Gifts Under $20 That Will Win Secret Santa With Your Friends
Secret Santa isn't a competition, but like, it's a competition. No one wants to be the dud friend who bought the bad gift that the receiver has to pretend to really like.
The best gifts that you can give someone show that you know them on a personal level so that they know that you really care. Here are gift ideas that cost less than $20 for whatever friend you end up drawing from the hat.
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For Your Friend Who Catches Flights, Not Feelings
If your friend has the travel bug, get her this cute passport cover to keep her looking fly in the airport. This marble one costs $9.97 on Amazon and contains space for all your cards and boarding pass as well.
For The Friend Whose Apartment Is Basically A Jungle
All of us have that one friend who thinks that owning way too many plants is the epitome of interior design. Contribute to their greenhouse/apartment with this cute geometric planter that retails for $17.84 on Amazon.
For Your Friend Who Swears They Aren't Addicted To Caffeine
She drinks four cups of coffee a day and gets the shakes if she doesn't, but that doesn't mean she's addicted to caffeine. Get her this cheeky mug from Amazon for $7.93.
For The Friend Who Incessantly Complains About Being Single
Give her the boyfriend she wants so badly for the low price of $3.25 on Amazon. You can get six of them for $20 and she can be the bachelorette. Also, where else will you find a man that can grow 6 times his original size?
For The Friend Who Lives For Summer
Winter blues are very real, and no one feels them harder than this friend. Get her this beach scented candle for $17.99 on Amazon so that she can have a piece of summer with her in these cold months.
For Your VSCO GIRL Friend
Give your friend the perfect gift to keep her vibing in her chunky white Filas and buy her this pack of 60 scrunchies for $8.99 on Amazon. Her oversized shirt can match any number of these colors the pack comes with.
For Your Friend Who's Obsessed With The Office
Is there any better way to decorate your home than with a sequin throw pillow that, when you push the sequins the other way, turns into a photo of Michael from The Office? Didn't think so. This bad boy is $19.90 on Amazon, but you can also order a custom-designed one for more.
For Your Friend Who Sometimes Has To Ask The Hard Questions
I mean, was it? Or, like, was it not? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered, but there is an easy solution when it comes to sanitizing. Get this gag gift for $14.99 on Amazon for a friend who likes to kill bacteria on the go!
For Your Friend Who Cannot Function Without Her Alexa
Alexa can be a really helpful gal at home, but she, unfortunately, can't do everything. Get your friend who is wildly dependent on her Alexa this cute tea towel that sells for $10.95 on Amazon.
For The Friend Who Thinks A Big Scarf Is The Pinnacle Of Fashion
Blanket scarves are a genius combination of fashion and wearing a blanket. If your friend loves fall/winter scarves, this scarf is $13.99 on Amazon and comes in 23 color options.
For Your Friend Who Is Horrifically Disorganized
This is for the friend who always gets her plans confused, forgets to pay her bills on time, and never shows up to appointments on the right day. Not only is this planner useful, but it's also cute as heck and only $16.99 on Amazon.
For Your Friend Who Likes Wine And Other Things
You know, nudge nudge wink wink. This stemless wine glass is a fun gift for your friend who loves to spend her weekends sipping pinot grigio and staying ~active~ and you can get it for $14.90 on Amazon.
For The Friend Who Just Got Out Of A Long-Term Relationship
Getting out of a relationship and being single for the first time in a while is hard, but this well-rated book is a positive approach to self-love and the power of being alone, and it's only $13.28 for a hardcover copy.
For The Friend Who Has A Stupid And Ridiculously Complex Wifi Password
You know that one person who doesn't change their wifi password so you have to turn around the modem and read the password and it's D2749MF982ND723HSJRH2? Get her this $9.26 password stand from Amazon so her guests don't need to squint at the modem for 15 minutes.
For The Friend Who Constantly Complains About How Cold Her Hands Are
I feel like all of us have had at least one friend whose hands were always cold, but they never would wear gloves for some reason. These mittens have thumbs that work on a touchscreen and are lined for warmth, and they are only $16.99 on Amazon.
For The Friend Who Just Really Loves Sausage
These handy wipes are the perfect gift for a friend who just loves a good wiener and can't resist a $1.50 Costco hotdog or sausage of any type, and they're available for $9.88 on Amazon.
For Your Friend Who Is Artistically Inclined
Let your friend start her morning off right by drinking a cup of coffee and absorbing the good vibes of Bob Ross. This mug makes a beautiful landscape when filled with a hot beverage and it's $15.95 on Amazon.
For The Friend Whose Body Composition Is 80% Guac
This friend always suggests tacos when you're trying to decide where to go for dinner and she makes an amazing guacamole. Get her these socks for $10.95 on Amazon so that she can wear her taco obsession.
For Your Friend Who Always Gets Emotional And Cries In The Club
You're not exactly sure why they are like this, but once midnight passes or that last tequila shot hits, this girl just cries on the dance floor. Get her this well-rated setting spray for $4.99 on Amazon so that her face doesn't melt anymore.
For That Picky Friend Who Is Never Happy With Anything They Get
This is the person that you internally groaned at the moment that you pulled their name for Secret Santa. They're so picky that they're impossible to shop for. Get them what they really want: a gift card.