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Secret Santa. It’s the time where you get assigned to give someone at work or a close friend and be Santa for a day. But with it comes some pressure on not only getting the best gift possible, but also sticking within a budget. Related video above: Psychiatrist discusses difficulties of buying holiday gifts for kidsGift cards are always an option, of course, especially if someone has a favorite brand, restaurant or hobby like gaming. But think outside the box and let us help you out with 25 ideas for you to ensure that your secret Santa gift is a winner this year. And if you’re involved in a white elephant swap, these ideas apply so you can take home bragging rights of being the gift everyone fought over. Let’s get into our ideas for you. Portable Bluetooth Speaker - You don’t need to spend over $100 on a pretty good portable Bluetooth speaker. This option from Anker gives you 15 hours of playtime on a single charge, along with being able to stay connected as far as 66 feet. Amazon Smart Plug - One of the most popular tech items on Amazon is their smart plug, which allows you to control your lights, your coffee maker, your holiday lights, all with the sound of your voice. Rocketbook - Our Chief National Consumer Correspondent Jeff Rossen is a big fan of The Rocketbook. It digitizes what you write. Snap a picture of the notes you’ve written down and it sends it to your phone and/or computer.Top It Off Winter Gloves - One of Oprah's Favorite Things from this year is the pair of winter gloves. A nice accessory to get someone to ensure their hands are ready to brace what winter has to offer.Retro point & shoot camera phone converter - This could be a hit at the white elephant swap you got going on with co-workers or friends. It adds a vintage vibe to your mobile phone with a slip-on accessory that mimics a retro-style shutter. Electric Tea Kettle - Boil water for your tea or to clean your skin drain quickly with this kettle. The kettle also automatically turns off once the water has reached a boil. Rechargeable Hand Warmer - If someone gets cold easily, this hand warmer could be a perfect inexpensive and highly-utilized gift. It can keep hands warm for up to eight hours and has dual-side functionality to warm both hands. Color Changing Squeeze Toy - It’s simple, but effective. A stress ball that changes colors. Hot Ones Hot Sauce - With sauces as low as $10, this could be a hot-ticket item at the white elephant swap, or a gift that shows you know about someone’s fandom for the critically-acclaimed YouTube show. lululemon Beanie - How about a winter accessory from a popular retailer? We found this one seeing a nice special on Lululemon. Pillow Slippers - These slippers are all the rage on social media for the comfort they provide. You can even get them in red if you want to make it festive. USB Data Blocker - Does the person you’re getting a gift for travel a lot for work? Juice jackers are trying to get people’s data from their phones and laptops at public places like a coffee shop or airport. This gadget right here protects people from those juice jackers. Tile Mate - Let’s be honest. We all have that one friend that tends to lose or misplace something all the time. Help them out by getting this little cube-shaped Bluetooth tracker that they can hook onto their keys, or place in their wallet or backpack. Milk-Bone 12 Days of Woofmas Advent Calendar - We know the countdown to Christmas is on, but there’s still some advent calendars you can get to enjoy the countdown. If your friends are dog owners, or the person you’re getting a secret Santa gift for has a dog, this advent calendar could be a great gift. It starts the countdown at 12 days before Christmas. Cold Brew Coffee Pot - Coffee connoisseurs will appreciate this, especially if they don’t have a cold brew maker at home. Simply add ground coffee to the mesh basket, add water and leave it in the fridge to brew. Bees Knees Hot Honey - A sweet gift with a kick, this gift would make a great food accessory for someone’s kitchen, especially if they love hot honey. Avocado Slicer - Cut the avocado, not your hand with this nifty avocado slicer. It’s an all-in-one tool that lets you split, pit and slice the avocado without having to use a big knife. The Popper - Get movie theater popcorn at home with this innovative popcorn gadget that makes your family popcorn waste-free and give you the same amount as a standard microwavable bag. YETI Can Cooler - Right at the $25 mark, this insulator from YETI allows you to keep your canned beverage cold even on the hottest of days. Plant Life Support Self-Waterer - Plant parents will thank you for this gift as it relieves them the stress about having to water plants when they’re on an extended leave from their home. Inspired by hospital IV bags, this self-waterer drips a steady amount for up to seven days. Mini Space Heater - If you’re office tends to get cold and you notice the person assigned to secret Santa always needs to bundle up, show them you’re thinking about their warmth with this tiny space heater for their desk. Cheese Board - With 14 initials to choose from, you can personalize this cheese board to whoever you’re getting it for this holiday season. Zulay Milk Frother - The viral TikTok sensation can only cost you $10 right now as its 50% off as of this writing. Cupcake Candle - A candle in the shape of a cupcake. Need we say more? Custom Monogram Ice Cube - Here’s a gift that you can personalize to match the gift-getter’s taste. You can get a tray that has two personalized ice cubes from under $20.