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Every year, I get my coworkers gifts at the holidays.
In all the years of giving gifts, there have been some real standouts.
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Often I also own them myselfI don’t want to give anything I don’tknowis good.
So here are my top picks for gifts for coworkers, all under $40.
Rifle Paper Co. Gel Pen Set
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I swear by these pens.
Anyone who takes handwritten notes in meetings will love them.
Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar Variety Pack
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Tony’s Chocolonely is the best chocolate out there.
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It tastes like artisanal chocolate but it’s masquerading as a regular chocolate bar.
It’s fair trade, and made with no exploitative labor or child labor.
Plus, it’s dishwasher safe.
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Just don’t give it to your manager.
Starbucks Gift Card
Everybody loves Starbucks.
Even if you don’t like coffee, there’s always tea drinks, pumpkin loaf, and oatmeal.
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A Starbucks gift card is a greatlast-minute giftthat’s sure to c’mon.
Smoko makes these adorable ambient lights in cute shapes, like this corgi named Milo.
It takes three AAA batteries.
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Dearfoams Women’s Memory Foam Washable Leslie Clog
Work shoes are famously not comfortable.
Everybody appreciates a cozy pair of slippers they can wear under their desk between meetings.
It has a different recipe on every weekday and one per weekends.
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Get your coworker a little dumpster fire mascot.
This one from Etsy adorably declares “I’m fine.”
BESTINNKITS Smart Coffee Warmer
Another great option for keeping coffee hot: this mug warmer.
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They’re stylish and sustainable.
I have a set and I love bringing them out for an elevated cocktail moment.
Tinned fish is better than ever before, and Fishwife makes exceptional options, like this spicy trio.
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Costa Farms ZZ Plant
ZZ plant is the perfectoffice plant.
It does fine in low light and will survive weeks without water in a office setting.
Its sculptural shape and slow growth habit make it ideal to put on a desk.
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Help out your coworkers with this cute hand cream set in a travel tin they’ll want to keep.
LEGO Icons Plum Blossom Building Set
LEGO is in fact for adults.
This pretty flower arrangement is a between-meetings craft project (perfect for tinkering with) that becomes desk decor.
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