Every year I get tons of creative, cost effective ideas for everyone on my list, and go into the holiday season with a frugal gung-ho attitude. Then reality and panic slowly start to sink in as I realize I have absolutely no time to be baking dozens of gingerbread men or making bath balms for everyone on my list. Shopping for a close friend can sometimes be hard enough, let alone a friend you barely speak to outside of your 9-5 setting. You see your co-workers on a daily basis, but when it comes to shopping for them, you quickly realize you have no idea what their interests are. Instead of putting a hefty dent into your bank account, consider these festive gift ideas for your workplace gift exchange.

1. Starbucks Stainless Steel Travel Coffee Press, $23
2. Forever 21 Striped PJ Set, $19
3. Victoria’s Secret Gloss and Go Key Chain, $23
4. Ted Baker Flying Duck Friendship Bracelet, $19
5. Diane Von Furstenberg Fashion Fairytale Memoirs, $22, available at Net-A-Porter
6. Aldo Reibsome Clutch, $15

By: Layan Barakat, Toronto

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