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They keep you on track by reminding you when you have upcoming appointments. They help you complete tasks and make your day more manageable. Sometimes they even bring you coffee, which — let’s face it — is enough to merit a raise, and at the very least, a gift. In fact, you’re not even sure you could make it through the day without them. Sound familiar? If you have an assistant, it should. And it goes without saying they deserve to be spoiled a little (or a lot).
Look beyond the crystal paperweights and desk calendars, though — your hardworking assistant has earned something more creative than those played-out ideas. Why not give them something they’ll actually want to take home?
Best Gifts for Assistants, at a Glance
Best Overall: Society6 Travel Mug, $35.21 (originally $44)
Best Chocolates: Ferrero Rocher Gold Ribbon Gift Cube, $15.49
Best Stocking Stuffer: Beaded Crossbody Phone Strap, $10
Best for Busy Moms: Gobble Meal Delivery Service, $68+
A Deliverable Plant: Easyplant Black ZZ Plant, $55
Best Grocery Delivery: FreshDirect, $39+
A Seat Cushion That Prevents Back Pain: Upper Echelon, Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion for Lower Back Pain Relief, $33
A Personalized Insulated Mug: CVS Photo Insulated Mug, $25
A Desk-Sized Snack Maker: Dash Mini Electric Popcorn Maker, $22
An Erasable Place for Notes: Kate and Laurel Calter Gold Dry Erase Board Memo Board, $63
A Beautiful Notebook: Papier Wild Arrangement Lined Notebook, $28
The TikTok-Famous Water Bottle: Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw, $45
If you’re unsure of where to start, let this be the beginning of your journey. The following gifts are sure to please your right-hand person. Just be forewarned: You might want to get a few of these for yourself, too.
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BEST OVERALL
Society6 Travel Mug
If your assistant handles it all — you know she does — this cheeky travel mug from Society6 is a no-brainer of a gift. It fits 20 ounces of coffee or tea so she can drink on the go, no spilling in her car or on her shirt on the journey from home to work. Its double insulated walls keep any beverage warm (or cold) for hours, keeping her happy all morning long.
BEST CHOCOLATES
Ferrero Rocher Gold Ribbon Gift Cube
You can’t go wrong with a box of chocolates, especially when it’s as pretty as a box of Ferrero Rochers, like this gift cube from CVS. (Psst — CVS is full of great holiday gifts for everyone on your list!) Look, it already has a bow on top! These aren’t your everyday chocolates — each bite feels special. Before buying though, double check that your assistant doesn’t have a nut allergy.
BEST STOCKING STUFFER
Beaded Crossbody Phone Strap
Chances are your assistant has her phone within arm’s reach — if not already in her hand! — at all times. Jazz up her VIP accessory with this colorful crossbody phone strap from Target. It’s just a little something that says, “Thanks for always answering my calls!”
Quince Australian Shearling Moccasin Slipper
Perhaps the greatest gift for someone who runs around all day for you? A pair of high-quality slippers that she can kick her feet up in. This pair from Quince has a moisture-wicking shearling lining that naturally adjusts to her body temperature, keeping her tootsies warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
BEST FOR BUSY MOMS
Gobble Meal Delivery Service
Is there any greater gift than answering “What’s for dinner tonight?” No, there’s not. That’s what makes Gobble—a high-quality meal delivery service—the best gift for an assistant or anyone else on your shopping list. The service delivers pre-made meals with fresh ingredients to ensure that dinner is ready in just 15 minutes, no grocery shopping or sink full of dishes necessary.
BEST GROCERY DELIVERY
FreshDirect
FreshDirect makes an excellent gift for your assistant, especially after they have long days. The grocery delivery service makes it easy for them to have their favorite ingredients, snacks, and pantry staples delivered to their door without them having to make an additional stop on the way home from work. You can gift a FreshDirect DeliveryPass midweek six-month membership for just $39! The pass provides unlimited orders from Tuesday to Thursday and no delivery fees!
Mark & Graham Commute Clutch
Commuting is kind of becoming a thing again so why not give your assistant a little something that allows them to organize all of their commute essentials in a gorgeous little clutch?
A DESK-SIZED SNACK MAKER
Dash Electric Popcorn Maker
Gift your assistant this desk-sized popcorn maker. The compact machine makes a quick and delicious snack in a flash — it can cook up to 16 cups of fresh popcorn at a time, making it perfect for sharing with other teammates. The popcorn machine also comes with non-slip feet to stabilize it. Make it a complete set, and grab a bag of popcorn kernels and flavorful seasoning.
Brightland The Mini Essentials
Does your assistant like to cook when they’re not at work? Then they’d surely appreciate these chic and delicious extra virgin olive oils from Brightland. The brand’s must-have four-piece gift set includes two fruit vinegars made with California grapes, and the brand’s signature Awake and Alive olive oils, made with heirloom California olives. They also sell a duo of honey jars worth adding to your cart too.
Jenni Kayne Cashmere Shawl
No matter what season it is, office air is always just slightly too cold (… I could go on a rant about how they’re designed for men’s body temperatures instead of women’s, but I won’t.). This scarf is the perfect pick for your assistant to keep on the back of their desk chair for those chilly moments… or to wear literally everywhere all winter long.
Rifle Paper Co. Clear Garden Party Blue AirPods Pro Case
Dress up your assistant’s AirPods with this spring-ready silicone case, adorned in Rifle Paper Co.’s signature floral print.
Coppermill Kitchen Vintage Inspired Acanthus Pattern Ring Dish
Whether your assistant chooses to keep this beautiful ring dish on their desk, bedside table, or entry console, they’re guaranteed to use it a lot—and silently thank you every time they find exactly what they’re looking for hidden inside of it.
