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27 Surprisingly Inexpensive Gifts For Coworkers That Don't Suck

Updated: Sep 17 2022
27 Surprisingly Inexpensive Gifts For Coworkers That Don't Suck
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You love all your coworkers, but you wanna eat more than ramen for weeks when it comes time to treat them. This list of inexpensive gifts for coworkers is here to rescue you. Give the colleagues that commiserate with you day in and day out thoughtful tokens of your appreciation that delight with their simplicity. From classics like scented candles and business card holders to sought-after White Elephant holiday gifts like hand cream and funny calendars, your fellow desk jockeys will be delighted by any and all items here. Even your boss will find joy in the snack-time gift boxes and helpful desk accessories that'll put you on the list for the next round of promotions. And if you've got a coworker headed to greener pastures and going away, consult these fabulous gift ideas for something that they'll remember you by. 

The Stress Relief Dammit Doll

Since it's in bad taste to punch your boss in the face after he asks you to work a weekend (and maybe illegal), take out your stress on the Dammit Doll instead. The sturdy doll is made to be smacked and attacked to help you relieve your stress.
$19 .99

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Tell It Like It Is Funny Sticky Note Pad

Forget the supply closet, everyone in the office will want to steal sticky notes from the person with these on their desk. The Tell It Like It Is pads have sentiments that perfectly capture those Monday through Friday feels printed on the top and may inspire an inkling of productivity.
$12 .00

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Oh, The Meetings You'll Go To!

Oh, the meetings you'll go to, and so many of them that could have been an email, or even nothing at all. You'll think of all of them and smile (for real) when leafing through the pages of this satire drawn and written in Seuss-style.
$11 .80

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Jar of Smiles Success Quotes

Treat a coworker that always brings out the best in you to some peppy messages that'll make them feel like a million bucks. The Jar of Smiles is sunshine in a glass. There are 30 slips of paper tucked into it that they can pluck and read when they need a boost.
$9 .99

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The Screaming Goat

There's a better way to mess with your coworker when they're on an important call than sending them a LOL-worthy GIF on Slack. Give them the screaming goat and make it shout every time they're at a critical point in their call. They won't be mad at all.
$7 .96

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Trust Your Crazy Ideas Pop-Up Cards

Support a creative coworker who feels they've been in a bit of a slump with a set of pop-up cards that'll cheer them on when you're not around. On each of the 30 cards is an affirmation or quote from some of the world's most creative minds (like Meryl Streep!) to keep them going.
$6 .75

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Burt's Bees Hand Repair Gift Set

Typing all day long is that awfully arid office air turns your hands into dry, cracked, parched messes. Treat your skin right with Burt's Bees hand repair salves and balms. There are three deep-moisturizing creams in the set and a pair of gloves to protect your hands as the cream sets in.
$9 .70

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Deformable Fidget Pen

When your coworker runs out of space to doodle on their notebook they can start fidgeting with this incredible moldable pen. The multipart pen has a gel ball roller that guarantees a smooth line and is equipped with magnets that mean it can be taken apart and reassembled on end to help soothe stress and anxiety.
$15 .98

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Not My Job Self-Inking Stamp

Wake up in the morning and choose pettiness with a self-inking stamp that'll have demanding coworkers stomping away in a huff. Give it a tap and watch the blazing red ink tell the asker that their ask is not your job.
$9 .99

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Colorful Keyboard Cover

Monochrome keyboards are soooo BORING, spice things up a little with a colorful cover that'll make you happy to type, "per my previous email." There are lots of color combos and gradients to choose from for this cover's style that fits most 13, 15, and 17 inch laptops.
$8 .99

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Token of Appreciation

Give a coworker a literal token of appreciation and touch their heart. Each of these tokens comes with a little message of support on a card perfectly sized for being stuck to a bulletin board.
$22 .95

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Travel Cocktail Gift Set

Happy hour is any hour when you've got a travel cocktail set in your bag at the airport or in your desk drawer. You provide the liquor, the sleek tin provides the rest. It's got all the fixings and tools to make your favorite cocktails.
$40 .00

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Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy

Who doesn't want to feel like they're at the car wash or standing outside of a newly opened chain restaurant every day of their life? Uh, no one. And you can get that feeling every minute of every work day with the ever party-ready Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy.
$11 .66

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The Miracle Cube Timer

Tap into the magic of the Pomodoro method and other time-blocking productivity hacks with The Miracle Cube. When your coworker flips the cube, it'll countdown the time on the side facing up, no need to use their (potentially distracting) phone.
$33 .88

