Finding unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list can be tough, but deciding on a gift for a Secret Santa recipient is on a whole other level — there’s no stealth way to dig for gift hints without giving yourself away. These 40 Secret Santa gift ideas are great for all kinds of folks on your shopping list, so you can mark off those names and get back to tweaking your holiday cocktail recipe and planning your annual holiday bash.
1. Fig + Yarrow Lemongrass + Lime Sugar Scrub ($22): ‘Tis the season to take better care of your skin. And anyone on your gifting list is sure to appreciate the extra TLC that this scrub has to offer.
2. Recover Outlier Mint Marble Wireless Speaker ($70): When in doubt, bump tunes in perfect marble stone.
3. ModCloth Wag, You’re It! Scarf ($40): This whimsical scarf is a top choice for that statement-making girlfriend. It’s great for standing out in a sea of cat ladies — and she’ll probably let you borrow it. Score!
4. All-Star Games Morning Mug ($6): This mug imitates life — as you wake up, so does your mug!
5. Fun Magnetic Man Wall Climbing Key Holder ($21): Help your secret Santa eliminate the “WTH are my keys?!” moments once and for all. It’s great for any friend or co-worker that needs a little help in the organization department. Just attach these little guys to a refrigerator, metal desk, or cabinet, and your friends will never look for their keys again. Genius!
6. Dylan’s Candy Bar Tackle Box ($26): This sweet little tackle box is *almost* too pretty to open. Stock it with your friend’s favorite edibles and they may even share some with you!
7. Brit + Co Metal Stamp a Necklace Kit ($25): We love the idea of stamping an inside joke on a necklace and seeing if your giftee can guess who their Secret Santa is!
8. Kikkerland Tea Tube Infuser ($12): The tea drinker in your life probably already has their fair share of mugs to go around, so take a different route with this test tube tea infuser instead! The sleek design and minimal space will make this tube a welcome addition to all of the tea cans and mugs in the kitchen.
9. ModCloth Unicorn Wine Stopper ($19): Wine nights just got a whole lot cuter.
10. Bad Girls Throughout History Journal ($10): Everyone’s probably thinking of their upcoming resolutions for 2018, so beat them to the punch with this gorgeous journal. It holds illustrations of the most badass feminists in history.
11. Mziart Minimalist Pencil Pouch ($6): Raise your hand if you hate looking for lipstick and pens at the bottom of your purse. Yep, the ladies on your shopping list do too. These printed canvas pouches can be used for everything from pens to makeup brushes.
12. Motion Activated Gem Purse Light ($5): With all of those purse changes for holiday parties and family outings, your friend could probably use a little help finding anything and everything. These light-up gems get the job done and are totally budget-friendly, so everyone in your posse can get one this year.
13. TaoTronics LED String Lights ($14): These twinklers are perfect for both getting your home in the holiday spirit AND showing off fave memories from holidays past. And the price is just right, so go ahead and scoop one up as a gift and one for yourself.
14. Yellow Owl Workshop Fruits Earrings ($20): This adorable pair of earrings will give the wearer all the zesty feels.
15. The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray by Robert Schnakenberg ($23): This book is more than deserving of anyone’s coffee table or office shelf — the perfect Secret Santa gift for everyone on your list.
16. ASOS Pineapple Quilted Fleece Robe ($48): Step up her cozy winter game with a plush robe to keep her warm on snow days.
17. Super Foods Every Day: 65 Recipes for Optimal Health by Sue Quinn ($15): If your Secret Santa recipient is also your diet buddy, this book will level up your efforts to stay healthy together.
18. Anthropologie Emerson Dish Towel ($20): This radiant dish towel is sure to brighten up any kitchen. Pair it with a colorful mug or their favorite blend of soap for a sweet personalized gift.
19. Ticket Dulce de Leche S’Mores Kit ($20): The holidays are all about indulging that sweet tooth, so what better way to show appreciation for a loved one than with more tasty treats? This kit includes caramel swirl marshmallows, honey graham crackers, and salted caramel milk chocolate bars. Just enough to share… *wink*
20. Fredericks & Mae Playing Cards ($13): This gradient deck of cards is a great choice for that color-obsessed person in your life. Who knew game night could be so inspiring?
21. Dormify Travel Hoodie Pillow ($20): This travel hoodie pillow is perfect for that pal who’s heading home for the holidays. The only struggle will be choosing a color!
22. Phone Photography Rockstar Class Bundle ($97): Searching for a gift to give the Instagram-obsessed? She will squeal when she discovers her Secret Santa gifted her a set of phone photography classes.
23. Vogue Colouring Book by Iain R. Webb ($13): Coloring books aren’t just for kids! They’re actually proven to help eliminate stress and kickstart creativity. Plus, who doesn’t love adding color to a few pages every now and then?
24. NailThins Sloth Decals ($4): Keep your friend’s nail game strong with these easy-to-apply nail decals — no speedy hand required.
25. Phone Halo Wallet TrackR ($33): Never help your friend look for their wallet ever again! They can simply pull up the TrackR app on their phone and find whatever they’re looking for, eliminating those stressful, rushed mornings… now that’s a serious gift.
26. Monki Faux Fur iPhone Case ($10): Furry holder FTW.
27. PRINZ Adventure Fund Bank ($15): Planning a trip together? This thoughtful gift says, “Save money, honey, we’re going big!”
28. Wild & Wolf Go-&-Do Travel Flask ($25): Who knew that a travel flask could be so gorgeous? Your coworker will definitely appreciate fewer trips to the water cooler and the reminder to set some serious vacation time.
29. Mojito R-Evolution ($30): Cocktail hour just got way more interesting. This drink set contains three mojitos that you’ve probably never experienced before (floating mint caviar, anyone?), and is a great option for the person that has everything. Bottoms up!
30. W&P Designs Rose Gold Pineapple Shot Glasses ($35): What could possibly be better than a rose gold and pineapple mashup!? We loooooove these shot glasses!
31. Mine Design Chalkboard Candle ($24): Write a message or create a badass illustration on this candle to personalize it for anyone on your holiday shopping list.
32. Renee Redesigns Hand Painted Gold Drink Coasters ($32 for four): Is she a gold-errythang kind of girl? These coasters are perf. Oh, they come in rose gold too!
33. Fujifilm INSTAX Mini Instant Camera ($60): She’s got a big year ahead of her. Help your buddy capture special moments on film with this travel-ready camera.
34. Finishing Touch Flawless Women’s Painless Hair Remover ($20): This hair removal tool went totally viral earlier this year when it came out as a best-seller on Amazon. But, please be careful about gifting this gift. Unless you and the recipient are already on the level of talking about beauty products, she might get the wrong idea.
35. Birchbox Beauty Subscription ($30 for three months): This gift perfect for beauty babes will last for three months of glowing skin and product experimentation.
36. Schmidt’s Naturals Holiday Inspired Deodorant ($9): If you have a friend who can’t get enough of those holiday smells, here’s a way for them to keep them close to their body year-round. Bonus: Schmidt’s products are all natural.
37. Uniqlo Eames Room Shoes ($15): Upgrade her cozy game with this mid-century-inspired pair of slips.
38. GrowlerWerks uKeg Pressurized Growler ($150): Has your giftee been gabbing about dabbling in craft beer brewing? Get her started with this Amazon best-seller.
39. XStitchPlease Hotline Bling Embroidery ($40): If your giftee is a pop culture fanatic, gift one of her favorite Drake moments stitched in eternal glory to her wall.
40. DDSLLGirlsStore Natural Leather Phone Wallet ($12): Cute!
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It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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