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11 Office Secret Santa Gifts That Aren’t Coffee Mugs and Calendars

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We’re big fans of the annual office gift exchange: It’s a great way to show a little appreciation for the people with whom you spend 40-plus hours a week. But on the flip side, it can be a bit of a challenge. (You barely know what to get your mom, let alone Dave in accounting.) These gifts—all under $40—are guaranteed to be a hit with any member of your work fam.

The Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $30


bodum 3 cup french press
Amazon

1. Bodum Mini French Press

For the coffee snob who always complains about the “sludge” in the office kitchen.

usb compact
Bed Bath and Beyond

2. Homedics Compact Charging Led Mirror

That boss babe in sales is always running around town with impeccable lipstick. Let her know that you've noticed.

sony headphones
Amazon

3. Sony Noise-canceling Headphones

We all have that one coworker who's less than thrilled with the open-plan layout. (You know who they are.)

the rose oil
Goop

4. Tenoverten The Rose Oil Cuticle Treatment

If they're going to stare at their nails while typing the day away, their cuticles may as well look nice.

driving in the back of an uber
Twenty20

5. Uber/lyft Credit

Perfect for that midnight-oil-burner who you’re pretty sure has never left the office before 10 p.m.

grown alchemist
Goop

6. Grown Alchemist Age-repair Hand Cream

This pastel tube will look cute on any desk and will be a godsend for the compulsive hand-washer who just doesn't have the time to get sick. 

monogram journal
Anthropologie

7. Anthropologie Adelaide Monogram Journal

Even if you know nothing about the person you drew (and their Instagram, inconveniently, is private), you know their name. (Just, uh, make sure you spell it correctly.)

monogram wine stopper
Nordstrom

8. Nordstrom Monogram Wine Stopper

Or hey, if you know their name and that they like wine, even better.

brew in mug tea diffuser
Bed Bath and Beyond

9. Brew In Mug Stainless Steel Tea Infuser

More sustainable than the plastic-wrapped tea bags in the kitchen (and they don't even have to give up their favorite mug).

carry on cocktail kit
Need Supply Co.

10. W&p Carry-on Cocktail Kit

For your deskmate who’s about to hop on a six-hour flight home for Christmas.

Buy It ($24)

texting gloves
Amazon

11. C.c Unisex Knit Smart Texting Gloves

Anyone will appreciate these cozy texting gloves when temps drop below freezing.


Additional reporting by Brianna Lapolla.


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