The Brian Lehrer Show

Shop Listener 2025: Under $50

Dec 9, 2025
Listeners join in to share their creative holiday gifts under $50. Shayla pitches flavorful Indian spice kits, while Diane highlights her small-batch organic skincare. A protest umbrella that doubles as a sign garners attention, and Oma introduces award-winning math card games. Custom jingles for just $10 make for quirky gifts, along with Nate's pizza dough kits and gluten-free pastries from Bohemian Baked Goods. Roscoe showcases a high-tech insulated bottle, and Debbie presents her eco-friendly book filled with daily choices for a sustainable lifestyle.
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ADVICE

Post Your Gifts To The Shop Listener Map

  • Submit your small-business gift listings to WNYC's Shop Listener so listeners can find and buy from you.
  • Use WNYC.org/shoplistener to post items and support the local community instead of big-box retailers.
ANECDOTE

Pre-Measured Indian Spice Kits

  • Shayla sells pre-measured Indian spice kits that include easy recipes and adjustable spice levels.
  • Her website is SimplyMasala.com and she offers mix-and-match combo gift kits under $50.
ANECDOTE

Small-Batch Organic Skincare

  • Diane makes small-batch organic skincare including rose geranium facial spray and calendula cleansing balm.
  • Prices range roughly $25 to $46 and first-time orders get a 15% discount at dianehiggins.com.
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