What to Wrap For The Gift Exchange?

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Your social calendar is filled with holiday parties this month, and naturally they ALL require you to bring a white elephant gift under $15. Urgh. This dilemma continually presents a problem because, well, you're clueless when it comes to finding cool/funny/irreverent gifts on a budget. Need some help? Don't we all. Inquiring minds want to know: What are some great (i.e. easy, fast, cheap, and all-together crowd-pleasing) gift ideas for the annual holiday gift exchange?

Reindeer Shower Cap

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Who wouldn’t love to take home a cheerful reindeer shower cap? That’s what I thought.

The Infamous Gift Exchange

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It’s that time of the year again.
You know it well. Now get to wrappin’!

Fingerless Gloves

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These will be a hit for the emo/indie Christmas crowd.

KID ROBOT MUNNY

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These collectables are pretty popular. I try to collect all of them. They’re not too pricey for a gift :)

added by jadoreme 12/09/2008

Give a Tree

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Hey planet hugger, tree lover…pass on the love with a potted little plant you can grow yourself.

Picture Frame

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A nice holiday gift. Just add a picture of you with your friends and it’s ready to go!

added by Michelle Daler 12/16/2008

Brush Set

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This brush gift set is a deal. It’s under $15 at Ross!

added by Michelle Daler 12/17/2008

Hot Cocoa

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added by Michelle Daler 12/17/2008

Cell Phone

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Some people are in desperate need of a new cell phone!!!

added by jadoreme 12/09/2008

Pajama Pants

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This gift will be loved. Nice and warm..

added by Michelle Daler 12/17/2008

Cosmetics Bag

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This is really cute.

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Starbucks Gift Card

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The guaranteed gift that is: Fail-proof. Painless. Sure to Please.

Bath Gel/Body Lotion/Hand Soap

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The old standby.
Remember when literally EVERY gift you gave and received was a lotion and bath gel set from Bath and Body Works, circa 1998? Yeah, let’s try to avoid that cycle again.

Recycled Album Coasters

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A cool unisex gift that will come in handy in any household. $16 at Urban Outfitters.

Cheeeese!

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Practice your fake overjoyed face. Most likely you’ll be more than just a little disappointed in your gift, but someone WILL photograph your immediate reaction, so make sure it’s a happy one.

iTunes Gift Card

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One gift card where even $15 goes a long way.

LIQUOR

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Not super creative but always fun….that is if your family drinks. Which mine do obviously- crazy Irish/Italians minus the Catholic part. Plus the lush part….

added by Chelsea 12/09/2008
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Britney Spears CD

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This CD is awesome!!!!

added by Michelle Daler 12/16/2008

IPOD COVER

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added by Michelle Daler 12/17/2008

Tote Bag

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Everyone loves new tote bags.

added by Michelle Daler 12/17/2008

Hello Kitty Blanket

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This fleece blanket will keep anyone warm.

added by Michelle Daler 12/17/2008

Christmas Mugs

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Stationary

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Perfect for the office or for kids.

added by Michelle Daler 12/17/2008
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Discussions

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I am with Chelsea on the booze!! :)

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This guide is perfect for last minute gift exchange ideas!

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those gloves are pretty wicked.