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Need Gift Ideas Please

Patz822 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:24:28 GMT

My husband is hosting a corporate event in June. We have already started tossing around venues, food menus etc. We are going to give each person (roughly 90 people)

a “ Thank you” gift bag to take when they leave. We cannot seem to come up with

anything. Any suggestions?

Thank you!

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

qualitygal — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:26:51 GMT

One quick question: can you tell us the kind of work they are in? I'd hate to suggest a totally wrong thing. Or, just what not to suggest?

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

mima — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:38:34 GMT

I agree, more information needed. What kind of work, is it for both men and women, how much to spend?

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

kivah — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:49:29 GMT

@Patz822

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It's best u call them on the phone since u need so many products. They can help u decide which products and price.

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I just gave 3 sets of hand, foot & body cremes to 3 male friends for Christmas.

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Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

Patz822 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:02:03 GMT

They are all healthcare professionals. We want to stay away from alcohol.

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

SandPiper — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:16:26 GMT

I went to a company picnic last year and everyone received a goodie bag. Here is what I remember was in it.

suncreen

chapstick

breath mints

scratch off lottery ticket

granola bar

hand cream

sun visor

keychain flashlight

notepad and pen

i think that is everything.

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

alicedee — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:24:49 GMT

Not sure how much you are planning to spend....but rather then a bunch of little items that will probably be tossed, I’d do something like a $5 Starbucks gift card, a car wash coupon, a pretty, individually wrapped cookie from a local bakery.

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

Meowshmarrow — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:39:30 GMT

I like @alicedee 's idea!

Starbucks gift card starts from $10 though...since you can't buy much with $5 lol

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

alicedee — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:40:25 GMT

wrote:
I like @alicedee 's idea!
Starbucks gift card starts from $10 though...since you can't buy much with $5 lol

Can you tell I don’t go to Starbucks? Lol!

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

Elri — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:59:53 GMT

I like these valet trays that fold flat for travel and snap together at the corner. They hold keys, watch, tickets, etc.

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

VaBelle35 — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:14:37 GMT

You can get $5 Starbucks gift cards. I believe they are purchased through some corporate program at Starbucks if you are a business. I get them all the time from vendors are work. They come in an envelope with a place to write a personal note.

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

on the bay — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 01:21:52 GMT

I would want some nice pocket hand sanitizers, maybe a great gel pen, and some alcohol wipes and maybe a pocket hand lotion, oh and a packet of kleenex!

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

dex — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 01:44:37 GMT

Movie tickets,Starbucks card,nuts,manicure,

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

Shanus — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 01:48:40 GMT

wrote:
My husband is hosting a corporate event in June. We have already started tossing around venues, food menus etc. We are going to give each person (roughly 90 people)
a “ Thank you” gift bag to take when they leave. We cannot seem to come up with
anything. Any suggestions?
Thank you!

@Patz822 Since I now know they’re medical professionals. Instead of spending the money on ‘throw away gifts’, why not give a donation in all their names to a medical fund or cancer research foundation, etc.

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

Katcat1 — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 02:06:23 GMT

@Patz822 You did not mention how much you want to spend for these gift bags? One idea I thought of was a gift card and then some kind of personal gift for a man and a woman. Like a very nice body wash for each or facial moisturizer for each. You can even throw in a tiny box of Godiva chocolates. Some places to shop would be Nordstrom, Origins, L'Occtaine, Acure Organics (family owned excellent products)

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 02:21:33 GMT

Without knowing your budget, it’s impossible to recommend anything. Also, why are you giving them gifts? Those two questions are critical.

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NYC Susan — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 03:07:36 GMT

wrote:
My husband is hosting a corporate event in June. We have already started tossing around venues, food menus etc. We are going to give each person (roughly 90 people)
a “ Thank you” gift bag to take when they leave. We cannot seem to come up with
anything. Any suggestions?
Thank you!

I'm assuming these people are both male and female?

I don't have any great suggestions, but for sure I wouldn't throw a bunch of little things into a bag. I would go with something nicer. Not gift cards unless you can afford to be very generous - Otherwise it looks cheap. I also wouldn't do hand lotion or body wash or anything like that. I think it's too personal. Most women tend to like the scents they like, and I don't know any man who would think of those as gift items. I might include that type of thing in a gift bag for a women-only event, but not otherwise.

Maybe a small photo frame - Everyone has photos, and many of these people probably have a desk in their offices and/or places they like to display photos at home. You can use the frames to hold place cards at the event. Or put them in a gift bag along with a small box of good-quality chocolate and a thank-you note for attending. I think I would do something along those lines.

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

jackthebear — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 03:15:57 GMT

wrote:
I would want some nice pocket hand sanitizers, maybe a great gel pen, and some alcohol wipes and maybe a pocket hand lotion, oh and a packet of kleenex!

That’s the stuff I would leave

Re: Need Gift Ideas Please

jannabelle1 — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 03:21:13 GMT

Maybe your budget or the corporate budget is good sized. If I was the recipient, I don't think I'd like a lot of of personal items like hand cream or hand sanitizer. I like the suggestion of a small box of nice chocolates or maybe also a gift certificate for a local ice cream shop, but honestly, who needs stuff like that? No matter what you choose everyone won't be delighted with everything. Even if you put a small plant or flower in front of each table setting, there will be some who don't want a plant or are allergic to flowers or even chocolates! Throw a nice party with good food and free beverages, and most people will be happy for the good time!