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Post by shevy on Nov 27, 2018 21:12:24 GMT
Good writing pen little notebooks for lists Chapstick/lip scrub/lip moisturizer coinpurse/card holder for purse A drink mat (it's a little square of fabric to hold condensation from drinks - I use one all the time on my work desk) Post it with a magnetic back for the fridge small earrings small handcreme Roomspray in a clean scnet some chocolates Ear buds cuticle oil
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 27, 2018 21:12:45 GMT
Mrs. Meyers soap and cute hand towel That's one of my answers. I also like the flavored olive oils from those olive oil boutique places. Depending on the size bottle, you might could get two and then add one of those dispenser spout tops that go on them.
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Post by Anita on Nov 27, 2018 21:15:00 GMT
Please, just say no to anything scented. Also, I cannot tell you how disappointing a Starbucks anything is to a non-coffee drinker like me. There are a lot of other great ideas here.
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 27, 2018 21:16:20 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. Then that would be great for the animal shelter.. the gift that keeps giving. And to me a wallet is a personal thing to pick out as people like certain kinds.. to each his own.
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Post by trollie on Nov 27, 2018 21:26:36 GMT
My favorite thing right now is Color Street 100% Nail Polish Strips If you take advantage of the buy 3, get one free deal, they are less than $10 each set. If you have shorter nails, you can get 2 manicures out of each set, making each maincure less than $5 each. These also make great stocking stuffers. PM me if you'd like a sample and I will put it in the mail to you today! Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by 16joy on Nov 27, 2018 21:40:58 GMT
I would gift a jar of braswells fig preserves $3 with a round of brie $6-7 A jar of Bella cucina of some type $7 with a spreader $3 A wooden kitchen spoon with my favorite spice Cerave cream Wet brush The box of makeup wipes from Costco $12 An inexpensive bottle of wine or a craft beer 6 pack
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Post by wezee on Nov 27, 2018 22:14:42 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. LOL!!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 27, 2018 22:53:24 GMT
I would gift a jar of braswells fig preserves $3 with a round of brie $6-7 A jar of Bella cucina of some type $7 with a spreader $3 A wooden kitchen spoon with my favorite spice I love these ideas!
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 27, 2018 23:14:48 GMT
I didn't read all the replies so I don't know if someone already suggested this... But how about a set of colored Sharpies, or pens or colored pencils...whatever looks pretty there in the pen/pencil section of Staples... I'm a sucker for office supplies.
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 27, 2018 23:19:39 GMT
The Big One Blanket at Kohl's... if they are still $8.99... best gift ever for things like this. They are $15.99 now
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Nov 27, 2018 23:23:05 GMT
Big One Blanket at Kohl's...I’m sure it’s still on sale.
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Post by Belle on Nov 27, 2018 23:40:44 GMT
I was at Target today and saw this trail mix. It looked pretty tasty and the jar was a nice size too. I didn’t buy any because DD is on muddy buddy making kick right now and we don’t need any more treats around here.
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 27, 2018 23:48:57 GMT
Right now Penzy’s has a Joy of Cinnamon mini gift set for $7.95. So that.
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Post by kate on Nov 27, 2018 23:51:05 GMT
I love a Starbucks gc. If the recipient doesn't love Starbucks, the gc is easy to re-gift. A cute candy dish from the dollar store with a giant bag of Christmas M&Ms - the dish can be tossed at the end of the season. Even if the recipient doesn't love M&Ms, having a dish of them at their office desk or on their coffee table will surely win them friends. I love the Kohl's throw and Pashmina ideas, too!
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Post by mikewozowski on Nov 27, 2018 23:51:50 GMT
off brand yeti cup or koozie. bottle of wine chocolates from TJ or aldi candle fun wine glass or coffee cup
there are tons of ideas! what are YOUR favorite things, because that is the whole point. my favorite would be the yeti cup.
and for these types of exchanges, the gift doesn't have to be something EVERYONE will want, but SOME PEOPLE will want. makes it a little easier.
if you don't like starbucks, most likely someone else will.
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Post by katlaw on Nov 28, 2018 0:01:37 GMT
Lush Sleepy Body Lotion Lush Shower Bombs
Bath and Body Works Hand Sanitizer
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Post by katelynr439 on Nov 28, 2018 0:07:02 GMT
My favorite thing right now is Color Street 100% Nail Polish Strips If you take advantage of the buy 3, get one free deal, they are less than $10 each set. If you have shorter nails, you can get 2 manicures out of each set, making each maincure less than $5 each. These also make great stocking stuffers. PM me if you'd like a sample and I will put it in the mail to you today! View AttachmentView AttachmentNO! This is the fourth or so time you've posted your own link and/or tried to get someone to PM you to sell your shitty MLM. What happened to when you said on an MLM thread: "I decided to be a consultant for Color Street because I love the product. It is fun and the price is right. No one pushed me to buy anything. The person I learned about these from was showing them to someone else. *I* overheard a bit of the conversation and asked to see what she was talking about. I am not expecting to get rich and won't be pushing anyone. Like them? Great! Don't like them? No big deal. I understand that some MLMs or some of their consultants are pushy. I don't like those sales tactic either. Nothing turns me off more than a pushy salesperson." STOP USING THIS BOARD TO PUSH YOUR MLM PRODUCT. Trying to get people to PM you about it is the definition of pushy, and taking the conversation into a private PM is exactly what the MLM pushes on FB do. Stop.
