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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 14:56:55 GMT
What I got: Travel mug with a Multipurpose Tool Pocket Knife. However, I saw so many things that I decided to bring extra gifts for everyone and we can play twice.
I had a ton of mugs in the attic and I got them down and need about 6 or 7 more gifts to have everyone a 2nd gift. Just odered 4 more little handheld electronic games from amazon for the guys. Plan to get some more jewelry for the girls.
I got jewelery, little toys, small lego set, leggings, flashlights, games, bluetooth speaker, night vision glasses, small candy bars to stuff in the extra spaces,etc. Dh helped me pick out the man stuff. He says I am going to get yelled at for bringing extra gifts. So much fun, though, it will be worth it.
Thanks everyone! I went shopping and was amazed how many things you can get to fit in a mug. I was freaking out over nothing! I think this is going to be a fun, stress free Christmas game for everyone.
My family came up with this for Christmas: we are supposed to get a gift that will fit in a mug and play the game where you can "steal" from each other.( I'm not sure what all the rules are) There are no $$ limits.
We have all ages from 3 to 72. Most of the kids are boys. 2 girls. Everyone is pretty tech savy.
I would like to get something really nice.
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Post by Miss Ang on Nov 21, 2014 15:05:42 GMT
Socks, lip gloss, candy, gloves.
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Post by akathy on Nov 21, 2014 15:08:13 GMT
With an age span like that all I can think of is cash.
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Post by KiwiJo on Nov 21, 2014 15:14:46 GMT
Decent sized flash drive and memory card. And some candy in case the 3 year old gets it.
Or
Homemade booklet of 'coupons' for things you can do for the recipient, with cover saying 'choose one coupon to be redeemed'. They could be things like mowing the lawn, cooking a 3-course meal, going to the zoo ...
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Post by paigepea on Nov 21, 2014 15:15:26 GMT
A boys swatch watch
Jewellery
Amazon g/c
Pet store g/c, maybe for aquarium starter kit
Tickets to a show or movie theatre g/c
Passes for a community centre, skating rink, indoor wall climbing location, etc.
Magazine subscription
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Post by jumperhop on Nov 21, 2014 15:18:24 GMT
One of those portable cell phone battery chargers.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 15:20:01 GMT
nail polish, a file, etc.
any kind of gift card
any type of bracelet/watch
gloves/mittens
small candle with a gc to yankee candle?
Of course any cup could have a folded up bill on the bottom....candy with a bill perhaps?
cup full of change
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Post by oliquig on Nov 21, 2014 15:26:32 GMT
Ear buds, gc, lottery tickets
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 16:21:39 GMT
I wouldn't worry about coming up with a gift the fits the entire range of ages/genders. But pick an age range/gender with several people in it that is a range you enjoy shopping for. Aim your mug contents at them.
it is easier to shop for 50-70 year old women or for kids 3-9 than for a range from 3-72.
Since the game is to steal the mug you want make it desirable to a smaller group. make sense?
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Post by shanni on Nov 21, 2014 16:28:29 GMT
I agree with Volt. I don't think there is any way to make the mug appeal to EVERYONE in that range. That's just way too broad. I would focus in on one of the groups and get something that would appeal to that group.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 17:32:50 GMT
THis time of year, AA and AAA batteries are a hit at gift exchanges.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2014 18:16:51 GMT
A bunch of fifty cent coins?
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 21, 2014 18:22:52 GMT
I wouldn't worry about coming up with a gift the fits the entire range of ages/genders. But pick an age range/gender with several people in it that is a range you enjoy shopping for. Aim your mug contents at them. it is easier to shop for 50-70 year old women or for kids 3-9 than for a range from 3-72. Since the game is to steal the mug you want make it desirable to a smaller group. make sense? That is exactly what I would do  I'd fill it for an age or do a theme of items that work together. |
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Post by sisterbdsq on Nov 21, 2014 18:30:07 GMT
A roll of quarters
mini flashlight or flashlight keychain
lottery tickets (parents can cash them in if a minor gets em)
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 21, 2014 18:39:52 GMT
A beautiful scarf
Warm, fuzzy socks
Handerpants!
Something fun from Thinkgeek
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Post by georgiapea on Nov 21, 2014 21:06:12 GMT
I would put jewelry in the mug. Probably a necklace and earring set.
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Post by penny on Nov 21, 2014 21:28:27 GMT
I bought this thing at HL a couple weeks ago that lets you take selfies/pictures with your cell phone... You download the free app, and in the package is a little remote and stand (to prop the phone up with)... It was $20... It works really well and could probably cover most ages...
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 22, 2014 2:01:56 GMT
Packets of Lipton soup mix, and crackers.
Coins
Popcorn and a movie ticket
Jigsaw puzzle
Gift card
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 22, 2014 2:03:28 GMT
What did you end up getting?
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 22, 2014 3:57:16 GMT
Sounds like you got some fun and awesome things! I bet your family has a great time with the exchange!
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Post by lucyg on Nov 22, 2014 4:22:57 GMT
How fun. They will love it, even if they yell at you for bringing too much. |
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I'd fill it for an age or do a theme of items that work together. 
