Secret Santa Gifts Under $25

At $25 you can move from "nice thought" to "I use this every day." Look for small upgrades to things the person already does.

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• Plush throw blanket

  Hard to get wrong. Pick a neutral color.

• Book light or reading lamp

  For readers who share a bedroom.

• Cocktail or mocktail kit

  There are alcohol-free versions for mixed groups.

• Indoor herb garden kit

  Something to look after until spring.

• Electric milk frother

  Turns a home coffee into a cafe coffee.

• Strategy board game

  Look for short play times if they have kids.

• Touchscreen gloves

  Useful for anyone with a winter commute.

• Portable phone charger

  A practical gift that gets used every week.

• Spa or bath gift set

  Pick a fragrance-free set if you are unsure.

• LEGO or building set

  Plenty of small sets are built for adults.

How to choose at this budget

• Upgrades work: a better mug for the coffee drinker, a book light for the reader.
• Kits (herb garden, cocktail, craft) are good for people who say they want nothing.
• Leave room for a card and wrapping if your group counts those inside the limit.

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• Under $10
• Under $20
• Under $50

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