The 37 Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $25
Being an awesome gift giver is great. Being an awesome gift giver without spending an arm and a leg is better. Way better. If you’re taking part in a secret Santa gift exchange this year that has a budget of $25 or less, we know it can be a bit tricky to find something that won’t be tossed in the junk drawer which is why we scoured the web to find budget-friendly items suitable for every person you could have drawn. Like home office decor for a coworker, cozy items to get through winter for a family member or funny games for a friend. Keep scrolling for the 37 best secret Santa gifts under $25 that anyone would be happy to open this holiday season.
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1. Tuddrom Store 50" x 60" Faux Fur Throw Blanket
For the Cousin Who Just Moved Into a New Place
There are tons of housewarming gifts you can buy a person for under $25, but we think anyone would be delighted to receive this faux fur blanket. It's soft, fluffy and reversible, so your cousin will love showing it off as much as they love snuggling up in it.
2. VOLUSPA Mini Vanilla Tin Candle Set
For the Candle Lover
You know that friend or co-worker that's always stocking up on candles? This gift is perfect for them, especially if they haven't had the pleasure of trying Voluspa. The set comes with three vanilla-scented tin candles that they'll be happy to light over and over again.
3. Lexon Mino S Bluetooth Speaker
For the Friend with All the Best Playlists
Bring on the dance parties.
4. Mason Jar Indoor Garden
For the Cousin with a Green Thumb
You know that your city-dwelling best friend would love to tend to a garden of her own and these mason jar planters are a great way for her to get some practice, no matter how small her city apartment is.
5. The Good Hurt Fuego Hot Sauce Gift Set
For the Friend Who Likes All Things Spicy
If their meal isn’t complete without a dash of hot sauce, this mini set of four with flavors like smokey bourbon and garlic del fuego lets them have their favorite condiment always at the ready.
6. Reenloon Smiley Face Slippers
For the Person Who Loves to Lounge
A cheery addition to any WFH fit.
7. UGG Ribbed Crew Socks
For the Mom That Loves Cozy Clothes
Part of becoming an adult is realizing socks—especially ones as warm and cozy as these—actually make a great gift.
8. The Nightstand Duo
For the Friend Who Hates Having Dry Skin
If every winter she suffers from dry, cracked lips and cuticles, this duo of moisturizing saviors will keep her skin happy and hydrated all season long.
9. Initial Square Jewelry Box
For the Jewelry Collector
If she needs a place to keep her ever expanding jewelry collection safe and organized, this compact (and cute) box helps store all of her baubles.
10. Malin+Goetz Fragrance Discovery Set
For the Fragrance Fanatic
A sampling of six Malin+Goetz’s aromas, with scent notes like dark rum, leather, spicy cannabis and bergamot.
11. Necessaire The Hand Cream
For the Skincare Lover
Packed with peptides and multivitamins, this luscious hand cream is designed to moisturize and protect the skin from environmental stressors.
12. Fringe Studio Zodiac Ceramic Trinket Box
For the Astrology Expert
She knows which signs are compatible and when Mercury is in retrograde, so she’ll adore this tiny trinket box, embellished with her star sign on the lid and its dominant traits displayed inside.
13. Hawkins New York Set of 6 Essential Glass Straws
For the Environmentally Conscious
This set of glass straws is equal parts eco-friendly and elegant, letting him sip on his morning coffee and save the turtles in style.
14. Bala Bands
For the Fitness Buff
Great for yoga, pilates and whatever at-home workouts your gym-loving bestie is breaking a sweat in these days, this pack of five bands in different resistance levels make a killer addition to her regimen.
15. Dash Mini Toaster Ovens
For the Dorm-Dwelling College Student
Sized just right for tiny dorm rooms, this mini toaster oven is a helpful substitute on mornings when they don’t have time for a dining hall run.
16. W&P Design Porter Reusable Portable Lidded Bowl
For the Eco-Friendly Snacker
A BPA-free, silicone bowl that’s sturdy enough to transport everything from leftovers to salads.