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100 Tricks To Appear Smart In Meetings

A rising tide lifts all boats and if you can help your coworker look like a shining star in a meeting, they'll own you one. With 100 Tricks on their shelf, your colleague will look like they're on the top of their game.
$11 .33

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You Had ONE JOB! Funny Calendar

When the going gets tough at work, let this calendar be a reminder that it could always be worse. You Had One Job is a day-to-day journey of the most hilarious job fails that you'll be grateful you didn't commit.
$27 .12

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Scented Pens

Put down the BICs you stole from the supply closet and pick up a pen that's a lot more fun. These scented pens are loaded with a couple of fun colors and even more fun aromas to add some fruity fun to your workday.
$7 .99

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Funny Stressball Set

LOLs are the remedy to WTF moments and those laughs will come from these stress balls. When clients are at their finest, these stress balls will be there to squeeze, bounce, throw, and giggle at.
$14 .99

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Mini Succulent Plants

Give a pal some green...plants, that is, you're not the one handing out the bonuses at the office. But they'll love these little green plants that are super easy to care for, hardly take up any desk space at all, and won't leak water thanks to the bamboo coaster they sit on.
$23 .70

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Desk Foot Hammock

Put your feet up during the weekday (but not on your desk, that would be weird). This desk foot hammock adds another way for you to sit in your chair, and is definitely more comfy than putting your feet on the ground.
$18 .99

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Affirmators! Cards to Help You Help Yourself

If your coworker has given you a death stare for telling them, "You can do it" then they will love Affirmators. The box is filled with affirmations that aren't dripping with condescension or saccharine sweet self-helpyness that makes you want to cringe.
$10 .45

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Exotic Meat Jerky Sticks

Beat that post-lunch 2PM slump by loading up on a snack that's packed with protein that'll make your brain and body strong. Better yet, chow down on unique flavors that'll have the whole office talking with this set of exotic jerky meat sticks.
$27 .99

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Mini Desk Vacuum

The guy whose desk looks like a getaway for ants can and should clean things up with this mini desk vacuum. The handheld device is pretty quiet and can tackle messes ranging from dust to cat hair.
$9 .95

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Knodel Desk Pad

Help your coworker add a little color to their desk with Knodel pad. The pads are available in a variety of neutral tones that won't distract them, but will help them stay a little more organized. The pad has just enough room for the basics (like a pen and mouse and coffee mug) to keep their workspace clear.
$9 .48

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Travel Utensils with Case

When the last plastic fork has been taken from the office kitchen, your coworker won't have to use a dusty one they dropped under their desk a week ago, and it'll all be because of you. When you give them this utensil case, they'll be set for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour.
$7 .98

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Golf Club Pen Set

Work gets in the way of hitting the links, or at least it used to before you had this golf club pen set. The compact set folds into a box for portability and has a black, red, and blue pen in the shape of different clubs for you to putt with.
$8 .49

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Portable Cereal Cup

Stay crunchy with a cereal cup that treats your morning breakfast right. No one wants soggy bits of rice or bran when they get to the office, but this cup's clever construction keeps your milk and cereal separate until they hit your mouth to create that sublime creamy crunchy combo.
$20 .00

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Toasted Bread Lumbar Support Pillow

When you're making that cheddar, don't dump it all into expensive chiropractor appointments, get a little support for your lumbar system by getting this bread. The fluffy little dude provides excellent back support in any chair.
$12 .97

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Sriracha2Go Hot Sauce Keychain Bottles

Be the hero of the team lunch by giving your hot sauce-loving coworker their very own bottle to go. With these tiny bottles on their keychain, your coworker can turn a meal that's as bland as a Monday afternoon meeting into a treat spicier than a summer Friday that starts early.
$15 .99

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Brain Teaser Ball Toy

You're not "hardly working" when you're rotating this brain teaser ball in your hands, you're working hard. It's legit to say that the puzzling sphere's labyrinth will inspire productive thought, and it's quiet as a mouse so your boss can't yell at you for playing with it.
$9 .99

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Moon Lamp

When your coworker is burning the midnight oil at least it'll be under a beautiful full moon! And this one changes color, to boot! Enjoy the relaxing vibes of its soft glow, even if you have to work on a weekend.
$19 .99

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Triple Toblerone Gift Set

You'll find more than a little something to tide you over until happy hour in this gift set. You'll find a lot of deliciousness in three different kinds of Toblerone bars. Find milk chocolate, white chocolate, and Salted Caramelized Almond Chocolate flavors inside the oversized triangular box.
$23 .12

