Best 2020 Gift Ideas for Boston Employees

Tis’ the season to start thinking GIFTS! Specifically gifts for your employees to show them that their hard work during this pandemic has not gone unappreciated. We know that 2020 has not been the most inspiring year for anyone, but spread some joy with thoughtful, curated, local, Boston gifts to show your employees how much you care this holiday season. 

We’ve got you covered for all different likes and prices to cater to the group you are gifting to with our Bites of Boston holiday gift boxes!

As a pivot project back in March (wow, has it been that long?!), our team at Bites of Boston Food Tours decided to put together a Self-Care Gift Box featuring hand-picked items from local, small businesses that were, and still are, in desperate need for support. After the great response we got from the Self-Care Box we kept on going! 

Below you will find our selection of holiday gift boxes that are perfect for employee appreciation in 2020!

In addition to employee appreciation these boxes also make great gifts for:

*Teachers 
*Healthcare Workers
*Thanksgiving Hosts & Hostesses (if you are staying local)
*Fall Birthday Celebrations
*Long-Distance Friends & Family

Ready, set, GIFT!

1. Cinnamon, Spice & Everything Nice Gift Box

This box will bring all the warm and fuzzy of the holiday season to its recipient, and I think we could all use some of that in 2020! If you have an employee who needs a little spice in their holiday season this gift box is perfect.

The Cinnamon, Spice & Everything Nice Gift Box includes:

*Cinnamon Chocolate Disk by Taza Chocolate
*Cinnamon Clove Caramels from McCrea’s Candies
*Lunar Chai by Curio Spice Co.
*Sweet ‘N Spicy Hot Chocolate by Sweet Lydia’s 
*Gingerbread Marshmallows by Sweet Lydia’s 
*Mexican Chocolate Almonds by Q’s Nuts
*Cookiehead Candle by Cannon Candles

$59 + free shipping

2. Peace, Love & Peppermint Gift Box

This box will surely get anyone in the holiday spirit and put a little pep(permint) in their step! This is a wonderful option to show thanks to one or more of your employees in 2020.

The Peace, Love & Peppermint Gift Box includes:

*“Peace” Candle by Cannon Candles
*PeaceFull Hand Sanitizer by Organic Bath Co.
*Peppermint Marshmallows by Sweet Lydia’s 
*Peppermint Stick Amazebar by Taza Chocolate
*Eucalyptus Peppermint Lip Balm by Moroccan Magic
*Charcoal Peppermint Bath Bar by Brown & Coconut

$59 + free shipping

3. 12 Days of Boston Christmas Gift Box

If you have an employee who celebrates Christmas and you really want to show them some appreciation, this unique gift is sure to please! Packaged in beautiful bags of reds, greens and creams, recipients will delight in discovering a new local gift for each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas.

What’s included? Well, that’s part of the fun – it’s a surprise! However, rest assured each gift has been selected with care from a small business local to the greater Boston area. Each day, recipients may receive anything from a local food, home, art or bath and body product, as well as a story card detailing the company, business owner, and the specific product enclosed.

*Need more info? Check out our other gift box listings for examples of what to expect in terms of product mix.

This gift provides a fun and creative way to discover new products, support small local businesses, and get into the holiday spirit. Trust us – this is going to be fun!

$119 + free shipping 

4. Just Add Booze Boston Gift Box

This gift box is a fun collection of “spirited” products from Boston makers that’s certain to deliver plenty of holiday cheer! Everything in this box booze themed minus the actual hard stuff.

The Just Add Booze Gift Box Includes:

*Spiked EggNog Disc by Taza Chocolate
*Espresso Booze Infuser by ParTea
*Maple Bourbon Pecans by Q’s Nuts
*Single Malt Scotch Caramels by McCrea’s Candies
*Flame Mulling Kit by Curio Spice Co.
*G&T Candle by Cannon Candles
*Clean Giving Hand Sanitizer (80% Alcohol) by Organic Bath Co. & Bully Boy Distilling

$59 + free shipping

5. 8 Crazy Nights Gift Box

If you have an employee who celebrates Hanukkah (which is December 10-18, 2020) and you really want to show them some appreciation, this unique gift is sure to please. Packaged in 8 beautiful bags of blues and creams, recipients will enjoy opening a gift each of the Hanukkah celebration!

What’s included? Well, that’s part of the fun – it’s a surprise! However, rest assured each gift has been selected with care from a small business local to the greater Boston area. Each day, recipients may receive anything from a local food, home, art or bath and body product, as well as a story card detailing the company, business owner, and the specific product enclosed.

*Need more info? Check out our other gift box listings for examples of what to expect in terms of product mix.

This gift provides a fun and creative way to discover new products, support small local businesses, and get into the holiday spirit. Trust us – this is going to be fun!

$99 + free shipping

6. Holiday Coffee Break Gift Box

This box offers a rich collection of coffee themed products from local Boston businesses to keep your employees going through the holiday season. 

This Holiday Coffee Break Box includes:

*Soy Wax Candle in ‘Smokey Jo’ scent by Cannon Candles
*Coffee Chocolate Disk by Taza Chocolate
*Da Lat Spice Mix by Curio Spice Co. (+ 2 recipes!)
*Java Jolt Bar Soap by Organic Bath Co.
*Espresso Booze Infuser by ParTea
*Package of Cafe Noir Caramels by McCrea’s Candies
*Alpha, Altura and Misty Valley Instant Coffees by Gracenote Coffee

7. Custom Gift Box

Have an idea of your own for a fun gift box to surprise your employees with this 2020 holiday season? Great! We’ll do the leg work for you and bring your idea to life. You can give thoughtful, unique, and local gifts to show appreciation this holiday season without even having to leave your house to go shopping. 

Here’s an example of a custom gift box we created with a focus on candies and confections local to the Boston area. If you are interested in creative options or custom combinations for your team contact Bites of Boston directly for more information on custom gift boxes.

Happy gifting and we hope you will choose to shop with and support small, local businesses this holiday season! 

*Additionally, the purchase of each box supports OUR small, local, food business. And we appreciate your support!

We hope you’ll join us in supporting small, locally-owned businesses here in Boston and purchase a box for yourself or someone else, OR BOTH!

PURCHASE ANY BITES OF BOSTON GIFT BOX HERE!