This year, skip the camera lens mug, tortilla blanket, and fidget spinner. If you were tasked against your will to participate in Secret Santa or you want to show appreciation to the business-owner/freelancer in your life, here is a quick round-up of gifts to consider!
For the Desk
A Work Buddy
We all have that friend who loves little creatures, figurines, and collectibles. Get that friend a little friend to prop up on their desk so they have that tiny boost of serotonin every day!
Tayto Potato Ambient Light
LED Squishy Duck Lamp
Smiski Sets
For the Hive
This is for the Beyhive bestie. If your friend (rightfully) loves Beyoncé, you’re in luck! The Beyoncé shop just dropped its Christmas gift line. The Cowboy Carter Tour merch is still there as well. 🙂↕️
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Power Bank
These keep your laptop and phone juiced when they’re working somewhere with not enough outlets.
65W Power Bank
Cup Warmer
A Winter essential for when they’re nursing that fourth cup of coffee they lowkey didn’t need.
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer
Desk Snacks
Keep them tempted by their favorite sweets or snacks. Treat your bestie to something indulgent between calls and emails. This can be a variety bag, SnackMagic boxes, Godiva chocolates, or whatever you know your friend loves.
For the Work Bag
Topicals Lip Salves
To stay moisturized in these “cold” temperatures.
Slick Lip Trio (recommended)
Slick Salve Duo
A Sexy Lighter or Holder
Plugging this in, hoping that one of my friends sees it. If your friend is a frequent candle-lighter or “blazer”, level up her lighter game!
Engraved Lighter Case
Rechargeable Lighter
Edie Parker Gemstone Lighter Case
Underwear Lighter Keychain
Blue Light Glasses
Your freelancer/business owner bestie gets headaches because she stares at a screen all day without blue light glasses! Save her!
Basic Blue Light Glasses Duo
Gentle Monster Blue Light Glasses
Grandma Blue Light Glasses
A Journal That’s Better Than Everyone Else’s
This is as serious as the business cards in American Psycho. Get your freelancer friend a 2026 journal or planner that’s aesthetically pleasing and functional.
STIL Classics Binders
Papier Planners
Rifle Paper Stitched Notebook
To Take the Load Off
Cover a Subscription Cost
Your friend is without a doubt paying subscription costs left and right if they’re a business-owner or freelancer. Take the load off a bit by covering one! For example, Everand Audiobooks for those who like to listen, Patreon for those who like to stream and consume content, Headspace for those who are practicing their breathwork and meditation skills, or Mubi for the film lovers.
DoorDash Gift Card
This is a huge help for the friend who spends so much time putting work in at the office that they forget to feed themselves. Alleviate the chore of cooking by gifting them a gift card to their favorite food delivery service.
A Vibe
Sometimes what your busy friend needs at the end of the day is a good buzz… and what we won’t do is judge them! This is absolutely a close friend gift. Do not get called to HR for giving this to a coworker.
Bellesa
LELO
The Gift of Coworking
Sponsor your friend’s Day Pass or a month’s membership at Sesh Coworking so they don’t have to work alone at home or at that coffee shop with not enough outlets!
