Bargainist Gift Guide: Work-a-Holics

If your laptop, Smartphone or necktie never takes a day off, then you’re probably a work-a-holic. July 5th happens to be Work-a-Holic Day, a great opportunity to celebrate this breed of round-the-clock employees who don’t understand the meaning of vacation.

Beach in a Box Zen Garden If you can’t get your loved one to go to the beach at least you can bring the beach to them with the Beach in a Box Zen Garden. It’s $7.99 at OfficePlayground.com and includes a tiny umbrella and beach chair resting on soft, white sand. Just let them know they still won’t get a tan as long as they stay under those fluorescent lights.

Family Desk Frame
Since work-a-holics typically spend far more time at the office than at home, they may need a constant visual reminder of their loved ones’ existence. The rustic Family Desk Frame, $19.95 from Pier1.com, will hold a 5x7 snapshot they can display on their desk.

Power Mate Plus Backup Battery
Now maybe your loved one can step away from the office with the confidence that their iPhone battery will last 62% longer. For $35, the Power Mate Plus Backup Battery offers hours of extra iPhone use.

Funny Self-Inking Stamp
When office stress overtakes a work-a-holic, this funny self-inking stamp will give them a quiet way to let off steam. It features the words “Thanks for being” with a few options they can check. It’s on sale for $6.75 at knockknockstuff.com.

Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router
Give the work-a-holic in your life one less reason to stay glued to their swivel chair with the Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router, $79.99. It allows them to create a personal hot spot for laptops, Smartphones and tablets virtually anywhere.

By Alison Storm

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