Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 12:49 PM

In my extended family, we have a grab-bag instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with everyone in the family. The gift needs to be something that an adult of either gender could use (the adults buy for their own children separately).

I'm running out of ideas after doing this for years and the thought occurred to me that maybe members on the forum can help me out here.

I'm asking for suggestions and links to websites in the U.S. or Canada where I can order something online. The cost should be $15 -$20 USD.

Anybody?

Thanks in advance...

Stargazer1965 · 11-23-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Seashore

In my extended family, we have a grab-bag instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with everyone in the family. The gift needs to be something that an adult of either gender could use (the adults buy for their own children separately).

I'm running out of ideas after doing this for years and the thought occurred to me that maybe members on the forum can help me out here.

I'm asking for suggestions and links to websites in the U.S. or Canada where I can order something online. The cost should be $15 -$20 USD.

Anybody?

Thanks in advance...

I'm thinking ear plugs and blindfolds for my family members.....

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stargazer1965

I'm thinking ear plugs and blindfolds for my family members.....

Me, too.

That's another story.

burgundia · 11-23-2009, 01:27 PM

really good coffee....not the supermarket brand....

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by burgundia

really good coffee....not the supermarket brand....

Hmmmm.

One person in my family is a tea-drinker...

Thanks, though!

Luana · 11-23-2009, 01:59 PM

Body paints are fun for all ages.

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 02:05 PM

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Body paints are fun for all ages.

Tell me more! (I'm not familiar...)

burgundia · 11-23-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Seashore

Hmmmm.

One person in my family is a tea-drinker...

Thanks, though!

So buy excellent tea....

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by burgundia

So buy excellent tea....

burgundia!!

Then what about the coffee drinkers!

TruthWillSetUFree · 11-23-2009, 02:50 PM

I work at Pier One Imports so candles and or diffusers are wonderful gifts and we have many of both on clearance.

We have men who come in for them too!

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TruthWillSetUFree

I work at Pier One Imports so candles and or diffusers are wonderful gifts and we have many of both on clearance.

We have men who come in for them too!

Thanks!

That must be a fun place to work...

I might get this...

Pinecone Hurricane
Orig. $20
Clearance $9.98
Instant ambiance. Amber glass hurricane encased in an iron twig and pinecone stand. Just add a pillar candle (sold separately) and bask in its glow.

http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Candles...e/Default.aspx

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Hmmm.

burgundia · 11-23-2009, 03:07 PM

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burgundia!!

Then what about the coffee drinkers!

so buy really fancy chocolates or cookies...but don't tell me that there is someone that doesn't like either....

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by burgundia

so buy really fancy chocolates or cookies...but don't tell me that there is someone that doesn't like either....

We've had lots of chocolate as gifts in the past.

It is a risk because some don't really want the calories...

They do and they don't.

Know what I mean??

TruthWillSetUFree · 11-23-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Seashore

Thanks!

That must be a fun place to work...

I might get this...

Pinecone Hurricane
Orig. $20
Clearance $9.98
Instant ambiance. Amber glass hurricane encased in an iron twig and pinecone stand. Just add a pillar candle (sold separately) and bask in its glow.

http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Candles...e/Default.aspx

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Hmmm.

One of my favs....although our store only has one left, they go quick when they are clearance, so if you are going to get it call the store near you and ask them to hold it for you if they have one.
Some days are more fun than others, very physical job lifting furniture and stock but it keeps me strong!
Good Luck finding something!

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TruthWillSetUFree

One of my favs....although our store only has one left, they go quick when they are clearance, so if you are going to get it call the store near you and ask them to hold it for you if they have one.
Some days are more fun than others, very physical job lifting furniture and stock but it keeps me strong!
Good Luck finding something!

I might order it online... I should make up my mind soon...

Yeah, and I bet it's nice to observe people shopping for fun things.

I like going to Whole Foods just to see the children in the grocery carts.

waitinginthewings · 11-23-2009, 04:51 PM

Mel of The Veritas Show (Manticore) if offering gift certificates, memberships to his show. I love this idea, for those who want to listen to the broadcast of interviews. But I guess you need someone in the family who is interested in this. Great idea though.

Seashore · 11-23-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by waitinginthewings

Mel of The Veritas Show (Manticore) if offering gift certificates, memberships to his show. I love this idea, for those who want to listen to the broadcast of interviews. But I guess you need someone in the family who is interested in this. Great idea though.

