Gift Guide for the Co-Worker You Barely Know

Secret Santa games are supposed to fun. And they usually are. But when you get stuck with someone where the extent of your relationship is saying a routine ‘hello’ in the elevator, finding the perfect gift can be a little difficult. After all, how can you buy for someone without knowing much about them? Here, check out our picks of cheap things that will be sure to please just about anyone.

1. Eco Coffee Cup

Save the environment in style with this reusable cup made of porcelain and silicone. Mother Earth will thank you for it. $14, available at Fred Flare

2. Bucky Balls

For the perfect desktop toy /time-waster / boredom-curer / stress-reliever – meet Bucky Balls. 216 magnetic balls attach to each other to create endless fun and amusement. At last, a reason to stop trolling Facebook. $30, available at Urban Outfitters

3. The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions

Capture those special recollections and life’s turning points with this DIY autobiography. This book of 201 introspective-type questions from Carl and David Marshall for Hyperion makes it easy to share your personal story with future generations. $15.95, available at Barnes & Noble

4. Desktop Bamboo Dry-Erase Board

The typical boring white dry-erase board gets a cute makeover with this bamboo version. Jot down your To-Do lists and any other scribbles without wasting paper. $13, available at Uncommon Goods

—Kat Blazowski