Gifts Under $25

Are you looking for a reasonably-priced gift for your boss or co-workers or for a new graduate. All the gifts listed here cost under $25. They make perfect gifts for grab bags and Secret Santa gift exchanges and are also a nice way to show a recent graduate you are proud of his or her accomplishments.

1. Pentel Excalibur Fine Line Silver Barrel Roller Ball Pen

When it comes to taking notes at a meeting this stylish pen will give your recipient a much more professional look than a leaky ballpoint will.

2. Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer

Your boss or co-worker is so busy she often doesn't have time to finish her coffee before it gets cold. The perfect gift? This mug warmer to keep her cup of coffee toasty.


3. Oregon Scientific Atomic Travel Alarm Clock

Great for travel, the office, or home, this alarm clock sets itself using the U.S. Atomic Clock radio waves. It displays local time and the time for 130 world cities.


4. Faux Leather PDA Case

There's room in this case for a PDA, credit cards and Post-It notes. A special attachment system securely holds your PDA in place.


5. HoMedics Sound Spa Machine With Timer

Help your boss de-stress and get a good night's sleep with soothing sounds. You may be the beneficiary when a more relaxed and well-rested boss shows up at work the next day.


6. Office Supply Flower

No light? No water? No problem! This flower doesn't need either of those things. With a tape dispenser flower, a computer brush stem and a pen cup pot, each part of this flower has a dual purpose.



7. Thermos Nissan Dual Purpose Food Jar/Mug

Is your favorite co-worker practically chained to his desk? Those for whom lunch means brown bagging it will enjoy this insulated food jar. It will keep soup and pasta warm.


8. Micro Innovations 4 In 1 Stylus Pen

Instead of carrying around multiple writing implements and a stylus, your boss or co-worker can carry around one instrument. This 4 in 1 stylus has a black pen, a red pen, a mechanical pencil, and a PDA stylus.


9. HoMedics Neck and Shoulder Massager

Anyone can get a sore neck from sitting at a desk all day. This massager can help ease the pain.


10. Pressman Sudoku Wipe Off Game

Give your boss or co-workers a diversion from work. Sudoku logic puzzles are all the rage. This wipe off game board comes with 200 puzzles, dry erase markers, an eraser, and a timer.

Source: http://careerplanning.about.com/od/workplacesurvival/tp/gifts_under25.htm

From Dawn Rosenberg McKay,
Your Guide to Career Planning.