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29 Inexpensive Secret Santa Gifts You'll Actually Be Proud To Show Up With

"December is coming! December is coming!"

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As much as we all hate to admit it, the holidays can be incredibly stressful and trying times. Especially when it comes to Secret Santa gift exchanges.

While it can be exciting to pick out gifts for certain people in our lives, gift exchanges can get pretty challenging or awkward. Maybe you're on a tight budget, are low on time, or maybe you simply aren't close with anyone else who is participating in the gift exchange.

Nonetheless, no matter what your situation is, here are 29 affordable gift ideas to help ease your mind this holiday season:

3. Cozy Socks

4. Phone Case

5. Planner or Journal

6. Wine Glass or Shot Glass

7. Water Bottle

8. Bath Bombs or Face masks

9. Mug with Coffee or Tea

11. Book or Cookbook

13. Scarf

14. Winter Hat

15. Baseball Cap

17. Perfume or Cologne

18. Lipstick

​19.​ Makeup Pouch

20. Cards Against Humanity, Who's More Likely, or What Do You Meme? 

21. Polaroid Camera or WaterProof Camera

23. Jewelry or Art Engraved with Coordinates

24. Thermos

25. Flannel

26. Aux Cord

28. Tickets to a Show, Concert, or Movie

29. Picture Frame

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