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Quick answer: Our top picks are Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers, COCODOR Scented Tealight Candles and Decodyne Funny Coffee Mug. Scroll down for all 12 picks, every one under $10.
The hardest part of a gift exchange is buying for someone you do not know well. These gifts work for almost anyone, man or woman, coworker or cousin, and every one is under $10.
They are perfect for office parties, school and classroom swaps, church groups, book clubs and family Yankee swaps.
Our picks
Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Spa style shower steamers that feel like a treat.
View on Amazon →COCODOR Scented Tealight Candles
A set of scented tea lights that anyone can use.
View on Amazon →eos Shea Better Hand Cream
A rich vanilla cashmere hand cream for dry winter hands.
View on Amazon →Monopoly Deal Card Game
A quick, addictive card version of Monopoly for all ages.
View on Amazon →Gritin Rechargeable Book Light
A clip on reading light for bookworms and night owls.
View on Amazon →Kanoodle Brain Teaser Game
A pocket puzzle game with 200 challenges for kids and adults.
View on Amazon →Yoicy Thick Wool Socks
Warm, heavy socks that are a hit with men and women alike.
View on Amazon →Gerber Shard Keychain Multitool
A tiny 7 in 1 tool that lives on a keychain and gets used daily.
View on Amazon →Celestial Seasonings Fruit Tea Sampler
A variety pack of herbal fruit teas for cozy afternoons.
View on Amazon →Flavacol Movie Theater Popcorn Seasoning
The secret to movie theater popcorn at home.
View on Amazon →Gift exchange ideas by group
- Office: a funny mug, hand cream or Mike’s Hot Honey.
- School or classroom: Kanoodle, Monopoly Deal or a book light.
- Church or community group: tea, tealight candles or cozy socks.
- Family Yankee swap: the keychain multitool, popcorn seasoning or shower steamers.
Fun gift exchange themes
- Cozy night in: socks, tea and a candle.
- Movie night: popcorn seasoning and a card game.
- Spicy: hot honey with a funny note.
- Need a $5 limit? Try our white elephant gifts under $5.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift exchange gift under $10?
Gifts that work for anyone are best: shower steamers, a funny mug, hand cream, a card game, cozy socks, a keychain multitool or hot honey.
What is a good unisex gift exchange gift?
Card games, puzzles, tea samplers, candles, popcorn seasoning and wool socks work well for men and women.
How do you choose a gift exchange gift for someone you do not know?
Pick something useful or fun that most people enjoy, like a game, a cozy item or a treat, and skip anything too personal like scents or sizes.
Prices and availability change often on Amazon, so check the current price on the product page before you buy. Want more ideas? Browse all gifts under $10 or grab our free printable holiday gift checklist.
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