Secret Santa Gifts for Coworkers Under $25

The gold-wrapped Ferrero Rocher box is a familiar holiday treat that's easy to share with a team or keep at a desk. It comes in a clear gift box, so it looks finished even before you wrap it.

Worth knowing: It contains hazelnuts, so ask the organizer about allergies first. Chocolate can melt if it ships during a warm spell.

The West Loop's push-button lid seals itself between sips, so the mug can ride in a bag without leaking. It keeps coffee hot for hours and fits most car cup holders.

Worth knowing: The lid has a few parts that need regular cleaning, and the stainless body should be hand-washed. This link is for the Grayed Jade color.

This simple warming plate keeps a mug of coffee or tea warm at the desk for as long as it's switched on. It has one switch and an indicator light, and it costs a fraction of a heated smart mug.

Worth knowing: It holds a hot drink at temperature and can't heat up a cold one. It works best with flat-bottomed mugs. Check that the office allows small heating appliances.

Pilot calls the G2 America's best-selling gel pen, and it's known for smooth, dark lines and a comfortable grip. A dozen pens lasts a long time and can be shared with the team.

Worth knowing: It's a practical gift and may feel plain on its own, so add a small treat. Left-handed writers sometimes find that gel ink smudges.

Bananagrams is a fast anagram game with no board, packed in a zippered pouch shaped like a banana. Rounds take a few minutes, which makes it easy to play over lunch.

Worth knowing: Strong spellers tend to win every round. It suits a team that likes games and may sit unused in a very quiet office.

The sampler holds 22 individually wrapped tea bags in different flavors, packed in a gift box. It lets someone try teas they wouldn't buy for themselves, and wrapped bags keep well in a desk drawer.

Worth knowing: It's a small supply for a daily tea drinker. Committed coffee drinkers may pass it along.

The set includes five travel-size products: cleansing cream, hand salve, body lotion, foot cream and lip balm. Dry office air in winter makes the hand salve and lip balm especially useful.

Worth knowing: The products have light natural scents, which a few people dislike. It's at the low end of a typical budget, so it pairs well with a snack or a card.

This small 20W charger fast-charges recent iPhones and Android phones and is compact enough to leave plugged in under a desk. Anker is a long-established charging brand.

Worth knowing: A cable isn't included, so add a USB-C cable that fits their phone. It's too slow for most laptops.

The stand holds a phone upright at an adjustable angle, so notifications are easy to see and video calls are hands-free. It's aluminum with a weighted base and fits most phones and small tablets.

Worth knowing: It's a small gift for a full budget, so consider pairing it with something else. Very large phones in thick cases can feel top-heavy on it.

Gary Larson's cartoons appear one per day, with full-color cartoons on weekends, and the calendar stands on its own on a desk. It gives them a small laugh every morning for a full year.

Worth knowing: Humor is personal, and The Far Side is strange on purpose. Make sure you're buying the 2027 edition.

Moleskine's hardcover notebook has an elastic closure, a ribbon bookmark and a pocket in the back, and it holds up in a work bag for months. It's a familiar gift that looks polished on a desk.

Worth knowing: The thin paper shows ink from fountain pens and some markers. Its price sometimes sits close to the limit, so check before you buy.