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Post by shanniebananie on Nov 27, 2018 18:59:10 GMT
We are doing a favorite things gift exchange with some friends. We need to buy 3 of the same item with a cost of around $10 a piece that will be given away in a raffle.
I am really drawing a blank. What would you buy given these guidelines? I want something pretty useful and unique that can be purchased in a brick and mortar store.
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Post by papersilly on Nov 27, 2018 19:06:04 GMT
you can't go wrong with Starbucks gift cards. you can't even buy one of their coffee mugs for $10 but a gift card is always handy.
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Post by AN on Nov 27, 2018 19:17:48 GMT
These Joseph Joseph expandable trivets are awesome. Rubber so they don't slide around and can accommodate all sizes of pots and pans, yet super small to store. They're $13 on Amazon. There's a $10 version but it doesn't expand like the other one does. Everything by Joseph Joseph is amazing - I bought a cool knife washing brush ($8) and neat cutting board ($14) that folds to dump stuff into a pot for holiday gifts this year, so you can just see what they have available. If you have to buy it in store, might just go to Bed Bath and Beyond or Target and look around. They always have cool stuff. Wet lotion, that you put on right in the shower, is awesome and about $6/bottle. Made putting lotion on daily wayyyy easier for me. You could pair it with a bath poof or some other small item. This would be like, the least exciting thing to get ever, but I love it - Drill brush. Makes cleaning the corners of the shower WAY easier. Gotta know your audience on this one. Instant-read food thermometers are around $10 and sooooo great for anyone that cooks, bakes, or grills. |
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Post by AN on Nov 27, 2018 19:18:42 GMT
Oooohhh, Turbie Twists are great too. You can pick those up at TJ Maxx/Home Goods, usually near the check out or in the beauty section.
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Post by dald222 on Nov 27, 2018 19:23:16 GMT
these sound like great ideas.
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 27, 2018 19:34:42 GMT
The Big One Blanket at Kohl's... if they are still $8.99... best gift ever for things like this.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Nov 27, 2018 19:38:00 GMT
movie theater tickets!
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 27, 2018 19:41:30 GMT
I like candles but a lot of people don't like scents. What pops in my mind is a grocery tote. Seems like you can't have too many and there are lots of nice big ones. I know you said local but amazon has 2 insulated ones for $19 so one for each person and one for you!
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Post by gottapeanow on Nov 27, 2018 19:43:59 GMT
1. Starbucks g/c (or Dutch Bros, which is super popular here)
2. Movie theater g/c (I prefer Harkins)
3. Target g/c
4. Kohl's big one throw.
Lisa
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Post by lucyg on Nov 27, 2018 19:51:41 GMT
My go-to would also be a Starbucks gift card. Even if the person isn’t a Starbucks addict, almost everyone can find something there to eat or drink, or they can pass the card along as a gift to someone more appreciative.  Also: cute seasonal/novelty socks. box of candy. new paperback book. coffee or soup mug. decorative switch plate cover. decorative potholder/dish towel set. unscented pillar or decorative candle. small basket filled with candies or other small items. |
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Post by kelly8875 on Nov 27, 2018 19:51:59 GMT
Nice scented hand lotions. I have a weakness!
Scented candles
Warm socks
Specialty food ingredients. Our deli section has amazing mustard spreads and other sandwich spreads like that.
Beautiful pads of paper for grocery lists
Small picture frames for my work desk or nightstand
Bath salts
Toberlone chocolate
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 27, 2018 19:52:44 GMT
An RFID wallet is something most people could use. Amazon has some for under $10 here and here. The digital thermometer AN mentioned would be great as well. I have one and could use another one. The Big One Blanket at Kohl's... if they are still $8.99... best gift ever for things like this. I realize these are a very popular amongst the peas, but I would hate to receive one of these. We have more than enough blankets and quilts and don't need anymore. I'd probably donate it to the animal shelter. |
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Nov 27, 2018 19:55:33 GMT
Cookie scoop, smoked sea salts, a nice sleep mask, TJ's has a rainbow set of different flavors of honey for $10 I love.
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Post by julie5 on Nov 27, 2018 20:00:12 GMT
Fuzzy socks.
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Post by janeliz on Nov 27, 2018 20:07:45 GMT
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 27, 2018 20:07:47 GMT
Venus razor shave gel gift set
I like really practical, consumable items. This is just under ten bucks, and they sell them at Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens.
