Creative Secret Santa Gift Ideas

No matter how tight the economy is, most offices are apt to continue the annual tradition of throwing a Secret Santa party. Not only do Secret Santa parties boost employee morale, but they can be a ton of fun and an easy way for managers to show their festive side. In the past, gifts are typically limited to $20 or $30. This year, when the idea of being cheap has never been more popular, you may be looking for gift ideas for even less. The following are cheap Secret Santa gift ideas for less than $20.

Funny Secret Santa Gift Ideas

These cheap gift ideas are great for the co-worker with a sense of humor.

The Butt Station

The Butt Station is a one-of-a-kind organizer featuring a green man sitting on a toilet. This clever Secret Santa gift idea holds pencils, pens and sticky notes. Find it for $20 at Urban Outfitters.

Borrow my Pen

Borrow my Pen is a set of eight pens with outrageous fake company logos such as Verdant Fields Nudist Camp. Find this fun, cheap gift idea at Urban Outfitters for $8.

Inanimate Character Stickers

Bring to life your most dull desk accessories with the Inanimate Character stickers. More than 100 stickers of eyes and mouths can be placed on staplers and coffee cups, transforming them into fun little desk critters. Find this Secret Santa gift idea at Thinkgeek.com for $4.99.

The Office Space Kit

What officemate doesn't love the movie Office Space? This clever gift idea features tons of Office Space themed desk accessories. Find this Secret Santa gift idea at Thinkgeek.com for $12.99.

Tiki Head Tissue Box Cover

During the winter season, most folks keep a box of tissues on their desk. If your co-worker is one of them, get them the Tiki Head tissue box cover. Spruce up the most interesting tissue box with this clever gift idea. Find it at Target for $19.99.

Cheap, Safe Secret Santa Gift Ideas

Or play it safe with one of these.

Gift Cards

While gift cards are a popular gift idea for traditional Secret Santa parties, if this year's limit is $10, a gift card is harder to pull off. After all, there isn't much at Best Buy for under $10. Good ideas for inexpensive gift cards involve food or beverages. Namely, cheap ones like Starbucks, Subway, Caribou Coffee or McDonalds.

Coffees, Teas, Chocolates

Who doesn't enjoy a large dose of caffeine first thing in the morning? A large bag of coffee or box of tea is a great cheap gift idea for those who enjoy imbibing in warm drinks. And you can never go wrong with a box of chocolates or homemade treats.