Of all the people on your holiday shopping list, your work wife may be the most difficult of them all. Of course, you want to give her something that she’ll actually use (not just stash away in her desk)—and the stakes are surprisingly high considering that the average person spends more than 90,000 hours of their lifetime at the office.
So, to help you find the perfect thing for your favorite colleague, we’ve rounded up 15 affordable gifts for the woman in your life who gives you the best pep talks, proofreads all your important emails, and is always up for a much-needed coffee run. Scroll on to shop our under-$50 picks, spanning a desk-worthy potted plant to liven up her workspace and a cookbook to make her post-9-to-5 life a million times easier.
H&M Washed Linen Bathrobe
After a long day at the office, what’s better than slipping into something more comfortable?
$50
Summer Fridays R+R Mask
Consider this aptly named mask the gift of work-life balance in a tube.
$26
Madewell x Bodum Tea Press
Elevate her daily moment of zen.
$18
Rifle Paper Co. 2020 Wild Rose Wall Calendar
Spruce up her workspace with a pretty appointment calendar.
$13
The Sill Pilea Peperomioides
Or, liven up her desk with a potted plant.
$26
Hot Stuff Big Me, Myself, and Coffee Ceramic Mug
This desk-worthy mug is perfect for your coffee-obsessed colleague.
$14
Alison Roman Nothing Fancy
This collection of simple, delicious recipes will make her post-9-to-5 life a million times easier.
$30
Soma 25 oz. Glass Water Bottle
Save her 1098589 trips to the proverbial water cooler and give her one less excuse to skimp on water.
$35
Aēsop Arrival Travel Kit
A set of luxe travel essentials for when she finally books that much-deserved vacation you’ve been encouraging her to take.
$25
Doiy Girl Power Vase
An uplifting vase that doesn’t even need flowers to make a great desk accessory.
$45
Moon Juice Magnesi-Om
A de-stressing powder that she can simply stir into a glass of water whenever she needs to chill out.
$42
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
Because that office AC can wreak havoc on her skin.
$12
Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream
Ditto above.
$27
Cancelled Plans Do Not Disturb Candle
A cheeky candle to remind her to treat herself a break from digital distractions every once in a while.
$32
Create & Cultivate 2020 Planner
A 2020 planner to help her land that promotion.
$11
