Tis the season for Christmas, and gifts. As most of us return to office, it also means the return of Secret Santa gift exchanges. Say no to boring notebooks, candles and other ho-hum gifts that would be white elephants and stored for regifting or donation. For those of us who have been happily hibernating for the past two years, here’s a helpful gift guide to help you navigate these tricky gift exchanges and be the Secret Santa that everyone wants.
Gift Exchanges Below $10
Whether it’s a budget move or just pure fun to find the cheapest deals, gift exchanges under $10 can be challenging. The trick is finding a gift that brings laughs and hilarity and/ or one that is just unexpectedly useful.
#1 Arc Electric Lighter
Source: Shopee
Whether you need it for cooking, smoking or lighting birthday candles, a lighter is an essential item that most people forget about until they need it. Upgrade your fire-starting abilities with this cool electrical arc lighter. Not only does it use fancy technology to light up your life but you can also use the flexible neck to light those annoying candle holders that are just a bit too deep.
#2 Washable Reusable Silicone Straws
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With many F&B outlets going straw-less, bringing your own straw is now essential for every cold-brew or bubble tea connoisseur. Sure, your giftee may already have their own reusable straw. But do they have one that can split open for easy washing. More importantly, does it have the all-essential quality of poking open that bubble tea cover seal that separates them from their heavenly beverage?
#3 Uno Card Game / Monopoly Deal
Source: Toys R Us
If you haven’t gotten on board with card games, the classic games of UNO and Monopoly are available in card format. Pit against friends, colleagues and family with these travel friendly card games. Even if your giftee already have these card games, fret not because you can easily combine multiple decks for a longer and more intense game or larger groups.
#4 Pocket Scissors Pen
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An unexpectedly useful item, especially when you are travelling, is a pair of scissors. These portable pen-type scissors will fit into the smallest pencil case or travel tote while the cute paw design adds some fun to your stationery. Toss them into your bag without adding excess weight and whip them out to snip off the shopping tags from your next shopping spree. Pair this with another stationery gift like a Pilot Frixion Pen for the stationery nerd in your office.
#5 Compression Travel Packing Cubes
Know a constant globetrotter? These packing cubes could come in handy. An upgrade from the usual packing cubes (or ziplock or plastic bags), these packing cubes are compressible and space-saving. Hopefully, this means more space for your colleague/ friend to bring back more souvenirs and snacks for you.
Gifts For $20 And Under
#6 Mahjong Playing Cards
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Is it cheating to put this classic game of Mahjong in card format? Now you and your mahjong kakis can always whip out a game without lugging a box of tiles. No excuses for not keeping dementia away. The paper format also means the game will be whisper quiet until someone shouts “Pong”.
#7 Flame Aromatherapy Humidifier
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Tired of constantly fighting fire in office? Add water to fire with this flame simulation humidifier. Not only will your tired skin thank you for the boost of hydration, your colleague and you can commiserate about the firefighting over the “flames”.
#8 Extra Large Foldable Umbrella
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Forget about those free foldable umbrellas. This extra-large umbrella that can shelter your date/spouse and children is something that most people don’t know they need. Help your dutiful parenting friend walking their kids to school or let your single friend impress his/her date on a rainy day with this extra-large umbrella with a span of 130 cm. This folds down to a manageable 32.5cm which will still fit in a backpack or laptop bag.
#9 Mushroom Growing Kit
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Whether your giftee has a green thumb or a black thumb, it’s hard to screw up with this mushroom growing kit. A great gift especially for the plant lover or parents who want to spend more quality time with their kids. Just spray 3 to 4 times a day and the mushrooms are ready to harvest in 7 days!
#10 The Singapore Dream Or Hawker Wars
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Give the gift of games with these local card games. Go for the latest edition of The Singaporean Dream: The New Normal which include new Personality Card – Safe Distancing Officer, new Action Cards featuring iconic 2020 events – Circuit Breaker and GE2020. You can also duke it out with Hawker Wars and compete to cook Singapore’s iconic hawker dishes.
Gifts For $30 And Under
#11 Sunrise Alarm Clock
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For the friend who is perpetually tired (or late), give them this sunrise alarm clock. It simulates the sunrise with a gradual light up, waking you gently from slumber even in the dimmest blackout bedrooms. A much more pleasant wake up experience
#12 Wireless Earbuds
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If your giftee hasn’t gotten on board the wireless earbuds trend, here’s a decent and affordable option. While it’s no Apple AirPods Pro, the Redmi Buds are produced by Xiaomi with Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and IP54 dust and water resistance. Hopefully, this would mean an end to the terrible Zoom meeting audio connections.
#13 USB Hub with HDMI
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Tired of your colleague stealing your USB hub yet again? Get them their own USB hub this Christmas. Perfect for those who rely on external USB storage (a.k.a. video editors) or MacBook owners who need an HDMI connection. This USB hub also comes with Power Delivery that supports up to 87W fast charging making this an excellent laptop docking adapter when you switch between home and office. The upgrade option adds a TF slot and SD slot for your card-reading needs.
