https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:37:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656316 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:10:59 +0000 avivoca 2656316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year I gave a six pack of specialty beer that got stolen at least three times. I've also given homemade jam and pickles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656305 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:56:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2656305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: yes the RTIC stainless tumbler was another thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656298 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:39:35 +0000 futuremama 2656298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a local store that sells flavored olive oils and vinegars. They sell sets of three that come with a little recipe card using the different flavors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656296 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:22:53 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2656296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tupperware set<br /> Yeti<br /> Fancy relish or spreads<br /> Coffee table book on an interesting subject<br /> Picture frames<br /> Agenda/calendar </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656272 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:40:37 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2656272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! Our clinic does this as well, last year I made a succulent arrangement. Trying to think of something new this year… </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656265 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 23:47:07 +0000 youboots 2656265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fancy serving plates from C&amp;B </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656245 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 22:44:44 +0000 JennyD 2656245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Adult colouring book and pencil crayons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656226 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 22:04:48 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2656226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oil diffuser<br /> Coffee travel mugs<br /> Cheap pedometer<br /> Frameless LED candles<br /> Wifi light switch </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656224 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 22:04:03 +0000 skipra 2656224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some of the big favorites are always wine and scratch tickets but those are not acceptable everywhere. More acceptable favorites are usually good quality tea, coffee, or chocolate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656219 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:54:26 +0000 LibbyLou 2656219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours was "animal" theme but I got ceramic owl measuring spoons from Etsy that I love to this day. And an owl bottle opener that is way nicer than what I own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656217 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:48:26 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2656217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite gift for stuff like this is something small from the bins in Sephora. You can get something luxurious in a small size. Not just the bins but they're a good start. I also saw a really nice Josie Maran set there just today for $24! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656211 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:41:14 +0000 DesertDreams88 2656211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like all the above ideas, as well as a chocolates gift basket, and recipes-in-a-jar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656193 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:38:52 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2656193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're doing this with friends this year. I got a seasonal gift: tea towels, hand towels (Christmas/winter themed), hot chocolate, and two reindeer mugs. I initially had picked up a seasonal soap dispenser. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656192 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:34:39 +0000 autumnleaves 2656192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends do this and we are always stealing scarves and jewelry. Usually there are a few gift cards that are popular too. Some of my friends love Christmas decor as gifts too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656190 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:31:00 +0000 LCTBQE 2656190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a beautiful cookbook that's pretty user-friendly, maybe Jerusalem or Smitten Kitchen? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656189 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:27:07 +0000 erinbaderin 2656189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: It might have been my first thought because I'm thinking about going tomorrow to buy it.... :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656187 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:22:58 +0000 peaches1038 2656187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: I want that scarf for myself!! Great idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656185 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:17:18 +0000 erinbaderin 2656185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those are all great gifts - your office is a lot more creative than mine! My first thought was one of these scarves, they're over budget at full price but Gap has sales constantly: <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1025507&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=243097032" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1025507&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=243097032</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-white-elephant-gift#post-2656180 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:05:05 +0000 peaches1038 2656180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So our clinic does a white elephant party every year for the holidays. The limit is $25 and it's 95% women ranging from early 30s to mid 60s. The last 3 gifts I gave were a succulent plant, a bottle of wine and a honey sampler from a local farm. Gift cards are allowed but discouraged.<br /> What's your favorite white elephant gift to give or receive? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2011905 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:37:02 +0000 alphagam84 2011905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would only call the Dr when the fever hit 104 or higher for an adult. It's not dangerous to have a fever below that. I think at 106 or something is when you start to worry about brain damage. When I was younger I would get really high fevers and it wasn't a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010452 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:34:49 +0000 littlejoy 2010452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: I would not call the doc until at least 4 days of 101 and higher. If there were additional symptoms, that's another story. We are in the midst of the flu now, and even still, we are just laying low and treating our fevers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010364 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:47:06 +0000 MaryM 2010364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only time I've gone to the doctor (well, ER) was when I had a sustained fever of 102+ and it wouldn't go down, even after tylenol. </p> <p>My mom is a nurse and generally says up to 102 is ok. But if it's over that and stays there, then get help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010326 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:34:14 +0000 macintosh 2010326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood and @alohaorchid: Thanks fir your advice. His fever came down so I still wasn't sure, but I called the nurse at the rehab center and she said not to come in. I should have trusted my gut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010189 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:37:17 +0000 alohaorchid 2010189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the PP, I wouldn't go to the dr unless the fever hasn't broken for more than 2 days. I would cancel the physio appointment though, although a fever can be non-serious, it is a sign that something is off in your body so it's a good idea to relax.</p> <p>Hope your dh feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010157 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:26:43 +0000 Torchwood 2010157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally would not call the doctor yet, but would cancel the appointment. But I don't if his other issues would effect things, so in his case I might call sooner to be safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010135 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:17:58 +0000 macintosh 2010135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH came down with a fever last night. Of course I was immediately concerned about the flu, but he denies having any other symptoms.</p> <p>It started out at 100.7 last night, then was down to 99 something in the middle of the night after I gave Tylenol. I let him sleep in and he woke up at 101.8.</p> <p>DH is relatively healthy despite his brain injury and seizure disorder. My main concern is the flu because I know it's been bad this year, but he still denies any other symptoms.</p> <p>Would you call the doctor? Wait and see? Would you cancel an afternoon physical therapy appointment so he doesn't have to go out in the bitter cold? I would feel terrible exposing the kids and elderly ppl at the rehab center if he does have the flu, but at the same time I'd hate to cancel if his fever disappears later. </p>