Top 15 Gifts for a Virtual Assistant

Top Gifts For Virtual Assistants

Is there someone in your life who works as a Virtual Assistant? Are you shopping for them this holiday season? Since it is the season of giving, we thought we’d have our Virtual Assistant Instructor lend a helping hand. Here are our top 15 gifts for a Virtual Assistant in your life to make your shopping easier this holiday!

Monitor Memo Board

A monitor memo board is an invention that can keep track of sticky notes and hold their cell phone. This way, they will not miss any communications. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is to look on Amazon for one that will fit best with their monitor.

Houseplants

Liven up their home office environment with potted plants. Choose live plants or fake ones because either will give their workspace more life. Potted plants are an investment in any home office because of the time spent at home. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is to browse the selection from The Plant Collective, which delivers across Canada, and see what strikes your eye!

Water Bottle

Working from home should not hinder health goals, but the Virtual Assistant in your life may not be drinking enough water during the workday. A water bottle is an easy way to help them keep track of how much water they are consuming, and you can put a handwritten note in with the water bottle that reminds them to refill at noon. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is Nalgene water bottles. They are at most major retailers in Canada or online.

Mini Dry-Erase Board

Instead of wasting paper and having sticky notes all over their desk, your Virtual Assistant could have a whiteboard to keep their desk neat and allows them to get rid of notes in their mind. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is to get one from your local discount store but if you want something extra special, give them the Quartet Magnetic Whiteboard.

Keyboard Vacuum

Does the Virtual Assistant in your life eat at their desk and get crumbs over their keyboard? If the answer is yes, then this gift is appreciated. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is the Plaviya Handheld Keyboard Vacuum Cleaner.

Table Vacuum

Get them a friend to help clean up their desktop. These small vacuums take care of dust, lint, ashes, crumbs, and more! All they have to do is empty the bagless filter when full. The small bristles on the bottom of most models help get debris. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is the Starfrit Table Cleaner with Mouse Design.

Coffee or Tea Mug

A coffee or tea mug is always a great gift that compliments their passion. You can choose from a variety of mugs, and they can be plain, printed, inspiring, and funny (to name a few). The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is to find something that speaks to who the person is. A wide selection of coffee and tea mugs is at most major retailers in Canada or online.

Coffee or Tea Samples

If the Virtual Assistant in your life loves coffee or tea, then you cannot go wrong with a sample pack. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is for coffee, try the sample pack by Spirit Bear Coffee, and for tea, try the tea samples by David’s Tea.

Healthy Snack Basket

You can gift your Virtual Assistant the ultimate snack care package of their favorite healthy snacks to keep their brain fuelled during long days. You can add something by using a basket or decorating the box. Our Instructors suggestion is to browse Amazon or your local retailer for selections and options.

Planner

A planner is an excellent holiday gift for a Virtual Assistant. Help them stay organized, and they will think of you as they plan for their week, month, and the year ahead. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is the PRO Project Planner from Moleskine. A wide selection of planners is at most major retailers in Canada or online.

Table Lamp

Good lighting is essential when working at home online. Gifting a desk lamp to a Virtual Assistant will help, especially if working late. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is to find one in your price range on Amazon or at your favourite local retailer.

Gift Set

It is easy to forget a Virtual Assistant also needs self-care. Try a fragrant and relaxing spa set to help them unwind after a long day. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is anything from the Body Shop, Bath and Body Works, or your favourite local brand.

Desk Humidifier

We have all experienced dry office environments and is sometimes unavoidable. This is especially true if their desk is beside a window and a space heater runs to keep warm; this can damage the skin. Try one of these desk humidifiers, and to get the full benefit of the mist, ensure you are within a foot or two of where the humidifier is. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is a USB Cool Mist Humidifier with Night Light in mini-size.

Noise Cancelling Headphones

These headphones are perfect for drowning out the sound of screaming people, garbage trucks, barking dogs, and any other noise permeating their home office. For a special treat, get one with a microphone to use during video conference calls. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is the Jabra Evolve 75 Wireless Headset. Other headsets are available at most major retailers in Canada or online.

Office Sign

One of the biggest challenges faced by Virtual Assistants with a home office is that some household members do not understand that they are working. This can lead to many unplanned interruptions. Instead of a do-not-disturb sign, consider an illuminated sign you operate with remote control. When it is on outside an office door, household members should know to stay out, but we cannot make promises. The suggestion from our Virtual Assistant Instructor is the “On The Phone” light-up sign by LightMeUpSigns on Etsy.

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