12 Christmas Gifts You Can Give To Your Boss (And They Will Actually Like)

Cufflinks are a great gift idea for your boss as they are a unique and affordable way to show your appreciation. These are sure to impress and will certainly be remembered.

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

Bonsai Trees are a great way to *spruce up* your boss' office space. These simple Japanese Cedar Bonsai trees add zen to the office and effectively show your appreciation to your boss. 

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

TELETIES is the perfect go-to hair accessory for all girls. It's a super cute and functional hair tie that will stretch as far as you need them too, plus it makes cute arm candy for your wrist when it's not in use. This water-proof design has a strong yet gentle grip that won't damage the hair, cause unwanted headaches, or leave creases.

TELETIES is perfect for all fitness junkies, accessory hoarders, and beauty buffs. This fashionable hair tie makes the perfect stocking stuffer and they are all under $10!

Contributor: Lindsay and Emily fromTELETIES

Urban Leaf helps you turn your windowsill into an easy-care edible garden. Growing stuff is hard. Especially for apartment dwellers. So Urban Leaf helps busy consumers, like your boss, channel their inner-green thumbs, without babysitting their flora, by turning a decorative bottle into a full-time plant-sitter.

Contributor: Nate and Rob from GetUrbanLeaf

This versatile organizer is a gift your boss can bring home or leave in the office. Your boss won't have to keep searching for his/her phone, and there is even the added bonus that it charges devices.

Contributor: Matt Dodgson from Market Recruitment

Office coffee isn't always fresh, or sometimes not even available. I've found that this pour over brewer is a great gift for bosses who appreciate a nice cup of coffee, and not just those who bring in their own gourmet beans. It's easy to use and clean, and it turns any beans into a great personal cup of coffee. 

Contributor: Matt Dodgson from Market Recruitment

Alexa is not just amusing but is helpful in setting reminders, making calendar appointments, and answering random questions. If your boss is a Microsoft user, Alexa also conveniently coordinates with the Microsoft VA Cortana. Plus, you can get a good discount on the Echo Dot if you purchase at the right time, like Cyber Monday. 

Contributor: Matt Dodgson from Market Recruitment

Easy to carry and comfortable to use, the Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle (new version launched in 2018) is your ultimate hydration companion for travel and adventure. NOMADer where you go, it helps keep you healthy and hydrated. And it comes in 11+ stylish colors, making for a great Christmas gift item for your boss. As an added bonus that simply cannot be overlooked, the Nomader bottle comes with a lifetime warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. 

Contributor: Bryan Sarlitt from Nomader, Inc.

Designers often take their laptops everywhere. Whether in the conference room or the coffee shop, this sleeve provides the perfect combination of style and safety and still fits in your backpack. Add a matching case for your charger to really showcase that designer swagger.

Contributor: Andy Vitale of AndyVitale

Most of the work designers create should have a disclaimer that says, “fueled by coffee.” These wool sleeves will prevent you from burning your mouse hand on a cup of your favorite pour over. As an added feel-good bonus, the sleeves are made of re-purposed scraps from blankets and throws.

Contributor: Andy Vitale of AndyVitale

This stencil provides a welcomed assist for the designer that sketches boxes that look more like parallelograms than squares or rectangles. Stencils are great for quickly sketching common elements when brainstorming ideas for apps or the web.

Contributor: Andy Vitale of AndyVitale

A lot of designers have transitioned from traditional pen and paper to a more digital workflow. Without a somewhat bulky cover, the OG Apple Pencil is difficult AF to store without feeling like you may lose it at any time.

It’s even more awkward when it sticks out of the lightning jack to charge because it feels like it can easily break. This charging dock solves both of those problems while sitting comfortably on your desk.

Contributor: Andy Vitale of AndyVitale