I need help with 2 different gift issues:
1) Need $25 gift ideas for family's "generic grab bag". We didn't pull names to buy for specific person. Everyone will just literally grab a gift if they brought one. Problem is there is a wide range of people in the grab bag -- guys & gals ranging from 13 years to 78 years. We can trade though when everyone is done so it doesn't have to be something that EVERYONE will like. I was thinking along the lines of food or drinks (non-alcoholic). Anything else come to mind??
2) Need stocking stuffer ideas for nephews, ages 9 yrs, 13 yrs, 14 yrs, & 24 yrs. Want several smaller (= cheaper) items besides candy, if possible. I have 4 girls so have NO IDEA about boys!!
THANK YOU!!
Gift cards for popular restaurant
Hickory farms basket (is that company still around?)
Movie bucket with Blockbuster coupons, popcorn, candy and soda
Blockbuster gift cards could be good stocking stuffers as well.
Movie theatre coupons
You could do a hat or hat/gloves in a generic color like gray. Even scarves can be used by both if you get a fleece one in a gray, blue, red etc.
An gas gift card, American Express does gift cards that you can get a Dominick's. One year I bought a collection of stationary that can be good for any women. If you want, you can buy a few boxes and include a cool pack of pens with them. Stamps are good for ANYONE and you can buy a stamp dispenser to make it look nicer. Gift card to Ticketmaster can work for anyone too. Holiday ornament might work too, though might be cheese-y ;-)
Hi D.,
I too am a SAHM with 2 awesome little girls under 5 and I work part-time selling kitchen tools with the Pampered Chef. We have products for all ages. You are welcome to check out the corporate website at www.pamperedchef.com and e-mail me with any questions that you may have.
As far as gift ideas for the boys, I would buy gift certificates to Best Buy, GameWorks or Game Stop.
This Saturday, December 13th (from 2-6 PM) there will be a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza in Willowbrook. There will be a variety of different vendors there to check out. The address is: 9s200 Lake Drive in Willowbrook on the 2nd floor of the clubhouse, if you are interested.
Happy shopping and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
S.
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For grab bags, I would a movie night basket. It can have a popcorn a gift card for a movie candy maybe even a couple bottles of soda. Gift cards to resturants are good and lottery tickets the sractch offs.
For the stocking stuffers,I see some of them are older, I have a 8 and 7 yr old, so its hard to say. Maybe for the 9 yr old, try a small set of legos, does he like pokeman or sports you can do trading cards, my boys still like to color once in awhile. for the older ones, maybe gift cards
I seel AVON and they have some cool small gifts too for your grab bag, You can see the latest brouchure online. If you are interested I would need the order by Wed, becasue of the holiday season. Not usre where you live but I can deliver it you or meet you somewhere if you are interested.
Let me know
C. Petras
AVON REP
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I have to agree with the scratch off lottery tickets. We always get those for the grab bag on my hubbys side of the family and they are always the first to be "stolen". Another thing that was popular was a gas card for a local gas station. There was always someone that had alcohol too and we never worried if a minor got that because it was always "stolen" by an adult.
Hi D.,
I am also a SAHM/work-from-home-mom, as well as a Tastefully Simple consultant. We have great products for everyone in the family to enjoy! A lot of my clients have bought our items and made them into gift packs. We also sell pre-made gift packs which are beautifully decorated. You can check out my website at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/yahrens
Feel free to email me here or at ____@____.com if you have any questions. I'd be happy to help you out!
As for stocking stuffers for boys, I agree with getting gift cards, maybe to their favorite stores.
At a work function...the generic grab bag...lotto scratch offs were the hot item
