Cool Coasters Make Perfect Holiday Coworker Gifts

If you are stumped and stressed, trying to come up with inexpensive gift ideas for coworkers that will actually be used and appreciated this year, coasters are absolutely perfect. Even if the gift receiver does not actually take them home to use, they will still likely enjoy them at their desk. There is nothing worse than the condensation from a can of soda or a water bottle getting all over the desk where important documents can also get wet. Cool coasters make perfect holiday coworker gifts without a lot of budgeting, even for that person you draw in a Secret Santa gift exchange who you know nothing about, or don’t necessarily like [Read more…]

10 Trivia Games That Make Great Coworker Holiday Gifts

It might make me sound lame, but nothing beats a fun game night with friends and family.  I’ll take Trivial Pursuit and a glass of wine over a crowded smokey bar any day of the week.

And I know I’m not alone.

Most people, even your finicky coworkers, love looking like the smartest chap in the room.  Whether you call it a Kris Kringle, Secret Santa, Holiday Grab Bag…whatever…consider these trivia games as great coworker holiday gifts. [Read more…]

Black Friday Deals for Coworker Gifts

Black Friday has become an American institution, and there is no better day, well, except perhaps for Cyber Monday, to find a great gift for a coworker.

What started as a day of post-holiday deep discounts has turned into a proverbial shopping orgy.  If you are braving it old school and visiting an actual brick and mortar store, use this list to find out when many of the big retailers are opening their doors post-turkey.

And if you are shopping for an inexpensive coworker gift, consider some of these options. [Read more…]

Gift for Office Worker: 2013 Planners

There are a gazillion apps that help you maintain a digital calendar.  But many of the most productive people on the planet have a dirty little secret: nothing keeps you organized like old school pen and paper.  Help your favorite office worker stay on top of their schedule by buying them a cool 2013 planner.  It’s the perfect inexpensive gift for the Secret Santa…or just to say Happy New year!

Moleskine 2013 12-Month Weekly Planner
Based on a notebook design said to be used by creative geniuses such as Picasso, Hemingway and Matisse, Moleskine products are simple, functional and elegant.  This weekly planner is designed to be small enough to carry around in your pocket.  There are blank pages alongside the weekly calendars to help you keep track of just about anything. [Read more…]