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All these Secret Santa gift items are under $15, which means you can stock up so that when your son or daughter comes home, telling you at the last minute that they need a gift, you’ll already have in the house.
Secret Santa gifts
1. notes to self Socks (notes to self)
A pair of notes to self socks are more than just a pair of socks – they are affirming! Each one has an encouraging word or phrase to remind your recipient that they are crushing it, beautiful, strong, kind and more. (At $15.99, these are slightly over our limit of $15 but we LOVE these socks.)
2. Harry Potter Lion Squishmallows (Amazon)
Here is a 10-inch Harry Potter Hufflepuff Badger Squishmallow. A memorable gift especially for anyone who is a Harry Potter and/or Squishmallows fan.
3. Anker Wireless Charger (Amazon)
You can never have too many chargers in the house and this one is by trusted brand, Anker, and sells for under $15. Compatible with iPhone 15/14/13 Series, Samsung S22, AirPods, Samsung Buds, Google Buds, and More
4. NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud Liquid Lipstick (Amazon)
You will be a very popular Secret Santa with this super-popular brand of lipstick that has a unique 2-step delivery with claims of up to 16 hours (!!!) of wear. TikTok sensation.
5. Shirt Folder Folding Board (Amazon)
No more disorganization with clothes that need to be folded when you have one of these genius folding boards.
6. Motion Detected Toilet Light (Amazon)
No more stumbling around in the dark or turning on all the lights when it is time to visit the bathroom at night. Choose one color or change colors in this unique device that clips onto the exterior.
7. Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Amazon)
International bestseller that would be perfect for any recipient.
8. Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese Pizza (Amazon)
A wildly popular card game that is easy to learn, fast, and fun to play.
9. Metog Unisex Foldable Ear Warmers (Amazon)
They are the number one rated earmuffs on Amazon, with many great colors. #1 bestseller on Amazon for women’s earmuffs.
10. Adjustable Cell Phone Stand (Amazon)
This adjustable stand can be used with the phone in a vertical or horizontal position and is available in five finishes. This makes it easy to use the phone hands-free. Compatible with iPhone 16 15 14 13 Pro Max Mini, 12 11 XR X 8 Plus SE, Smartphone
11. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea Tin — Black Tea with Orange & Sweet Clove (Amazon) 
We have recommended this tea to many, and all agree you don’t need dessert because it’s delicious.
12. Christmas Mad Libs (Amazon)
Christmas fun with Mad Libs. Fun for the whole family.
13. Left Center Right (Amazon)
This game is a Grown and Flown favorite and perfect for anyone on your Secret Santa list.
14. Mario Badescu Facial Spray (Amazon)
Check out this super-popular facial spray.
15. Waterproof Holder for Phone (Amazon)
Where would our teens be without their phones, and how many have ruined a phone by dropping it in the water? Here is the solution for safely keeping a phone near a pool, lake, or boat. iPhone 16 15 14 13 Pro Max, IPX8 Cellphone Dry Bag Beach Cruise Ship Essentials 2Pack-8.3″
16. Burt’s Bees Travel Size Lotions (Amazon)
We are big fans of Burt’s Bees lotions and cleansers, and this travel-size set includes some best-sellers. This makes a great Secret Santa gift.
17. 100 Movies Scratch Off Wall Art (Uncommon Goods)
How fun is this? It’s a movie “scratch-off” poster. It lists 100 popular movies, and after your teen watches one, they can scratch off the box to learn some trivia about the movie. Perfect for that film buff on your list.
18. Microwave Popcorn Popper (Amazon)
I haven’t yet met a teen who doesn’t like popcorn, and this microwave popper is a favorite in our house. And bonus: they can take it to college for that late-night binging session.
19. Traveling Jewelry Case
This petite jewelry case is so well-priced and comes in eight pretty colors.
20. Kitsch Heatless Hair Curlers (Amazon)
Here’s a novel way for a teen or young woman to create curly hair without using heat.
21. Glam Up Facial Sheet Masks (Amazon)
Shop is a bestseller in the facial masks category on Amazon. Ingredients include Shea Butter, Aloe, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Green Tea, Lemon and many more.
22. Hanes Eco Smart Hoodie (Men) (Amazon)
Hanes makes a well-priced and well-made hoodie for men that is available in many sizes and colors. # 1 Bestseller in men’s athletic hoodie. Here is where you can find the Hanes hoodies for women.
23. Weleda Skin Food (Amazon)
This rich moisturizer is infused extracts of rosemary, chamomile, and pansy in a nourishing base of sunflower and sweet almond oils.
24. Jack Black Travel-Size Shampoo/Conditioner (Amazon)
Jack Black makes great personal products for guys. This travel set would make a great Secret Santa gift, especially for someone who has a big trip coming up.
25. Colored Pen Set (Amazon)
This pen set can be used for journaling or for taking color-coordinated notes in school. Comes with 36 vibrant colored pens. #1 bestseller in drawing pens on Amazon.
Why should you trust us?
We are three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on products lists for over 12 years now, making us experts. When selecting products we survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of nearly 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. We do opinion polls, surveys and ask open ended questions. We search for products that combine reasonable price with high quality and are recommended by our large following.
Prices accurate as of date of publication.
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