45 Best Secret Santa Gift Ideas Under $25 Your Friends and Family Will Adore

You can’t deny these slippers are hilarious—and adorable. If they're into anything cutesy, cozy, or funny, you have to gift these to them. Because, let’s be real, they probably won't purchase something this funny for themselves—but they’re sure to love the slippers once they have them.

Anyone who’s always traveling or loves to carry a bunch of jewelry with them will appreciate this genius box. It features compartments to stash necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings, plus a little mirror, all in a zippable velvet box.

This practical and creative gift makes their daily water intake a breeze with its timely reminders to hydrate. It fits 32 oz of water and comes in black and pink, too.

This artful puzzle will help your friend or coworker occupy a night at home. It features a beautiful vintage-style print of cacti and succulents, and, at 1,000 pieces, it’ll be significantly difficult without presenting too much of a challenge.

At less than $25, this beautiful candle looks way expensive and luxurious—with a fraction of the usual price tag. Your friend will love the notes of peach, apple, cardamom, musk, and ambered woods.

If your Secret Santa pick is all about writing, journaling, and gratitude, they’ll love this beautiful notebook. It’s got 144 blank, lined pages, so they can fill it with their thoughts, musings, and, as stated, blessings.

Present a movie lover with a friendly challenge: tackling all 100 iconic movies on this scratch-off poster. It features some of the best, from Dirty Dancing to The Wizard of Oz to Boyz in the Hood.

For the person who always misplaces their keys or ID card: a stylish leather keychain that comes in eight sophisticated shades—from a gorgeous gray to a rich chestnut—and features a monogram of up to 10 characters in gold or silver.

Give them the gift of beauty sleep with this nourishing hydrogel eye mask. New moms or students will be especially thankful for the brightening, retinol-powered results.

This Oprah’s Favorite Things brand has the comfiest, coziest fabric, and your Secret Santa recipient is sure to love wrapping their feet in the soft socks. These are also a great bet if you don’t know a ton about your giftee—because who can say no to a new pair of socks?

If it seems like your coworker addresses requests 24 hours a day, a pair of fashionable blue-light-blocking glasses may be just what they need this holiday season.

Plants are scientifically proven mood boosters, so essentially, giving a friend, family member, or coworker one of these vintage-inspired indoor herb gardens is like gifting happiness. Not to mention that in a few weeks time, they’ll also have fresh basil, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, or sage.

A gift tied to someone’s favorite sports team is always a good idea—especially if you don’t know a ton about the giftee or they’re a super hard-to-buy-for guy. This ceramic mug is dishwasher safe and comes in all the beloved baseball teams.

Help an artistic friend or family member learn a new skill with an embroidery kit that yields three beautiful pieces of home decor. The pre-stamped pattern makes it easy to learn the ropes, so anyone can enjoy the ride.

You may not be able to treat your friend to a luxurious stay at a wellness retreat—but you can encourage them to indulge in some much-needed, spa-worthy self-care, courtesy of this essential oil set. Each of the roller balls is formulated with a distinct blend of essential oils that are designed to help boost energy (tea tree, cedarwood, lemon), reduce stress and anxiety (mandarin, lavender, tangerine, chamomile), relieve muscle and joint pain (peppermint, wintergreen, eucalyptus), or promote deeper breathing (eucalyptus, tea tree, pine needle, cardamom).

If your giftee is big into coffee (or bourbon, for that matter), get them these Kentucky-bourbon-infused beans. They’re made in small batches and have a lovely aroma, rich flavor, and, of course, kick of caffeine.

One of these eco-friendly candles will really light up your favorite oenophile’s life. That’s because they’re not only made in upcycled wine bottles but also formulated with a blend of fragrances designed to evoke six classic wine varieties, from dark and sweet Cabernet (notes of chocolate, sweet grapes, and herbs) to fresh and crisp Champagne (hints of cotton blossom) to warm and rich Chardonnay (apples, almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla).

Stationery is one of those cute, probably-wouldn’t-buy-for-yourself gifts, so that makes it a perfect Secret Santa idea (especially for a giftee who loves all things sweet and writing-related). This set features cards that can be used as thank you notes, to-do lists, greetings, and more—and they can start with a thank-you to you.

When you’re spending so much time with the same people, there’s bound to be a few moments that make you say “WTF.” This funny Secret Santa gift helps you get to the root of the problem.

What’s cuter than a miniature puzzle? Nothing, probably. These are only 70 pieces and are each designed for a specific zodiac sign. If your giftee is super into astrology, puzzling, or both, this is a great Secret Santa idea for them.