• Office workers spend most of their work day at a desk, in an office or a cubicle. Responsibilities of the day can grow mundane with loads of paperwork and incoming phone calls. An ideal gift for the office worker is something that will spark creativity, bring a smile or laugh, and make their day just a bit brighter.
  
  

Mini Animal Tabletop Vacuum

• With a messy office worker in mind, a mini vacuum cleaner will rid a desk of dust, crumbs and other particles. According to Wrapables.com (see resources), the price is under $20, as of 2010. The mini vacuum runs on two AA batteries and is 6.3 inches long. Buyers choose from a pig or cow model.
  
  

Desk or Wall Calendar

• Office workers need to keep track of appointments, deadlines and time off. Purchase a calendar according to the individual's favorite theme, place, movies or animals. Find calendars at office supply stores, retail chains, bookstores and websites that offer personalization. Depending on the size or theme of a calendar, prices run between $10 and $20.
  
  

Walking Robot Pencil Sharpener

• Pencils are quick break when frustrations hit the paperwork in an office. It's impossible to get quality work done with a dull pencil. A walking robot pencil sharpener will bring a smile to a face and sharpen a pencil for better quality work. According to Kikkerlandshop.com (see resources), a walking robot pencil sharpener costs $6.25 (as of 2010).
  
  

Desk Fan

• A quick breeze of cool air will wake up a tired mind or cool off worker emotions when stress strikes. A fan is convenient when employees can't agree on an office temperature setting during warm summer days. Hardware stores, retail chains and office supply stores sell mini desk fans. The price often runs under $20.
  
  

Live or Fake Plant

• Plants add life and color to a boring desk or cubicle. If the office employee has a green thumb, a live plant is a gift to bring a garden of happiness to their workspace. Fake plants are convenient for those who don't have a green thumb but enjoy the presence of a plant. Buy small live plants at nurseries, green houses and retail chains. Craft or hobby stores have silk plants. Live plants prices range from $5 to $10. Depending on the amount and kinds of materials used in a silk plant, prices run anywhere from $2 to $20.