What is a good gift to get for an office party?
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Oooh, the dreaded office gift exchange!\n\nThe trick is to pick something fun and special, without being so specific that no one is interested in the gift.  Start with a “basic”, and then add a few twists with clever packaging.\n\nBasics\n\nMovie passes\nMovie rental card\nScratch tickets\nStarbucks card  \nPound of really good coffee\nItunes gift card  \nMag light (That light that you shake and never needs batteries.)\nGift card from Old Navy, bookstore, coffee shop, popular store.\n     (Try to pick a store that has extra “perks” with the card, one time I got an Old Navy card that said that if it was used in the week after Christmas buys also got a chance to win extra money to spend. )\nBeautiful cake from a nearby bakery.  (We did an Italian cream cake… was very popular) \nVariety box of funky/fun greeting cards \n\n\nTheme gifts - take a basic, and make it fun by bundling it with some inexpensive related items.\n\nOld fashioned fun box:\nWind up toys, Matchbox cars, “Parachute men”, slingshot, Super bounce ball, Suction bouncy toys, Silly putty….\n\nMovie night:\nPopcorn, candy, bowl, Movie rental card\n\nGourmet Java Jolt:\nCoffee, Flavored syrup, and “Frother” (it is an inexpensive “whipper” to create foam, last one I bought was $7 bucks)\n\nSummer fun:\nSnorkle and fin set\n\nInside Joke:\nBox of Diet Caffeine-free Dr. pepper.  One of the girls in our office was crazy for it, so someone found 2 big packs of it, and wrapped it up for the swap.  When it was wrapped it looked huge – after it was opened, everyone knew who it was for.  But of course, she had something they wanted.. and so the negotiating began!\n\nMaybe someone in your office has a quirky habit or interest that you can play off of!\n\n\n\nIdeas for success:\n\nWrap the gift!\n- Use an oversized box, people tend to go for the big boxes first\n- Be creative.  Wrap the present in a mysterious/fun way.  Egg Carton (who would pick a "dozen eggs") ? Coffee can? Brown paper bag with a rubber band?  Box from something else.\n-Wrap smaller items (scratch tickets, gift cards etc.) in a larger box or with a larger  item.  For example:\n-- a CD Case\n-- Box of Candy canes (Protect the tickets in a plastic bag and tape to front of box).  Looks like candy canes as they unwrap, until they see the tickets on the front.\n-- Inside a pickle jar  (I have a friend that does this one a lot... and it gets a good response, go figure!)\n-- Use an Altoids tin for gift cards.  If you are crafty, you can "remake" the tin into a one-of-a-kind box.\n\n"Break the rules"\n\n- Bring an extra ‘White Elephant” gift, wrap it, and put it in the middle of the pile. Something crazy, ugly, laughable, and totally different…. (Whoever gets that one, can always pick again after the joking is done.)  You never know, someone might actually want it!\n -- Dog chewed shoe\n -- Old child-size portable record player  (was fought over.)\n -- Look around, you probably have something that will work...\n\nHave fun with it! \n\nThings to avoid (unless you really, really, know that people in the office will like it.)\n - Obvious "gift with purchase items"\n - Practical joke items\n - Dreaded holiday Combo packages.\n - Edible underwear, or other adult items that might just go "oh so wrong"\n - Gourmet Hot cocoa set with a mug\n - Scented candles  (if it was all women maybe....)
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For my husband's 40th, I threw him a party with close family and friends.  For his gift I gave him an iPod and had his name engraved on the back (free at apple.com).\n\nIf your hubby's practical, maybe something for the home or office?? If he has a hobby, give him somethign for that?
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Gift Certificates are always nice...\n\nBut my favorite wedding present that I got was a crystal vase from friends of my grandparents, whom I had never met.\n\nGet them something nice they can put on their mantle... or a nice antique mantle clock.
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If you are really really really good friends, do something personal for her.  Make something for her using your computer.  You could make a book with pics of you and your friend and stories about fun, crazy, or memorable times you had together.  Get the book bound with a cardstock cover you make yourself.  You can have binding done at Office Depot and other such stores.  Kinda like a scrap book but everything is computerized so it is much faster and professional.  I made one for my friend and she cried she liked it so much, but we have been friends for years so we had a lot of memories.  Good luck on the hunt for the perfect gift.
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Depending on the occasion and your relationship with the executive, you might want to keep it less personal, to avoid causing any uncomfortable feelings on her part.  A fruit basket, or some sort of generic (but tasteful) gift basket would be good if you want to make a gift but you're not well acquainted.  If you are on a more friendly basis, you have more options.  Here are a few links to give you some ideas, ranging from "most appropriate" to "least appropriate."  Use your best judgement and err on the side of professionalism if you're in doubt :)
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give them a gift certificate for a nice dinner out and don't forget a hand written thank you card.. not typed or emailed
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well give her something handmade. what are you good at.?? something that will keep close to remember you and know that you put extra effort not just spend some of your money..
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How about a framed picture of you in front of your home and a thank you card.\nA gift certificate to something relaxing say a dinner and a movie, a pedicure. Spend how ever much you can afford.
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A really good DJ, good food, and something for everybody that comes, to remember the party.  Also, a really expensive graduation gift, given to him during the party.  Something every kid attending would want.  Even the girls!
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Most girls will like jewelry.  A pretty bracelet or a pair of earrings would be nice.   A gift card is a safe way to go, of course - but kind of boring.   Most girls still like stuffed animals (Penguins are hot this year).    A hat, scarf and gloves in an animal print would be fun.   A nice journal and a set of colored gel ink pens would be nice.  A jewelry box or purse would be fun, too.  Hope this helps.
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something tasteful and personal, but not too personal. Lik a gift basket or something. Don't give the female bath products. Try tea and cookies instead. For the guy, some small tech thing is usually welcomed. you can get nice stuff of this nature without spending too much, too. www.gifts.com can help, too
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sure, what type of gift?\nif post card, egreeting, flowers, program, message, suggestion address it to proper channels.
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Go to oriental trading co. online. They have great prices on party favors.\n\nWhen my children were that age I did a lot of shopping with them.  They also have inexpensive craft ideas.  \n\nI am not sure what kind of party you are having, but it is always nice to include a Christmas ornament as a favor to remember the party.\n\nHope this helps and good luck!
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I would go with gag gifts to keep the party going maybe condoms for the person with the most kids, etc.
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A suprise party with her close family and friends commemorating all the honourable and noble things they remember her doing throughout her lifetime so far.if she is not a suprise kind of person then let her know about it but keep th details very limited.Good Luck!!
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Some offices have secret santa and games. Karaoke would be fun. Only one free drink though? It should be an open bar.
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I like to make a special gift. Why don't you try to make a big card or book with all students picture or impressive picture and warm wishes. It can be bring to the party and show for evryone in there.\nI am sure your professor will be very happy.\ngo ahead1