Navigating the treacherous waters of the corporate holiday party is stressful enough without the added pressure of buying a present for someone you only know as "the guy who microwaved fish last Tuesday." We all dread the moment someone unwraps a generic candle that smells like a dusty attic so we found items that actually deserve a spot on a cubicle desk.
Prepare to witness a polite yet ruthless battle unfold in the conference room as your colleagues abandon all professional decorum to steal these upgrades from each other while the HR rep looks on in horror.
#1 These Adorable Kitty Pens Will Give Them Something To Smile About In Your Dreary Meetings
Review: "These pens are awesome! Not only are they cute, they write so nice without smearing." - Denise
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#2 Convincing The Boss You Are A Spreadsheet Wizard Is Surprisingly Easy When The Excel Shortcut Sticker Guides Your Fingers To The Right Keys So You Don't Have To Google Basic Commands
Review: "Very helpful. When my mind is overwhelmed with work and I can't remember simple computer functions, this comes in so handy!!!" - Candice M Eaker
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#3 A Tiny Ticket Dispenser Is The Perfect Gift For Your Busy Boss
Review: "This was a Great gift for boss that always has a line waiting to talk to them! Working digital now serving sign and small paper tickets in the dispenser!" - M. Miller
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#4 Pretending You Are In Bali Instead Of A Windowless Basement Is Much Easier When You Swing Your Loafers In The Under Desk Foot Hammock While Ignoring Urgent Emails
Review: "I absolutely recommend this! It's easy to install and super convenient." - Kat Cing
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#5 Developing A Repetitive Strain Injury From Aggressively Clicking "Delete" On Company-Wide Emails Is Less Likely When The Ergonomic Mouse Pad Cradles Your Overworked Wrist
Review: "The design is gorgeous and so comfy that I even take it when I travel for business. This has relieved wrist pain from working on the computer every day." - Bianka P Gonzalez G
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#6 The Sad Truth Is, While Everyone Is On Holiday In Their Campers, They Just Have This Vintage Camper Pencil Holder To Look At
Review: "This was a huge hit at the office holiday party gift exchange. I decided to leave it in the packaging and let the winner put it together. It was a fun little activity and it’s still on their desk!" - Devin
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#7 This Round Mouse Pad Perfectly Reflects The Dumpster Fire That Is Our Lives
Review: "This mouse pad is so fun and quirky. I love having it at my office desk to give some personality to my space. It’s got great coloring and the design printed really well." - Annaka King
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#8 Pretending To Be As Sly As The Creature On The Cute Wireless Mouse Is A Great Coping Mechanism While You Silently Judge Everyone Else's Chaotic Formatting
Review: "I am in love with this mouse. It is so cute 🥰 it fits in my hand nicely and scrolls smoothly." - Coco Terry
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If you haven't yet found the specific item that will turn your mild-mannered desk neighbor into a ruthless gift thief, don't worry. The psychological warfare of the holiday exchange is just getting started and we have plenty more options that are worth ruining a work friendship over.
#9 The Local Fire Marshal Will Sleep Much Better At Night Knowing You Are Using The 6-Port Surge Protector Plug Extender Instead Of Sketchily Daisy-Chaining Three Different Power Strips Together
Review: "I purchased this for our office area which, as you can see from the picture, has a lot of devices to plug in. The thing I enjoy the moat is the ease of installation. You plug it in, screw in the middle screw & that’s it. The night light is hand as well because the area isn’t lit very well since it’s under our desk. I would definitely recommend this inexpensive charger." - Ryan
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#10 There Is No Time For Bad Vibes At The Office With This Friendly Flower Vase Keeping Things Cheerful
Review: "This is a cute and whimsical vase. Seems well constructed." - Campfire Connections
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#11 Let Them Rest Their Wrists In Style With These Adorable Soft Baguette And Croissant Wrist Pillows
Review: "My goodness the bread is so freaking cute! They came NOT shrunken down so there’s no issues to structure like some other bread wrist rests listings I’ve seen. They’re soft yet well structured enough and support the wrist very nicely. My coworkers all love it haha!" - Annie
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#12 This Mini Archery Bow Set Can Be A Great Stress Reliever. Just Don't Aim It At Karen From HR!
