Secret Santa at work - Need some ideas

Danielle&Scott Posted: Dec 14, 2004 10:53 AM

Secret Santa at work - Need some ideas

We are doing a sercet santa at my company. I picked a woman that is in her 40's. I only can spend up to $15. What should I get her???

I have no idea what she likes. I know her, but I dont know what she is into.
Thanks,
Scott

nov04LIbride Posted: Dec 14, 2004 11:10 AM

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I got my secret santa (also $15 limit) one of the vase things from bath and body works filled with 4 small lotions/gels. Other years I have given candles, a scarf...

Donna Posted: Dec 14, 2004 11:23 AM

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here are some ideas -
Starbucks gift card
set for Bath & Body works
christmas ornaments/candles
scarf
earrings
bracelet
Pin (for her coat)
chocolate
manicure gift certificate

luvsun27 Posted: Dec 14, 2004 11:27 AM

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I got a Cross pen for our grab-bag....it was $19.99 with 20% off, so it came to about $15 something. Got it at staples.....

Johnny&Maur Posted: Dec 14, 2004 11:32 AM

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I have this too at work! Same amount..

Ideas i may use are:

blockbuster $10 rental card and i would put it in a tub of their popcorn with other movie candy...my mom has done this before, its so cute and looks nice. (you can wrap it all up in colored plastic wrap)

Also....$15 worth of scratch off lotto tickets

The body shop is selling an amazing cranberry scented candle as well...very nice idea.

:)

luvsbob4603 Posted: Dec 14, 2004 11:51 AM

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hat & gloves set.
perfume.
pictureframe.
candle.
earrings.
starbucks giftcard.
movie tickets.

gl in what ever you get her.

Danielle&Scott Posted: Dec 14, 2004 12:10 PM

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Thanks for the ideas...I wish I knew someone that knew what she was into....

Scott

1017Bride Posted: Dec 14, 2004 12:12 PM

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Hmm I work with a lot of women in that age group.

This is what I would pick:

1. body lotions
2. socks
3. a cute piece of costume jewelry
4. a small cute tsoche
5. some gourmet foods

marymoon Posted: Dec 14, 2004 12:25 PM

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Scott, LIW must be really like one big happy family to you, because you consult us for every decision!

Bed bath abd Beyond has some cool gifts, like a martini set or a margarita set, smores maker, small fondue set, cute gift ideas tht are about $20, but with a 20% off or a $5 off coupon they'd be right in range.

Personally I HATE getting secret santa gifts that are like a basket form bath and body works. To me that's just like getting a gift certificate. it's like getting a guy a tie. JMO. I had a work SS and I went out and got something I knew the girl I had would love and then my person gave me like, lotions and I was disappointed, even tho I didn't mean to be

boosh78201 Posted: Dec 14, 2004 12:29 PM

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Scott, maybe you can ask some of her friends in the office what she likes.

I agree with Jen I wouldnt want to get a basket thing with soaps either.

Danielle&Scott Posted: Dec 14, 2004 06:03 PM

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Posted by marymoon

Scott, LIW must be really like one big happy family to you, because you consult us for every decision!

I was looking at bombay company and I saw a really nice ring box that is musical, but i do not know if she likes dark wood. I like the bed bath and beyond idea.

I dont want to get anything like everyone else gets...$15 gift certificate to block buster, or a $15 gift certificate to starbucks....or $15 in lotto tickets...So boring. I like to be different.

Danielle thinks she would like some Silver earrings, or maybe a Pin...I am going to have to take a walk by her desk tomorrow and see what she is into.

Thanks for the ideas,
Scott

jenny2penny Posted: Dec 14, 2004 06:06 PM

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DebMaher Posted: Dec 14, 2004 06:10 PM

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Philosophy makes this great 3 in 1 cleanser, shampoo, conditioner in yummy flavors of the season like Pumpkin Pie Spice....about that price. Also, a GC for a manicure is a surefire winner.

Danielle&Scott Posted: Dec 14, 2004 06:17 PM

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She is a professional thin woman in her mid forties. I think she is married but im not sure if she has kids or not. I don't think she has an office, I am pretty sure she has a cubicle.

Scott