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11 Thoughtful Gifts for Secret Santa and White Elephant Exchanges
By Emily Petsko
Finding a suitable gift for a Secret Santa, Yankee, or white elephant exchange can be challenging, especially if you don’t know the recipient all that well. We wanted to help, so we found 11 items that anyone would be happy to receive.
1. Bourbon-Infused Coffee; $20
We could all use a little kick in the morning, and this Tennessee-brewed coffee is sure to do the trick. A splash of Kentucky bourbon lends the Arabica beans their unique aroma and flavor, but it doesn’t actually contain alcohol, so it’s plenty safe for sipping at the office.
Buy It: Uncommon Goods
2. Bento 3-in-1 Splash Box; $35
Plastic-free is increasingly becoming the new norm. The Splash Box has three non-toxic stainless-steel food trays that lock together for easy transport, while simultaneously keeping your peas apart from your mashed potatoes. It’s leak-proof, shatter-proof, and safe for the dishwasher, oven, and toaster oven on medium heat.
Buy It: Amazon
3. 21-Piece Convenience Kit; $19
This travel kit will save time, money, and suitcase space for one lucky gift recipient this holiday season—not only does it include all the classics (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.), it even includes moisturizing lotion, shaving cream, a razor, earplugs, and more.
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4. "Movies" Jigsaw Puzzle; $16
Odds are that your favorite movie, be it Shrek (2001), Taxi Driver (1976), or something else, is represented on this expansive 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Not only is it fun to assemble, it'll likely spark a lively conversation about people's opinions of all the films.
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5. Italian Cheese-making Kit; $25
Give the gift of good cheese this season with a DIY kit. The box holds enough ingredients to make 10 batches of cheese, including classic varieties such as mozzarella, burrata, and ricotta. No prior cheese-making experience necessary.
Buy It: Uncommon Goods
6. Jam Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker; $21
Music lovers will appreciate this durable Bluetooth speaker with a built-in suction and stick pad. They can slap it on a shower wall, mirror, or other smooth surface around the house or backyard and get their groove on. It can be submerged in water for 30 minutes and comes with a rechargeable battery.
Buy It: Amazon
7. Liquid-Free Screen Cleaner; $20
Since virtually everyone has a smartphone, tablet, and/or laptop on them at all times, this tiny, portable screen cleaner is a must-have to wipe away smudges and fingerprints—you might even want to buy an extra for yourself.
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8. Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker; $16
We all know that one person who’s constantly misplacing their things. The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker will help jog their memory. It hooks onto keychains, suitcases, purses, bikes, and more to help the user find their items via a companion app. It also works in reverse: Pressing a button on the Tile Mate makes the user’s phone ring, even when it’s on silent.
Buy It: Amazon
9. Homesick Books-Scented Library Candle; $30
The "Library" candle from Homesick would make a thoughtful gift for any bibliophile who already has a stack of unread novels at home—top notes of orange and nutmeg are rounded out by earthy fragrances that help recreate the unmistakable scent of a good book.
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10. Chocolate-Covered Snowman Oreos; $15
Who doesn’t love holiday-themed chocolates? These milk chocolate-drizzled Oreos from Philadelphia Candies come with candy snowmen on top. There’s also a dark chocolate version, as well as a milk chocolate version with winter snowflakes on top.
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11. Ulla Hydration Reminder Bottle Attachment; $28
We often forget to stay hydrated, but this water bottle accessory from Ulla makes it easy to foster healthy habits. The silicone band fits over most bottles and sends out reminders to take a swig any time the user has gone too long without water. Get one for a health-conscious coworker, or perhaps that one person you know who seems to be subsisting solely on coffee.
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