel Bag first-class transportation for intimates. Two zippered compartments separate clean and dirty items; the sack can be folded and tied with a ribbon for portability. Available in three prints.
($35; www.juliannarae.com)

Note-card set
Spare your scheduled-to-the-hilt friend time in the greeting-card aisle by giving her the sweet Silo collection of letter-press cards for various occasions, from birthdays to celebrations.  A great teacher gift.  For an easy upgrade, include a booklet of stamps.
($20; www.papercupdesign.com)

Adopted alligator
The Louisiana Wetlands Alligator Adoption Program makes your child the proud "parent" of an alligator for a year.  Adoption certificate and plush gator included.  A great eco-friendly gift.  ($50; www.auduboninstitute.org/gatorgift)

3-D globe puzzle
Show teens the world with the Esphera 360 degrees World Glove Puzzle.  The 540 pieces are numbered in case they need help snapping them together.  Also in basketball, suncatcher, and Da Vinci Code (complete with glow-in-the-dark clues) themes.
($30; www.toysrus.com)

Tent
This may be the only time your youngster has permission to swim with the sharks. Kids will have a jaw-dropping adventure in their own backyards — or playrooms — with the water-repellent indoor-outdoor tent. The shark's eyes detach and double as balls.
($25; target stores)

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