The best Secret Santa gifts under $25: FEMAIL's favorite stocking fillers for those on a tight holiday budget

By OLIVIA FLEMING

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From your boss to your best friend, finding the perfect Christmas gift for everyone in your life can be mind-boggling -- especially on a budget.

But no matter how short you are on funds, with a detailed eye and a little bit of creative-thinking, you will be surprised at the amount of economical presents on offer.

To get you started, FEMAIL brings you a hand-picked selection of fabulous, well-priced ideas that are so unique (and cheap!) we guarantee you'll want to buy them for yourselves.

motto dream it wall decor $20 Each shadow box has a unique print and a unique aspiration to keep: Dream it. Wish it. Do it. affirms your vision. Silk screen shadow box with graphic background. 12 x 12 x 1 1/2
White Polaroid Magnetic Frames, $18 each, enable you to make your own frame and write on it

Dream It Wall Decor, $20 - each shadow box has a unique silk screen print and a unique aspiration to keep and affirm your vision (left); White Polaroid Magnets, $18 - make your own fridge frame and write on it (right)

Basil Hatch Plant $11.95 Looks like an extra-large egg, but crack it open and grow a real live plant! Made in Japan of white bisque and contains peat moss and basil seeds, as well as a terra cotta tray and extra seeds. Just crack it open and water it!

Basil Hatch Plant $11.95 - it might look like an extra-large egg, but crack it open and grow a real live plant! Made in Japan of white bisque, it contains peat moss and basil seeds, as well as a terracotta tray and extra seeds

Delicate Fox Animal Ring $24.99 Adjustable Ring Gold Plated Because this is an adjustable ring, you can wear this animal ring at the base of your finger, or also make the ring smaller and wear it as an animal knuckle ring
Pressed Flower Sachets, Black Vetiver & Oak; set of two for $20 - put these botanical wax sachets made of birch twigs, coral bell stalks, oak leaves and essential oils into a drawer, or hang in a closet with the attached suede cord

Delicate Fox Animal Ring, $24.99 - this gold plated adjustable ring can be worn on any finger (left); Pressed Flower Sachets, two for $20 - made of birch twigs, coral bell stalks, oak leaves and essential oils (right)

Perfect Parties: Recipes and Tips from a New York Party Planner $22.95 priceless tips and ideas from Linnea Johansson, who has planned parties for stars like Jennifer Lopez, Donald Trump, Reese Witherspoon and Martha Stewart
Caloric Cuvee wine glass, $19.95 - hand-etched in Washington State, this dishwasher-safe glass gives a guideline for people who enjoy drinking wine but would also like to regulate their intake, whether it's for weight loss or general health

Perfect Parties: Recipes and Tips from a New York Party Planner, $22.95 - Linnea Johansson party plans for Hollywood's A-list (left); Caloric Cuvee wine glass, $19.95 - hand-etched glass regulates alcohol  intake (right)

American Apparel Glow In The Dark Nail Polish, $6 - goes on sheer, glows in the dark in a fluorescent shade
Clinique Whole Lotta Candy Gift Set, $25 - three shades of award-winning Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

American Apparel Glow In The Dark Nail Polish, $6 - goes on sheer, glows in the dark in a neon shade (left); Clinique Whole Lotta Candy Gift Set, $25 - three shades of Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm (right)

Ciate Caviar Manicure, $25 - create three-dimensional nails with this delicately extravagant set which includes a 13.5ml Strawberry Milkshake Nail Polish pot and 20g Multi Caviar Pearls

Ciate Caviar Manicure from Heni Bendel, $25 - create three-dimensional nails with this delicately extravagant set which includes a 13.5ml Strawberry Milkshake Nail Polish pot and 20g Multi Caviar Pearls

Warhol Pencil Set, $8.99 - set of eight wood pencils with colored erasers and silk-screened Andy Warhol aphorisms (orange eraser: I never read, I just look at pictures; pink eraser: I never fall apart because I never fall together)
The Selfie from Urban Outfitters, $20 - a device that helps you get the best shot possible, perfect for self-portraits and group shots (compatible with Apple devices ios5 or higher)