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Post by eleezybeth on Nov 28, 2018 0:10:52 GMT
Lots of great ideas so far!
I would probably go to a TJMaxx/Marshalls/Burlington type store and try to find a fancy Christmas ornament. I'm a sucker for those this time of year. Sam's Club had a set of mixed drink makers (liquor, shaker, mix). You could do a small bottle of wine and an insulated wine glass (aka - mommy's sippy cup). I too am a non-coffee drinking Starbucks lover so I'd fall back on that. Cranberry bliss bar, anyone?? My other addiction is succulents so a planter with or without plants. A bottle of wine in a stocking.
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Post by kckckc on Nov 28, 2018 0:12:19 GMT
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. I agree with you - I do not need or want another blanket. I donated the last one I received.
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Post by PLurker on Nov 28, 2018 0:28:45 GMT
I'm the odd person out on this one. No to Starbucks. Not everyone drinks coffee and I find it to be overpriced and I feel like I'm getting robbed anytime I buy from there, gift card or not. But that's just me and other non-coffee drinking cheapskates. I still like the Kohls throws as long as you haven't given them out to everyone on your list by now. They are good to have one stashed in your car. Aldi has their special/seasonal/holiday goodies out right now. You could get probably 3 things for $10. I just bought chocolate covered pretzels. 6 pack for $2.99. They are soooooo good. First dipped in caramel and then chocolate. Attachment Deletedhey also have Attachment Deleted as well as pizzelles and savory crackers and goodies. All run around 2 or 3 bucks. All are yummy.
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Post by jumperhop on Nov 28, 2018 1:01:36 GMT
Costco sales a bag of dilettante mints that I think are the most declicious things ever. I would love to get them for a Christmas gift exchange. Jen
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Post by danalz on Nov 28, 2018 1:03:33 GMT
I got a cute holiday trio of Eos lip balms in a cute tin for $8.99 at Ulta the other day. It's too cute for me to break open yet. 😁
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Post by trollie on Nov 28, 2018 1:04:58 GMT
I got a cute holiday trio of Eos lip balms in a cute tin for $8.99 at Ulta the other day. It's too cute for me to break open yet. 😁 I love gifting those! They are so cute and smell soooo good. Thanks for the reminder to pick some up.
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Post by SabrinaP on Nov 28, 2018 1:10:43 GMT
If this party is like the one I went to, we all put our favorite things out. Nothing was wrapped. Each of us had a number. The hostess put 3 of our numbers in a sack. When your number is drawn you go choose one thing. It was fun. Everyone got a choice so if you don’t like scented candles, Starbucks, blankets, etc. you just don’t pick that.
It was a super fun way to do a gift exchange. I brought bottles of one of my favorite wines. There were several non-drinkers in the group, but they were snatched up by the others.
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Post by MsChiff on Nov 28, 2018 2:14:21 GMT
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 28, 2018 2:33:58 GMT
It Cosmetics Super Hero Mascara Travel size. $12+tax
See's Candies. Small box of my favorite chocolate(dark chocolate bordeaux). $10-$12 (depends on weight of box) +tax.
Pepperidge Farm Classic box assortment. $6-8(depending on store and sale price) with a few packets of Land O' Lakes hot chocolate(chocolate supreme is my favorite).
Bath and Body Works, Warm Vanilla sugar smoothing body lotion. I prefer the smaller sized bottles. $5.50 each +tax. I think the larger size is $12.50 (and they sometimes are b2g1 or b3g2).
Gift card to Panera, Raising Canes, In-N-Out Burger, Ross, Hobby Lobby, Chili's.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 28, 2018 2:42:13 GMT
Thanks for posting those. I need some new coasters for myself that won't set me back twenty bucks. These are my favorite face cleansing wipe, for $9.50. Store the reusable box upside down and they will stay wet til the very last sheet. Virtually unscented. (I linked to dermstore because they offer free shipping, although on occasion they are a tad slow.) I saw this gratitude journal in a buzzfeed list; it's $5, so pair it with some good pens (I like pilot's acroball). And I bought these magnets for myself because I thought they looked cool. (And they do.) ETA: I'm sorry to the OP-- I read the post earlier today, and completely missed the "brick and mortar" store requirement!
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Post by trollie on Nov 28, 2018 2:52:55 GMT
I love a Starbucks gc. If the recipient doesn't love Starbucks, the gc is easy to re-gift. A cute candy dish from the dollar store with a giant bag of Christmas M&Ms - the dish can be tossed at the end of the season. Even if the recipient doesn't love M&Ms, having a dish of them at their office desk or on their coffee table will surely win them friends. I love the Kohl's throw and Pashmina ideas, too! My previous boss gave out Starbucks GC all the time. I don't drink Starbucks, but I loved getting them and regifting them to teachers (or friends who liked SB) or using them as stocking stuffers for my kids. I
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Post by ModChick on Nov 28, 2018 2:55:45 GMT
Funny or fun or beautiful socks. I love socks!
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Post by oceanchyck on Nov 28, 2018 3:09:35 GMT
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