To help jump start your search, we scoured the market looking for worthy finds to suit everyone on your list. From candles to cocktail kits, any coworker, friend, or family member will appreciate receiving one of these presents during a Secret Santa exchange.
Secret Santa Gift Tips
If you’re looking to rock the secret Santa gift exchange, skip the standard gifts like gift cards or basic gift sets and really get personal, says expert gifting curator Laura Jennings for gifting site the Knack. Do your research. If you get paired with someone you don’t know super well, do recon by checking out their social media feeds, asking people they know, observing them to see what they like, and striking up a conversation, Jennings says. “Get a sense of what they do on their time away from work, what hobbies they have, and what they like.” Stick to the budget. It can be tempting to go overboard (especially when you’ve drawn one of your favorite people in the gift exchange). But going way over budget is a bad move. “If you bring a higher dollar-value item than everyone else because they stuck to the rules and you didn’t, it will make everyone feel awkward,” Jennings says. Think quality over quantity. More isn’t necessarily better. “It’s better to purchase one high-quality item that makes a strong impression than multiple lesser-quality items that may end up unused and unappreciated.” Gift them something you love. Think about the things you enjoy in your life that they may appreciate, whether it’s a favorite pair of slippers or some stellar chocolates, Jennings says. If it’s something they may like, it’s a great gift. Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $26 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $27 Price at time of publish: $89 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $44 Price at time of publish: $55 Price at time of publish: $55 Price at time of publish: $35 Price at time of publish: From $75 Price at time of publish: From $10 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $45 Price at time of publish: From $59 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: From $65 Price at time of publish: From $65/month Price at time of publish: $32 Price at time of publish: $80 Price at time of publish: $15 Price at time of publish: $39 Price at time of publish: $48 Price at time of publish: $32 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $32 Price at time of publish: $22 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $13 Price at time of publish: From $32 Price at time of publish: $30 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: From $50 Price at time of publish: $24 Price at time of publish: $32 Price at time of publish: $60 Price at time of publish: $35 Price at time of publish: From $44/month
