Good gifts for co-workers during Christmas can vary in different situations.  If you have dozens, or even hundreds of coworkers that you see on a regular basis (such as large offices or restaurant crew), your Christmas gift-giving will be different from the person who works on a mobile sales team and sees a few coworkers only for monthly meetings.  While you have to consider your budget, you also need to consider the impact you want to make, and the message that your gift will send.  Believe it or not, a little can go a long way, and a lot can go a small distance, depending on how you work it.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when picking out good gifts for coworkers and employees:

Branding isn’t important.  Avoid using a company logo or something work-related in your gift’s theme.  People want to feel cared for with the gifts they receive.  Emphasizing a company name will take away the warmth of a gift.  If you want to personalize with a monogram, embroidery or engraving, consider using each person’s initials on a corporate type of gift (such as a business card holder).

Notice the little things.  People often decorate their personal workspaces with photos of family or things that they like.  A workspace can be a major indicator of a person’s preferences.  If you see several travel mugs and cup rings on their desk, you know they’re a coffee drinker, and maybe a gourmet coffee gift will light up their morning taste buds, all while they think of you! 

Remember other people’s feelings.  If you are planning to give a holiday gift to only a few people you work with and not everyone, it is best to do so in private to avoid hurt feelings.  Some coworkers are closer to you than others, and that’s ok, but there’s no need to rub it in! 

Be generic.  Opposite of gifting for only a few people, you can create several small, identical gifts so that everyone can have something for Christmas!  Offer something everyone can make use of, keeping in mind special cases of allergies, religious and cultural beliefs or food preferences.  Gift in style by custom ordering a set of individually wrapped chocolate boxes, special cheeses, tiny gift baskets, bags of nuts, wine bottles or other delicacies.  This will save you a lot of ribbon-tying work.  You’ll only have to sign the notes!

Go big, once and for all.  An alternative to dealing with many smaller gifts, and a way to keep everyone happy, is to go with a big gift that everyone can enjoy – that’s right, a gift basket!  The more coworkers you have, the bigger you basket will need to be, so everyone can share in the treats.  But of course, this is a great way to stay within your budget, not look stingy and truly make EVERYONE feel special.

The great thing is that gifts can be customized to anything.  Whether you personally hand paint picture frames for everyone’s desk or special order customized gifts, you can add that personal touch so everyone remembers you as they enjoy their treat!

Gift Ideas for your Favorite People

Say `Thank You’, `Merry Christmas’ or just send a greeting that says `Happy Holidays’… we aim to please and impress your friends, family and business associates.  Don’t have the time to shop or to wrap? Just visit our website or call us and we can help.

Below are some of our customer favorites for great gift ideas.   One call or click is all you need to do to take care of your holiday gift giving.

For the gang at the office

For the Executive

For the Home Owner

For the Diva

For the Gadget Guru

For the Devoted Grandparent

For the Adventurer

For the Movie Fan

For the Travel Enthusiast

For the Sports Fan

Here is a guide to help choose some cool gifts for $50.00 and under. This list of gifts varies from gourmet goodies, outdoor gifts, spa gifts and unique Canadian gifts.  For everyone on your list, you will find something unique.

Couple of pointers to keep in mind; do some quick research on your gift recipients.  Get some great gift ideas by making some quick phone calls or by asking around about your recipient’s likes, dislikes and preferences. Check out what holiday your recipient celebrates and be sensitive to his or her customs and beliefs.

1)    12 Can Dispensing Cooler $38.00 item # 6053

2)    3 tins of smoked Salmon Pate in wood box  $27.95

3)    4.5” Native Fine Pewter Plate with Panel Pipe Design $41.00 item# 9041

4)    7-in-1 Magnetic Combination Game Set $37.00 item #5030

5)    Alpine Cove Gift Basket $40.00 item # 2189

6)    Aqua Swirl Bulb Bowl $49.50 item # 1025

7)    Coffee Table Book: Canada A Visual Journey $39.95 item #9068

8)    Cool Yule gift basket $42.00 item # 526

9)    Golf Trunk Organizer $50.00 item # 6051

10) Grill Tools – BBQ Tools $43.00 item #6017

11) Inspiration 3 tube Vase $30.00 item # 9179

12) 3” Jade Inukshuk $50.00 item # 3006a

13) Lunch In Style with Accessories $ 39.99 item #6037

14) Rosewood trivet in maple leaf shape $38.00 item #9018

15) Marble Grizzly Bear with Jade Fish 4” $45.00 item #3015

16) Mexican Spice Cocoa $19.95 item #2224

17) Moon Box with Pewter $46.25 item #9017a

18) Napa Wine Set $35.00 item #1028

19) Popcorn popper $45.00 item #2011

20) Purple Hybrid Orchid (Phalaenopsis) $50.00 item #8013

21) Roots Outdoor Adventure 15-piece set $39.90 item #6031

22) Rosewood trivet with Sun Mask $32.50 item #9116

23) Santa Barbara Wine Carrier $35.00 item# 6048

24) 8 oz  Smoked Sockeye Salmon, in hand silk-screened cedar box with Native design $37.99 item #9033

25) Stadium Seat & Blanket $47.00 item #6056

26) Sunset Boulevard  $45.00 item 6004

27) Variety Pate Trio $29.99 item #9097

28) Zen Garden Shaving Set $30.00 item #7008

29) World Garden – Mediterranean Herbs Indoor Garden $30.00 item #109

30) With Compliments Gift Basket $42.00 item #2183

Can’t find what you are looking for? We can help you customize to suit your budget.

At this time of the year, we get many phone calls and emails asking for our advice on holiday gift-giving. Here is our `MAPP’ showing you a pain-free way to get to your destination!

M – Make a list.  A good way to start is by making a list of the people you want to send gifts to. Decide which ones will be individual gifts, and which ones will be group gifts. Families, employees, clients, or a department at the office would be good examples of group gift-giving.

A – Allocate a budget for the different groups that you have. You may find it easier to categorize them into small, medium and large budgets. Decide what each of these budget categories should be.

P – Pick a theme for your gifts. For example, for the environmentally conscious, how about an eco-friendly or Fair Trade gift? For the fan of the outdoors, consider a grill set, stadium seat & blanket or a gardening tote. For the international traveler, a cool globe set or mini travel bar would be great. In need of some pampering, we offer a wide range of sensuous Beauty & Bath products. And for the person who has everything? Indulge them in exquisite gourmet food items.

P – Pick the date of delivery. If these gifts need to be sent out of town, send them early to avoid any delays like the weather or the mad crush of the holiday season. Also remember that some people may leave for their year-end vacation a little early, so check with them and schedule your gifts to arrive a little earlier.

Eternal Flame Tea Lamp Set