Warhol Wood Pencil Set, $8.99 - set of eight with different silk-screened Andy Warhol aphorisms (left); The Selfie from Urban Outfitters, $20 - get the best shot possible, perfect for self-portraits and group shots (right)

Scratch Map, $20 - scratch off the areas you've visited to reveal adventurous pops of color that turn traveling into an at-home treasure hunt and geography lesson

Scratch Map, $20 - scratch off the areas you've visited to reveal adventurous pops of color that turn traveling into an at-home treasure hunt and geography lesson

Marshmallow Instagrams, $20 - for a box of nine, including free shipping, you can print your - or your giftee's - favorite Instagram pictures onto marshmallow squares

Boomf Marshmallow Instagrams, $20 - for a box of nine, including free shipping, you can print your - or your giftee's - favorite Instagram pictures onto marshmallow squares

Eye Glasses Holder, $18 - no more trying to remember where you last put your glasses, this hand-carved wooden statuette from India holds them for you
HoodiePillow, $19.95 - this inflatable travel neck pillow's adjustable drawstrings can be pulled to create added eye coverage to block out the world around you -- perfect for anyone who likes a little privacy

Eye Glasses Holder, $18 - this hand-carved wooden statuette from India holds your glasses while you're not using them (left); HoodiePillow, $19.95 - inflatable travel neck pillow for those who like a little privacy (right)

2014 Year in Stitches Calendar Kit, $25 - stitch a design each month and create your own calendar using the needle, embroidery floss and calendar cards provided, just poke and stitch your way through the year

2014 Year in Stitches Calendar Kit, $25 - stitch a design each month and create your own calendar using the needle, embroidery floss and calendar cards provided, just poke and stitch your way through the year

New York Burger Map, $8 - a guide to 41 of New York's tried and true burgers (and their respective burger joints) as well as a wet-wipe for greasy fingers
Skull and Crossbones Wax Seal, $15 - brass wax seal imported from Florence and made by Italian craftsmen, engraves to make a detailed skull and bone impression (wax not included)

New York Burger Map, $8 - a guide to 41 of New York's tried and true burgers (left); Skull and Crossbones Wax Seal, $15 - brass wax seal imported from Florence makes a detailed skull and bone impression (right)

Scented Goats Milk Soap, $10 - scented with seven Pure Essential Oils including Petitgrain, Palmarosa and Cedarwood, this luxe and silky soap handmade from natural vegetable oils and goat's milk balances, moisturizes and softens skin

J.M. Generals Scented Goats Milk Soap, $10 - scented with Pure Essential Oils including Petitgrain, Palmarosa and Cedarwood, this luxe soap is handmade from natural vegetable oils and goat's milk to soften skin

Friends List/Enemies List note books $6 Two, kraft cover pocket books with black foil stamped text

The Cools Friends/Enemies Note Books, $6 - two lined kraft cover pocket books with black foil stamped text

Golden Swan Journal, $10 - This Native Bear notebook stamped with an original carving is powder embossed in gold on an ash-gray lined Moleskine cahier
Bamboo Napkin Rings with Chalkboard Labels, $24.99 - set of four Eco-fiendly bamboo tabletop accessories holds napkins in place and simultaneously serves as place cards for seat assignments

Golden Swan Journal, $10 - a gold powder-embossed carving on an ash-gray lined Moleskine (left); Bamboo Napkin Rings with Chalkboard Labels, $24.99 - set of four Eco-friendly bamboo tabletop accessories (right)

Gold Initial Letter Necklace, $25 - delicate personalized jewelry made from a 14K gold filled chain, and a tarnish resistant gold plated initials which ships in three to five business days

Gold Initial Letter Necklace, $25 - delicate personalized jewelry made from a 14K gold filled chain, and a tarnish resistant gold plated initials which ships in three to five business days