The holiday season doesn't have to be expensive and you don't need to kill yourself trying to figure out what to buy for your holiday gift exchange with this awesome collection of $10 gift ideas for coworkers!
A couple years ago, my husband got a $5 gift card to a restaurant at his office gift exchange. There was literally nothing, other than a fountain drink, on the menu that cost less than $5! It wasn't even a restaurant we ever ate at, so we passed the gift card along to someone who would use it.
It can be easy to reach for a gift card with you're looking for a cheap and easy present for your coworkers, but this list of cheap gift ideas for coworkers has presents that the recipient will actually appreciate and use.
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Coffee & tea gifts for coworkers
I love both tea and coffee! If you decide to go a little bit higher with your shopping budget, I have a a great list of coffee gift ideas under $25.
For coffee and tea gifts under $10, read on!
Let's get started with some coffee-related gifts like this electric milk and coffee frother. It's great for adding froth to homemade cappuccinos, espresso, and even hot chocolate!
A cute pair of coffee socks is also a good option for the coffee lover at work.
- SOCKS THAT SPEAK FROM THE SOLE - Our “Bring Me Some Coffee” socks are knit from vibrant premium yarn. The bottom of the socks features a funny...
- ONE SIZE FITS MOST - Unisex design fits US sizes 6 to 12. Luxurious knit cotton will keep your feet comfortable all day long. Footie socks for Men and...
- GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA - These socks make the perfect stocking stuffer! Great for coffee lovers, Christmas gifts for her, gag gifts for white...
Of course, coffee always makes a good gift for coffee lovers! To make the present special, go for something out of the ordinary like a can of famous Cafe Du Monde or coffee from the Kauai Coffee Plantation. (And if you ever visit Kauai, be sure to stop by! They have free self-guided tours and free unlimited samples. I've been several times.)
Nice tea is a good choice for the tea lover at your office. Three of my favorite brands are Stash, Republic of Tea, and Tazo. They're all brands I trust to have high-quality, tasty teas.
Tea infusers are fun, functional gifts for tea lovers. There are a variety of interesting styles to pick from that are much nicer and more interesting than a plain tea ball.
Tea filter bags are another alternative to traditional tea strainers. I've received some in my Christmas stocking before and they were definitely appreciated.
- Magic Teafit Exclusively Provides Best Quality T-sac filters that are Easy to use Loose Tea Filter Bags.
- Magic Teafit T-Sac Bags makes loose leaf tea fast and easy with virtually no clean up!
- Magic Teafit T-Sac tea filter bags are single-use, disposable tea infusers for steeping high-quality loose leaf tea with the convenience of tea bags
Although many coffee and tea mugs and cups are over $10, there are plenty of nice options under $10 (at the time of writing). In fact, there are so many that I made several different tables!
Mugs under $10 for women
Funny coffee mugs for coworkers
Movie and character coffee mugs under $10
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Dog & cat gifts for coworkers
These dog butt and cat butt coloring books would make funny gifts for pet-loving coworkers.
Did you know there's dog-safe ice cream mix? Several flavors of the Puppy Scoops ice cream mix are under $10! They're also all highly-rated with an average of about 4.5 stars.
If your coworker can't stand to turn away a dog in need, then they need this "There is always room for one more dog" sign.
- COLOR: Rustic black and white
- DIMENSIONS: 8 x 3-Inches
- MATERIALS: Made with high quality wood and distressed paint
There are so many cute dog mini flower pots! They're the perfect desk accessory and there a lots of options under ~$10.
Cat owners are sure to appreciate I Could Pee on This, a collection of cat photos and poems that sounds exactly like something a cat would say.
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This set of 20 cat moodycards is so perfect for an office gift! It features 20 flip cards with photos of cats and sayings to match the mood of the day.
- GREET YOUR CUSTOMERS, CLIENTS & GUESTS WITH HUMOR: Put a smile on the face of every cat lover, the moment they walk through the door. A great...
