Ten Kris Kringle gifts your colleagues actually want

Depending on your perspective, the annual office Kris Kringle can inspire feelings of joy or dread. The challenge — to find something cheap but cheerful for a colleague — isn't always easy but when you get it right, it can become the stuff of office legend.

To inspire your Kris Kringle gifting, we've assembled the ten best ideas with an under-$20 price tag.

Kikki K Inspiration Adhesive Note Set, Shop now

Buy it for: the motivator. You can always count on them to bring good vibes to a meeting and say exactly the right thing at any given moment.

Amaze Balls Bath Fizzers, Shop now

Buy it for: the self-care enthusiast. Help them take their at home self-care routine to the next level. Pure indulgence.

Smith & Co Hand Cream set, Shop now

Buy it for: the office mum (or dad!). You go to them for advice and band aids — and one day you'll have dry hands just crying out for a rich hand cream.

Toblerone Personalised Bar, Shop now

Buy it for: the resident sweet-tooth. It may stop them from rummaging through your desk drawers for chocolate (at least for a day or two).

Happy Socks, Shop Shop

Buy it for: the office introvert. You've always suspected they're just keeping their wild side under wraps.

KeepCup, Shop Shop

Buy it for: the person who's on a first-name basis with all the local baristas. Everyone knows morning meetings won't start until they've had their caffeine fix.

Heritage Pure Soy Candle, Shop now

Buy it for: the classic Christmas enthusiast. With its intricately designed glass exterior, it'll conjure the sights of a cold Christmas and keep your colleague's home feeling cosy too.

Heritage Reed Diffuser, Shop now

Buy it for: the always put together office hero. You just know their home always smells nice — and this exclusive diffuser will be a welcome addition.

Oasis Stainless Steel Insulated Bottle, Shop now

Buy it for: the weekend hiker. Their idea of relaxation usually involves the great outdoors — and this bottle is a clever, environmentally-friendly way for them to keep their drinks cool on a sweltering day.

Ridley's General Knowledge Quiz, Shop now

Buy it for: the know-it-all. They're always reading the paper in the morning and know the answer to just about anything. This compact game will have them testing the limits of their own knowledge!

The Yes! Button, Shop now

Buy it for: your manager. Then hit them up for that Christmas bonus they mentioned back in March.

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