10 Secret Santa Gifts for Coworkers Under $20

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Office gift exchanges are tricky. You want something useful and a little fun, without being too personal. Everything here was under $20 on Amazon when we checked, though prices may change.

  1. Rocketbook Mini reusable notebook

    A pocket-size, 48-page notebook that wipes clean with a damp cloth. Notes can be saved to the Rocketbook app, and it comes with a Pilot FriXion pen and a cloth.

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  2. Twinings tea sampler

    Twenty-two individually wrapped tea bags in a box that's already gift-ready. A nice way for a tea drinker to try new flavors at their desk.

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  3. Lamicall adjustable phone stand

    An aluminum stand that holds phones from 4 to 8 inches at whatever angle they like. Handy for video calls and keeping notifications in view.

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  4. PILOT G2 gel pens, 12-pack

    Everyone has a favorite pen, and for a lot of people it's this one. Twelve black 0.7 mm pens should outlast the borrowers.

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  5. Gimars keyboard and mouse wrist rest set

    Gel memory foam rests for the keyboard and the mouse. A small comfort upgrade for anyone who types all day.

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  6. YSAGi leather desk pad

    A 35.4 x 17 inch PU leather desk mat that's non-slip and waterproof. It doubles as a big mouse pad and cleans up coffee spills.

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  7. O'Keeffe's Working Hands hand cream

    A 3.4 oz jar of unscented, non-greasy hand cream. Office air is dry in winter, and this is safe for scent-sensitive coworkers.

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  8. Burt's Bees Hand Repair Gift Set

    Three hand creams and a pair of cotton gloves, already boxed. An easy pick when you drew a name you barely know.

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  9. Atomic Habits by James Clear

    A bestselling hardcover about building better habits in small steps. Good for the coworker who's always trying a new routine.

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  10. Ferrero Rocher 24-count box

    Twenty-four wrapped chocolates in a clear gift box, easy to share around the office. They have hazelnuts, so skip this one if your giftee has a nut allergy.

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How we picked

We looked for gifts that fit a desk, suit almost anyone and were under $20 when we checked. We skipped anything too personal or anything that depends on knowing someone's size.

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A quick buying tip

Order a week before the exchange. That leaves time to swap a color or replace something that shows up damaged.