{"id":12073,"date":"2020-07-07T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=12073"},"modified":"2023-02-21T13:12:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T18:12:22","slug":"small-secret-santa-gift-ideas-for-a-budget-friendly-gift-exchange-elf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/07\/small-secret-santa-gift-ideas-for-a-budget-friendly-gift-exchange-elf\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Secret Santa Gift Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Gift Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"889\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_530718193.jpg\" alt=\"Small Secret Santa gifts can make a big impact.\" class=\"wp-image-12075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_530718193.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_530718193-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_530718193-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_530718193-304x270.jpg 304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While many remember the pink piggy banks we had as children, I recall a big white elephant bank with a blue suit and a yellow cap. Not your traditional piggy bank, but I treasure it because my Mom made it in a ceramics class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s children may or may not know what it means to drop coins into the slot of an old-fashioned piggy bank, but there are still reasons to keep an eye on your spending. Maybe you have a birthday party coming up and have to adjust the budget restrictions to take into account current events? Or perhaps you just need a little pick-me-up for your family, friends, and social network?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Whatever the reason for a budget-friendly gift exchange, the notion of saving money is a good lesson for all of us even as an adult and especially when hard times hit. That\u2019s why <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/01\/21\/how-to-host-secret-santa-on-a-budget-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">small Secret Santa gift ideas<\/a> for an economical gift exchange will really help everyone attending an inexpensive gift exchange.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Small Secret Santa Gift Ideas that Won\u2019t Break the Bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By their nature, gift exchanges are usually relatively budget-friendly since you only have to buy for one person rather than an entire family or <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/how-to-host-a-secret-santa-for-remote-employees-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">office staff<\/a>. But setting a spending budget can always be helpful to make sure no one feels pressured to spend more than they are able.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gifts that don\u2019t break the bank require some more creative ideas like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/285\/\" target=\"_blank\">gift cards<\/a>, snacks, or edible treats in budget ranges <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/02\/26\/gift-exchange-gifts-under-10-that-feel-like-a-million-bucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">under $10<\/a>. Here are some great small Secret Santa gift ideas that are all between $10-15:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/379\/\" target=\"_blank\">young children<\/a>. <\/strong>Stuffed animals, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/352\/\" target=\"_blank\">board games<\/a> such as CandyLand, a Spirograph, or a chef set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/380\/\" target=\"_blank\">tweens<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/381\/\" target=\"_blank\">teens<\/a>: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/837\/\" target=\"_blank\">An arts and crafts kit<\/a>, a MicroBrite Plus Lighted Pocket Microscope, or a rock painting kit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For adults:<\/strong> A Pop Trivia game, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/search\/?q=candles\" target=\"_blank\">candles<\/a>, chocolate, or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/813\/\" target=\"_blank\">coffee<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For families: <\/strong>The HedBanz family game, pool toys, or a family <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/528\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">movie<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Secret Santa gift exchanges offer a clever and enjoyable way to give without breaking the bank. Along with some simple <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/06\/09\/gift-exchange-etiquette-you-should-know-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">gift exchange etiquette<\/a>, it\u2019s helpful to know the simplest way to set up an economical gift exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coordinating a Budget-friendly Gift Exchange<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to enjoy a simple, free process of setting up a budget-friendly gift exchange with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Secret Santa generator<\/a> that enables you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add your personal information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include specific event details, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date and time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place (in-person, virtual, or a combination)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note: If you conduct an event with a virtual video connection, be sure and include that link in the invitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up your group with names and emails of participants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set spending limits for gift exchange, such as \u201c<a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/02\/22\/cool-gift-exchange-gifts-under-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">under $25<\/a>,\u201d as well as exclusions so no one gets a giftee that\u2019s, say, an immediate family member or sibling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you finalize the details and the RSVP information, your invitees will receive an email inviting them to join the gift exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can wait for participants to RSVP, make their wish lists, send reminders as necessary, and randomly pair gift exchange participants online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important when you\u2019re trying to save money\u2014but still host an amazing event\u2014to offer opportunities for your gift exchange participants to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\">browse gift guides<\/a> and make their own wish lists. It\u2019s even more critical to set a price limit on your exchange and enable guests to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/326\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">filter gift guides by price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Host a Simple Gift Exchange<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pandemics, job loss, community shifts, and national changes naturally affect the economy. So, with birthdays, anniversaries, company meetings, and upcoming holidays, a Secret Santa gift exchange may be the best option so you can still connect with loved ones without spending as much as you normally would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the old saying goes, \u201cA penny saved is a penny earned.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That remains true no matter what decade you grew up in. So, when you\u2019re hosting a <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/01\/21\/how-to-host-secret-santa-on-a-budget-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">budget-friendly gift exchange<\/a>, you can save a great deal of money with small Secret Santa gift ideas that make your gift exchange a really incredible event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box\"><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elfster<\/a> makes it easy to host a budget-friendly gift exchange. With our free <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\">Secret Santa generator<\/a>, you can pair up participants, shop for gifts, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/auth\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\">start a Wish List<\/a>. Plus, you can access it all from an <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/elfster-secret-santa-generator\/id751594890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">iPhone app<\/a> or <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.elfster.elfdroid\"><strong><em>Android app<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">While many remember the pink piggy banks we had as children, I recall a big white elephant bank with a blue suit and a yellow cap. 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