What to Wrap For The Gift Exchange?
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
Who wouldn’t love to take home a cheerful reindeer shower cap? That’s what I thought.
The Infamous Gift Exchange
It’s that time of the year again.
You know it well. Now get to wrappin’!
Fingerless Gloves
These will be a hit for the emo/indie Christmas crowd.
KID ROBOT MUNNY
These collectables are pretty popular. I try to collect all of them. They’re not too pricey for a gift :)
Give a Tree
Hey planet hugger, tree lover…pass on the love with a potted little plant you can grow yourself.
Picture Frame
A nice holiday gift. Just add a picture of you with your friends and it’s ready to go!
Brush Set
This brush gift set is a deal. It’s under $15 at Ross!
Cell Phone
Some people are in desperate need of a new cell phone!!!
Pajama Pants
This gift will be loved. Nice and warm..
Cosmetics Bag
This is really cute.
Starbucks Gift Card
The guaranteed gift that is: Fail-proof. Painless. Sure to Please.
Bath Gel/Body Lotion/Hand Soap
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
A cool unisex gift that will come in handy in any household. $16 at Urban Outfitters.
Cheeeese!
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
One gift card where even $15 goes a long way.
LIQUOR
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….
Britney Spears CD
This CD is awesome!!!!
Tote Bag
Everyone loves new tote bags.
Hello Kitty Blanket
This fleece blanket will keep anyone warm.
Stationary
Perfect for the office or for kids.
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