Impulse buying often gets a bad rap — and for good reason. Who hasn’t given into temptation and purchased something at the spur of the moment, only to regret it later? But when it comes to gifting, impulse purchases can actually work in your favor. Impulse buys can lead to rare finds that surprise and delight — and leave your recipient wondering how they ever lived without that wonderful and unique thing.
We rounded up our CNET staff’s favorite impulse buys that ended up being unexpectedly useful things — and all of them make great gifts. All of these items cost less than $25, so they’re easy on your wallet, and many of them are on sale for Amazon Prime Day, which runs through Oct. 8. Who knows? Maybe you’ll just have to pick up an item or two to enjoy yourself.