Uncommon Goods Unwind Lavender Gift Set
Being an assistant is hard work, and getting a good night’s rest is essential to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This cute set from Uncommon Goods will help them decompress after work for a relaxing night of rest.
A DELIVERABLE PLANT
Easyplant Black ZZ
Help your hard-working assistant make her desk feel a bit homier with this ZZ plant that’s a breeze to grow (even in low light environments) and tricky to kill. Easyplant makes being a plant mom, well, easy. Their planters includes a reservoir for water, so the plant drinks only as needed and she’ll only need to fill it up every couple months.
A BEAUTIFUL NOTEBOOK
Papier Wild Arrangement Lined Notebook
Whether it’s to jot down work or personal notes, a notebook is always a great gift for every assistant—especially when it’s as beautiful and personal as this Papier design.
Fly By Jing Variety Pack
If your assistant likes to spice up her lunch—literally and figuratively—this Fly By Jing Variety Pack acts as a triple threat. It includes the brand’s beloved Sichuan Chili Crisp, Sweet and Spicy Zhong, and Chengdu Crunch, all of which will add a kick to any lunch, dinner, or even snack. Plus, they’re super easy to keep in the office fridge, as long as your assistant is a good sharer.
Able Mamuye Classic Tote
You can’t beat a catch-all tote that adds a pop of elegance to any outfit. Able’s fan favorite Mamuye Classic Tote checks both boxes. It’s made of 100 percent leather and can carry work essentials, mom must-haves, or anything else she needs to carry on a day-to-day basis.
Skin Laundry Gift Card
A spa gift card is a predictable gift—and often sits unused in a drawer for who knows how long. Instead, if there’s a Skin Laundry location in your area, treat your assistant to a quick, non-invasive laser-based facial treatment. The treatments take no longer than a lunch break and most treatments need no down time (goodbye, redness!), so she can get right back to work refreshed.
BloomsyBox Bouquet
Cliche? Maybe. Still, you can’t go wrong with a cheerful, beautiful bouquet of flowers. BloomsyBox’s flower deliveries are particularly eye-catching, with vibrant blooms that are arranged to look like pieces of art.
A SEAT CUSHION THAT PREVENTS BACK PAIN
Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion for Lower Back Pain Relief
Even the most ergonomically correct chair can be a real pain in the butt (like, actually), and this seat cushion will keep things comfortable. It’s made with a memory foam material that molds to your body and helps keep your posture upright to prevent back issues. Literally anyone would benefit from this, but especially your hard-working assistant.
A PERSONALIZED INSULATED MUG
CVS Photo Personalized Insulated Mug
Get your assistant something thoughtful and practical, like a personalized mug — especially if they’re known to run on coffee. Our go-to for all things personalized (and convenient) is CVS Photo, and we love this insulated 10oz mug they can take on the go, or keep at their desk (either way, coffee and tea stays hot for hours). All you need to do upload a photo or image to the website, and order. How easy is that?
AN ERASABLE PLACE FOR NOTES
Kate and Laurel Calter Gold Dry Erase Board Memo Board
Your assistant is probably organized, and there’s no better way to stay on top of things than with an aesthetically pleasing dry-erase board that doubles as a weekly planner. The board has a simple gold finish that looks great with any decor.
Birkenstock Boston Shearling
The Boston clog from Birkenstock is still having a moment — it’s a TikTok favorite and can hardly stay in stock at retailers! This shearling version would be perfect for keeping your favorite co-worker warm in a chilly office and helping them feel relaxed when at home.
A SWEET OR SAVORY DELIVERY FROM THEIR FAVORITE CAFE
A GoldBelly Gift Card
If you’ve seen your assistant eat one too many sad desk lunches over the years, then a GoldBelly gift card could be just what they need. But don’t be surprised if they end up bring leftover pie, cupcakes, or authentic Philly cheesesteak leftovers to the office for lunch in the days following.
Jot Coffee
We all run on coffee but busy assistants don’t always have time to wait for a whole pot to brew or to run to the local coffee spot. Luckily, Jot coffee is a quick and easy way for your assistant to get the caffeine hot they need instantly. This super-concentrated coffee has impeccable flavor and you only need about a tablespoon of it to make your coffee.
Uncommon Goods Farm Fresh Spa Experience Tin
Gift them with a luxurious night of relaxation for all of the hard work they do. This spa experience tin comes with a cream, lip balm, milk bath tea and moisturizing bath truffle.
Mustard Made Set of Baskets
Dress up your assistant’s desk with these cute, colorful baskets from Mustard Made, which will allow them to all keep loose must-haves organized in style. They come in an array of colors (including butter yellow, blush pink, and ocean blue) and neutrals too, all of which feel like actual decor—not like what you’d pick up at the office supply store in 1996.
OSORI Coffee Mug Warmer & Mug Set
There are some days when your assistant has so dang much going on, their coffee gets cold before they can drink it. Keep every sip piping hot, all day long, with this coffee mug and warmer set.
THE TIKTOK-FAMOUS WATER BOTTLE
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw (40 ounce)
If you want to check everyone—including your assistant—off of your gifting list in one fell swoop, do it with a Stanley Cup. The kids (and full-blown adults) on TikTok are in love with this thing thanks to its ability to keep drinks cold (or hot) for hours upon hours, and the Internet definitely right about this particular trend.
L.L. Bean Boat and Tote, Open Top
Gift this classic tote bag that will hold all of your assistant’s belongings. The open-top bag fits a linch, notebooks, a laptop, and more without being too heavy. There are also many sizes to choose from.
J. Crew x Sunnylife Pickleball Set
Your assistant’s time off is valuable to them, so if they like to fill their spare hours with pickleball, make sure they have cute equipment to hit the court with. This J. Crew and Sunnylife Pickleball Set has a pretty pattern with two paddles and a ball.
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