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50 Secret Santa Gift Ideas

From Portable Office Gadgets to Novelty Candle Creations

— November 23, 2017 — Lifestyle
These Secret Santa gift ideas range from fun novelty products to more practical lifestyle essentials. Whether purchasing a gift for a close friend, family member or coworker this holiday season, these gift options are both diverse and affordable for a wide range of recipients.

Those opting for a humorous novelty gift can check out Sunnylife's Donut Candles which boast a cinnamon biscuit scent, along with Urban Outfitters' cat-themed tree ornaments which are designed to resemble up to four different feline breeds.

Others seeking a more practical Secret Santa gift can invest in a versatile portable charger or even a palm-sized document scanner that is ideal for teachers or co-workers. Other traditional go-to gifts include creativity-encouraging journals or notebooks geared specifically toward left-handed gift recipients.
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Christmas-Themed Eyeshadows
Christmas-Themed Eyeshadows
Tooth and Nail Cosmetics Launched the 'Home for the Holidays' Palette
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Festively Flavored Jelly Beans
Festively Flavored Jelly Beans
The Holiday Favorites Jelly Beans Taste Like Seasonal Treats
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Donut-Inspired Power Bars
Donut-Inspired Power Bars
The LDesign Portable Power Strip Offers Five Ports to Access Electricity
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Exclusive Mermaid-Inspired Lipsticks
Exclusive Mermaid-Inspired Lipsticks
Tarte's 'Mermaid Kisses' Kit is Available for a Limited Time
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Sage-Focused Skincare Brands
Sage-Focused Skincare Brands
Saje Uses The Natural Aromas and Anti-Aging Qualities of Sage
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Essential Oil-Infused Truffles
Essential Oil-Infused Truffles
These 50% Cacao Truffles are Infused with Flavorful Plant Essences
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Feline Tree Adornments
Feline Tree Adornments
Urban Outfitters Cat Christmas Ornaments Mimic Plush Toys
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Essential Oil Subscriptions
Essential Oil Subscriptions
Saje Wellness' 'Endless Essentials' Permits Continuous Ordering
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Homesickness-Curing Candles
Homesickness-Curing Candles
The Lucky Bastard Goin’ Home Travel Candle Makes Anywhere Home
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Palm-Sized Home Assistant Speakers
Palm-Sized Home Assistant Speakers
The Google Home Mini is Inexpensive and Compact in Size
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Frito-Scented Soaps
Frito-Scented Soaps
Whiskey River Soap Co. Created a Frito Pie-Scented 'Soap for Foodies'
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Year End Makeup Kits
Year End Makeup Kits
Too Faced's 'Best Year Ever' Kit Features Three Eyeshadow Palettes
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Festive Snack-Filled Baubles
Festive Snack-Filled Baubles
Joe & Seph's Christmas Bauble Decoration is Filled with Popcorn
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Cheese-Shaped Soaps
Cheese-Shaped Soaps
FarmHouse Fresh's Soaps are Packaged Like a Gourmet Cheese Wheel
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Titanium Safety Pens
Titanium Safety Pens
The GP1945 Titanium Pen Has a Whistle and a Glass-Breaking End
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Cohabitation Spell Kits
Cohabitation Spell Kits
Salem's HAUSWITCH Offers a Spell Kit Geared Toward Those Living Together
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Natural Mini Face Mask Sets
Natural Mini Face Mask Sets
This Kit from Origins Skincare Contains Four Different Masks
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Portable Document Scanners
Portable Document Scanners
The IRIScan Book 5 Makes Scanning Simple on the Go
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Homemade Hot Sauce Kits
Homemade Hot Sauce Kits
W&P Design's 'Go Beyond Heat' Kit is Ideal for Hands-On Foodies
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Sci-Fi Series Coffees
Sci-Fi Series Coffees
As Of Latte Created an 'Upside Down Blend' Stranger Things Coffee
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Masculine Bourbon Bar Soaps
Masculine Bourbon Bar Soaps
The Duke Cannon Supply Co. Big American Bourbon Soap is Artisanal
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All-Cereal Advent Calendars
All-Cereal Advent Calendars
Kellogg's Created an Cereal-Centric Advent Calendar for December
