70 Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Every Budget

Good Secret Santa gifts are small upgrades to things people use every day: nice socks, a good mug, a fancy snack, a book, a plant. Below are 70 ideas sorted by budget (under $10, under $20, under $30) and by who you drew: coworkers, her, him, friends and the person who has everything. Check their wish list or questionnaire first.

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70 Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Every Budget

Know almost nothing about the person you drew? Ask the organizer to share a Secret Santa questionnaire, or start with the picks for coworkers below. Still need to draw names? The Secret Santa generator is free and needs no emails.

Secret Santa gift ideas under $10

  1. A bar of really good chocolate
  2. Fuzzy socks
  3. A small succulent
  4. A pack of fun stickers for their laptop
  5. A lip balm and hand cream set
  6. A pocket notebook and a nice pen
  7. A hot chocolate bomb
  8. A pack of playing cards with a fun design
  9. A keychain bottle opener
  10. A tea sampler

Secret Santa gift ideas under $20

  1. A good mug with a bag of coffee
  2. A candle in a scent they like
  3. A paperback you loved this year
  4. A desk phone stand
  5. A cozy beanie
  6. A jigsaw puzzle
  7. A hot sauce trio
  8. A reusable water bottle
  9. A small houseplant with a pot
  10. A cookie decorating kit

Secret Santa gift ideas under $30

  1. A soft throw blanket
  2. A portable phone charger
  3. A board game or card game for adults
  4. A bluetooth tracker for keys
  5. A set of nice kitchen towels
  6. A cocktail or mocktail kit
  7. A cozy pair of slippers
  8. A gourmet snack box
  9. A desk lamp with a warm light
  10. A wireless charging pad

Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers

  1. A desk plant that’s hard to kill
  2. A mug warmer
  3. Nice pens and sticky notes
  4. A cable organizer
  5. A desk calendar for next year
  6. A coffee shop gift card
  7. A stress ball they’ll actually use
  8. A snack box for the afternoon slump
  9. A noise-free desk fidget
  10. Hand cream for dry office air

Secret Santa gift ideas for her

  1. A silk scrunchie set
  2. A bath soak and face mask set
  3. A pretty notebook
  4. A cozy knit scarf
  5. A candle and matches set
  6. A small jewelry dish
  7. A tote bag with a fun print
  8. A plush robe, if the budget stretches

Secret Santa gift ideas for him

  1. A good pair of wool socks
  2. A beard or skin care kit
  3. A hot sauce or spice rub set
  4. A multi-tool
  5. A beanie
  6. A pocket flashlight
  7. A coffee sampler
  8. A card game for game night

Secret Santa gift ideas for friends

  1. A framed photo of you two
  2. A puzzle of a place you visited together
  3. A recipe book for their favorite food
  4. A homemade cookie box
  5. Tickets for something you can do together
  6. A game for your next get-together
  7. A playlist and a pair of cheap earbuds

For the person who has everything

  1. An experience: a class, a tasting, a museum visit
  2. A donation in their name
  3. Their favorite treat in a giant size
  4. A custom illustration of their pet
  5. A subscription to something small, like coffee or flowers
  6. A “coupon book” of favors
  7. A really good version of something boring, like a nice umbrella

After the gifts, keep the party going with Christmas party games or let the Christmas wheel choose the next activity. Doing a white elephant swap instead? Read the white elephant rules.

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Questions

What is a good Secret Santa gift? +

Something small that the person will actually use or enjoy: a treat they like, a nicer version of an everyday item, or something linked to their hobby. If they filled in a Secret Santa questionnaire, start with their answers.

What can I get a coworker I barely know? +

Stick to safe, useful picks: a good mug with coffee or tea, a desk plant, nice pens, a phone stand, fancy chocolate or a cozy pair of socks.

How much should you spend on Secret Santa? +

Whatever the group agreed. Common limits are ten, twenty or thirty. Going over the limit can make others feel awkward, so stay close to it.

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