Whether you’re doing a secret Santa gift exchange at work, church, or another activity, these ideas are perfect for just about anyone. Given today’s economic climate, these ideas are also cheap and ridiculous.
Gift idea number 1: you don’t have to be a coffee lover to receive this gift . Hit dollar store for a bald holiday theme or as an everyday mug. Wash the mug and fill one or two packets of instant cocoa, two tea bags, candy canes (perfect for peppermint tea or cocoa) and each wrapped package or two of biscotti. You can also throw a handful of Hershey kisses or peppermint on the bottom for an extra surprise.
Gift idea number 2: Make an ornament. This is not difficult or elaborate. Craft-stores like Michael’s, often have empty glass ball ornaments. Fill in with paint or star studs in any color and replace the top. I can tell you that these personalized ornaments personalized are a nice addition to the Christmas lights that are twinkling outside the tree. If you have a glitter pen, write the recipient’s name on a ball, or if you don’t have a good hand, simple circles all over the ornament will look cute too.
Gift idea number 3: homemade tin or tray good luck. These are clearly not deserted. Make your favorite cookie, candy or fudge or a combination of all of them if you’re adventurous. Pick up a tin or a tray for the dollar to make this gift much more economical. As in the special treatment, include the trigger. In the pharetra consequat mauris facilisis is made by the maleuada nibh. If you are worried about nut allergy, just skip it and it will still be yummy. The website offers variations, just search the recipe title to find them.
Foolproof Chocolate Fudge
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can condensed milk
dash salt
1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Line an 8-inch square baking sheet with aluminum foil, extending the strips over the edges of the pan.
Melting chocolate chips with condensed milk and salt in a pan over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts and vanilla. Spread in the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Remove from the pan by lifting the edges of the foil. It is cut into squares.
Yield: 2 libr.
Gift idea number 4: If you are crafty, make some note cards . If not, I’ll buy some. Inexpensive paper stamps can be found in the dollar bins at Michael’s Arts & Whole and occasional lakes. Pair gift cards with a pen, some tax stamps and homemade labels. Make mailing labels from your computer and put a cute time or theme graphic in the corner.
Gift idea number 5: Who doesn’t like a movie night? Include a gift bag, box of popcorn, movie theater candy like sno hats, Mike & Ike’s and various candy bars, add a gift card for your favorite movie rental or DVD and you’re done. For the price, the DVD family can sometimes be found at WalMart.
Gift idea number 6: Make the recipient a favorite lunch and leave it on his or her desk his. It could be as simple as salad greens. Tuna salad and chicken salad are good choices as well. They ask for some chips, maybe some grapes or include some, and a soda or a bottle of water. You can also just leave change with a note to get your favorite drink from the vending machine if it’s available to you.
Hopefully these ideas will make your Secret Santa a little easier. If you have a week to spare, you can do all your shopping at once and be done without any last minute ideas.