17. Slip Sleep Mist
For the Noon-Time Napper
Give the gift of better zzz’s with an aromatic, calming combo of chamomile and lavender oils, two ingredients that are known to be natural sleep aids.
18. The Book Club Super-Size Eyewear Chain
For the Mom Who’s Always Losing Her Glasses
A stylish way of putting an end the daily “have you seen my glasses?” question.
19. Therapy Dough
For the Coworker That Needs Some Stress Relief
Think of these as the adult version of playdough, infused with essentials oils for an extra boost of stress relief.
20. Skin Renewing Masks
For the Sister in Need of a Spa Day
A set of 15 face, eye and body masks that aid in soothing, hydrating and brightening the skin.
21. 25 Days Until Christmas Candle
For the One Who Starts Counting Down the Days to Christmas in June
Every time they cross a day off, the holiday excitement grows.
22. Dessert and Baking Salts
For the Baker
An assortment of flavors that will thrill their tastebuds, from vanilla cardamom and cookie batter to lavender and lemon ginger.
23. Leather Earphone Organizers
For the Friend Who Shared Their Spotify 'Year in Review'
FYI: Seven bucks gets you 10 of these little guys, so you can spread the wealth.
24. YETI RAMBLER 12 OZ. COLSTER SLIM CAN INSULATOR
For the White Claw Drinker
Have you ever tried to use a regular koozie on a slim can? Yeah, it doesn’t work too well. But this slim can insulator from YETI fits perfectly, to keep that hard seltzer ice cold until the last drop.
25. SUN-E Succulents
For the Co-Worker Who Just Bought a Desk
So damn cute. (And tiny enough to keep on an office desk.)
26. USAGA 20 Fingers Head Massager
For the Person Who Misses the Spa
Technically for headache relief, but we’ve never said no to a midday head scratch.
27. Vistatroy Rhinestone Evening Bag
For the Budding Fashion Influencer
Elegant and fits all of your evening essentials.
28. IMEE MINI ROSE GOLD WATERING CAN
For the Plant Lover
The long, thin nozzle makes it easy to water right at the base of the plant (and not the floor alongside the pot).
29. Milk Bar Compost Cookie Tin
For the Sugar Fiend
Sure, $22 for cookies seems a little steep, but once you’ve tried Milk Bar’s Compost Cookies, you’ll understand why it’s worth every penny.
30. Hershey's All Time Greats Chocolate Set
For the Snacker Who Loves Halloween Candy
Good luck not eating the whole bag in one sitting.
31. LIVHO BLUE LIGHT BLOCKING GLASSES
For the Boss Who Clocks in Overtime
She will appreciate these blue light blocking glasses for long days behind a screen.
32. A Mini Waffle Maker
For the Co-Worker Who's Always Eating Breakfast in the Afternoon
The best reason not to skip breakfast.
33. WALLET NINJA
For the Uncle Who's Always Renovating
Handy types will love this smartly designed multi-tool with 18 functions—from a screwdriver tip to a bottle opener. Plus, it’s the size of a credit card so it can easily be stowed in their wallet.
34. THE LITTLE BOOK OF HOUSE PLANTS AND OTHER GREENERY BY EMMA SIBLEY
For the Aunt Who Bought Her First Monstera
This book contains info on the 60 most popular houseplants and how to help each of them thrive. Plus, just think how cute it’ll look displayed on a coffee table.
35. Little Words Project Badass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
For the Fearless Friend
She's got your back no matter what and this playful beaded bracelet will remind her of your friendship each time she wears it.
36. STOJO 16-OUNCE BIGGIE COLLAPSIBLE CUP
For the Cousin Who’s Back in the Office
This collapsible cup transports their morning coffee and folds down to practically nothing for the commute home.
37. Printworks Classic Yatzy Game
For the Person Who Enjoys a Healthy Dose of Competition
If your brother is the most competitive person you know, he'll get a kick out of playing this classic strategy game on Christmas morning.
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