19 Affordable Gifts For Your Work Wife (Miss You!)

 Sure, we have a good bit before the holidays are officially here but, why not start now? We could all use a gift. (Have you met 2020?) Finding a personalized present for your favorite co-worker can be particularly challenging, especially now that our interactions are entirely Zoom-based. But the general rule of thumb for work-wife-gifting remains true: deliver something thoughtful that won't break the bank.

Until we rejoin the real world and dust off our old office desks, a work from home gift surprise is as close we can get to an IRL hug. Ahead, scroll through 19 gifts that will be universally appreciated by your closest ally.

We’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. 

For the game player...

This trivia game features renowned women of the past and present. The perfect 2020 gift.

Ridley's Famous Women Trivia Game, $, available at Anthropologie

For the scent pursuer...

Your coffee table is your new home office, and we've fully accepted that.

Homesick Candles Home Office Candle, $, available at Homesick

For the beauty lover...

Pamper her with a cult favorite set of magical hair elixirs she would never dare splurge on herself.

Olaplex Holiday Hair Fix Gift Set, $, available at LookFantastic

For the green thumb...

It's monogrammed, and easy to keep alive. What more could you ask for?

Lula's Garden Personalized Garden, $, available at Lula's Garden

For the brown thumb....

Not a green goddess, no problem. There's a pretty pampas grass bunch for that!

Urban Stems Pampas Grass Bunch with Vase, $, available at Urban Stems

For the ponytail pal...

You know, that one friend that always has the most perfect ponytails and sleek buns.

Msilkhome Silk scrunchies, $, available at Etsy

For the mani enthusiast...

This patented polish bottle handle makes painting your nails easier and faster.

Olive & June The Poppy, $, available at Olive & June

For the sweet tooth...

Give the gift of tasty truffles and chocolate with these bite-sized delights.

Milk Bar The Double Truffle, $, available at Milk Bar

For the cozy queen...

For the co-worker who's always complaining about being cold on camera.

Parachute Home Cozy Sherpa Bootie, $, available at Parachute

For the tea drinker...

All the tea, all the time. Present a variety of tea flavors and aromas to choose from.

DavidsTea 24 Days of Tea, $, available at DavidsTea

For the active one...

The chicest little roller we ever did see.

lululemon Double Roller Mini, $, available at lululemon

For the warmth seekers...

Made from organic cotton, Everlane's henley looks just as good as it feels.

Everlane Organic Cotton Waffle Henley, $, available at Everlane

For the extra-dramatic warmth seekers...

If she needs to declare to anyone within earshot that she's always cold, then gift her these Central Perk hand warmers for show.

Firebox Friends Central Perk Hand Warmers, $, available at Firebox

For the Kondo-adjacent...

Always on time, always prepared, and always organized; we all know somebody like this.

Urban Outfitters BentoStack Tech Organizer, $, available at Urban Outfitters

For the clean freak...

For the co-worker pal who's ideal Saturday morning involves less brunch and more cleaning.

Blueland The Clean Essentials, $, available at Blueland

For the phone-dropper...

Every time you're with them, you see a cracked screen. Help them out with this protective yet quirky phone case.

Casetify Kate Moross Sticker Phone Case, $, available at Casetify

For the messy bun maker...

How is her bun always so perfectly unkept?

Aileam 4-Piece Resin Banana Clips, $, available at Amazon

For the sneaker wearer...

We all have a pal who prefers sneakers over heels and sandals; these socks are the perfect accent accessory.

Uniqlo Heat Tech Pique Socks, $, available at Uniqlo

For the letter-writer...

A personalized stationery set will bring joy to any romantic who loves snail mail and real ink.

Minted Moon Phases Personalized Stationery Set, $, available at Minted

from refinery29