Dirty Santa gift

pudgeder

9 years ago

We're attending a Christmas party where there will be a "Dirty Santa" gift exchange.

$20 or less is the limit, and not "gag" gifts.

Any suggestions as to what to get? I'm just drawing a blank.

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wildchild2x2

9 years ago

Is it for men and women or just women?
I go to one or two a year where we play dirty Santa but we are groups of women.

This year I brought a small Hershey Kiss shaped crystal dish. I added a bag of Hershey Chocolate Xmas Kisses and a pair of cozy indoor Xmas socks. I went home with three little sauce dishes on a bamboo tray and some cute bag clips.

Someone else brought a Santa candy dish and a bag of Ghiradelli chocolates.
We also had an apron, a snowman figure, a singing, dancing Santa, and a fuzzy throw.

In the past a small cross body bag for travel was popular and also several jars of homemade preserves. One year people were fighting over a Pyrexware baking dish in a woven basket type holder.

For unisex parties I would bring things like a quality multi purpose wrench or other good tool, a do it yourself movie night basket with popcorn, seasoning, candy and snack foods, maybe a battery organizer filled with commonly needed household batteries, a set of automotive wipes (window, leather and all purpose) to keep in the the car, a good plug in rechargeable emergency household light, a car blanket, things like that.

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caseynfld
9 years ago
If it's for adults, a bottle of liqueur (Bailey's or something similar).
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Hi...I usually 'read' and learn great stuff here...so now I'm 'chirping in' so to speak... We had the same situation. We used to do the gift exchange with EVERYONE (17 of us) ! After several years, it became a financial burdeon for some. So we then decided to JUST do the children. When they got older and started getting married, we then decided to do A Secret Santa with a $ limit. When that became too much, because of ALL the extened families, I came up with an idea for everyone to buy a Christmas Tree Ornament $10 limit, wrap it up, and do a Grab Bag. Well, this has become such a hit. After doing this for several years. Everyone looks forward to a 'New' surpise Ornament for their tree. They also love the fact that each year they have one from the past, and with a memory of who gave it to them and when. We still buy presents for the small children. I know as families grow, it's hard to keep up, and you don't want to stop the gift giving at all ... That's No Fun !! I hope this suggestion helps..Good Luck. Jane
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I host a similar gift swap at a party I do every summer. Out of season right? But the point of the game is to have fun which we always do. I call it the Greed Game, mainly because that's what it was called the first time I ever played it years ago at a Christmas party, but also because that is the whole point of the game: greed! I've found over years of playing it that these things hold true: 1. People LOVE to unwrap a present 2. If you get a low number (one of the earlier pickers in the game) there is a good chance that the game will not be fun for you, in the event that you pick a gift no one else wants to steal. It's not fun to watch everyone else stealing and laughing and having a good time while you sit there with an undesirable gift. So here are the rules we play by, which seem to work very well. Everyone draws a number. Round ONE consists of everyone unwrapping a new gift. Round TWO is for stealing. #1 looks at his/her gift and decides to either keep or steal. If keeping, play moves to #2. If stealing, #1's gift goes on the table and #1 steals from someone else who we will call 1a. 1a can take the gift on the table or steal from another person (1b). 1b can take the gift on the table or steal from another person (1c). 1c must then take the gift from the table. Once the gift is taken from the table, whether it be by 1a, 1b or (forced) 1c, #1's turn is over and play moves to #2 who initiates another round of stealing if desired. Within one player's turn (#1, 1a, 1b and 1c for example) a gift can be stolen only once. However, once that person's turn is over and stealing play moves to the next player, all gifts are again available for stealing. This method allows everyone to open a new gift AND to have an opportunity to steal. The stealing goes on AFTER all the gifts have been opened so that people can decide what they want based on complete information. There is still no guarantee that everyone will go home with the gift they wanted, but that is never guaranteed. The fun of this game is in the stealing, thus the "greed". So when everyone opens a new gift and everyone can also steal, it's the fun of the game that becomes the star instead of what gift you end up with. The gift you end up with is more of a bonus for participating in the game. I will say that the gifts need to be imaginative. If everyone brings a gift card, there won't be much fun in either opening or stealing. And it doesn't matter if the gifts are worth $5 or $50. Again, because the point is the fun of the game and the gift is merely a bonus. I hope you have fun no matter what you decide to do!!
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dandyrandylou
9 years ago
If it's "dirty" how about a few large marshmallows with the note "You've been bad, so here's the scoop. All you get is snowman's poop."
FlamingO in AR
9 years ago
I would go to Hobby Lobby and browse the gift/decor dept and with their 40% off coupon in hand, pick out a nice $30-$32 item that is appealing. A mirror, a picture, a frame, glass bowl, pottery, floral arrangement, basket, the possibilities are endless!
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Kathsgrdn
9 years ago
One year I got a bottle of Wild Turkey and a small bottle of their bbq sauce. The distillery is right outside my town.
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Georgysmom
9 years ago
Do you have a Tuesday Morning near you? They had a Wine opener for $15.00. I bought one for my gift exchange and one for me. They usually sell for $30.00 - $40.00. If it's just for ladies, Tuesday Morning also had a wooden box with assorted teas for $15.00 they also usually sell for $25.00 - $30.00. I'm giving that to my Mexican Train group along with some homemade cookies.
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9 years ago
I think the tools are a good idea maybe some type of leatherman tool or small Swiss army knife. If you have a Sears nearby, go to the tool section and get some robogrips. Someone suggested I buy those for dh when we were first married. They have come in handy lots of times. I'm trying to go for practical here.... a nail kit with clippers, files, etc.,... Starbucks gift card... apron... tire gauge, tool to break car window and cut seat belt, flashlight, birdfeeder, American flag.

