The time has come, an office gift exchange is on the horizon, and you (like most people) and no clue where to start. Purchasing gifts for co-workers can be very tricky and buying a neutral, universal gift is always your best bet. Often times we are close with co-workers, but given the business aspect of the relationship, true interests/opinions are not revealed and conversations are typically work-related.

The most difficult part is, office gift exchanges are supposed to be secret, so you technically cannot ask your co-worker what he/she likes and dislikes. When such is the case, investigative procedures can be taken. For example, if another co-worker is closer to the person you are purchasing a gift for, slyly ask them what John/Jane Doe would like. It can’t hurt as long as the code of silence is kept intact.

For office gift exchanges, I personally suggest the following useful, functional, long-lasting gifts:

1) Office Desk Accessories

Who doesn’t love a nice desk organizer? How about a slick picture frame? Simple but functional gifts like this can be used for many years and are useful to anyone regardless of age, gender and interests.

2) Cooking/Kitchen Accessories

Cooking and kitchen accessories are always a good gift. This includes Personalized Coffee Mugs, BBQ Gift Sets, Unique Kitchen Jars, and much more. After all, everyone has to eat!

Now, when the gift exchange comes around, you can consider yourself prepared.

Sincerely,

The Memorable Gifts Team

888-998-4830

There are many times throughout our lives that require a gift to be a purchased, nothing big or fancy, just a nice, meaningful gift. Finding a good gift at a reasonable price is always a dilemma. The common misconception is an inexpensive gift is not worthy, not good enough, but this is absolutely not true. In the end, it’s the thought that counts.

Please find a few scenarios below that are ideal situations for inexpensive gifts:

1) Office Gift Exchange

I’m not sure what it is, but almost every office gift exchange I have participated in requires a gift between $20-$25 and, to be honest, I would always have trouble finding presents.

2) Associates

For the people you briefly see every day, the people you don’t usually think of and the ones that each help you in a small way, these are ideal candidates for cost-effective gifts. The valet man at your office building, the friendly postman, your hair stylist, and the list goes on. All of the people that help you and do so with care and honesty should be rewarded. A small gift, regardless of the cost, means more than no gift at all.

3) Extended Family

Sometimes (it happens to all of us) we have a member or members of our family that live far away, are extremely busy with work, traveling, and anything else life can throw at us. We temporarily loose contact with these family members, and sending them a small gift for the holidays is always an thoughtful move.

For all of you looking for a unique, memorable, cost-efficient gift under $25 — you’re in luck! Memorable Gifts offers a wide variety of gifts under $25 including: Picture Frames, Personalized Pens, Clocks, Business Card Holders, Desk Accessories, Coffee Mugs, Home Decor, Key Chains, Wine Accessories, Letter Openers and much more!

To top things of, purchase any gift under $25, including the above gifts, and simply enter blogoct9 as the discount code to receive 10% off. The sale lasts until 11/09/09 so be sure to jump on it.

Please feel free to give us a call at 800-998-4830 with any questions you may have.