30 Secret Santa Gift Ideas Your Coworkers Will Love

30 Secret Santa Gift Ideas Your Coworkers Will Love

They see you when you're slacking. They know when you come in late. They know if you've been bad or good so be good for your work's Secret Santa exchange.

But that's not how the song -- or the Secret Santa exchange -- really goes ...

You spend all day with your coworkers, but come time for your annual gift exchange, you're stuck trying to figure out exactly what Suzie will want that's also in your price range.

We want to help. We've compiled a list of awesome Secret Santa gift ideas that are bound to meet all different budgets and personality types. From hot sauce kits to leather mouse pads, this roundup should take some of the stress out of your shopping experience.
30 Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Your Coworkers
$10 and Under
1) Engraved Pencil Set

Whether you type your notes or take them by hand, these hand stamped pencils are just plain cool. The sets come in a variety of different themes -- from motivational words to Harry Potter references -- and they're guaranteed to make putting together a to-do list a lot more fun.

Willing to chip in a few extra bucks? Pair a set of these pencils with a journal for a thoughtful and practical gift.




2) Toaster Grilled Cheese Bags

While almost every office has a toaster, few have a stovetop. This rules fresh, delicious grilled cheese off the list of lunch options ... or does it? When you give the gift of toaster grilled cheese bags, your recipient can toast up the perfect sandwich in minutes. The reusable, Teflon-coated bags can also be used for heating up other foods like pastries and leftover pizza.

Got a gluten-free coworker? They can even protect their food from cross contamination using these handy bags.


3) Printed Socks

Nothing beats a great pair of socks, am I right? Not only does everyone need them, but there's also such a wide variety of options available online that you're bound to find a pair for any and every personality.

Know of a few pizza lovers in the office? This pepperoni-clad pair would make the perfect gift.


4) Sushi Pushpins

Shopping for the office sushi addict? Look no further than this trendy desk trinket.

Stuck in a maki cushion, each pearl-shaped fish egg is a pushpin in disguise. Pin up your favorite notes, photos, and menus using these handy tacks -- or just admire the holder on your desk.


5) Waterproof Notepad

You never know when your next great idea is going to strike. In fact, it might even be the shower.

With a waterproof notepad from AquaNotes, you can jot down important shower notes before they slip your mind -- perfect for whipping up impromptu grocery or to-do lists.


6) Tech Cloth

Between oil, dust, spills, and smudges, our devices take a beating. But with a Smart Cloth on hand, you can polish up the screen on your smartphone, tablet, camera, or computer without having to worry about scratching the surface. No liquids or sprays needed.

You can even toss The Smart Cloth in the wash, making it easy to keep germ-free.

7) Reusable To Go Box

There's no shame in brown bagging your lunch at work, but why opt for a brown bag when you can reheat last night's homemade Pad Thai in style?

This eco-friendly container is reusable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe. What more could you want?

8) Portable Hot Sauce

Coming from a hot sauce addict, there's nothing worse than suffering through a bland meal without access to your favorite spicy condiment.

Thanks to this convenient set of Sriracha2Go key chains, you can carry a personal stash of the good stuff around with you at all times. Simply toss it in your purse or attach it to your keys to ensure you've got access to heat when you need it most.


9) Dry Erase Sheets

Use these sheets as an impromptu discussion tool, a place to post motivational quotes, or a home for your to-do list. Each sheet has a full-adhesive backing that leaves behind no residue, making them easy and convenient to tack up in the office or at home.


10) Cord Keeper

While the world of technology continues to push us in the direction of a more wireless world, we've all got a pair of standard headphones we keep holding on to -- no matter how tangled the cord gets.

Lucky for all of us, these handmade cord "wontons" exist to help keep our headphones, USB cords, and other accessory wires nice and neat. They come in a pack of three, so you can throw one in your car, keep one on your desk, and toss one in your bag.


$25 and Under
11) Salsa Grow Kit

Got a coworker with a green thumb? Gift them this awesome salsa growing kit, complete with six seed packets for Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, verde tomatillos, cilantro, scallions, and beefsteak tomatoes.

Once the seeds sprout in the recycled egg carton planter, transfer them into larger pots until they're ready for picking.


Not sold on salsa? There are kits available for pizza and cocktails, too.


12) Wine Infused Coffee

Gift hunting for a coffee drinker who also loves wines? Why not pick up a bag of Merlot-infused coffee beans.

This brew is made with 100% Arabica beans that are aged in oak wine barrels. Serving as the perfect post-meal treat, this unique gift will be a hit with any adventurous coffee enthusiast.


13) Plant Nanny

Don't let the burden of watering plants keep your coworker from taking time off to relax and recharge. With the help of these terracotta watering stakes, they can throw on their OOO message and hit the road without having to hire a plant sitter.

How does it work? It's simple: The stakes house a recycled bottle that's designed to release just enough water to keep plants alive and well.

14) Smartphone Card Game

The name of the game is "Game of Phones." And the rules are pretty straightforward: Grab your smartphone and have one player (the judge for the round) draw a card. Everyone else gets 60 seconds to dig up a funny response to the prompt on the card using their phone. It's like a digital scavenger hunt -- and it's bound to be hilarious.

This one's perfect for anyone that loves to host friends or family for game night.

15) Travel Cup

There are a ton of travel mugs out there to choose from, but Tervis tumblers seem to offer it all: customization, portable cooling, self-warming system, dishwasher armor, and a lifetime guarantee.

Whether you're buying a gift for an avid golfer, shopper, foodie, or Patriots super fan, there's bound to be a Tervis that lines up with their interests and personality.