ok…not really, but with Christmas coming up, I’ve been trying to think of really nice inexpensive gifts. My secret to gift giving and preventing regifting is to get something that you would really love if you had “so and so’s taste” This might be a little more difficult if you don’t know the person very well. But gift giving is much like the golden rule. I know I wouldn’t want the hickory farms cured meat and cheese gift basket or bath salts from Walgreens, so don’t give them as gifts. If you do, you or your friends will be seeing them again next year under your tree. ewwwwww gross! Housewares and kitchen gadgets can be great gifts for that foodie friend of yours. For my firm’s white elephant gift exchange we have a $20 maximum spending limit, so I’ve been looking for something inexpensive yet of definite quality. You might think that $20 can’t really get you anything of real quality/use in the kitchen department, but I can think of some really great and great looking gifts.
I love the Bodum Pavina Double-wall Thermo Glasses. Not only are they beautiful, interesting, and very practical, but they are also quite inexpensive. At 15.99 for the 12-oz glasses, you can get a set for a friend and one for yourself! I did! =) They keep teas hot and juices cold with no condensation or coasters. However, reviews for the 21oz are not that great. They seem to break a lot easier than the 12 and 9oz sizes. theseattlebear and theyummybear both recommend this item. ok ok…I got to go to a dinner party now. I will update in a bit with more great gift ideas!
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