Inexpensive, Yet Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Coworkers

Deck the halls and all that good stuff. December is finally here! This means a shorter work month, vacation time, and quieter offices. That’s enough for holiday cheer to be ushered in. Well, it is for me. And though I’m not gung ho about the company pot luck and I try to not let my coworkers get too close, I love to share a little bit of the festive spirit with my them. Christmastime allows me to send my thank yous to my fellow employee folks in the form of a gift. So if you’re like me, you might be want to get the people you work with a little something something before the week ends and their time off begins. Read on for some ideas of holiday gifts for coworkers that are cheap, yet thoughtful.

A card & a candy cane

Maybe you like your coworkers but not that much. Or maybe you want to give 15+ people something but don’t want to go over $20. I get it. Go to Marshalls, TJMaxx, Dollar General or Amazonto buy holiday cards. Your local grocery store or Amazon has boxes of candy canes for the low, too. Remember to buy invsible (if you’re fancy) tape to attach the candy cane(s) to the card. Voila!

Holiday candy in a tin box, cup, or stocking

Your best bet is to go to Dollar General or order from Amazon for a lot of candy for the low. If you live near a Kirkland’s, go and grab several small canisters or Christmas-themed  jars you can stuff the candy in. Or you could put a few assorted sweets in several mini stockings. Either route you go, your coworkers will appreciate you for their impending sugar rush.

Homemade pastries

If you know your way around the kitchen or at least know how to set the oven on 350° for 15 minutes, you could bring in a pan of cookies or brownies for your coworkers to partake in. Or, find your local bakery and purchase red velvet cupcakes or gingerbread loafs. Once you get in the office, all you have to do is cc everyone you’d want to enjoy these treats and let them have at it.

Hot cocoa in a mug

This gift will go a long way for any of your coworkers and bosses that love tea and coffee. Buy a few mugs, like these sweater mugs from Kirkland’s, Christmas-striped ones from Mikasa, or just a plain ceramic cup from Crate & Barrel. Then, add one or two packets of Nestle hot cocoa inside each mug. Add a candy cane or peppermint for good measure. They will [hopefully] think of you every time they take a sip.

An ornament and a card

Before proceeding with this, make sure that all of your coworkers celebrate Christmas. There is nothing worse than sending an ornament to a non-festive Grinch or offending someone’s beliefs because you assumed such. Once you’re sure everyone celebrates the 25th, you can go to Kirkland’s and get initial ornaments, jingle bell ornaments, or an assortment of ornaments. Pair that with a nice card and you’ve

2015 calendar

If you have a few favorite coworkers, treat them with a calendar for next year. Chances are, they don’t have one yet. Get them one that you know they’ll love. Do y’all talk about Scandal every Friday morning? There’s a calendar for that. Share inspirational wisdom? There’s a calendar for that too. To the dog lover and the car enthusiast, there is a calendar for everyone. Allow them to plan their future, thanks to you.

Use this holiday season to bring cheer into the workplace. Show your coworkers and boss how much you appreciate them (even if you really don’t) by getting them a gift. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to do so but the thought alone is priceless.