Bosses Day: 25 Gift Ideas for Your Wallet
© 2004 Darlene Arechederra
RatRaceRemedies.com
Finding the perfect gift for your boss doesn't need
to leave your wallet empty. Read on for some low-cost gift ideas --
including gifts for bosses with special circumstances.
1. Find a small gift for the boss's pet (next to food,
it's the way to the boss's heart!)
2. Pick up a gift certificate for boss's favorite
digest, bookstore, or magazine.
3. Give her the gift of beauty -- at her favorite
beauty shop. Does she enjoy being pampered?
4. Shop or search online for a gift certificate at
her favorite shopping place.
5. Pick up a ticket for boss's favorite movie or concert.
6. Gift your boss with special equipment or clothing
for any volunteer work he/she performs.
7. Visit the sports shop if your boss is a sports
fanatic.
8. Pay attention to crafts she might enjoy. Does she
have a favorite craft shop?
9. Create your own cheese basket if the boss is known
for munching on cheese products.
10. Pick up mixed nuts for the nutty kind of boss.
11. Observe carefully the mid-afternoon slump. What
does your boss snack on to regain energy for the afternoon?
12. Wrap a bright bow around a case of favorite soda,
tea, sparkling water.
13. Make or pick up a fresh fruit salad for those
who are dieting or prefer it to junk food.
14. Chip in with coworkers and take the boss out to
lunch.
15. Grind some fresh coffee beans, adding a simple
ribbon.
16. Bake or purchase a batch or two of boss's favorite
cookies.
17. Coordinate a pot-luck lunch; bring dish or chip
in money.
18. Pick up a small stainless steel sculpture that
reflects the boss's occupation.
19. On a trophy, engrave *Boss of the Year* or *World's
#1 Boss.*
20. Bake or pick up some fresh pumpkin muffins or
scones to honor the fall season on Bosses Day.
21. Have coworkers sign a card and list one quality
they each admire about the boss. (You can find just one, I know!)
22. Add some fun with a twist of humor (if the boss
has any, that is.) A former boss used to wear suspenders every day,
so we all picked a day to wear suspenders in honor of him (borrow
if necessary). Call it Suspender Day and get a photo of everyone,
including the boss.
23. Snap a picture of all coworkers and the boss.
Enlarge one for the boss for his/her special day.
24. For a new boss you may not know well, keep your
antenna up. Does he/she travel a lot? What might the boss need? Shortcut:
find out if he/she has a pet!
Try these if you believe your boss is in financial
need:
25. Consider a gift certificate from a local discount
or grocery store the boss visits often.
26. Co-workers can chip in on a ham/turkey that would
feed the boss's family for a few days. Arrange for it to be cooked
ahead, and boss can pick it up on his/her way home, or at a store
near boss's home. (If your boss has a partner, let the person know
ahead of time for planning purposes.)
TIP: Use the above gift ideas for Administrative Assistants
Day, too!
You can indeed honor your boss while keeping more
money in your pocket. It's a win-win!
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