You swore you’d start your holiday shopping sooner. But you didn’t. And now you’ve got a knot in your stomach and a whole lot of VIPs who require something more thoughtful than a re-gifted bottle of merlot. Fortunately, we put together this list of gifts you have to have for the folks you have to schmooze. The best part: They’re all less than $25. So you can save the big bucks to spend on yourself.
For instance, at Sign of the Arrow, you can buy one of these Witty Tea Towels. Tuck one of these wickedly fun tea towels in a basket with some brownies, and you have a sweet gift with a touch of sass. Good for your hard-working letter carrier, life-saving carpool driver and the barista who starts your latte the second you stumble through the door.
For four more compulsory gift ideas, check out our slideshow.
This article appears in December 2012.