36 Fun Secret Santa Gifts That Will Keep You Within Your Budget

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Finding the perfect Secret Santa gift is an art form unto itself. It's not just a matter of finding a gift, but finding the right gift, one that fits the person whose name you pulled, their tastes, their hobbies, their lifestyle. After all, your Secret Santa giftee may not know it's you giving the gift, but they want to feel like you know who they are. So, do you opt for something practical that you know your Secret Santa is bound to use, or do you strive for something creative that they'll forever appreciate? Maybe you just want to give your Secret Santa something that'll make them laugh. It's a balancing act, but fortunately, we're here to help you out.

Whether you need a Secret Santa gift for a coworker, friend, or family member, we found a ton of picks that are sure to score big with the mystery recipient in your group. Bonus: They're all under $50!

Pizza Socks Box

Not only is this four-piece pizza sock set patterned with popular toppings (and a crust!), but it also gets an A+ for creative packaging with its genius pie-shaped presentation, cardboard takeout box, and even a plastic pizza saver.

Plus, an equally adorable sushi socks box is available, too.

Go F*uck Yourself I'm Coloring Swear Word Coloring Book

This gift is perfect for the potty mouth in your life. Sure, they can curse like a sailor, but now they can also color like an artist. Pick up a pack of colored pencils, and you have a complete, personalized gift!

Smartphone Camera Lens Kit

Amateur photographers will love playing around with this genius 10-piece lens set. It'll turn any average phone camera into an easily totable means of capturing professional-level photos.

Don't be surprised when they redecorate their desk after the holidays with a ton of great new pictures.

26-in-1 Multi-Tool

This flat multitool is perfect for the handyperson who's always fixing things up. It's the same size as a credit card, so it fits in any wallet for Boy Scout-level preparedness.

And for a few dollars more (sorry, you'll have to blow the $10 budget!) you can get a camo-print one here.

More: How to Wrap Your Secret Santa Gift

Star Wars Death Star Silicone Ice Molds

Two things are true of all Star Wars fans: that we'll never say no to more merch from our favorite franchise, and that we all have one film in the series that we need a stiff drink to get through.

If your Secret Santa recipient is also a secret Sith, help them turn their boring cocktails into fully operational battle stations. This trio of silicon ice molds, which come in a convenient tray, create spherical ice cubes in the shape of the villainous Death Star, just like from the original 1977 film.

And then also the 1983 film, and then somewhat again in 2013, and then a prequel in 2016, and... you know what? We'll have that Death Star drink now, thank you.

Essential Oil Diffuser

Everyone needs a little extra zen in their lives, so give them the gift of aromatherapy with an affordable diffuser that'll help lift their mood in the morning or chill them out after a long, tiring day.

Global Hot Sauce Set

Does your Secret Santa have a penchant for spice? Have you seen them wolf down snacks slathered in the kind of hot sauce that would make you whimper? This under-$20 hot sauce gift set features five globally inspired condiments that'll help heat up their holiday season.

Music Playing Cards

Music fans will fall in love with this card deck, even if gin rummy really isn't their game. Each card features a drawn portrait of a music icon and all of the four suits are divided into music genres: hearts as pop, spades as rock, diamonds as folk, and clubs as country.

Naturally, Beyoncé is the queen of hearts, because this deck understands true royalty.

NFL Stainless Steel Coaster Set

Maybe your Secret Santa recipient is Dallas-born and -raised, and wants to rep the Cowboys. Maybe they went to college in Cleveland and stand by the Browns. Or maybe they just enjoy feeling constantly disappointed, and so root for the Jets.

Whatever their NFL affiliation, get them a fun and functional gift that shows their team spirit and keeps their tabletops clear of can sweat.

Knock Knock ‘To Accomplish’ Sticky Notes

Help any forgetful friend stay organized with a cute set of sticky notes that'll prompt them to remember all of the things they need to do, buy, and remember. They'll learn to love list-making in no time!

Banana Preserver

Is there any minor inconvenience more irksome than bananas going brown too quickly? Spare your Secret Santa giftee this potassium-related agony by getting them Nana Hats. This Shark Tank product covers the stem of the banana bunch to trap in the ethylene gas that, when released, causes not just bananas but the fruit around them to ripen prematurely.

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Pink Dress, Guitar & Wig Set

Know someone at your “9 to 5” who’s obsessed with their pet? Who constantly dotes on their dog to say “I Will Always Love You”? Get them a gift for their pet that will have them saying “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That?”

From Dolly Parton’s own pet apparel company comes this costume wig, dress, and guitar that will make any pup look, and feel, like the iconic country star.

Cozy Scented Warming Coaster (Cinnamon and Clove)

Is there anything more soothing than settling in on a chilly day with a hot drink? Well, you can make that even more soothing for someone, by getting them these cozy scented warming coasters. Filled with spices and heat activated, they'll begin to emit a calming cinnamon and clove scent whenever a warm mug is rested on top of them.

Movie Marathon Candle

They love a movie night at home. They have a 4K TV and a sound bar for enhanced sight and sound. They carefully curate their snacks for taste. But have they thought about cinematic smells?

Brooklyn-based company Mise En Scent certainly has, creating candles themed to several movie genres and cinematic movements, like Rom-Com, or even French New Wave (which does not, in fact, smell like Jean-Luc Godard's ever-present cigar smoke).

Secret Santa T-Shirt

Giving this no-fail tee will not only get you tons of laughs but also a big thank you from your recipient for getting them a super comfy cotton T-shirt they’ll want to wear all season long.

