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NYC Holiday Gift Guide

Perfect Gifts For Your Boss, Co-worker, Client or Secret Santa

By , About.com Guide

It's that time of year again. Secret Santas everywhere are scrambling to find clever gifts for work buddies, bosses, clients, and office mates whose names have been randomly drawn from hats.

Luckily, we have great holiday gift ideas at all prices for your boss, clients, and co-workers. Now let’s hope your Secret Santa reads this list before picking out your present.

HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CO-WORKERS AND SECRET SANTAS

  • Inexpensive
    For those diehard dieters out there, we found the ultimate sweet indulgence without the sugar. Philosophy offers yummy bath and body products in flavors such as candy cane, or hot cocoa. Find gifts at price points from $10 (lip shine) to $28 (a gift set of shapoo, shower gel, and body souffle)

    If your cubicle companion is your savior at work (and worth a pricier gift), the miracle worker gift set ($110) includes hope in a jar moisturizer, amazing grace shower gel, time on your hands exfoliating hand cream and more.

    Where To Buy It In New York City: Any of 11 Sephora locations in Manhattan


  • Moderate
    Women aren’t the only ones who want to be pampered. The high-maintenance man in your office will love getting the perfect shave with items from The Art of Shaving.

    Go simple or extravagant with the basic Starter Kit ($25) or the Full-Size Kit for a more luxurious gift ($100).

    Where To Buy It In New York City:
    The Art of Shaving
    • 141 East 62nd Street (Lexington), (212) 317-8436

    • 373 Madison Avenue (46th St.), (212) 986-2905

    • 520 Madison Avenue (54th St.), (212) 986-2905

    • Grand Central Terminal, (212) 682-0248

    • Bloomingdales, (212) 705-2454

    • 2151 Broadway (76th St.), (212) 986-2905

    • The Shops at Columbus Circle, (212) 823-9410

  • Expensive
    Let’s be honest. It can feel wasteful to spend cash on indulgent gifts when millions of people around the world have far more urgent needs. This year, find a reputable organization at Charitynavigator.org and donate money in the name of your co-worker. You'll both feel great about helping people in need.

    Other websites like Garden Harvest or Oxfam America allow you to donate farm animals to families around the world to help them pull themselves out of poverty.

    Where To Buy It In New York City: Find great New York City charities seeking donations via the Mayor’s Volunteer Center.


HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR YOUR BOSS OR CLIENT

  • Inexpensive
    You can't go wrong with Zagat. The Zagat New York City Restaurants Guide can help your favorite client or manager enjoy culinary bliss all year long. The Zagat New York City Nightlife Guide is another gift-worthy Zagat offering.

    For that extra special recipient, add a meal out at one of Zagat's top restaurant picks to the gift combo.

    Where To Buy It In New York City: Find it at your local Barnes & Noble or any book store.



  • Moderate
    For the boss whose office is decorated with pictures of a beloved pooch or kitty, Trixie + Peanut has adorable gifts for pampered pets and proud pet owners.

    From treats (starting at $6) to T-shirts (starting at $19), personalized collars to plush beds (they even have a faux “furrari” car-shaped bed for $249), you’ll find just the right present for your favorite pet lover.

    Where To Buy It In New York City: Trixie + Peanut, 23 East 20th Street, (212) 358-0881



  • Expensive So you have a great boss. But do you have a REALLY great boss? You may just be #1 on his list for 2012 after you give the gift of rejuvenation with a spa gift certificate. Send your stressed-out boss off for a day of pampering and tranquility. For maximum ROI, you might want to suggest he book that hot stone massage on the afternoon before your performance review.

    Where To Buy It In New York City: Just about any day spa in New York will be happy to sell you a gift certificate. It's hard to go wrong with Bliss. Stop by one of their three NYC locations or order a virtual gift certificate for immediate email delivery.

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