Let’s be honest: searching for a Secret Santa gift for a colleague is really difficult. You don’t want to give a boring Starbucks gift card to your coworker, but you also don’t want to accidentally offend “Accounting Karen.”
The sweet spot? Office stress relief.
Here are three incredible and also hilarious (yet actually useful) gadgets under $20 that will make you the hero of the office party.
The “I’m Done” Button: Giant USB Stress Relief Enter Key
We’ve all had that specific moment where we wantto smash our keyboard through the desk. This pillow-sized “Enter” key lets them actually do it.
- It functions as a real Enter key after plugging into a USB port. They can punch it with their fist to send an email.
- Why it Wins: It’s physically hilarious and satisfying to watch someone use during a stressful Zoom call (camera off, of course).
- The Verdict: The ultimate therapy for the coworker with too many deadlines.
The Crumb Monster: ODISTAR Mini Desktop Vacuum
For the coworker who eats breakfast, snacks, and lunch at their desk. This small robot vacuum suck up dust, crumbs, and pencil shavings.
- The Gimmick: It has surprisingly strong suction, even though it looks like a cute little robot.
- Why it Wins: It’s oddly satisfying to use. It turns cleaning up a messy desk into a fidget-toy experience.
- The Verdict: Cute, practical, and saves them from the shame of a dirty keyboard.
The Passive-Aggressive Communicator: “Daily Mood” Desktop Flipchart
Save them the trouble of saying “Go Away.” This flipchart sits on their desk and displays their current vibe to the world.
- The Gimmick: Features statuses like “In the Zone,” “Longest Day Ever,” and “Ask Me Tomorrow.”
- Why it Wins: It’s the perfect non-verbal boundary setter for open-plan offices.
- The Verdict: A funny gift that actually helps protect their focus time.
