Deals on Birthday Gifts for Your Bestie, Grandparents and More

Published Nov 4, 2025 1:00 am ET


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Buying birthday gifts isn’t always the easiest task—especially if you don’t have something specific in mind. You want to find something that’s relatively personal to your giftee. And while it should be relatively high-quality, you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg. But gone are the days of worrying about finding the perfect gift at the ideal price point. We’ve come up with a list of birthday gift deals, including everything from a packable sleeping bag to an indoor pet camera.

Take a look at some of our favorite birthday gifts that are currently on sale, below. Whether your giftee is an avid outdoorsman or if they simply love a good handbag, there’s truly something for everyone.

Deals on Birthday Gifts Everyone Will Love

  • Home Cook: Amateur chefs and boxed mac n’ cheese enthusiasts alike will love the Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker. Throw in your favorite ingredients, broths and spices… and voilà! Soup paradise — $36 (originally $60)
  • Tech Geek: Beats’ Studio Buds deliver incredibly high-quality sound in the form of tiny cordless earbuds. For long commutes and travel, their noise-cancelling feature is top-notch. And most importantly, their battery life is superior to other major brands — $60 (originally $85)
  • Beauty Babe: Regardless of what birthday it is, your giftee will look ageless with Clinique’s Moisture Surge Hydrator Gel Moisturizer. It has good-for-you ingredients like hyaluronic acid. And best of all, it smells absolutely amazing — $66 (originally $88)
  • Fashionista: You can never have too many handbags. And Madewell’s Essential Curve Shoulder Bag in the color Aged Cognac is currently on sale for 28% off. With a top zipper and interior pocket, you’ll keep all your daily essentials organized, fashionably — $156 (originally $218)
  • Sporty Spice: Whether you’re car camping or backpacking, the REI Co-op Trailmade 20 sleeping bag is warm and lightweight. Just make sure to pick the right size, because there is an incredibly wide selection! — $83 (originally $120)
  • Pet Parent: Any anxious pet parent often dreads leaving their fur babies at home alone. But the Arlo Essential Indoor Pan Tilt Pet Camera makes it easy to check in, whether you’re running errands or out for the afternoon — $40 (originally $50)
  • Adventurer: Osprey’s Transporter Duffle Bag can transport up to 40 liters of clothing, toiletries and more. It’s also incredibly sturdy, and its ergonomic backpack straps make it easy to schlep around — $103 (originally $160)
  • Toyland: Legos are fun for all ages, and LEGO’s Harry Potter Ollivanders & Madam Malkin’s Robes set is especially entertaining for wizard enthusiasts! Your giftee can experience the magic of the Diagon Alley destinations, with a whopping 744 pieces — $63 (originally $90)
  • Mr. Fix It: For the giftee who appreciates a hands-on task, the KingTool 276-Piece Tool Set Kit is 25% off. It comes with screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, hammers, saws, drills… everything you need for a run-of-the-mill home improvement project — $95 (originally $126)

Lizzy Rosenberg is a Catskills-based journalist, with about eight years of experience in the world of journalism. She has written and edited at People.com, Elite Daily, PureWow, Green Matters, and Distractify. Additionally, she has several freelance bylines with SKI Magazine, Outside Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Hey Alma, Best Products and USA Today’s Reviewed. You may also recognize her name from the book Green Living, which she helped her team write and publish during her time as Managing Editor at Green Matters.

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Based in Kansas City, Chase Clements is the Commerce Content Operations Manager. He has many years of experience as a Commerce Writer and Editor for McClatchy.