Week of Gift Guides: For the Workaholic

1. Gold Canyon Scented Candles. $6 – $20When you’re a workaholic, your home is your sanctuary. Even if you’re only spending a few hours a night actually enjoying it, you want your living space to be the epitome of rest and relaxation. I can say from experience, that Gold Canyon scented candles can transform the rooms of your household into your own mini spa getaway. Best part about this line of candles? They have man-friendly scents too … and without naming any names, a certain male roommate of mine burns them nightly!
2. Bosch Single-Serve Tassimo Coffee Maker $189.99 / David’s Tea “The Steepster” $20Anyone who has to start using their brain in the early morning hours knows that a cup of coffee can be considered life support. After recently introducing this heavenly machine into my home, I can guarantee, even the grumpiest morning people will feel better at the touch of a button. And if coffee’s not your cup of TEA (get it!), The David’s Tea steeper is a dream for those that opt out of a cup of joe.
3. Amazon’s Kindle. $89As an avid reader, I’ve yet to fall for the digital literature of the Kindle. But, for anyone who has a lengthy commute to and from work, this would be the perfect gift. There’s nothing a workaholic needs less than MORE heavy things to carry. Laptops, cameras, documents – I’ve seen more than one purse pay the piper to an office overload. Let your gift recipients mind wander from work the minute they start venturing home.
4. Victoria Secret Flannel Pyjamas $39.50Now fellas, I know when you see the words “Victoria Secret” your mind starts wandering to what YOU’d like for Christmas. But, if your leading lady spends all day on her feet, making calls, or pouring over a computer screen, she’s going to want to change into the most comfortable clothes possible as soon as she crosses the threshold of your home. VS may throw a hell of a fashion show, but they know a thing or two about comfy flannels too.
5. Reebok Wrist Weights. Approx $20If there’s anything that goes to the wayside when it comes to long hours punching the proverbial clock, it’s working out. Even the time it takes driving to and from the gym could be too much for the busy bee in your life. That’s why at-home work equipment is a simple solution to fitting in a fitness schedule. Whether it’s taking a few minutes every morning to Zen out on a yoga mat, or a couple crunches before bed, these wrist weights can even be worn while doing simple household chores to tone while you toil.
6. Food Network Great EASY meals. $20.80As mentioned above, staying on top of a healthy lifestyle can be impossible when your 40 hour week magically turns into a 70 hour week. Meals on the go, eating in restaurants, microwave dinners can all get the best of you. That’s why this New York Times bestselling cook book, that features easy and quick recipes, can be just enough inspiration for someone who considers a granola bar breakfast, lunch and dinner.
7. Creative Memories Custom Calendars – $16.99 – $29.99Gotta give a shoutout to Mom on this one! With three children + spouses all leading eventful lives, Momma Kitts knocked our New Year’s gifts out of the park with custom calendars for our respective desks. If that special someone in your life is going to be spending crazy hours at the office, might as well make it feel as close to home as possible. Seeing your family and friend’s smiling facing on a particularly painful work day, can really provide the midday pick-me-up you’re looking for.
8. Native Union Retro POP Handset $39.99These days you don’t have to work in telecommunications to spend almost your entire day on your phone. In fact, the real way I wind down is to flip my ringer off and put that blinking light out of sight. But, if you are going to spend 80 per cent of your day with your smart phone glued to your ear, this cool phone plug-in can remind you of a simpler time when your mobile device wasn’t your alarm clock, and grocery list, and stereo , and……
9. Nordik Spa Gift Certificate. $48 – $145In my opinion, this is THE ULTIMATE gift for someone that needs to wind down. One of the nicest things about the holidays is that (generally speaking) even workaholics get to take a break. As someone who’s held a minimum of two jobs (not including blogging for pleasure!) since I was 18 years old, I can attest to the fact that some people need to be FORCED to take a breather and that’s exactly why a gift certificate to a spa can be exactly what the doctor ordered. Spa Finder gift certificates are a great way to peg down a place for anyone on your list! Throw in a massage, and you win best gift of the year. Hands down.