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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dandyrandylou
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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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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