Gifts for Coworkers
A good coworker gift is useful, easy to like and not too personal. Desk upgrades, coffee and tea, and small treats all fit the bill.
How to pick
- Keep it friendly, not personal. Skip anything to do with looks or health.
- Things that live on a desk, like a nice notebook or pens, get seen and used daily.
- If your office has a price limit, the under $25 picks here fit most of them.
18 gift ideas
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Scented Candle Gift Set, 4 Pack
Four soy wax candles in different scents, boxed and ready to give.
- Best for
- An easy, cozy gift for almost anyone
- Skip if
- Strong scents bother them or they have curious pets
Typical price: Under $25
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Burt's Bees Classics Gift Set
Six Burt's Bees favorites, including lip balm and hand cream, in a gift tin.
- Best for
- A safe, low-cost pampering gift for teachers or coworkers
- Skip if
- They're picky about scents
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Bellroy Tech Kit Compact
A neat zip pouch for chargers, cables and a mouse, so his bag stops being a tangle.
- Best for
- Commuters and travelers with a tangle of cables
- Skip if
- They only carry a phone and one charger
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Cholula Hot Sauce Variety Pack
Six bottles of Cholula in different flavors, for the guy who puts hot sauce on everything.
- Best for
- People who add hot sauce to everything
- Skip if
- They don't like spicy food
Typical price: Under $25
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YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler
A tough stainless tumbler that keeps coffee hot or drinks ice cold for hours.
- Best for
- Coffee drinkers on the go who want it hot for hours
- Skip if
- They toss their cup in a bag, since the lid isn't leakproof
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Anker Zolo 20,000mAh Power Bank
A portable charger with a built-in cable that can charge a phone several times.
- Best for
- Travelers and heavy phone users who run out of battery
- Skip if
- They want something that fits in a pocket
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Ember Smart Mug 2, 10 oz
A heated mug that keeps coffee at the perfect temperature, controlled by an app.
- Best for
- Slow sippers whose coffee always goes cold
- Skip if
- They drink big mugs, since this one holds 10 oz
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Codenames
A team word-guessing game that's quick to set up and great for groups.
- Best for
- Parties and groups of four or more
- Skip if
- They usually play with just two people
Typical price: Under $25
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Dash Mini Waffle Maker
A tiny waffle iron that makes one crispy waffle in minutes, in fun colors.
- Best for
- Quick breakfasts and college dorms
- Skip if
- They're feeding a crowd, since it makes one small waffle at a time
Typical price: Under $25
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Godiva Assorted Chocolate Gold Gift Box
A classic box of Belgian chocolates that works for almost anyone.
- Best for
- An easy thank-you, host gift or Valentine's treat
- Skip if
- They have a nut allergy, since chocolate assortments often contain nuts
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Twinings Tea Variety Sampler
An assortment of black, green and herbal teas to try one cup at a time.
- Best for
- Tea drinkers who like trying different flavors
- Skip if
- They only drink fancy loose-leaf tea
Typical price: Under $25
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
The best-selling guide to small habits that add up to big changes.
- Best for
- Anyone starting fresh, like a grad or a new year
- Skip if
- They've already read it
Typical price: Under $25
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Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
A comfortable, quiet mouse with a fast scroll wheel that works across computers.
- Best for
- People who work at a computer all day
- Skip if
- They're left-handed, since it's shaped for the right hand
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Costa Farms Snake Plant
A nearly unkillable houseplant that looks good in any room.
- Best for
- New plant owners and low-light rooms
- Skip if
- Their pets chew on plants, since snake plants are toxic to cats and dogs
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Moleskine Classic Hardcover Notebook
A sturdy notebook with an elastic closure for lists, ideas and sketches.
- Best for
- Writers, planners and list makers
- Skip if
- They use fountain pens, which can show through the pages
Typical price: Under $25
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Sharpie S-Gel Pens
Smooth gel pens that make jotting notes feel good again.
- Best for
- Anyone who writes a lot by hand
- Skip if
- They're left-handed and smudge gel ink
Typical price: Under $25
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Death Wish Coffee Whole Bean
A famously strong dark roast for people who take their coffee seriously.
- Best for
- People who like very strong, dark coffee
- Skip if
- They're sensitive to caffeine
Typical price: Under $25
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ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser
A quiet diffuser with a soft glow that fills a room with scent.
- Best for
- People who like a calming scent at home
- Skip if
- They have cats, since some essential oils aren't safe for them
Typical price: $25 to $50
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