Choosing a gift for your Secret Santa (especially if they didn’t have a wishlist) can sometimes feel like taking a shot in the dark. If you’re in a bind, thinking of what to get them, take a peek at some of our favorite finds that we think your barkada, family, or co-workers will love to help you complete your last-minute Christmas shopping list. 

Personalized Gifts

Who doesn’t love personalized gifts? An engraved gift with your loved one’s name can make anything feel more meaningful and intentional. 

1. If your Secret Santa is constantly on the move, a handy travel pouch will always be a welcome gift. It can conveniently store makeup, toiletries, and other small objects for easy access for everyday use or traveling.
2. Managing cables can be tricky when traveling or leaving the house. Keep chargers and wired earphones secure and kalat-free with a sleek cord organizer — an excellent gift for those always battling loose cables in their bags.

2. Elevate any inuman sesh with personalized coasters! This leather find protects surfaces from water rings or heat and adds an elegant touch to any table. 

3. Gift coffee or tea lovers the perfect cup with this double-walled glass mug. As its name suggests, this mug has two layers of glass, which helps keep drinks hot or cold longer. Plus, this mug can keep condensation marks away from any table because of its layered design. 

4. For those who enjoy throwing wine parties, what better way to keep track of everyone’s glasses than with personalized wine glasses? The best part is its stainless steel design, as there’s no need to worry about accidentally breaking expensive glass.

Handy Gifts

Do you want practical gift ideas? Here are some picks anyone can find helpful. 

1. Sweeping up dirt, hair, pencil shavings, and other debris off tables is a breeze with a mini desktop vacuum! Compact and portable, this gift idea will surely be helpful for those at their desks most of the time. 

2. Another great gift to keep desks and devices clean is a 7-in-1 cleaner, with features like a brush to sweep dust out of keyboards, an attached flannelette for wiping screens, and a built-in spray bottle to hold cleaning liquid, among others.

3. In a country this hot, pawis is inevitable. Make commuting, running errands, or trips to the beach more comfortable for your Secret Santa with a portable neck fan. With a wireless, hands-free design and USB-charging capabilities, this convenient neck fan can help them cool down anytime, anywhere. 

Gifts for Bookworms

Make reading an even more enjoyable experience for the avid book lovers in your life with cute picks we know they’ll love. 

1. Every bookworm needs bookmarks! If you want to get them something fun and out of the ordinary, creative bookmarks are for you. With designs ranging from TV characters to anime references and even K-pop lightsticks, there are plenty of unique bookmarks to choose from to fit your Secret Santa’s vibe. 

2. Alternatively, you can get them embossed magnetic bookmarks for a more elegant take.

3. Do they love annotating their books? An annotating kit with mood stickers, book tabs, and transparent sticky notes can also be a thoughtful present for your Secret Santa to upgrade their reading experience.

4. Another cute gift for book lovers is a crochet book sleeve! With the crochet aesthetic still going strong, this handmade sleeve looks trendy and is excellent for protecting books from damage while carrying them in a bag — perfect for those who always have a book on hand wherever they go. 

5. If you want to gift them a book protector that is less bulky, a cloth book cover is another good choice. Simply slip the book’s front and back covers into the sleeves to protect it from dents or scratches. 

6. If your Secret Santa prefers to read on a Kindle, how about giving them a Kindle case? Explore cases with various stunning designs and a built-in handrest to make reading more comfortable. 

Gifts for Scent Lovers

Another easy Christmas gift? Scents for the home!   

1. Scented candles are gifts anyone can enjoy. Try some motivational, work-themed, funny candles to make your gift unique and lift your Secret Santa’s mood. 

2. You can also gift them a super Instagram-worthy, bubble-shaped candle if they're into quirky design trends.

3. Another good gift idea for scent lovers is a set of room and linen sprays to freshen up their bedrooms or bathrooms. 

Gifts for Journaling

Regular self-reflection is beneficial for everyone. Give it a fun twist with these picks for fun, out-of-the-box, guided journaling.

1. Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith has been popular for years — with good reason! With interesting prompts and actions that can literally wreck the journal, your Secret Santa will have a unique time reflecting and expressing themselves. 

2. For a guided journal that truly gets real, Burn After Writing by Sharon Jones is perfect for emotional catharsis — ilabas na lahat ng sama ng loob! 

3. If your Secret Santa is an avid journaler who loves decoration, how about gifting them a vintage journaling kit? With stickers, paper deco, postcards, and other aesthetic accessories, this gift idea is an excellent way to add flare to their journals or scrapbooks. 

Gifts for Getting Crafty

If your Secret Santa has an artistic side, these creative Christmas gift ideas will suit them. 

1. While adult coloring books aren’t as popular as they used to be, they’re still a cute exchange gift idea for those who want to get in touch with their childlike, creative side. Bonus points if you gift them coloring materials to match!

2. Alternatively, you can gift your Secret Santa a TikTok-approved paint-by-numbers set for some added difficulty. Give them a more miniature painting set to start with or a more extensive painting set that they can proudly hang in their homes when finished.  

3. You may also consider DIY miniature structures, like tiny cafes and Japanese restaurants, for those who love collecting and assembling things! Unique and super cute, this gift is guaranteed to be a conversation starter. Once completed, these crafts are great for decorating bookcases and shelves.  

Gift Cards

If you’re still feeling uneasy about what to get your Secret Santa, you can always get them a gift card. Are they the type to always get coffee? Do they love shopping? Chances are, there’s a gift card for their favorite establishments and online stores! 

Are you looking for more gift ideas? Check out our blog for more Christmas must-haves, plus decorating tips to get you in the holiday spirit.