While Christmas is a time for eating, drinking and being merry, it is also the time of stressful shopping trips and panic buying. You’ve already got parents, partners and everyone else to buy for, so imagine your delight when your work announces that they are doing a Secret Santa this year.
However, there’s no need to panic. We’ve taken a look at Hawkins Bazaar’s range of Secret Santa ideas and selected something to suit any budget.
£5 and under
Every office has someone that has an endless supply of sweets and treats on their desk. Forever nibbling, they are rarely seen without their snacks and, for obvious reasons, they are one of the most popular people in the workplace.
Created by Jelly Belly, Bean Boozled is a selection of yummy jelly beans, mixed in with some not so tasty flavours. The juicy pear, strawberry jam and peach ones are sure to go down a storm, however, the vomit, mouldy cheese and dog food flavours are to be avoided at all costs. This fun gift will provide some office giggles come January, and help to alleviate the traffic around the snacker’s desk!
£10 and under
Central to any workplace is the office gossip. Always the first to know the latest happenings and poking their nose into other people’s business, it just wouldn’t be the same without them.
If you pulled their name out of the hat this year, this fantastic vintage-style mug would be perfect for them. Complete with the slogan ‘It must be true, I read it on Facebook’, the cup would be the perfect accompaniment to chatting around the kettle during teatime.
£15 and under
There’s always that one desk in an office that is littered with figurines, knick-knacks and ornaments. Why not add to their collection of clutter with this solar powered queen? Dressed in her staple lilac attire, her majesty will use her signature wave to greet visitors to their desks. It’s also the perfect gift for those royal enthusiasts, who hang out the bunting at the first sign of a regal event. Tacky? Not a chance!
I like that mug. Great gift for Facebook addicts like me. So… should I buy it for myself? haha!
my husband would love the jelly beans!! his addicted to that a must food when we travel. also i love giving cups as a gift. it is just perfect for everyone!
Bean Boozled will certainly create some hilarious moments with friends.
I agree with Che, that cup looks great for my son who is a coffee addict. lol
nice tips, i usually do not join secret santas since i have no time shopping for gifts that has price limit 🙂
that mug is so cute! perfect for FB addicts.
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oh i miss those secret santa thingy, that way it would be cheaper to buy gift for one person. I wish I can do that with my family here, probably not at my husband family but my immediate
I’m so glad I was ahead of the game this year. I don’t have to be in panic mode.
These are great ideas for stocking stuffers. 🙂
I collect mugs so the mug would be my obvious pick hehehe.
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Same as sis Em’s comment, I like the mug too! I’m a certified FB addict and I think a mug like that will fit the bill. The Queen E statue is also cute. I really don’t mind if it’s tacky. It’s something cute to put on my office table and will surely make a good stocking filler. 🙂
I love the mug because I’m also a Facebook fanatic!
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hmmmm you just gave me an idea what to give on our party! love the mug too!! 🙂
I like mugs best.. I am starting to collect them! 🙂
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I’d like to have a figurine of the Queen! WOuld make my room feel like royalty. LOL!
I would to have that mug! Too funny!
I so love coffee, so I love mugs, I also want it to be personalized.
i like the “queenly” figurine. however, i’ll go for the mug – for i really really love collecting mugs.
I’m the worst when picking out gifts that’s why I prefer giving gift certificates! lol. Great tips though!