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Post by Belle on Nov 27, 2018 20:16:56 GMT
Mrs. Meyers soap and cute hand towel
Papermate Flair felt too marker pens
Amaryllis bulb or Paperwhite bulbs- Trader Joe’s usually has nice ones to choose from
Pointsettias
Succulents in a cute pot
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Post by mayceesgranny on Nov 27, 2018 20:17:19 GMT
In the Midwest we have Kwik Trip gas stations that also sell bakery and grocery items and they also have a car wash. Kwik Trip gift cards are always popular where I work.
At work we gather donations from vendors throughout the year for our annual employee meeting. Some of the popular giveaways are: small flashlights, LED flameless candles, mittens/gloves, water bottles, insulated coffee mugs, and eyeglass cleaning kits ( spray bottle and wiping cloth)
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Post by Marina on Nov 27, 2018 20:17:38 GMT
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Post by christinec68 on Nov 27, 2018 20:26:38 GMT
I love getting these moisturizing socks to wear at night when my feet need some extra TLC. SOCKS |
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 27, 2018 20:29:37 GMT
My go-to would also be a Starbucks gift card. Even if the person isn’t a Starbucks addict, almost everyone can find something there to eat or drink, or they can pass the card along as a gift to someone more appreciative.  Also: cute seasonal/novelty socks. box of candy. new paperback book. coffee or soup mug. decorative switch plate cover. decorative potholder/dish towel set. unscented pillar or decorative candle. small basket filled with candies or other small items. I have the same $75 gc from SB that I have had for three/four years in my purse. Our Target added a SB almost two years ago and I still haven't been into one. Next time we go to Vegas I'll buy breakfast for two. |
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Post by brina on Nov 27, 2018 20:33:18 GMT
have you considered a bundle of sticks tied with a pretty ribbon? I know they sell for bout $42, but you could DIY it for a fraction of that price.
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Post by jumperhop on Nov 27, 2018 20:35:35 GMT
Satsuma body butter from The Body Shop $10 when it’s on sale
Kitchen Lemon foaming soap from Bath and Body works. It’s less that $10 but you could do a few of them
EOS lip balm. Again they are less than $10 so you could do a few of them.
Jen
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Post by lucyg on Nov 27, 2018 20:40:14 GMT
My go-to would also be a Starbucks gift card. Even if the person isn’t a Starbucks addict, almost everyone can find something there to eat or drink, or they can pass the card along as a gift to someone more appreciative. Also: cute seasonal/novelty socks. box of candy. new paperback book. coffee or soup mug. decorative switch plate cover. decorative potholder/dish towel set. unscented pillar or decorative candle. small basket filled with candies or other small items. I have the same $75 gc from SB that I have had for three/four years in my purse. Our Target added a SB almost two years ago and I still haven't been into one. Next time we go to Vegas I'll buy breakfast for two. I had the same 3-4 unused or barely used Starbucks gift cards in my purse for years (in California, they aren’t allowed to lose value over time). I gave them to my Starbucks-addicted DIL one time when she was feeling particularly broke, and she was thrilled. I hardly ever go there except to buy gift cards for other people. LOL |
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Post by tracylynn on Nov 27, 2018 20:47:23 GMT
My go-to would also be a Starbucks gift card. Even if the person isn’t a Starbucks addict, almost everyone can find something there to eat or drink, or they can pass the card along as a gift to someone more appreciative. Also: cute seasonal/novelty socks. box of candy. new paperback book. coffee or soup mug. decorative switch plate cover. decorative potholder/dish towel set. unscented pillar or decorative candle. small basket filled with candies or other small items. I have the same $75 gc from SB that I have had for three/four years in my purse. Our Target added a SB almost two years ago and I still haven't been into one. Next time we go to Vegas I'll buy breakfast for two. That should get you breakfast for two almost 4 times! |
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Post by Belle on Nov 27, 2018 20:52:14 GMT
For those suggestion movie tickets, our local theater charge about $15 for one ticket. I think even a matinee and the "cheap" theater is about $7 for one person. I am envious you can see a movie for $10 bucks!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2018 20:53:26 GMT
Local honey
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Post by jayfab on Nov 27, 2018 20:57:20 GMT
I love these pashmina scarves at JCP. I have two, one I keep at work so I can drape it over my shoulders or across my legs when i'm cold. They're a good size. Plus they are only 5.99 after code but look and feel more expensive. pashmina |
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Post by rst on Nov 27, 2018 21:02:16 GMT
A yard of fabric.
A nicer-than-average pen.
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 27, 2018 21:05:43 GMT
Okay ya'll with those used Starbuck's gift cards.. send me a message and I can gladly take those pesky things off your hands...  Yes I love Starbucks and I am not embarrassed, ashamed or feel guilty about it. I don't even drink coffee (lol). I do try to limit my visits though! |
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