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21 Secret Santa Gift Ideas That Your Co-Workers Will Love
When I worked an office job, the most enjoyable part of the holiday season was our Secret Santa exchange. Not because I wanted a new gift, but because it was interesting to see how people chose gifts for the person they picked. Secret Santa gives people the opportunity to get both creative and meaningful with gifts, so being aware of some Secret Santa gift ideas that your co-workers will love will give you a jumpstart on choosing.
Regardless if you're BFFs with your co-worker or barely know them, the gift that you choose will let them know if you put thought into their gifts or not. Being that most people spend majority of their day with the people they work with, knowing at least one thing that interests them shouldn't be hard to discover. Many individuals talk about the things they like and dislike with their co-workers in daily conversations, so the key is to start paying attention as early as you can.
For me, Secret Santa was always fun because I couldn't wait to see the face of the co-worker I chose when they opened my gift. It was truly a joyous experience for me and I'm sure they enjoyed the fact that I was able to nail something that they liked with my gift, too.
If you need a little inspiration for your co-workers this year, these 21 gifts should give you a little guidance to pick up the perfect gift for them.
2For The Coffee Lover
Thermometer Heat Cup, $11, Amazon
This battery color changing thermometer heat cup is a unique and fitting gift for the coffee lover in the office.
3For The One Who Loves To Stay Organized
Hand Pen Holder, $18, Amazon
If your co-worker is a stickler for keeping their desk organized and together, then this hand pen holder with magnetic back is a good choice.
4For The Snack Lover
Mini Donut Maker, $23, Staples
Know a co-worker that just can't stop snacking? Gift them with this mini donut maker to save them a few coins.
5For The One Who's Always Cold
Ceramic Heater, $16, Walmart
Some days are often colder than the next when in the office, so gifting your always chilly friend with a ceramic heater will make them love you much more than before.
6For The One With Aches & Pains
King Size Heating Pad, $17, Amazon
Office stress can bring about unwanted aches and pains for everyone. So gifting your co-worker with this king size heating pad will be a much appreciated gift.
7For The One Who Always Breaks Their Phone
OtterBox Phone Case, $18, Walmart
Tired of seeing that broken phone screen on your co-workers desk? This OtterBox phone case would be the perfect gift to give this year.
8For The Makeup Lover
Flower Travel Brush Set, $17, Walmart
Is there a makeup lover in the office? Gift them with this chic five piece Flower ultimate travel brush set.
9For The Dapper Fellow
Monogrammed Pocket Squares, $12, Lands' End
Gift the most stylish man in your office with his own monogrammed pocket squares.
10For The Stylish Lady
The Little Dictionary of Fashion, $16, Amazon
What do you get the office's lady of style? Christian Dior's The Little Dictionary of Fashion, of course
11For The Music Lover
Brookstone Swivel Speaker, $10, Amazon
The swivel speaker from Brookstone is the optimal gift to give to the office music lover this year.
12For The Nap Lover
Olde Book Pillow Classics, $20, Think Geek
What better gift is there to give the always yawning, can't keep their eyes open, "I need a nap" sayer in the office than one of these olde book pillow classics?
13For The Work Spouse
Rabbit Cocktail Mixer, $22, Amazon
With all of the stories you and your work spouse have exchanged with one another, gifting them this cool electric cocktail mixer will help them cope when you're not around.
14For The One You Don't Know Much About
Charger Keychain, $20, Amazon
Have a co-worker you know nothing about? Gift them with this charger keychain because everyone needs a charger.
16For The Pet Lover
Dog Selfie Stick, $13, Amazon
The perfect gift for the co-worker that's always posting selfies with their pet, the dog selfie stick will have their timeline on puppy pic overload.
18For The One Who Loves To Cook
Stackable Mason Jar Measuring Cups, $13, World Market
If you have a co-worker who loves to spend time in the kitchen, then this set of stackable mason jar measuring cups will be a cool gift for them.
19For The Popcorn Eater
Organic Kettle Corn Popcorn, $22, Project Pop
There's always that one co-worker that will choose to snack on popcorn over anything, so gifting them with a two-pack of Project Pop's organic kettle corn popcorn will be a true treat.
20For The Avid Traveler
Engraved Luggage Tags, $9, Pottery Barn
Pick up these engraved luggage tags for your co-worker who's always globetrotting.
21For The Book Reader
Stainless Steel Bookends, $20, Amazon
These stainless steel bookends are a great gift to give the avid book reader in your office clan.
