It's that time of year again when we rush around at the last minute to buy boring gifts like chocolate, candles and candy for our coworkers. These gifts definitely save us all a lot of time but they lack a lot of personality.

I think desk toys are a great gift for any coworker. Add to your coworker's amusement level and participate in their procrastination efforts at work with the Flying Pigs' paper animation kit for $8.95 or have a block party with the five-piece wooden block set that has amusing work-related comics for each day of the week for $14.95.

These presents are the perfect price and personality. Stop by Rolo at 24 Bellair in Yorkville to pick up priceless presents that have a lot of pizzazz.

Picture taken from Flying Pigs Limited.

If you want to give your pup a present this holiday stop by Timmie Doggie Outfitters on Queen Street W. They have a great selection of stylish collars, leashes, food dishes, stuffed toys, dog treats, and I love the maki sushi squeeze toy set. Let them munch on their maki sushi for $8-9 each, $25 for two or a four-piece sushi plate for $35. It's the perfect present for your pet!

This is great for the lady who lugs her laptop everywhere. I have the prettiest pink laptop sleeve and case by Melissa Beth Designs. Finally I have a laptop bag that isn't oh-so boring. There was nothing worse than lugging an ugly, black laptop bag around. Now you can choose from Pocket Full of Puter, Get Off My Case, and Plaid About You.

As much fun as Monopoly and Clue are I like to find interesting puzzles and games for my cousins, nieces, nephew and friend's siblings. Scouting out gifts for the kiddies, I came across the height of fun with Wrebbit's five foot glow-in-the-dark 3D Puzzle of the CN Tower. They'll spend hours being entertained putting it together and then getting to look at it all night long. Pick it up at The CN Tower Gift Shop or at Toys, Toys, Toys at the Eaton Centre for $28.

Another game that is great to give is Mancala. I was taught how to play by some 8 year olds so I assure you the kids will love it. Pick it up for $15 at Red Pegasus.

This is a great gift for the trendy teen or someone who likes recycled items. This Good Mornin' necklace by Tiffany Tomato will help start her morning off with a balanced wardrobe. This necklace is actually made out of real Fruit Loops dipped in a protective coating so they don't get goo all over you. The necklace comes with a 16'' sterling silver chain and is packaged in recycled milk cartons like the ones we used to drink in grade school. My favourite part of this necklace is the six piece fruit flavoured changeable charms that come in cherry, orange, lemon, lime, blueberry and grape.

Get out of the hen house and buy your best buddy a barnyard gift. This rooster alarm clock is enough to get anyone out of bed with its "cock-a-doodle-doo" wake-up call. Don't let him continue to rise and shine to excessively annoying beeps or bad songs on the radio that will ruffle his feathers for the rest of the day.

This gift is genius and great for guys. The farmyard friends to choose from include this roaring rooster, man's best friend - the dog, a cat, or a cow to get your buddy "moooving" out of bed a little faster. This fun alarm clock is only $25.00 at Red Pegasus on College Street.