If you've ever participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange, you'll know that the most difficult part is deciding what to buy! The process can get a little tricky, especially if you don't know who will end up receiving the gift. We've put together a few easy ideas, which are sure to please just about anyone!


Mugs for a good cause
These whimsical porcelain mugs are not only practical and fun, but they also help support a great cause. Each of these seven mugs represents a different charity - the ASPCA®, Architecture for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Teach for America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, NRDC and Heifer International® - and 50% of the sale price of each will be donated to that organization. It's a great way to purchase something anybody can make good use of while also giving back. West Elm, $10.74.

Peppermint snaps
Who doesn't enjoy a little peppermint at this time of year? These handcrafted peppermint candy squares are filled with bittersweet chocolate and make the perfect treat for the holiday season. We also love that you can repurpose the glass jar and fill it with pretty cuts of pasta or flavoured sugar when you have finished the candy - it will make a pretty addition to a kitchen countertop! Williams Sonoma, $24 to $42.

BeaverTails pancake mix gift set
Complete with organic pancake mix, Quebec maple syrup and an all-natural strawberry spread, this set will make any food lover happy. On a lazy Sunday morning, these pancakes will make breakfast deliciously easy.
Indigo, $28.
Victorian tumbler set
These colourful glass tumblers with Victorian motifs will brighten up any dining table and look lovely filled with fresh lemonade in the summertime.
Pottery Barn, $46.78 for a set of 6.
Beautiful books
These beautiful books are an ideal gift for anyone who wants to revisit timeless litterary classics. Much more special than a regular paperback, these are adorned with pretty patterned details making it a book you will never want to give away. Penguin Classics Sense And Sensiblity, $9.50, Amazon.ca.

Espresso cup and saucer
Perfect to finish off a meal, these vivid red espresso cups will look beautiful with any neutral tableware. Heath Ceramic, $34.  

Olive wood salad servers
These beautiful rustic severs are ideal for anyone who loves to entertain. Rubbed with organic oil that intensifies their rich marbled grain, they are both practical and understatedly chic. West Elm, $25.77.