10 Secret Santa gifts under $30

By: Canadian Living

We all know finding the right Secret Santa gift can be tricky. That's because not only is your budget extremely limited, but also you're tasked with choosing a gift that's suitable for your mystery gift recipient while still being fun, interesting or useful. To help you out, here are 10 Secret Santa gift ideas that fit the criteria and will ensure you're not that person who gave the gift that no one wanted.

The bright notes of this hand-poured coconut wax grapefruit- and mangostana-scented candle are sure to invigorate any home.

Marketplace candle, $28, kestan.co.

Chunky socks are what everyone reaches for as soon as temperatures drop, and these pink cotton ones from Roots are a stylish pick.

Cotton Cabin Ankle Sock, $18.50, roots.com.

Who doesn't love a good photo? This kit comes with three lenses that attach to a smartphone and will help the recipient channel their inner photographer.

3-piece phone lens kit, $14, indigo.ca.

A chocolatey gift never disappoints, and this sponge toffee—with chocolate, natch—makes a great option for anyone your Secret Santa may be.

Dark Chocolate Enrobes All Natural Sponge Toffee, $10, drakegeneralstore.ca.

Boasting an organic rainbow-like cover, this blank-paged notebook is versatile and fun—and who never needs a pretty notebook?

Poketo Reef Notebook, $22, brika.com.

Give their fridge a touch of Canadian pride with fun little magnets that are all about Ottawa.

Ottawa Icon Magnet Pack, $13, mainandlocal.com.

It's safe to assume that everyone drinks coffee, tea or hot chocolate, so gift your Secret Santa a stylish mug for their next cuppa.

Speckle mug - white, $24, drakegeneralstore.ca.

Help your secret Santa recipient achieve their resolutions with this stylish calendar that comes with reward stickers––because you're never too old for stickers.

Resolution Kit Letter Press, $25, thebalticclub.com.