We are in the midst of Christmas and Hanukkah party madness! For some of the people on your gift list, like coworkers, you may just be required to get something small. When participating in gift exchange events, for example, you definitely have to stay on a budget with your gift. We have great products that are quirky and fun – all for a low price! You will be surprised how fun these products are, from inexpensive mint, studded smoking slippers and unique Fred Flare products to instant chocolate souffle. And, for a unisex gift exchange, we have even included a cookbook for hangovers.
Below, we’ve come up with 10 gift ideas for under $25 to keep you within budget, whilst still offering a well-thought out and special gift!
But first, a little clarification…
Secret Santa is a gift exchange whereby everyone is randomly assigned a person to whom they give a gift.
Yankee Swap is a gift exchange whereby everyone in a group or for a party has to buy a gift without knowing who the recipient is. The gift opening becomes a game because all of the guests place their gifts on a table. The Yankee Swap is called many different things. If you are hosting a Yankee Swap party, choose one of these fun names: White Elephant Gift Exchange, Black Santa, Chinese Gift Exchange, Dirty Santa, Naughty Santa, Thieving Secret Santa, Parcel Pass, Christmas Swap Thing, Greedfest, Pollyanna, Machiavellian Gift Exchange, Machiavellian Christmas, or Kamikaze Gift Exchange!
10 Gift Exchange Ideas for a Secret Santa or Yankee Swap on a Budget for under $25
My Cup of Cake: Classic Belgian Chocolate Microwave Cake in a Mug, $22.95
Brackey Backs British Flag Union Jack with Pyramid Studs iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S case, $17
All the Right Pieces: Skull Bracelet, $8
Make Me Chic Studded Spiky Kiwi Mint Loafers, $18.90
Fred Flare Comb-In Hair Color (available in blue, red, green, pink, red), $6
Fred Flare The Hungover Cookbook, $10
Agloves Touch Screen iPhone or Samsung Gloves $17.99
e.l.f Studio 27 piece Mini Makeup Set, $15
Forever 21 Studded White Clutch, $26.80 (A little more than $25, but so worth it!)
Bruce Christensen
What…. no farting Santa banks or slingshot chickens? What would a white elephant gift exchange or dirty Santa game be without something really goofy to get the crowd talking?
The recreation specialist at AlbinoPhant have found that if it makes a noise or moves on its own, it will be a hit at the gift swap! These games are designed to create laughter and fun banter in a social environment. The gifts eventually become secondary to the fun.
Happy Holidays…