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March 30, 2007 at 1:33 pm #239808
BiggerPiggyBank
I’m wondering what other people do for inexpensive gifts for co-
workers? The crafts I make at home with my kids really wouldn’t be
appropriate for my co-workers/boss, I don’t want to spend more than
$5/person, and I don’t want to give them junky stuff just so I can say
I gave them something. Any ideas or suggestions?(I have 3 female co-
workers ranging in age from early 20s to late 40s, my boss is male in
his mid/late 40’s.)
who “drop in”? If not, how do you handle the situation when someone has
unexpectedly given you a gift and you have nothing to give them in
return?Thanks,
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September 22, 2008 at 6:58 pm #398622
JennyCup
I always loved getting things like pretty pencil cups, fun pens (I once got a pen that the girl wrapped a cheap bic pen in green floral tape and glued a large fake flower to the top…I love using it and it looked great on my desk), lotions to keep at my desk, an extra large coffee mug filled with coffee/tea goodies (individual creamer cups, packets of Sugar in the raw, honey sticks, chocolate stir spoons, etc.), a candle jar warmer with a candle, plants, etc.
I keep a small box of items that I find on clearance as an emergency gift box. I keep bath stuff, baby gifts, candles, picture frames, etc. I try to keep the stuff pretty gender neutral so I have plenty of things to choose from.
I get things at the dollar section at Target, Big Lots, dollar stores, clearance racks, etc.
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September 23, 2008 at 12:15 pm #398661
Pyxidragon
This year’s assortment includes a half-dozen of each of the following cookies and about 1/4 cup of the last two:-Maraschino cherries dipped in melted milk chocolate
-Shortbread rounds
-Store-brand “Oreos” half-dipped in milk chocolate and sprinkled with…well..sprinkles
-Mexican wedding cakes
-Peppermint bark
-Spiced AlmondsDepending how fancy you want to get the cost can go up, but we spend about $3 per basket when all is said and done. This is also something the kids can help with.
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September 24, 2008 at 12:52 pm #398697
faxonfive
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September 24, 2008 at 2:13 pm #398703
flutterbye0419
you could try what I do. I usually will go to the dollar stores and get like a nice candle and candle holder for the girls… I usually have my hubby shop for the men at work…
I also like abc distributing ® – Home and Collections Etc.: Unique gifts, home and garden decor, and housewares. Almost everything $19.99 or less! for inexpensie gifts for people.
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September 25, 2008 at 1:21 pm #398759
queenpeggy29
I buy Christmas themed items on clearance sale right after the holidays and put them away for the following year. Everyone likes something Christmasy! I got cookie jars one year that had sold for $19.99 for only ONE dollar each after Christmas!
Bought several of course! Add a dozen or so homemade cookies for a great gift.
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September 25, 2008 at 3:17 pm #398770
rtebalt
Something else I’ve done is make cookie mix in a jar (you can also do hot cocoa mix in a jar, coffee mix, brownie mix, etc.) Just google “mix in a jar” & you should find a bundle.
Queenpeggy29 also has a great idea. I also buy things on clearance after Christmas & save them all year for gifts. Something else that I always do is whenever I go to a store I always check the clearance sections – no matter what store it is – Target, Walmart, Petsmart, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy – you get the point.I have found some great gifts for family and friends all year long & I store them for Christmas, birthdays, baby showers, etc. I almost always find t-shirst or boxers at Old Navy for my husband. I store up all year long & then my husband feels like he’s hit the motherload on Christmas morning!
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September 25, 2008 at 9:03 pm #398812
lcove2000
Box of candy? nice pens or pins? nice hair barrette?
Journals? Stationery? nice bag of coffee or box of tea with a couple of inexpensive mugs?
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September 25, 2008 at 9:33 pm #398813
flutterbye0419
great idea. i too need to keep in mind the recipe in a jar thing…
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September 26, 2008 at 3:18 pm #398829
kamknauss
I have several teacher friends who have an abundance of the typical gifts and Christmas/Teacher mugs that they end up giving away and I have four girls so I had to think of something unique for their teacher gifts and drop-ins. Here is my trick, slightly higher than $5 per person, but usually no more than $10.
I go to Blockbuster and buy 10 of the $5 gift cards. If you buy a set amount, they usually throw one or two in.Sometimes instead of the bowls and the popcorn, I will buy the ready-made popcorn buckets from Blockbuster instead and it’s about the same price.
Voila- I have 10 gifts ready to hand out for a relatively low price. They are disposable and easily regifted if the recipient doesn’t care about a movie night. I have had teachers tell me that they listen to the CD’s for years and usually recieve plenty of compliments.It can be given year after year and instead of minding, the teachers usually look forward to them (or maybe they are just being polite). At any rate, even if they hate them, I am not out much and I always have extras for the crossing guard, secretary, etc.
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September 26, 2008 at 5:07 pm #398835
wilbe95
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October 21, 2008 at 1:02 pm #401077
rtebalt
@kamknauss 82689 wrote:
I have several teacher friends who have an abundance of the typical gifts and Christmas/Teacher mugs that they end up giving away and I have four girls so I had to think of something unique for their teacher gifts and drop-ins. Here is my trick, slightly higher than $5 per person, but usually no more than $10.
I go to Blockbuster and buy 10 of the $5 gift cards. If you buy a set amount, they usually throw one or two in.Sometimes instead of the bowls and the popcorn, I will buy the ready-made popcorn buckets from Blockbuster instead and it’s about the same price.
Voila- I have 10 gifts ready to hand out for a relatively low price. They are disposable and easily regifted if the recipient doesn’t care about a movie night. I have had teachers tell me that they listen to the cd’s for years and usually recieve plenty of compliments.it can be given year after year and instead of minding, the teachers usually look forward to them (or maybe they are just being polite). at any rate, even if they hate them, i am not out much and i always have extras for the crossing guard, secretary, etc.
I loved it!) The other thing I loved was gift cards. Most of them were $5 each for local fast food restaurants. That was great because then every once in a while I could treat myself to lunch at Chick-fil-a for aome other restaurant & not have to eat “school food” everyday.
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