Impulse buying gets a pretty bad rap -- and for good reason. Who hasn't purchased some bright, shiny thing on a whim, only to regret it the second you get home? But with gifts, impulse buys can actually be a good thing. Spur-of-the-moment buying can lead to unexpectedly perfect 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 surprisingly 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 Presidents Day. Who knows? Maybe you'll just have to pick up an item or two to enjoy yourself.
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