20 of the Best Gift Ideas Under $15 for Your Office Holiday Party

The holidays are here—and, along with cold weather, merriment and good cheer comes the stress of finding the perfect gift to bring to your office holiday party. Whether your office does a white elephant exchange or assigns everyone a Secret Santa, we've found 20 of the most unique, fun and affordable gifts to give your colleagues.

Brighten up a boring desk with these totally adorable mini owl planters. At only 2.5 inches tall, these ceramic pots are perfect for growing miniature herbs or low-maintenance succulents, giving your co-workers a little dose of natural beauty during their workday.

To buy: Amazon, $12 (six planters minus the plants)

Assuming your gift recipient isn't celebrating sobriety and they aren't underage, then why not make them smile with a spirited surprise? You can generally find a good bottle of wine for $15, or grab two OK varieties for around $6 to $7 a pop (depending on how much you like your colleague). Does your co-worker prefer beer? Splurge on a six-pack of craft brew, throw on a bow and we promise your gift will be well-received.

Work might be a drag, but your holiday office gift doesn't have to be. Give your co-worker a fun surprise by gift-wrapping an adult-themed (but not X-rated!) coloring book and markers. These zen-inducing activity books help grownups tap into their childhood creativity and can be a fantastic outlet for stressful work days.

To buy: Amazon, $7

Maybe $15 can't buy two tickets to the luxury cinema, but it can definitely cover the cost of two matinee tickets and maybe even a small snack. For the co-worker who loves the movies or the gift-giver who's short on ideas, a gift card to the theater is a great quickie present that can bring a lot of enjoyment.

Sitting at a desk all day can make our legs, butts and backs totally sore. Give your co-worker a gluteal boost by gifting them an affordable memory foam seat cushion. Not only can they provide support and make sitting for long hours a little less miserable, they're also super affordable!

To buy: Amazon, $14

For the co-worker who's always taking photos of their lunch, a fun gift to up their picture-quality game is this attachable cell phone camera lens. Priced at just under $14, these lenses provide crisper, clearer shots with less glare, making their Instagram feed sparkle with high-res images. Just make sure to buy a lens that's compatible with their phone model!

To buy: Amazon, $12

Sharing an office means sharing a thermostat, and everyone knows that means someone is bound to be uncomfortable. For the co-worker who needs a little extra breeze, these inexpensive USB-powered desk fans are the perfect gift. The tiny but mighty fans provide a continuous stream of cool air to keep colleagues comfortable when your boss is cheap about running the AC.

To buy: Amazon, $10

Speaking of thermostats, you likely have a co-worker or two who's always cold. Why not give them a sleek pair of touch-screen gloves to keep their digits warm? These practical gloves are made for chilled hands that still need to work, making them easy to wear while using computers and, yes, even touch screens.

To buy: Amazon, $9

For the co-worker who loves self-improvement, a guided journal might be the perfect holiday gift. With prompts to help unleash inner creativity, define goals and inspire action, these fun and extremely inexpensive books are like a daily dose of personal therapy to help motivate and encourage your colleague to live their best life.

To buy: Amazon, $13

Talk about cool! Multipurpose pens are a fun gift to give this holiday season and super versatile. From glass-cutting tactical pens (great for self-defense) to pens that transform into handy tools, including screw drivers, mini saws, bottle openers and even flashlights, these unique gifts will make your colleague feel as if they're on an episode of "MacGyver."

To buy: Amazon, $12

Everyone needs a moment to blow off steam, and one of the best ways to decompress is to play a game. Since most work spaces don't have bowling alleys, basketball courts, pool tables or cornhole boards (unless you're lucky enough to work at Google headquarters), miniature desk versions are a happy substitute every colleague will enjoy.

To buy: Amazon, $10

Hydration is so important but so is avoiding harmful toxins and contaminants found in plastic. A great gift for the health-minded colleague is a stylish glass and bamboo water bottle to help them stay hydrated throughout the workday without worrying about BPA and micro-plastics in their beverage. Cute bottles like these could encourage better health and well-being.

To buy: Amazon, $14

A personal desk means some much-needed personal aromatherapy with this mini essential oil diffuser, humidifier and soothing light. Give the gift of fragrant zen with these attractive diffusers that can create a calming or even energizing atmosphere with the help of their favorite aromatherapy oils.

To buy: Amazon, $14

This gift is so genius, you might just buy one for yourself. Foot hammocks make long days at your desk way more comfortable. At just under $15, these lower-leg slings are great for giving tired feet a break at the office (or even on a plane), and are lined with soothing memory foam for extra-comfy leg support.

To buy: Amazon, $15

Books are gifts that never go out of style, and for the avid reader in your office, they're likely to be the most appreciated, too. From funny, work-themed books to novels, memoirs and more, there are near-endless titles to choose from that are well under the $15 budget, making it possible to give someone a few books to enjoy this holiday season. Can't decide what they might like to read? Give them a gift card to a book retailer and let them pick for themselves.

To buy: Amazon, $12

Unless you live in one of the six states in the U.S. that doesn't participate in the lottery (sorry, Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada and Utah), then a gift that could literally keep on giving is a bundle of lottery tickets. Whether you buy a stash of fifteen $1 scratch-offs or mix and match them with quick pick lottery tickets, your fun holiday gift could be worth hundreds (or even millions) of dollars for a significantly small investment.

Some people really like stationery, so why not brighten their holidays with a few funny memo pads to make a dreary day at the office more fun? These humorous notepads can provide endless smiles while taking notes, writing lists and setting visual reminders. Plus, they're so inexpensive, you can afford to give a variety that will keep people in the office laughing all year long.

To buy: Amazon, $11

Long days in the office mean copious amounts of coffee, cocoa or tea, which makes a new set of funny mugs the perfect holiday gift for your co-workers. From sarcastic to sassy, these vessels of caffeinated delight are great conversation starters and will make waking up for work a little more enjoyable. Plus, they're so affordable, you might be able to splurge on a bag of coffee or a box of cocoa or tea to go with them.

To buy: Amazon, $14

For the co-worker who already has enough mugs to keep them happy, why not splurge on this affordable desktop mug warmer? This nifty gadget will keep hot beverages deliciously hot without taking up a lot of space.

To buy: Amazon, $11

While there's some debate over whether RFID wallets are even necessary, for the technologically minded colleague, this secure wallet might be a cool gift to receive. Designed to block thieves from skimming data from your credit cards, IDs and even passports, these stylish wallets do double duty to make sure you're the only one spending your money.

To buy: Amazon, $14