White elephant and Secret Santa have a new sibling. Here's how to join the trend.White elephant and Secret Santa have a new sibling. Here's how to join the trend.

Seen the “Small gifts exchange” TikTok trend?

2025/12/11 10:07

Seen the “small gifts exchange” trend on TikTok? It’s the latest twist on Monito Monita—where friends set a theme, a price cap, and hunt for affordable, practical items. The result: gifts that are fun, useful, and budget-friendly.

This trend has gone viral because it removes the pressure of expensive shopping and instead encourages buying gifts that are deliberately small and affordable, making the exchange fun for everyone. Additionally, the shift towards items such as alcohol sprays, wet wipes, and small accessories makes the gift more thoughtful and useful in daily life – and quite humorous too, especially when people end up gifting the same items to each other.

Are you ready to join the hunting challenge and put your budget to the test? 

Don’t stress over what to buy because we’ve curated a list of affordable and practical gifts that are guaranteed to be a hit in any small gift exchange challenge.

Personal Care Essentials

These small and daily-use items come in different colorways and are a necessity for anyone who is constantly on the go!

  • Pastel Inhaler
  • Nivea lip care balm
  • Sanicare mini wipes
  • Fresh alcospray
Productivity boosters

We all know that one friend who is always booked and busy! To help them organize their thoughts, these small tools will make mundane tasks more manageable and with a little drizzle of aestheticness.

  • LeoPh Mini Notebook
  • Pilot Frixion Erasable Pen
  • Mini Office Supplies
Personalized items

Lastly, to elevate the daily grind and personal space doesn’t always have to be expensive. Thus, little presents that bring warmth and a touch of personalization could turn a simple home item into a daily dose of delight!

  • Personalized name tag keychains
  • Engraved leather keychains
  • Personalized Cutlery
  • Personalized Pencil Case
Where else to shop

Prefer to check out the real-life magic before you purchase? We totally understand! Check out our top pick stores to get the ideal small gift treat for your friends!

  • KKV
  • Flying Tiger Philippines
  • Miniso Philippines

This TikTok‑inspired exchange proves that the best gifts don’t have to cost much. By updating Monito Monita with themes and practical finds, it keeps the spirit of giving alive. – Rappler.com

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This piece was co-written with BrandRap intern Elisse Dizon. Elisse is passionate about leadership, brand journalism, and community engagement. She aspires to be a journalist, and thus she actively contributes to initiatives focused on combating fake news. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

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