topic Re: Grab bag in Among Friends

Grab bag

joann1218 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:02:47 GMT

At work we are having a grab bag. $25 limit. We aren’t getting a name. We will put wrapped gifts on table, then select numbers and then in number order pick a gift from table. Any suggestions for a gift, thank you.

Re: Grab Abag

patbz — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:14:47 GMT

A nice throw from Costco or Marshalls.

Re: Grab bag

kindred cats — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:25:47 GMT

Cambridge JAN-DEC 2023 twelve months, 52 weeks, Planner....

got mine from Office Max and it's very very nice. Various cover styles. around $20--.

Has everything inside you can think of, btw... practical but so nice!

Re: Grab Abag

Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:27:15 GMT

I hate those office thingies! Do we really need another gift?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:27:38 GMT

I went through this with my sister yesterday. It's hard because they have to be unisex.

A hand-held game or puzzle of some sort, A snack basket with candies, cookies, chips, nuts, etc., unisex sports socks, ear muffs if in a cold climate, A gift card to a good lunch place, A folding umbrella.

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GenXmuse — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:28:41 GMT

Maybe a board game or puzzle?

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mspatmac — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:37:20 GMT

@joann1218

Is it all women or mixed? That would determine the type of gift I would be looking for.

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:40:28 GMT

Gift card to Amazon, throw, new kitchen tools like spatula, cups, measuring spoons. I once gave a lava lamp and everyone wanted it. Go figure.

Re: Grab Abag

Kachina624 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:42:45 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1wrote:
I hate those office thingies! Do we really need another gift?

@Group 5 minus 1

That doesn't change the fact that her group has elected to do this and she must participate. Got a HELPFUL suggestion?

Re: Grab bag

santorini — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:43:26 GMT

Something from Kochblume (silicone ice trays, silicone measuring cups)? It would be higher with shipping & handling but that's a hard price range.

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:49:22 GMT

My office is doing something similar. I'm wrapping up several cute dish towels and a bottle of fancy dish soap and a bottle of fancy hand soap.

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jackthebear — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:50:56 GMT

@joann1218wrote:
At work we are having a grab bag. $25 limit. We aren’t getting a name. We will put wrapped gifts on table, then select numbers and then in number order pick a gift from table. Any suggestions for a gift, thank you.

Gift card to dunkin or starbucks or local grocery store stuff like that everyone can use food

I don't want anything to house, at this point in my life

Re: Grab bag

ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:01:03 GMT

I would go with something useful (ie canned goods, first aid kit, toilet paper).

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meallen616 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:09:22 GMT

Bath and Body Works or Slatkin candles.

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santorini — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:11:29 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoudwrote:
I would go with something useful (ie canned goods, first aid kit, toilet paper).

That would certainly be an unforgettable moment for the office blooper jokesters.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:18:56 GMT

@santoriniwrote:
@ThinkingOutLoudwrote:
I would go with something useful (ie canned goods, first aid kit, toilet paper).
That would certainly be an unforgettable moment for the office blooper jokesters.

Yep - if people get a laugh out of it, even more benefit. =)

Re: Grab bag

Chopsmom — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:20:31 GMT

@joann1218

One of those wireless charging "stones".

Amazon has some in your price range and have good reviews.

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Ainhisg — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:47:39 GMT

The gift that always fits is a gift card to a local gas station, grocery store, or Amazon.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:25:09 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoudwrote:
I would go with something useful (ie canned goods, first aid kit, toilet paper).

@ThinkingOutLoud

This should be fun things, not a collection for the homeless.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:46:20 GMT

@joann1218After a horrible experience when I was on my first job, wherever I worked I chose to opt out of this silly stuff. Never saw the point.