Get your coupons around and Google "Squatty Potty". It helps you poop. Mad men or a show like that had mentioned them. I got one as a present last year. Along those lines, I think Poo-Pourri would be a funny, but usable, gift.

I saw a garlic GRATER set similar to this at a home show last year. I should have bought it. I use a lot of garlic.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
9 years ago
You will be amazed at the clever and useful things you can find for $20. I'd suggest a visit to a hardware store, a garden center, one of the pharmacy chains, the gourmet section of the grocery store.

Robert's department has the same kind of party every year...we try to find something that will truly be used or consumed. Last year, he gave a coal starter chimney, a utility lighter, and a small bag of cherry wood. He brought home a Sunbeam heating pad for the neck and shoulders, which I claimed for myself, lol.
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eld6161
9 years ago
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Small jars of salt or sugar scrubs? Small assortment of teas? Republic of Tea lets you choose a small assortment and they have interesting teas some with fun names.

(Get the fun names for entertainment value)

Nice socks or cozy socks for walking around the house. Who can't use more socks?

Hand lotions to keep in the purse. Get a few different popular brands and put in a cute vinyl bag.

Forced paper whites or other flowering plant that you "force' to grow in the winter inside.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
We have these every year we love them. Unless specified they are never gag gifts they are really legit gifts you would want. This year I gave a personal smoothie blender. It is small and has the drink container as the blender top. They fought over it. Another that I got that was fought for was an led battery powered lantern great for when the power goes out or camping or you need a work light. I bought those at big lots. This year the gift I stole was a small battery powered screwdriver/drill that has a handle that bends for easy grip. One year I gave a set of women's tools it was very pretty with flowered handles, they loved it. I gave a set of nice steak knives once and a set of nice kitchen utensils once. I tend not to get to gender specific and not holiday related. I never use gift cards they lack the wow effect which you want at these events. One year the gift I got was a very nice electric fillet knife kit. This is an excellent gift and one I would highly recommend! I gave away every electric knife I had after having that one. You can buy them in a really nice hard case with accessories at Academy sports and in the fishing department in big stores. Best knife ever for cutting up the turkey and ham. That would be my top suggestion.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
Example of the electric knife

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/tournament-choice-electric-fillet-knife#repChildCatid=1000663
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
Personal smoothie blender, lots of choices in the price range. I bought the one I gave at Walmart.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_013_aps?k=personal+smoothie+blender&rh=i%3Aaps&sprefix=Personal+smoo
Elmer J Fudd
9 years ago
How about a book from a best seller list. Or a souvenir type item for the local pro sports team or college?

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