Harry Potter Heat Change Mug

This heat-sensitive mug is like a real-life Marauder's Map, appearing only when you pour your hot coffee into the cup! This gift is perfect for the muggles who wish they were a wizard (or the wizards who wish people would stop mistaking them for muggles).

More: Harry Potter Gifts for Muggles and Wizards

ban.do Compliment Pencil Set

Send a message of positivity to your Secret Santa recipient with these complimentary pencils that tell them how smart, capable, pretty, and cool they are! There's nothing better than giving someone an extra boost of confidence.

Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray

This gag gift is also a useful one they'll secretly love — after they finish giving you the stink-eye. It also makes a great stocking stuffer for roommates, siblings, or anyone you want to send a slightly indelicate message to!

Etched Skyline Wine Glass

Secret Santas who are missing home will be highly appreciative of this thoughtful gift. These stemless wine glasses feature a panoramic etched outline of a city in the U.S., and each one can hold up to 16 ounces.

Choose any city from Detroit to Atlanta to Miami, and give your friend a piece of their favorite town.

Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap

If your friend has ever once said that blow-drying her hair is the bane of her existence, give her the ultimate solution. This microfiber hair towel wrap is soft and extra absorbent, allowing your Secret Santa's hair to dry faster with less breakage.

Mini Ceramic Globe Table Lamp

This cute little table lamp is perfect for a desk or even a nightstand, and it would make a lovely gift for pretty much anyone.

The base is about the size of a large grapefruit, and it comes in a variety of colors.

Tortilla Blanket

Is your Secret Santa seemingly always cold? Do you often spot them bundled up in the nearest blanket, looking like a human burrito? Now you can make that culinary analogy even more accurate with this fun, cozy blanket patterned to look just like a tortilla!

Sriracha To-Go Bottle Keychain

Hot-sauce lovers will weep tears of joy when you give them this keychain that they can fill with sriracha. Bonus points if you get them a full-sized bottle of it along with this gift.

Cat Wine Glass Markers

Give a wine lover something a bit more original than a silly glass to drink from. These climbing kitties help to mark glasses so that everyone can keep track of their own drink when hanging out with roommates or friends.

Cinephile: A Card Game

For that person who invited you to a Dune/The French Dispatch double feature, the one who can tell you what won Best Animated Short in 1998 (Bunny, by the way, which is very good), give them something to liven up their next Oscar party.

Cinephile is a card-based game that offers multiple styles of gameplay, from seeing how many films from a given star you can name to linking Daniel Day-Lewis to Adam Sandler in just six degrees.

Japanese Plum Bloom Glass Jar Candle

You can never go wrong with a candle, especially when it's fancy and decorative. In fact, you might as well pick up a few extra Voluspa scents for stocking stuffers.

Pure Mulberry Silk Eye Mask

Excuse us while we buy ourselves this A+ Secret Santa gift. This 100% mulberry silk sleep mask is made up of plush fibers that are rich in amino acids to nourish the skin while blocking out light, so your recipient can rest easy.

Spritz. Mist. Glow. Set

Skincare fanatics have a special place in their hearts for Mario Badescu facial sprays, so surprising a beauty-loving Secret Santa with this gift set will be a win.

The set comes with three 4-ounce bottles of Mario Badescu's most popular facial sprays. The Herbs and Rosewater Spray moisturizes skin and adds a soft glow, the Cucumber and Green Tea Spray revives dull skin with antioxidants, and the Chamomile and Lavender Spray soothes skin and balances the complexion.

Men’s Black Resin Dive Watch

He'll never expect to receive something this nice from the annual holiday gift swap. This waterproof analog dive watch is a favorite among active folk, and its affordable price is something every gift-giver can get behind, too.

Anjaylia LED Fairy Lights

Twinkle lights make great decorative accents around the holiday season whether they're strung up on a mantel, placed inside a jar to glow in the window, or wrapped around a bedpost for a romantic evening glow. Give your Secret Santa recipient a gift that they'll be able to use over and over again.

Reusable Grocery Bag

This tote bag from Allydrew folds up into a tiny pouch that can be easily carried around in a backpack or purse. You can choose from a huge variety of colors and patterns for a more personal touch, and gift it to your favorite frequent shopper.

Marvel Comics: Captain America

Is your Secret Santa always exhausted the day after catching the latest midnight Marvel movie debut? Make sure they always have a little superhero inspiration with them all the time, with this adorably tiny book from Insight Editions.

Sure, it's less than 2 inches tall, but its packed with all the wisdom of the most popular patriotic superhero in history, Captain America!

Unicorn Tape Dispenser

This tape dispenser is best given to a quirky, magical person with a good sense of humor. It comes with a roll of metallic rainbow tape, but it also holds normal tape, too.

Slow Brew Hedgehog Tea Infuser

If your Secret Santa recipient is a tea lover, pair this adorable hedgehog infuser with some loose-leaf tea from the bulk section of your local market. Bonus points if you know what kind of tea they like!

Premium Shoe Cleaning Kit

If you’ve noticed your giftee’s sneaker game is always on point, that’s because they want it to be noticed. Serious sneakerheads and shoe enthusiasts treat what’s on their feet like a museum piece, so help them upkeep their collection with this Premium Shoe Cleaning Kit from Reshoevn8r, which offers a cleaning solution and medium bristle brush, plus sneaker wipes for those troublesome scuffs.

Burt's Bees Essential Gift Set

You can never go wrong with a Burt's Bees gift pack. This bundle comes with cleansing cream, hand salve, foot cream, body lotion, and of course, their iconic lip balm.

It's a perfect Secret Santa gift for anyone who travels or just loves natural beauty and body products.

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