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Feminist Card Games
Feminist Card Games
The Nasty Feminist Game Functions as a Playful Political Statement
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Ombre Lighter Accessories
Ombre Lighter Accessories
Tetra's Ombre Arc Lighter is Available in Two Dual-Toned Styles
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Sweetly Scented Donut-Shaped Candles
Sweetly Scented Donut-Shaped Candles
Sunnylife's Donut Candles Smell Like Fresh Cinnamon Biscuits
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Pine-Based Spa Boxes
Pine-Based Spa Boxes
My Little Spa Offers a Small Spa Experience in a Curated Kit
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Can-Sized Portable Projectors
Can-Sized Portable Projectors
The Nebula 'Capsule' Projector Boasts a 360-Degree Speaker
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Candy-Filled Baubles
Candy-Filled Baubles
This Christmas Bauble is Filled with Popular Candies
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Art-Friendly Neckties
Art-Friendly Neckties
The Coloring Book Tie Encourages You to Color All Over It
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Golden Chocolate Bars
Golden Chocolate Bars
The Hershey's Gold Bar is Released 100 Days Before the Winter Olympics
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Color-In Alcohol Gifts
Color-In Alcohol Gifts
This Gift Set Pairs a Bottle of Absinthe with Colored Pencils and a Book
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Crafty Holiday Packaging
Crafty Holiday Packaging
Innisfree's String Art Kits are a Family-Friendly Gift with Purchase
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Magnetic AirPod Clips
Magnetic AirPod Clips
Nearbuds for Airpods are Adjustable and Ideal for On-the-Go Use
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Alcohol-Filled Baubles
Alcohol-Filled Baubles
Lakes Distillery's Christmas Baubles are Filled with Gin, Whisky and Vodka
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Male-Targeted Bath Bombs
Male-Targeted Bath Bombs
Whiskey River Soap Co. Created a Scented Bath Bomb for "Bad Hombres"
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Creativity-Promoting Notebooks
Creativity-Promoting Notebooks
Designer Timothy Goodmans' Notebook Was Made for Creative People
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Edible Chocolate Packaging
Edible Chocolate Packaging
The Edible Chocolate Box of Chocolates is Handcrafted
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Bespoke Coloring Books
Bespoke Coloring Books
This Hand-Bound Leather Custom Coloring Book Illustrates a Person's Life
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Healing Crystal Candles
Healing Crystal Candles
These LVL CO. Candles Aid with Mental Well-being and Mindfulness
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Millennial Pink Candle Lines
Millennial Pink Candle Lines
Soohyang's Scented Candles are Available in an All-Pink Iteration
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Finely Ruled Pens
Finely Ruled Pens
The Messograf Pen Helps Designers Measure On the Fly
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Anime-Themed Phone Chargers
Anime-Themed Phone Chargers
The Pikachu Phone Charger is an Adorable and Practical Accessory
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Wireless Charger Power Banks
Wireless Charger Power Banks
The 'NOCABLE' Portable Wireless Station Work with Qi-Enabled Devices
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Mature Style Smartphone Cases
Mature Style Smartphone Cases
The OtterBox STRADA SERIES Case for iPhone X is Chic
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Smartphone Vaporizer Cases
Smartphone Vaporizer Cases
The Vaportronix VQ iPhone Vaporizer Case is Discreet to Use
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Essential Oil Advent Calendars
Essential Oil Advent Calendars
Saje's '12 Days of Wellness' Showcases Oils and Their Origins
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Left-Handed Notebooks
Left-Handed Notebooks
The Leftybook is a Notebook Designed for Left-Handed Writers
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Feminine Ring Fidget Spinners
Feminine Ring Fidget Spinners
The Vinci Ring is an Elegant Spinner with a Discreet Aesthetic
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Ultra-Thin iPhone Cases
Ultra-Thin iPhone Cases
Totallee Helps Consumers Protect Their New iPhone Without the Extra Bulk
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Mini Key Organizer Tools
Mini Key Organizer Tools
The 'KEYANCHOR' is the World's Smallest EDC Tool for Your Keychain
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