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Post by kels99 on Dec 11, 2018 2:47:18 GMT
The person I'm giving to in our office Secret Santa is a brand-new employee. I just met her for the first time today (and that was just in passing) and have to give her something on Thursday. There have been no guidelines at all as far as $ limits or anything and all I got was her name, nothing about what she likes.
She's in her mid-20's and has decorated her desk with pink things. That is literally all I know about her besides her name. I'd like to spend less than $20. Any great ideas?
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Post by lurkyloo on Dec 11, 2018 2:53:38 GMT
Do you have a speciality candy store? You could pick a bunch of different pink candies. Put them in something cute.
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Post by kels99 on Dec 11, 2018 2:57:42 GMT
Do you have a speciality candy store? You could pick a bunch of different pink candies. Put them in something cute. That is a cute idea, but I can't think of any candy stores other than the ones at the mall. Maybe the bulk candy section at the grocery store. ha ha! |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Dec 11, 2018 2:59:39 GMT
Do you have a target close by? I love Pilot acroball pens. If you get this set one of them is pink. (They all have pinkish foiling, and the orange one has a pink grip.) Pair it with a pretty pink notebook and a pink candle or a pink water bottle or an eos lip balm in a pink tube (I think they also have hand cream in a pink container). |
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 11, 2018 3:00:23 GMT
If she is new to the office and area, I'd give her a gift card to a favorite local lunch spot.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Dec 11, 2018 3:05:47 GMT
$20 starbucks gift card
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Post by peasquared on Dec 11, 2018 3:06:10 GMT
What about a pink photo frame for her desk?
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 11, 2018 3:09:48 GMT
A pink water bottle, coffee cup, or something to drink out of at her desk? Pink ear buds. Pink gum. I’d try and go with anything pink.
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 11, 2018 3:14:06 GMT
Why not a little something and then a GC or promise for a lunch date after the new year. Getting to know her co-workers and someone to sit with at lunch are nice ways to welcome a new employee.
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Post by peabandj on Dec 11, 2018 3:14:20 GMT
I'd go with a pink travel mug or tumbler and a Starbucks gift card.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2018 3:16:28 GMT
Something with a flamingo on it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2018 3:17:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2018 3:20:19 GMT
Air plant in a little terrarium?
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Post by trollie on Dec 11, 2018 3:23:43 GMT
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 11, 2018 3:35:01 GMT
I have those Pilot Acroball pens and they are great! I bought a set of the pink ones so DH would stop stealing them off his desk (I work at his desk when he’s not here and I was getting seriously chapped because he kept stealing my pens).
I like pink stuff too, so I think getting her more pink things would be a safe bet. Look at what she has and get her more things that are similarly styled since all pink things are not created equal.
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Post by kels99 on Dec 11, 2018 3:46:48 GMT
I have those Pilot Acroball pens and they are great! I bought a set of the pink ones so DH would stop stealing them off his desk (I work at his desk when he’s not here and I was getting seriously chapped because he kept stealing my pens). I like pink stuff too, so I think getting her more pink things would be a safe bet. Look at what she has and get her more things that are similarly styled since all pink things are not created equal. I did peek at her desk today----pink, sparkly, and fuzzy. LOL |
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Post by llinin on Dec 11, 2018 4:17:37 GMT
For ours I did a $6 pack of Starbucks peppermint mocha packets, a $4 thing of candy from the local candy store, a couple scratch offs, a thing of holiday tic tacs, and one of those little cord biter animals. Our limit was $10 but I went over slightly. I went with a pretty generic Christmas theme.
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Post by AngieandSnoopy on Dec 11, 2018 4:27:12 GMT
I'd get pink stuff for her desk. I wouldn't get candy, Starbucks card or something scented UNLESS you know she likes coffee, likes most candy and not allergic to fragrances. Not everyone likes sweets and/or coffee. Caffeine makes me sick so I don't drink any coffee, tea or cokes and I'm deathly allergic to fragrances. And guess what... but I love everything pink!  I know it is NOT me! I've been at my job for quite a while! |
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Post by mustlovecats on Dec 11, 2018 5:18:07 GMT
I gave a little travel jewelry case as a gift and it was so well received I’ve done it several times since. I get them on amazon. Search Ellis James jewelry organizer and I got the quilted one. It’s nice quality and a good gift without being too personal. A smidge above your limit though. It does come in pink.
I see others have suggested a stainless water bottle and I found a pink Hydrapeak bottle at Homegoods for about $15-20. It’s pretty and I would be happy to get one as a gift.
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Post by 50offscrapper on Dec 11, 2018 5:24:24 GMT
A pink Swell water bottle . Not sure they have pink at Target though. The water bottles are really in with the young crowd. They are normally $19.99 but some colors are 12.79 now. A black one would work as well. www.amazon.com/dp/B01FBC346I/ref=twister_B07CZTVD2R?th=1r Honestly, you could go with any kind of stainless steel waterbottle in pink. If brand is more important then try to get her any swell one. www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9ATEN0/ref=twister_B07CZTVD2R?th=1ydroflask water bottle. It has replaced Swell in the coolness factor. Much more expensive than $20 though, more like $35. Starbuck $20 GC is always nice as well. |
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Post by kels99 on Dec 11, 2018 6:43:49 GMT
You all are awesome! Thank you so much for the great suggestions.  |
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Post by dudleypippen on Dec 11, 2018 7:50:31 GMT
A succulent in a pink pot.
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Post by M in Carolina on Dec 11, 2018 12:58:47 GMT
Get one of these Green Steel Beast tumblers in hot pink. They come in 20 oz and 30 oz, are completely dishwasher safe, keep stuff cold or warm forever. They’re 10% off right now. I love mine. |
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Post by Nink on Dec 11, 2018 13:12:11 GMT
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Post by liya on Dec 11, 2018 13:38:34 GMT
I agree with the pink pens. And maybe try to find something with glitter or some stickers or a cool notepad.
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Post by barbarac on Dec 11, 2018 13:44:42 GMT
I got my secret santa a mug with her initial from William Sonoma and some hot chocolate.
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Post by schizo319 on Dec 11, 2018 13:48:25 GMT
Ditto Nink re: Starbucks - I'm a coffee drinker, but I loathe Starbucks, I have given away SO many GCs from there. I like the idea of something useful for work like a notepad/pen, maybe put them in a little bucket with some candies (if she doesn't do candy, she can leave it on her desk for others) |
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Post by kckckc on Dec 11, 2018 14:09:56 GMT
I agree - please no Starbucks gift cards unless you know the recipient would like one. They have become the go to gift when you don't know what to give someone. I have at least 3 that I have been given and will never use. |
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Post by ginacivey on Dec 11, 2018 15:04:36 GMT
I vote for a succulent
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