It's October—which basically means you're going to blink and suddenly it'll be the holidays. If you're a chronic procrastinator (just me?), trust me when I say that getting a head-start on your holiday shopping will make your life a LOT less stressful come December. And here's the good news: Amazon's October Prime Day sale is nearly here (mark your cal for October 8-9!), and there's tons of truly underrated gift ideas for under $50.

As a shopping editor , I literally spend my whole day scrolling Amazon around Prime Day, in search of cute and highly-rated products, including the perfect gift for literally anyone on your list. Since the sale returns veryyy soon, I'm here to give you my pro tips on what to shop—and what to skip. Right now? I'm spotting early October Prime Day deals on top-rated fashion , holiday hosting essentials , and even unexpected fragrance gifts , up to 50% off.

Keep reading for editor-curated Prime Day gifts under $50 for everyone on your list—and add 'em to cart before the discounts disappear..