Once we've finished shopping for all the difficult people to shop for in our lives (here's looking at every dad ever), we come out of our post-Google haze and remember that we haven't bought gifts for anyone else. And even though you love your fam above all, let's think about it — who do you spend more time with, them or your coworkers? So really, looking for gifts for your coworkers this holiday season makes a lot of sense, because these are the people you see nearly every day of the year. After all, your sanity is entirely dependent on those half second "I know, right?" looks and aggressive gchats from across the room.
The real question, though, is what type of gift is appropriate for coworkers — especially when you might be getting them for more than one coworker. As much as you love them, you love your bank account more. By virtue of that, here's a list of ideas for things you can easily buy more than one of, so you can thank either your one fave coworker, your inner coworker circle, or — if you're feeling especially generous this year — your entire office.
JARS by Dani
JARS, Prices Vary, JARS By Dani
Surprise the coworkers with sweet teeth in your office with these unique, customizable cakes in jars. They can either enjoy them right there in the office, or tuck them into their bag to enjoy at home with their favorite holiday movies.
Glitter Monogram Ornament
Glitter Monogram Ornament, $6, Urban Outfitters
Give your gifts a personal touch while still keeping it within your price range by getting each of your coworkers one of these festive, glittery ornaments in their own namesake.
Customized Candle
Customized Candle, $10, Etsy
You can either customize it with the name of the company you work for, the company's motto, or an inside joke between you and all of your coworkers that nobody in the outside world would understand.
Blind Box Grow Cactus Figure
Blind Box Grow Cactus Figure, $6, Urban Outfitters
Give the gift of a little magic this year with these miniature grow-your-own cactus boxes, which grow after you sink them overnight. Each one is a surprise, so who knows which one will pop up on which coworker's desk!
The Mug Of Motivation
The Mug Of Motivation, $10, Etsy
No matter how much you all love your jobs, everybody needs a little bit of magic to get going on a Monday. Inspire them to kick it in a new gear for the New Year with this adorable motivational mug.
Milkyway Phone Cases
Milkyway Phone Cases, $19, Amazon
These phone cases are as adorable as they are affordable, and will give all of your friends in the office a similar phone vibe when you're pulled into those endless meetings together.
Maddy & Maize Popcorn
Gourmet Popcorn, Prices Vary, Maddy & Maize
Treat your coworkers to a small batch of Maddy & Maize's gourmet popcorn, which come in all kinds of fun flavor mashups, from Lemon Raspberry Wedding Cake to Bourbon Barbecue. Bonus: they're all-Natural and non-GMO. (Note: Supply is limited, so get your orders in now!)
Get Along With Your Coworkers Gum
Get Along With Your Coworkers Gum, $6, Amazon
If your office has a good sense of humor, then this might get some laughs from your coworkers — especially considering how stressful the holidays are!
Sriracha To Go Keychain
Sriracha To Go Keychain,$13, Amazon
There is no pain quite as acute as realizing that you are in an office void of sriracha right as you're about to dig into your lunch. Save your coworkers from such a fate by gifting them this handy keychain.
Apothic Red Wine
Apothic Red Wine, $16, Amazon
Let's be real — at the end of the day, the office Happy Hour doesn't always quite cut it. Now they'll have this to snuggle up with and enjoy during their holiday break.
Office Sweet Office Sign
Office Sweet Office Sign, $5, Etsy
You can use this downloadable or downloadables similar to it, then find inexpensive frames to jazz them up and make your coworkers' desks look extra homey in time for the New Year.
Misterkrisp Emoji Krisps
Misterkrisp Emoji Krisps, $100/dozen, Misterkrisp
Brighten your coworkers' season with a batch of these adorable, unique treats. They'll be able to enjoy no matter how they feel about the holidays.
Plaid Pom Pom Beanie
Plaid Pom Pom Beanie, $8, Forever 21
Everyone's morning commutes are getting a little colder — your coworker will be grateful to have this at the ready, in case they haven't dug out last year's winter gear just yet.
2017 Planner
2017 Planner, $15, Etsy
Sure, you're all on the same GCal already, but nothing is quite as reassuring as writing in an old school planner at the beginning of a new year — especially if they're working hard on keeping track of those resolutions!
Hand In Hand Juniper Berry Bar Soap
Hand In Hand Juniper Berry Bar Soap, $6, Target
These soap bars are especially awesome gifts for coworkers, because they'll know that their gift also paid for a bar of soap and a month of clean water to a child in need.
Tea-Filled Ornament
Tea-Filled Ornament,$12, David's Tea
Now your coworkers can have their ornaments and drink them too! This David's Tea collectible is filled with hot chocolate tea that will keep them nice and warm when the office inevitably get into another thermostat war.
Bird Beak Scissors
Bird Beak Scissors, $22, Perch
It is basically known that if there is a communal pair of scissors in the office, it will last a day at most without getting lost in the void. Gift your coworker with a pair of scissors so classy and distinctive that they will never get lost to the office grind.
Monogrammed Desk Tray
Monogrammed Desk Tray, $12, Etsy
For coworkers trying to get their desks organized to come back for a productive new year, this is a classy solution for all the little trinkets that don't quite have a home.
Plaid Scarf
It never hurts to have a spare scarf at your desk, and your coworkers will appreciate this one especially — it comes in three different colors!
Hand Held Scalp Head Massager
Hand Held Scalp Head Massager (3 PK), $6, Amazon
Because someone just hit reply all when they weren't supposed to, and by someone, you mean everyone in the company, into infinity and forever. Your coworkers are going to need one of these at their desks at all times.
Holiday Lights Lightning Cord
Holiday Lights Lightning Cord, $16, Urban Outfitters
Everyone has ~that~ coworker who is aggressively into the holiday spirit. (I know, because I am that coworker.) Now their cheer can be multifunctional! The magic of the holidays will charge their phone at lightning speed.
Starbucks Gift Cards
Starbucks Gift Cards, Prices Vary, Amazon
Even if they're not coffee drinkers, anyone can find something to love at Starbucks during the holidays — whether that's hot chocolate, tea, pastries, or their breakfast and lunch options. Plus, nobody knows how badly your coworkers need to be caffeinated than you!
Small Glitter Globe Frame
Small Glitter Globe Frame, $6, Urban Outfitters
Why waste all the company Christmas party pictures on Instagram when you can forever immortalize them with glitter?
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