My department is doing a white elephant, and the budget is $15. Any suggestions for a gift? The average age in my department is mid-30's.
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a snuggie
lotto scratch off tickets
movie ticketsmy work does one every year and our limit is 25.00
last year someone wrapped 25 gum packets individually in a stocking.. that was neat!
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Is it supposed to be a normal gift or a gag gift?
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@Bao: I don't think it matters.
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@DpeachLu: I do like the lottery ticket and movie ticket suggestion. Maybe I can put those in a coffee mug with some coffee and those two items?
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Gift cards are always nice because they can be used for just about anyone, and that way a person gets what they want. Gourmet coffee with a nice insulated mug is always a nice gift.
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What about a Netflix/redbox gift card with a box of microwave popcorn and some boxes of candy?
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I like @DpeachLu's idea of movie tickets. Maybe a Christmas ornament?
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@futuremama: Oh! I like this idea too!!! Thanks!! Maybe I'll combine it with the coffee mug idea.
I have feeling this will exceed $15. Such a small budget for work related!! I was expecting $25, but I won't complain about a small budget, just hard to work with!
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Since you're not in Seattle, this probably wont be helpful for anything other than a laugh, but its a great one! Every time I need something for a gift exchange, I go to this store: http://www.mcphee.com
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i was walking through costco the other day and they have great little gifts for under $15 that are pre made...i got two grande size water cups starbucks brand with coffee, tea and iced coffee for less then $15...i also have a work white elephant gift exchange...
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15 $1 bills!
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@Mrs.Someone: I've driven by this store so many times but have yet to go in. Thanks for the reminder!
I agree with the movie tickets idea. I think you can probably get them at Costco and still come under budget to throw in some popcorn or candy
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@WALLAROO - Definitely go in! Its my favorite
You can spend tons of time wandering and finding random weird things.
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I usually do little baskets of some sort. The most recent one was a breakfast basket with a small thing of pancake mix, a tiny thing of syrup, a coffee mug, a tiny bag of coffee (from the Dollar Spot at Target), a packet of hot chocolate and a packet of apple cider. If you want you can always include a little mini bottle of Baileys or something like that for the coffee and hot chocolate.
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@Mrs.Someone: What a hilarious store!!
@MrsCastro: I'll have to check Costco out!
@boiledpnut: Another brilliant idea!!! Thanks!!!
You can spend tons of time wandering and finding random weird things.
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