$10-$15 Gift for a Grab Bag Game--ideas?
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Joesmom | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 10:47 am     We always called this game "Dirty Santa", and it is great fun!! |
Zules | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 11:20 am     Julieboo - I'm playing that game at my party tomorrow. I love it, it's always great fun! We just draw numbers from a hat to determine the order. I always buy something I would like to keep. That way if I draw #1, I know which gift to choose! |
Herckleperckle | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:41 pm     I've never done this--sounds like a lot of fun! Here are some suggestions for you: 1. Hand or Body Lotion (I love Neutrogena) 2. Disposable Camera (the new variety that comes with a free CD) 3. Red or Black Licorice (a couple of those big containers) 4. A CD (Music or Talking Book) 5. A Gift Certificate -- in the amount you've decided upon from the nicest restaurant or jazz club (etc.) in your town. (They can always use it for lunch or to defray drink or dinner costs.) 6. A Cell Phone Case/Carrier 7. A Picture Frame 8. Date/Appt Book or Calendar for 2004 9. Desk Paperweight 10. A Game -- with adult appeal (Monopoly, Scrabble, etc.) Zules, after your party, please share the types of gifts that were most popular!  |
Daydreamer | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 08:40 pm     Food items always go over well. A nice assortment of nuts, Goodiva chocolates or even some nice flavored coffees. Also the liqueors with the fancy glasses is always another one that everyone likes. |
Julieboo | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 08:34 am     Thanks to everyone for your great ideas!!! I really appreciate them! |
Twinkie | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 08:42 am     I just saw the coolest thing in the grocery store! GIANT Pez dispensers! They were about 2 feet tall! I want one!!! LOL |
Carolinakisses | Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 01:45 pm     We played the gift exchange last year at a friends Christmas party and her father-in-law wrapped up his broken toaster in the box his new toaster came in. We all thought he was laughing because all the women wanted the toaster, but found out after the game was over that it was really the old broken toaster in the box. LOL |
Admin | Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 08:33 pm     We do this kind of thing at an annual post Christmas party every year...but it's a Recycled gift you must bring. Something you got as a gift, that you don't want. It doesn't have to be something you got this year for Christmas, it can be anything. The strangest things appear. One year a pie server showed up from one girls wedding (she's now divorced) and the ugliest oven mitts you ever saw! |
Enbwife | Monday, December 22, 2003 - 05:42 am     We've always done the number in a hat idea. #1 gets to choose first, then #2 can steal #1's gift or pick a new gift, etc.etc. I like the idea of rolling the dice. We should do that this year Admin! |
Ddr1135 | Monday, December 22, 2003 - 06:13 am     In-Laws play this on Christmas Eve. This year they dropped the dollar amount down to $10 from $50. (Some were NOT pleased at this, LOL). I got the movie Grease on dvd. I've always wanted it, so I'm hoping I'll somehow end up with it at the end of the night. |
Tabbyking | Monday, December 22, 2003 - 09:26 am     we had a 5 dollar limit at our elks party...so how did the crockpot and sandwich maker get in there?! and the 30-dollar bottle of 15-year-old scotch?! which i was the second to steal...and since things could be stolen 3 times, the guy who took it from me ended up with it! he doesn't even like scotch, but knew it was the most expensive gift there ... anyway, our DMV is also our march of dimes center. each year, they have different bears for different holidays. (i have pilgrim bears and bears coming out of zippered eggs, etc.) this year, they have santa bears and 3 angel bears--hope, faith and joy. for each 5-dollar donation, you get a bear. they have halos and wired wings so you can shape the wings. a lady and her husband ended up with 2 of the 3 bears that can be a set, and she was going to head off to the DMV this morning to get the one they didn't win (joy) at the party! my daughter has the santa bear in her stocking. so you could get a bear for 5 bucks or the full set of angel bears for 15 bucks. |
Mizinvanccouver | Monday, December 22, 2003 - 07:37 pm     Gifts under $10....hmmmmm how about a manicure set...scissors, clippers and file? Or a video? Coffee stuff from Tim Hortons or if you live in the U.S. Crispy Creme? Oh wait...Crispy Creme isn't really known for there coffee like Tim Horton's. What about antipasto and crackers? If they have a fire place a bundle of wood? One of those battery operated toothbrushes, Cool Coffee cups....hmmmm Ok...I'll stop now...really into this...LOL |
Zules | Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 07:41 am     Hey Herkle, sorry I didn't see your request until just now. At the party people brought: Wine, another bottle of wine, a car organizer thingy, a picture frame, Twister game, a bread dipping set, a collection of vibrantly colored frogs (cooler than it sounds), a beautiful nature poster, a tube of raspberry flavored motion lotion. Those are the only ones I can remember right now. It was really fun! |
Herckleperckle | Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 09:55 pm     Thanks, Zules!  |
Zules | Monday, December 29, 2003 - 07:58 am     Oh yeah, and a set of jumper cables! |
Herckleperckle | Monday, December 29, 2003 - 02:05 pm     Notice that in deference to the season, I didn't inquire a second time about 'motion lotion'!! I think the jumper cables are a terrific gift, BTW. |
Enbwife | Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 09:27 am     Neil and I hosted our party on the 27th and we did the recycled gift exchange, but this year we followed the advice above and rolled the dice. It was EXCELLENT!!! Thanks so much for the suggestion. We had a blast! People were yelling and screaming and grabbing, especially when we did the 8 minute timer at the end. It was hillarious. I've never laughed so hard! |
Tabbyking | Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 01:51 pm     herck, i am thinking if a couple won the jumper cables and the motion lotion, it might be quite a night!! |
Herckleperckle | Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 02:00 pm     Haahaaahaaaa! Tabby, you PERV! |
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