#14 Electric Cup Warmer
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Working in a freezing cold office? Warm the cockles of your giftee’s heart with this adorable electric cup warmer. With settings for 45/ 55/ 75 °C, they can maintain their hot drinks at their preferred temperature. The automatic shut-off after 8 hours also acts as a reminder to clock off work. Meanwhile, the cuteness of the lit-up unicorn, dinosaur or snowman will add some joy to the office-scape.
#15 Kelaur Baris Card Game
Source: GreebleGames
Meeting up with your army mates or want to induct the ladies to army life? Relive your NS days with this NS-themed card game by GreebleGames. Play as either a Recruit or Sergeant and hit those mission objectives. Aim to book out by 23:59!
#16 Nespresso Festive 30 Capsule Assortment
Source: Nespresso
Indulge your coffeeholic friend with this variety pack of Nespresso’s latest limited-edition capsules. This contains Infiniment Fruite (raspberry-flavoured), Infiniment Gourmand (hazelnut-flavoured) and Infiniment Espresso (fruity and cereal). Designed with Pierre Herme, this collection is inspired by French patisseries. Of course, only give this to a coffee lover with access to a Nespresso machine. Otherwise, a Starbucks gift card will work too.
Gifts For $40 And Under
#17 Power Bank
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Most people won’t say no to a power bank, even if they already have one (or more). After all, we need to keep all our multiple devices charged up. Xiaomi 10,000mAh Power Bank has sufficient juice to charge up your phone to the maximum multiple times. Never let a dead battery disrupt your day again.
#18 Home Monitoring Camera
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Whether it’s to check in on your pets or children, this home monitoring camera will help alleviate the separation anxiety now that you have to return to office. The 2K resolution means you can zoom in clearer detail and night vision will allow you to check on sleeping children and pets even from the comfort of your bed. Two-way audio will also allow you to communicate or scold your kids and furkids if they are up to no good.
#19 Lego Advent Calendar Building Kit
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Whether adult or child, Lego has a timeless appeal that crosses generations. This kit combines both the joy and surprise of opening an advent calendar with the playability of Legos. A perfect add-on to existing Lego kits and seasoned Lego collectors.
#20 Exploding Kittens
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A new classic card game, Exploding Kittens takes the place of Snap and Old Maid when it comes to family-friendly card games. Easily playable for 2 to 5 players with simple game rules, even a 7 year old can pit their hand against 70 year olds. Purrfect for alleviating the tension before the next zoom conference.
#21 Google Nest Mini
Your giftee recently moved to a new place? Or just someone who is perpetually frazzled and in need of a personal assistant? “Hey Google” can come to the rescue. The smallest version of Google Nest combines all the functionality of Google assistance in one tiny package that also acts as a smart speaker. Perhaps it will inspire your giftee towards a new smart home setup, get their life in order or just play some music to chill out.
Gifts Up To $50
#22 65W Power Delivery Charger
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This is the multi-port charger you didn’t know you needed. As long as you have the suitable USB cables (USB-C, Lightning, USB 3.0), you can charge all the devices with this one charger. Say goodbye to the days of lugging around a bulky laptop adapter and a separate charger for your mobile phone. The 65W GaN Power Delivery means this charger is capable of juicing up your laptop while also charging your phone at the same time.
#23 Hook Coffee Advent Calendar
Source: Hook Coffee
Advent calendars are one of the best gifts for Christmas because it is 24 days of surprises. This Hook Coffee Advent Calendar features 24 coffees from Hook Coffee and commissioned illustrations by ART:DIS. While the single pack is technically above the $50 gift limit, the double pack is just under $100 – perfect for giving one and keeping one for yourself.
$55.14 for one or $98.13 for two on Hook Coffee
#24 T2 Tea Advent Calendar
Source: T2 Teas
Not to leave out the tea lovers, here’s two advent calendar options from T2. Pick the teabag version for the convenience or the loose leaf version if your giftee likes to mediate over their tea rituals. Both advent calendars contains 24 different teas and tisanes for both caffeinated and un-caffeinated options.
#25 Apple AirTag
Source: Apple
For the forgetful person or an Apple-lover, an Apple AirTag is unexpectedly useful product that you never knew you needed. Clip it to your keys and never lose them again. Never fear for lost luggage again if you slip them into your checked luggage. These also make excellent gifts for pawrents as dog tags. The free engraving also adds a personal touch
#26 Eye Massager
Source: Shopee
Everyone needs a little TLC and a gentle massage is always welcome. If your giftee suffers from fatigue, insomnia or just need a little relief in their life, this OSIM uMask Eye Massager will provide soothing comfort. Gentle vibration massage will help relax your all-important eye area and relieve eye strain and fatigue.
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