Truly nothing more horrifying than doing an extended family Secret Santa and pulling the name of a relative you don’t actually know that well. These 12 gifts are affordable, vaguely personal, and will be generally appealing to almost any person. Happy awkward holidays!
Personalized Ornament
You can pretend you know them well by getting an ornament personalized. Better than St. Nick himself!
Airplane Phone Holder
Ayone who has been on a plane recently knows they don’t have screens on the back of the seats anymore. If your relative is a frequent flyer, this is a must-have.
Headlines in History 2025 Calendar
This is such an easy gift and your relative who you don’t actually know that well will think of how thoughtful you are every day.
Mini Hot Sauce Variety Pack
Who doesn’t like hot sauce? Well, I guess the people who don’t eat spicy foods. But hopefully, your Secret Santa is a big sriracha guy.
Crossword Puzzles
Penn is obsessed with crossword puzzles and word games (that’s why we made the game What The Flock) These puzzles would definitely be a hit in our extended family.
Cocktail Recipe Playing Cards
One thing about me is I will mess up a cocktail. If I offer to make you a drink, say no. Hopefully, the recipient of this gift will be better equipped.
Shower Steamers
These are those things you don’t buy for yourself but are wonderful gifts to unwrap.
Weather Radio
Hear me out: We’ve had some wicked weather this season. Several of my relatives lost power and didn’t have access to consistent information when cell phone towers went down. Every house should have a weather radio.
Mini Waffle Maker
You can make more than just waffles with this. We put frozen hash browns in this and make hash brown waffles. I’ve also seen healthier people using it for egg bakes.
Carhartt Beanie
This is a universally loved gift.
Magnetic Wristband
This is going to be delivered to my dad this year. I know him well, but I also know that he would love this for all of his projects.
Small Personalized Jewelry Dish
I have one of these dishes by my kitchen sink and my bedroom sink. When doing the dishes or as part of my nighttime routine, I remove my jewelry and rings and keep them accessible in a dish like this.
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