Most of us like to get involved in the Secret Santa tradition each year, whether it be among family, friends or work colleagues. While it certainly gets you in the festive spirit, much like putting up your Christmas decorations, the act of anonymous gift giving can be, in equal parts, fun and rewarding.
A lot of families this year will likely be making more cost effective choices, and the annual Secret Santa gift buying experience certainly doesn’t need to break the bank. Here are some ideas for budget friendly, yet thoughtful, gifts.
1. Heat changing mug
You can’t go wrong with novelty mugs, and mugs that change their colour or design when exposed to heat can make great, unique presents for Christmas. You can customise them with personalised photos, or choose ones with pop culture images from TV shows and movies.
2. Power bank
Most people take their phone everywhere with them, so a portable power bank is a great idea for a practical Christmas gift. You can also buy different shaped ones, including wallet sized banks that can be easily carried around.
3. Multi-functional pen
A pen on its own, unless top-of-the-range or customised, may not be the most thoughtful of gifts, however a multi-functional pen can make a great present for anyone who enjoys DIY, as they can come equipped with a screwdriver, touch screen capabilities and more.
4. Dust teddy
A dust teddy is a small stuffed bear or other animal, which is designed to clean your phone or tablet screen. While cute, these can make great practical presents for colleagues or office workers in the family, as they can be used to wipe down computer screens and keyboards too.
It’s the thought that counts, and Secret Santa on a budget can still produce wonderful, thoughtful presents for your friends, family and colleagues this December.
