a dirty santa gift guide (under $25)

Do y’all play Dirty Santa? We play it a handful of times during the holiday season. I actually had on my list to purchase 8 dirty santa gifts this year, so we knew we’d be playing at 4 different holiday parties. I think this might be a regional thing, because I sometimes have people look at me like I’m crazy when I talk about playing.

Just in case, here are the rules because you might want to add it to your holiday party. Take note, everyone has a different set of rules, I find it super proactive to set some ground rules before game play. It’s been known to get a little heated.

1. Each person brings a wrapped gift within a set spending limit.
2. Count the number of people playing and draw numbers.
3. Everyone takes a turn (in number order) choosing a gift. You can either choose to open one or steal one that someone has already opened. We set a limit of three steals, or the game could go on forever. Once an item has been stolen three times, it’s dead for the game.
4. Once the last present is opened, the gift in your hands is the one you take home.
5. Sometimes people let the first person choose anything he wants at the end of the game, as long as it hasn’t been stole 3 times.

This is just how we typically play. You could probably use Google and come up with a ton of different variations.

Sometimes people play with gag gifts, but I know when we play, you’re really the winner if you bring a good gift that everyone wants to steal. So, I put a ton of thought into the people at the party and what they might like. Here are my favorite picks for this year:

Cards Against Humanity– Because everyone loves a good party game!

Virtual Reality Viewer – We’ve already played Dirty Santa once and this was the hottest item in the game.

The Oregon Trail Game – This might end up on all of my gift guides this year. I’m a sucker for nostalgia.

– Your girlfriends will LOVE this!

Storm Glass- This is super unique! Crystals tell the weather forecast based on barometric pressure and other cool science-y stuff!

If You Can Read This socks….   These come in a four pack for an amazing price! Pair them with a movie gift card or a bottle of wine for the perfect gift!

Go Away doormat – Because who doesn’t want to put this at their front door for those naptime door bell ringers?

Swell Water Bottles – Bonus points is you find them in a neutral or team color that the majority of the party will love.

Just Right Joe These are seriously amazing and the sale price right now makes this an excellent pick!

Watch Ya’ Mouth game – There’s a huge chance you’ll be opening this game and playing it before the night is over!

 Water Proof Speaker – We clip one of these on our cooler at the beach or the pool and use it ALL of the time.

– Sandboxes with kinetic sand are said to be soothing and calming, I’m not sure about that, but I’m at kid at heart and would have so much fun with this!

Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster– Allen thought it was hilarious to buy this for my brother last year, don’t worry he got a real gift too! But, he just informed that he actually uses it and it’s pretty cool to have on hand.

Tassel Key Chain Charger – You should know by now that these are my favorite!!

Corkcicle Chiller – You could even grab two of these!

Light Box – Another personal favorite, customize with cute and quirky quotes and text!

Poker Set- If no one else is happy about this, the guys will be.