Review: "Extremely good price and extremely good bow it was made out of metal and very good. I very much recommend it." - Janet Aschenbrener
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#13 Looking Like A Genius While Sneezing Is The Only Reason To Keep The Rubik's Cube Tissue Box On Your Desk Since It Solves The Problem Of A Runny Nose Without Any Math
Review: "Looks great. Bigger than I thought it would be." - Elsie
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#14 Sitting On Giant Toe Beans With The Plush Cat Paw Chair Cushion Is The Closest You Will Get To Being A Pampered House Cat Without Actually Quitting Your Job To Nap In A Sunbeam
Review: "Perfecto for my daughters dorm room. She loved it!" - June Solis
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#15 Clean Up Your Act With This Adorable Ladybug Desktop Vacuum
Review: "It works pretty well. Ideal for table and counter top. Easy to disassemble and clean the storage case." - Marcella
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#16 Kissing The Vintage Frog Pen Holder To See If He Turns Into A Handsome CEO Is Probably An Hr Violation But He Still Does A Great Job Organizing Your Desk
Review: "Looks super cute on my desk at work product arrived intact and matches the rest of my frog decor on my desk." - jason
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We are legally required to remind you that fighting over these items should probably be kept verbal to avoid a meeting with the safety committee. However, if the previous gadgets didn't convince you to trade your number for a better present, the upcoming finds might just be worth a little polite aggression near the punch bowl.
#17 Turning Your Workstation Into A Low-Budget Version Of A Detective's Evidence Board Is Totally Acceptable When You Stick Your Reminders To The Transparent Sticky Note Panel So They Don't Block Your View Of The Actual Work
Review: "Absolute necessity for the office!!! Especially if you love post it notes." - Emily jelinek
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#18 Donating Half Your Paycheck To The Local Cafe Will Seem Ridiculous Once The Cold Brew Coffee Maker Starts Churning Out High-Voltage Bean Water Right At Your Desk
Review: "You will NOT regret purchasing this! I ordered the quart size and it gets me through 3-4 days. It comes with easy to follow instructions, and it’s very simple to use! I just ordered a second one as a house warming gift for a friend!" - Lexi Sponseller
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#19 Take Out Your Office Frustrations On The Desktop Punching Bag . It's A Stress Ball On Steroids
Review: "Works well great fit for my workspace. Tested it out the other day." - Charleen Allen
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#20 Auditioning For The Role Of Quasimodo Is Best Left To The Professionals So Keep Your Spine Straight With The Sturdy Laptop Stand Elevating Your Screen
Review: "Who knew something like this could be so life changing! The color - the fit (Macbook pro 14" M4) use it and the time! Sturdy - it's solid & made very well - very comfortable for typing - my wrists no longer hurt." - Mindful Maverick
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#21 Watching Your Coworkers Fight To The End Over The Mug Warmer Is Inevitable Since It Is The Only Thing Standing Between Them And A Sad Cup Of Cold Coffee
Review: "I LOVE it! And love how it's not a USB connect one either. So far it's been keeping my coffee hot. Great product at a great price!" - KP
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#22 These Desk Signs Are Way Better Than A Classic 'Hang In There' Poster
Review: "Purchased these for a Boss’s Day gift to a good friend that loves cats. She loves it and changes the picture every day she works in the office and it gives us a good laugh every time. They are pretty thick and sturdy pages, definitely worth the purchase!" - Katie D.
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#23 They Can Stop Wiggling Around Like A Restless Toddler During Conference Calls Thanks To The Memory Foam Back And Bottom Pillow Making That Concrete Slab Of A Chair Bearable
Review: "I have several issues with my back, two herniated disks, scoliosis and a twisted hip, it's a mess in there. On top of everything I injured my tailbone last summer. Comfilife coccyx cushion has been a life saver to alleviate sitting pain after the injury and I am pretty happy with the quality of their products & customer service so I jumped on it when I saw they also make a lumbar pillow. Best decision ever." - Mario
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#24 Convincing Your Manager You Are Totally On Top Of Things Is Effortless When You Fill The Daily Planner Notepad With Tasks You Finished Three Hours Ago Just For The Satisfaction Of Checking Them Off
Review: "I like the design. It really helps me in planning my day." - Janet W
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