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Working for myself, I don’t have to do secret Santa, and with working from home being much more common, many people may be able to duck out of it this year.
For those of you that do have to buy a gift for a colleague, this list may help. My gender-specific title is mainly because I am more likely to get some traffic from a targetted term, and I don’t have as much insight into a woman’s tastes! Most of these should work for everyone though.
£5 and under
Office Bingo Card Coaster
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| Office Bingo Card Coaster Funny Novelty Gift – Secret... |
£4.99 | Buy on Amazon |
As humourless and practical as I am, I am sure most people could find this office bullsh*t bingo coaster funny for a few minutes, at least.
Card Games
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| Uno Card Game 2013 |
£4.99 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Monopoly Deal Card Game | £7.99 | Buy on Amazon |
Finding anything under a fiver that isn’t complete tat has been challenging. A few card games come under £5, and I am sure they will come in useful over Christmas when spending time with families.
Metal Straw
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| ANWBROAD Stainless Steel Straws Metal Straws Drinking... | Buy on Amazon |
Everyone hates paper straws, so having a few metal straws is always handy.
Food-related gifts are perhaps your best bet for under a fiver, or perhaps 1 or 2 cans/bottles of good craft beer?
£5 to £10
Whisky Stones Gift Set
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| iiiMY Whisky Stones Gift Set of 9 Natural Soapstone and... |
£7.99 | Buy on Amazon |
Not a bad gift for anyone that enjoys Whisky or drinking spirits neat.
Multi Tool Pen
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| hongred Multi Tool Pen Gifts for Men Stocking Fillers Gifts... | Buy on Amazon |
This could be bordering on tat, but it is probably something I’d find useful on my office desk. I regularly need a small screwdriver for all the tech within my house. Even the ruler has some use as I often find myself trying to measure parcels for the post office.
Precision Screwdriver Set
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| Sobrovo 25 in 1 Silver Steel Alloy Torx Screwdriver Repair... |
£6.99 | Buy on Amazon |
A more practical gift, useful for most people, but especially anyone that is a tech fan with a tendency of fixing/tinkering/building things.
Magnetic Wristband
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| Amteker Gifts for Men Magnetic Wristband, Mens Gifts for... | Buy on Amazon |
To complement the screwdrivers. Whenever I do DIY or fix electronics, I am always dropping screws. I am not sure how practical this is, but it’s a tenner and would make a decent secret Santa gift.
Universal Socket
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| Maxesla Gifts for Men Gadgets, Universal Socket Wrench,Gifts... | Buy on Amazon |
A universal socket wrench is equipped with a power drill adapter, easily connected with most electric drills, electric screwdrivers, and a manual ratchet set.
Plant Theatre Vegetable Seeds
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Whether you’re a keen planter or a complete newbie, this from Funky Veg Kit by Plant Theatre is perfect for personal use or as a gift such as secret Santa.
The vegetables included are a little different than your generic, so it is a little bit more fun. This includes purple carrots, red Brussel sprouts and yellow courgette.
Extra Large Gaming Mouse Mat
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This is good for any PC gamer you may want to buy a gift for. It is a bit boring with no design, but everything else costs more.
RGB Gaming Mouse Mat Pad
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| RGB Gaming Mouse Mat Pad - 336x245x3mm Hcman Led Mousepad... |
£14.99 | Buy on Amazon |
I’d prefer the extra large plain black mat, but many gamers love RGB, and I am sure they would appreciate this.
£10 to £20
Professional Magnetic Screwdriver Set
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| VOXON Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set | £19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
Another practical gift. This covers a wider range of screwdriver sizes, from precision electronics up to standard DIY screwdriver sizes. Plus some sockets too.
Cards Against Humanity
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| Cards Against Humanity: UK Edition |
£29.00 | Buy on Amazon |
This is always a fun game to play over Christmas, as long as you are not easily offended.
Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
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| Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Compact Bluetooth Speaker with Alexa -... | Buy on Amazon |
You can’t really go wrong with an Echo Dot as a Christmas present when it costs under £20
Beer Glass
I have already covered beer glasses in my beer guide, but it is a good suggestion for secret Santa too. Tiny Rebel has two options on Amazon, or you could buy direct from many breweries.
The Beer Hawk option gives you 5-beers and glass for around £17, which is a bargain.
£20 to £30
Fire TV Stick
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| Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite (no TV... | Buy on Amazon | ||
| Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max | streaming device, Wi-Fi 6,... | Buy on Amazon |
All the TVs in my house have a Fire TV stick attached to them. They are a great investment. While not on sale at the moment, the Fire TV Stick 4K regularly drops to around £25.
TWS Earbuds
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| UGREEN HiTune Wireless Earbuds, Wireless Headphones HiFi... | Buy on Amazon |
You may be pushing it with the £30 limit if you want good true wireless earbuds, but there are a few options out there. The UGREEN HiTune Wireless Earbuds should be quite good.
Power Bank
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| Anker Power Bank, USB-C Portable Charger 10000mAh with 20W... |
£11.99 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Power Bank 26800mAh, 5 Outputs 【PD 25W QC 4.0 Fast... | Buy on Amazon |
It may seem boring but I think everyone would appreciate a power bank. They are always handy.
The Anker one I list is 10000mAh but also has 20W power delivery which is much faster charging than many others.
Alternatively, if you are happy with a noname brand, the Pxwaxpy Power Bank has three times the capacity, faster 25W charging and wireless charging.
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
As a fitness fanatic who loves running and cycling, I also have a keen interest in fitness-related technology, and I take every opportunity to cover this niche on my blog. My diverse interests allow me to bring a unique perspective to tech blogging, merging lifestyle, fitness, and the latest tech trends.
In my academic pursuits, I earned a BSc in Information Systems Design from UCLAN, before advancing my learning with a Master’s Degree in Computing. This advanced study also included Cisco CCNA accreditation, further demonstrating my commitment to understanding and staying ahead of the technology curve.
I’m proud to share that Vuelio has consistently ranked Mighty Gadget as one of the top technology blogs in the UK. With my dedication to technology and drive to share my insights, I aim to continue providing my readers with engaging and informative content.
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