at my work, board games are usually very popular, coffee mugs with gift cards, someone got ipod dock once (a really small one). i've given a wine bottle opener and this year I got a sandwich maker from Macy's for 19.99 plus 25% off for firiends and family. Sometimes you have to look around for good deals. candles, dvd's, cd's, slippers, fleece blankets are also always swapped for.