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…]
Coworker Gift Idea: Make Your Own Movie Night Basket
Staying in and watching a movie can be the ultimate in comfort and recreation. Making your own movie night bucket as a gift idea for coworkers is a gift that is easy to create and is always well received. The great news is that it is relatively inexpensive and shows a level of thoughtfulness that can go a long way at work.
Many of the these items can be purchased in large quantities at a deep discount, meaning the more coworker gifts you give, the lower your cost per person.
THE BUCKET
Cardboard Popcorn Bucket
Plastic Bucket
Flower Pot
THE POPCORN
Movie Theater Style
Jiffy Pop
Popcorn Flavoring
THE CANDY
Sno-Caps Concession Box
Goobers Concession Size
Candy in Bulk
THE MOVIE
Regal Entertainment Group
AMC Gift Card Collection
Fandango Gift Card Collection
Free Netflix Trial
Don’t feel like putting together your own movie kit as a coworker gift? Consider these movie-themed baskets that are already made for you.
PRE-MADE BASKETS
Popcorn Lovers/Night At The Movies Gift Basket Stack
Concession Stand Popcorn & Candy Gift Set
Double Feature Movie Gift Basket
Movie Candy Gift Tower
Just a a little tissue paper and a thoughtful note and your movie night basket will be complete.
Get a Coworker an MP3 Player Gift
When it comes to listening to music on a small portable device, there are many options far superior to the Apple iPod. Not only do they sometimes offer superior sound quality, a greater array of features, and come in a smaller package, but they are inexpensive as well.
If you are looking for a great holiday gift for a coworker, consider one of these cool MP3 players: [Read more…]
How to Hold the Perfect Office Secret Santa
If you are wondering how to hold the perfect office Secret Santa, there is a very good chance that you have been around a lot of whining and complaining in the past over this event. Have you ever noticed that when it is time to draw names, people just disappear? Do you have coworkers who tend to call in sick on the day of the actual exchange? Does half the staff spend the day complaining about what they got?
If this sounds like your workplace, then you are actually part of the majority. What is it about Secret Santa and shopping for a gift for coworkers that seems to bring out the inner scrooge in even some of the most joyful people? Well, you can change this! There are things that you can do to have a gift exchange that leaves everyone so happy that they can’t wait until next year. [Read more…]