Good Secret Santa gifts and stocking stuffers are small, useful and easy to swap. Stick to the group’s budget, skip jokes that could land badly at work, and pick something the person can use right away. If your limit is $50 or more, a Blys gift card for an in-home massage or beauty treatment fits in an envelope or a stocking and arrives by email.
How do I pick a Secret Santa gift for a coworker?
- Stay at the agreed budget. Going far over can make others feel awkward.
- Keep it neutral. Choose something most people would use.
- Make it easy. Nothing that needs a return trip if it is the wrong size.
Secret Santa ideas under $25
- A nice mug with their favorite coffee or tea
- A desk plant
- Good pens or a notebook
- Lip balm and hand cream set
Secret Santa ideas under $50
- A phone stand or charging cable organizer
- A cozy pair of socks with a small treat
- A gift box of snacks
Secret Santa and stocking stuffer ideas at $50 and up
A Blys gift card starts at $50, and you can choose any amount from there. A single 60-minute massage is a popular choice.
- The recipient books a massage, facial, mani-pedi, spray tan, makeup or hair styling at home, hotel or office.
- You can send it by email now or schedule it for a set date, with a personal message.
- They choose the date, time, place and their preferred therapist gender when they book.
What are good stocking stuffers for adults?
Small things that feel like a treat:
- Fancy chocolate or a small bottle of hot sauce
- Bath salts or a sheet mask
- Wool socks
- A printed gift card. A Blys gift card arrives as a PDF by email, so you can send it to yourself, print it and slip it into a stocking.
How can a company run Secret Santa for a whole team?
If HR or the office manager wants one gift for everyone instead of a draw, Blys corporate gift cards let each person book a treatment when it suits them. To buy several at once, choose a quantity in the gift card checkout, or email hello@getblys.com and the team can help. For a shared experience at the holiday party, see holiday party massage [link live once T5 publishes].
Running out of time?
Gift cards can be sent instantly by email, so they work as a last-minute gift. You can also schedule one to arrive by email on Christmas Day. Because it is emailed, there is no shipping wait. See last-minute massage gift ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal Secret Santa budget?
Most groups agree a limit before drawing names. Pick one everyone is comfortable with.
Is a gift card a good Secret Santa gift?
Yes, if it matches the budget and the person can use it. A Blys gift card starts at $50 and can be used on any Blys service.
Can I give a Blys gift card in a stocking?
Yes. The gift card arrives as a PDF by email. Send it to yourself, print it and put it in the stocking.
Can I send a Blys gift card on Christmas Day?
Yes. You can schedule a Blys gift card to arrive by email on Christmas Day, or send it instantly. Because it is emailed, there is no shipping wait.
Can I buy several Blys gift cards at once?
Yes. Choose a quantity in the gift card checkout, or email hello@getblys.com and the team can help.
How does the recipient use it?
They book on the Blys website or app and enter the code from the email at checkout.