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Tea Drops Party Pack

Work is the perfect place for a tea party and you can really get it started with Tea Drops. There's no need for sugar or steeping, the sweetness is built into the drops. Choose from an array of different delectable flavors that melt as soon as they hit the hot water.
$16 .99

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USB Desk Refrigerator

When you've just had a call with a demanding client and you need to blow off some steam without getting fired, reach no further than the USD Desk Refrigerator. This little red lifesaver fits exactly one 12oz can and keeps it at a crispy temp as long as you've got it plugged into a USB outlet.
$31 .10

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Tea Mug With Infuser & Lid

This tea mug is a triple threat, so get ready to have your mind blown. First, it holds your tea in a sleek, stylish way, and it only gets better from there. There's an infusing basket on the inside that'll steep it to perfection and a lid to keep it warm while it steeps.
$21 .99

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Posture Corrector

Your coworker might be a pain in your neck but you can help them with all the pains in their back with a posture corrector. This sling is lowkey and comfortable and pulls their shoulders and torso into an ergonomically correct position.
$15 .99

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Fruit Infuser Water Bottle

Add a little fruity flair to the office water by giving it the infuser bottle treatment. Drinkers will feel like they've stepped into a spa thanks to the bottle's large basket that can accommodate any size of fruit chunk and 24oz of water.
$21 .99

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Portable Back Decompressing Device

Get your mind out of the gutter, this is not a device to give someone who works in the NSFW space. This portable decompressing device relieves the pressure and pain that build up over a day of sitting in a janky office chair. The easy-to-use suspension device can be hung from a pull-up bar or a ceiling joist.
$298 .97

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Spicy Chili Oil

Your coworker's soul is as dead as yours is, but you can add a little fire to their workday with this spicy chili oil. Fly by Jing is more than a sauce, it's got kick in its crisp that'll add crunch to your every meal.
$9 .98

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Manatea Silicone Tea Infuser

The manatee might be one of the world's friendliest creatures, and this one is especially darling. The cute-tea just wants to hang on to the side of your mug and make sure your tea is steeped to perfection with a smile.
$11 .83

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Clip On Desk Drink Holder

Klutzes rejoice, this desk drink holder will spare your eighth keyboard this year from being destroyed by an errant spill. It holds your beverage securely within reach but out of reach of electronics.
$8 .97

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Bento Style Lunch Box

Your environmentally conscious coworker that also hates it when their food touches will absolutely love this bento box. It's reusable and has tons of compartments that will keep every morsel of their food totally, completely, apart.
$14 .99

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Gourmet Nut Gift Basket

Keep your hands out of the candy bowl and reach for something with nutritional value. Or should we saw NUTritional value. The four varieties of nuts in this gift basket are packed with healthy fats and protein. It's a choice so smart you might land a promotion.
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Godiva Chocolate Truffle Set

You can never ever go wrong with chocolate, and when you pick truffles over a boring bar, you're really doing everything right. Godiva's handcrafted milk and dark truffles are the best in the biz, with decadent centers and toppings for days.
$20 .00

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Funny Toilet Pen Holder

Every office has *that guy* whose bathroom breaks are notorious for their length and for their devastation to the third stall from the left. And that guy will love this pen holder that's basically a trophy commemorating his trips to the can.
$10 .95

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Insulated Spillproof Travel Mug

When the client has inexplicably chosen 8am for a visit, you can still be prepared to greet them with a smile with this travel mug in your bag. It's insulated to keep your coffee from getting gross and cold and has a friction-fit lid that keeps it (mostly) leak-free.
$22 .08

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Leather Business Card Holder

Get that raise you're looking for by showing the clients and your boss that you're taking your job seriously. All it takes is this leather business card holder to show off the fact that you're leveling up your game and have recognized that only amateurs keep their business cards in their wallet.
$20 .99

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Stroopwafel Cookie Snacks

Your next coffee break will run long when you break out the Stroopwafel. The classic Dutch treat features two wafer-thin cookies connected to each other by a caramel that turns into ooey-gooey deliciousness when exposed to coffee's heat.
$18 .99

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Classic French Press

The guy that won't dare touch the motor oil that is the office coffee will be overjoyed with a classic French press. This press has a 34oz capacity that'll keep him caffeinated for the whole darn day and a super-fine sieve that won't let grounds through.
$19 .99

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