- LAUGH WITH COLLEAGUES AND COWORKERS, GREAT FOR THE OFFICE: Moody Cards, the fun office accessory adorned with funny cat memes, offers a delightful way...
- IDEAL GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Our cat Moody Cards are the perfect cat lover gifts for women and men, offering a unique blend of humor and a love for...
This cat mug with a tail for a handle is so cool. I had a sleek black shorthair for years and I would have loved having this mug to match.
Nice $10 gifts
This section has a variety of gift ideas, including edible gifts, bath & body products, and cute items for around the house or office.
These little owl planters are so cute and perfect for succulents! They'd make a thoughtful gift for someone who likes plants or owls.
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A body scrub is like a spa trip in a jar! They're especially great during the winter because they help remove dry, dead skin while moisturizing the new skin underneath.
Pretty thumbtacks can really help spruce up a cubicle office! They make an awesome, and affordable, coworker gift.
These constellation magnets are so pretty! They also come in sets with flamingoes, unicorns, and planets if you'd prefer a different design.
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We recently purchased some reusable silicone drinking straws and love them! They're so convenient and easy to take on the go, plus they're safer than stainless steel straws. (People have actually died after falling on their metal drinking straw.)
- Soft and Bendable: These silicone straws reusable are made from food-grade material that’s gentle on teeth. A safe, flexible alternative to plastic...
- Extra-Wide for Thick Drinks: These bent silicone drinking straws have a wide opening, making them suitable for smoothies, milkshakes, and protein...
- Compatible with Most Tumblers: Designed to fit 30-40 oz tumblers, use these Flathead Products reusable silicone straws for RTIC, Tervis, YETI, and...
I love Karma Gifts products! Their illustrations are always the perfect blend of colorful, whimsical, and pretty. These llama chip clips, for example, are fun, on-trend, and useful.
- MULTI-PURPOSE: Our food clips for bags are perfect for sealing packages of chips, cookies, or even frozen vegetables. Use them as photo stands and...
- WHIMSICAL DESIGNS: Choose from an assortment of unique and witty illustrations, patterns, and uplifting sayings. From buzzing bees to elegant florals...
- CONVENIENT SET: The chip bag clips come in a set of four, and each clip includes its unique variation on the illustrated theme. Collect them all for a...
A ring catcher makes a thoughtful gift, especially if a coworker loves jewelry or recently got engaged.
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Silly and gag gifts for white elephant
A bottle of Poo-Pourri spray is kind of a joke gift, except it really works. I've purchased it for my husband before after seeing it in a staff bathroom at a former job.
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Would You Rather? Is a funny book of "would you rather" questions. They're all good, clean fun and perfect for all ages.
This screaming goat figurine and mini book are a totally perfect gag gift! The goat screams when pressed and the book contains factoids about goats.
There are a variety of silly, miniature desktop games like desktop cornhole, desktop tetherball, and even a desktop punching bag that would all make great white elephant gifts for coworkers!
A solar powered dash ornament is such a classic joke gift! This mermaid is a fun change from the usual hula girl.
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Cube puzzles, and their relations like pyramid puzzles, are always fun white elephant gifts! There are tons of shapes and sizes to pick from under $10.
A head massager is another silly/useful gift that works really well for the white elephant game where you get to steal presents. I won a back massager at a gift exchange once and it was stollen the max number of times!
- DEEP RELAXATION & REDUCE STRESS - Handy Scalp Massager with rubber beads over each spindle that glides over your scalp producing a euphoric feeling...
- INCREASE BLOOD CIRCULATION - Nice, natural way to get relief from a lot of varying annoyances. This scalp massager will send tingling sensations from...
- EASY TO USE & PORTABLE - Custom fit fingers will bend to fit your head. Small enough to take with you anywhere. Massager Size: 22.5 cm x 12.7 cm; Box...
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More gift ideas
If you enjoyed these suggestions, you might also like some of my other gift guides and printables!
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Rose
I always love getting tea as a gift because it's something we use all the time and consequently, use up!
Natasha
Yes, tea is a wonderful gift! I always appreciate tea.