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20 Secret Santa Gifts Under $5 That Won’t Disappoint
You don’t have to break the bank to make someone smile.
by Kinsey Gidick and Jennifer Parris
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You know what time it is? Time for HR to send out an email inviting everyone to participate in an office-wide gift swap. That or it’s time for you to prepare for your family’s annual white elephant gift exchange. You know the kind, where everyone buys a secret Santa gift under $5 to exchange in friendly holiday fun.
But what can you give that’s less than five bucks and still appealing? Plenty. Forget panic-shopping late at night at a convenience store and hit up these online vendors for fabulous finds. With a little imagination, you can give one of these Christmas gifts under $5 that are more than mere novelty items. Think small tech tools, fashion accessories, inspirational decor, and more. Yes, all of those will cost you less than a Lincoln and they’re actually practical presents.
The key to a great budget gift is taking a good hard look at your recipient and choosing something they’ll actually use or want. Maybe you have a coworker who is awesome but a little under-appreciated. How about a Boss Babe sticker for her? Or maybe your cousin is always misplacing his keys. Give him an inexpensive catchall dish he can drop them in each time he comes home. These secret Santa gifts under $5 are totally affordable, and will be very much appreciated.
Ready to play Santa’s elf and pass out your gifts? Review this list of secret Santa gifts under $5 for coworkers (or friends or family members) before the party.
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