My family is not appreciative of such sources of info, unfortunately for me!!

peaceandlove · 11-24-2009, 07:07 PM

How about an ounce of silver? A gift that may go up in value! Go to a second hand store to purchase a coin.

THE eXchanger · 11-24-2009, 07:11 PM

i've often given 'silver coins' as 'gifts'

i remember one, i gave to a friend, born in 1966

a silver dollar, minted in the year of their birth,
with 2 people in it, they, always treasured it,
as, their 'lucky coin'

Seashore · 11-24-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by peaceandlove

How about an ounce of silver?

How much does an ounce cost?

The idea is pure genius, but you know what? It might get me into trouble. It might be viewed as symbolic of my status in the family in their eyes, as far as I can tell - that of misguided, misinformed, paranoid, conspiracy theorist.

Ho ho ho Merry Christmas!

Seashore · 11-24-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by peaceandlove

How about an ounce of silver? A gift that may go up in value! Go to a second hand store to purchase a coin.

Weird.

Looks like you edited while I was responding but the system doesn't say you edited this.

peaceandlove · 11-24-2009, 08:52 PM

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How much does an ounce cost?

The idea is pure genius, but you know what? It might get me into trouble. It might be viewed as symbolic of my status in the family in their eyes, as far as I can tell - that of misguided, misinformed, paranoid, conspiracy theorist.

Ho ho ho Merry Christmas!

HO! HO! HO! to you also.

I guess you could purchase a one ounce silver coin, like, say the 'Peace' Dollar, denoting your wish for PEACE or as a PEACE OFFERING to your family!

Silver around $18.70 an ounce today.

Gold reached $1171 and hovering around $1165 an ounce today.

Check rates daily here at one metal dealer: http://www.swissamerica.com/

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING IN THIS ECONOMY!

PaL

EDITING AGAIN:

Pictures of Commemorative and Older Silver Coins (Scroll Down): http://www.midasresources.com/preciousMetals.html

peaceandlove · 11-24-2009, 08:57 PM

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Weird.

Looks like you edited while I was responding but the system doesn't say you edited this.

My apologies for that I have a tendency to edit after the fact...

peaceandlove · 11-24-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eXchanger

i've often given 'silver coins' as 'gifts'

i remember one, i gave to a friend, born in 1966

a silver dollar, minted in the year of their birth,
with 2 people in it, they, always treasured it,
as, their 'lucky coin'

Maybe Seashore could find a coin with her own birthdate on it!

Seashore · 11-24-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by peaceandlove

My apologies for that I have a tendency to edit after the fact...

We all do it.

This is the first time I've ever seen the system edit without denoting the edit. Maybe you did it so quickly after the original, it was thought of as part of the original...

11-23-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
Seashore Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,564	Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag In my extended family, we have a grab-bag instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with everyone in the family. The gift needs to be something that an adult of either gender could use (the adults buy for their own children separately). I'm running out of ideas after doing this for years and the thought occurred to me that maybe members on the forum can help me out here. I'm asking for suggestions and links to websites in the U.S. or Canada where I can order something online. The cost should be $15 -$20 USD. Anybody? Thanks in advance...

11-23-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
burgundia Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 3,442	Re: Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag really good coffee....not the supermarket brand....

11-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#6
Luana Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 91	Re: Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag Body paints are fun for all ages.

11-23-2009, 02:50 PM	#10
TruthWillSetUFree Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 673	Re: Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag I work at Pier One Imports so candles and or diffusers are wonderful gifts and we have many of both on clearance. We have men who come in for them too!

11-23-2009, 04:51 PM	#16
waitinginthewings Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 1,340	Re: Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag Mel of The Veritas Show (Manticore) if offering gift certificates, memberships to his show. I love this idea, for those who want to listen to the broadcast of interviews. But I guess you need someone in the family who is interested in this. Great idea though.

11-24-2009, 07:07 PM	#18
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Re: Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag How about an ounce of silver? A gift that may go up in value! Go to a second hand store to purchase a coin. Last edited by peaceandlove; 11-24-2009 at 09:06 PM.

11-24-2009, 07:11 PM	#19
THE eXchanger Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spiritual eXplorer-Canada Posts: 4,915	Re: Need Idea for Christmas Gift Grab-Bag i've often given 'silver coins' as 'gifts' i remember one, i gave to a friend, born in 1966 a silver dollar, minted in the year of their birth, with 2 people in it, they, always treasured it, as, their 'lucky coin'