While the holiday season is obviously a lot of fun, it can also be really stressful. One of the biggest sources of that worry is your holiday gift spending. Of course you want to give gifts that will impress, but you also want to be able to eat.

Luckily, there are many people out there who are just as cheap, I mean, fiscally responsible as you are. There's plenty of fun, beautiful and truly useful items available in stores and online now that are sure to impress everyone on your list, from your office Secret Santa to your mom. Here are 11 of the very best.

1. Anker Astro Mini 3200mAh External Battery

We could all use a little mobile power on the go, and this little external battery from Anker is one of the most stylish options out there. (Amazon, $19.99)

2. ManHands Bacon Scented Soap Bar

Who doesn't love bacon? Plus, since whoever you're giving this gift to will end up smelling like bacon, it's basically a gift for you, too. (Etsy, $6.95)

3. 2015 Phases of the Moon Calendar

Whether that special someone on your list is an amateur astronomer or just needs some art for his or her new pad, this poster of the phases of the moon for 2015 will make any room out of this world. (MoMA Store, $17.95)

4. Oster Electric Wine Opener

Wine is so wonderful, but not if you can't open it. Luckily, we have the technology to easily uncork a bottle so you can get to the good times more quickly. (Amazon, $14.99)

5. Magnetic Gold Frames

With Insta this and Polaroid that, everyone wants their photos to have that nostalgic flavor. This pretty frame set will instantly take your pics on a journey through time. (P!Q, $18.45)

6. Game Boy Flask

I mean, how great is this? Whip this baby out, take a few swigs of an adult beverage and everyone around you will just think you're playing the classic Nintendo handheld game device. It's a win-win. (Etsy, $19.50)

7. The Mac + Cheese Cookbook

You might think it's impossible to update this classic dish that is basically Heaven on a plate. But this cookbook from Allison Arevalo and Erin Wade actually includes 50 mac and cheese recipes so anyone on your list can fall in love with this staple all over again. (Amazon, $10.16)

8. Matryoshka Measuring Cup Set

Not only will this set help you in the kitchen, but it also serves up some style. (Urban Outfitters, $12)

9. Paperwallet

These super-thin wallets made from Tyvek are 100 percent recyclable and come in a variety of colors and designs created by artists around the world. (Paperwallet.com, $17)

10. Pivotal Tracker 1 Activity and Sleep Monitor

Wearable tech is all the rage right now, and this activity and sleep tracker is one of the least expensive out there. It's a perfect way to ease someone in to this big trend. (Amazon, $15)

11. Unimug Tea Infuser

This gorgeous all-in-one cup lets you make a perfect cup of loose-leaf tea without any mess or hassle. (MoMA Store, $17)

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