Would you be happy to receive an adult coloring book?
Some might, some might not, but I think it's a pretty good choice overall. :)
If they have company over, it's a nice way to pass time and have fun.
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Do you have a board game store nearby? They should be able to help you picking a game that's easy to play and not very expensive, and that works well with adults. There's actually quite a big market for games like that. You might be able to find Carcassonne for less than $20 (here it costs just over $20, but things tend to be very expensive where I live).
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Hmm there are two near by. I always thought board games were pretty niche, seems like quite a lot of people like them.
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It is considered a niche hobby, but in my experience most people enjoy games like Carcassonne, Settlers, Caylus and Evolution, the kind of games that are easy to pick up and play but offer a good amount of depth. You just need to convince them that playing them is very different from playing Monopoly.
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Also wanted to suggest a boardgame. There are a lot of good ones to choose from.
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I got my mom a coloring book and also I own one for myself.... it's not "the coolest thing on earth" but it helps me to calm down after a hard day/week
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Those measuring cups are cute! But I don't think many of them will use it. :P
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I've also gifted adult coloring books. Idk why they're a thing too. haha.
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Right? There's even a section for them in many bookstores nowadays...
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I'm actually getting one gift only, going to a random person. :D
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It used to be Mandala coloring a decade or so ago, now its all kinds of coloring. It keeps coming back and people thinks its new and hip :P My girlfriend wanted a coloring book, a little while later as I was about to buy her one she suddenly said "Ain't nobody got time for that", so I'm glad I didn't :D
No food? Darn!
A wooden 3D puzzle, a mug (probably too late for a custom one), a funny USB stick, bulbs (no, not light, spring flowers for planting)....uhhhhh....
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A decade or so ago I was too young to be worrying about Christmas gifts :P
Sorry to say m3rc, but I don't think any of those you listed are what I'm looking for. I myself am tired from receiving mugs for various occasions... Thanks for the suggestions though!
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Do you use them though? :P
Ok, yeah, I know, its been done to death.
That's why people buy food, arghhh! :)
I'll try think of something better :)
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They're rotting in my storage room... I just use my favourite Iron Man mug. :D
The no food restriction sucks! I guess they want to prevent everyone from buying chocolates.
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Speaking of bulbs, LED light bulbs are a cool idea. Is coffee considered a food product? I'm sure nearly everyone would like some nice coffee. I know that I would be sorely disappointed with a coloring book.
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Yeah, no coffee/tea. :/ Would have made it so much easier for me...
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I've been gifted adult colouring books. It's not a bad idea but make sure you give them good enough colouring tools as well.
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With the coloring tools it'll be over budget O: I just assume everyone has coloring pencils at home. ^^''
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give them a nice keychain :3
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Not knowing who is getting my gift means it'll end up being a lame keychain D:
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What exactly is an adult coloring book? If it's naked people, that could be a very creepy gift. Why not a gift card to some local merchant?
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Oh no, not what you're thinking at all! D:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2/190-8850673-4492934?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=coloring+book
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Oh why'd you have to show it? There's no such thing in Croatia and now I really really want one xD
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Hint to your friends/partner to get from Amazon :P
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I'd totally love one for myself and my mom. They do seem rather expensive, right? Or is it just me?
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The Amazon prices seem reasonable to me. I think coloring pencils (if you get the good stuff like Prismacolor) are more expensive. :P
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It would appear our currencies differ quite a lot then xD
As for the pencils, primary school grade are good.enough for me xD
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XD I get it now, its the complexity, not the content...Sorry, "Adult" anything means definitely not for kids to me..Still, why not a gift card?
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I see where your username comes from ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
About gift cards, I don't like giving them because it always makes me think that the giver didn't put in too much effort. I know, nothing personal, it's just me...
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Haha, nope that's not it :P
Your reason for not gifting cards makes perfect sense to me. I would go with a nice wine or something but i guess that drink falls into the "foodstuff" category..
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Well, it is not a gift exchange, but i felt like gifting some stuff to my colleagues this year (more than the yearly chocolate box :)).
For my female colleagues, i offered some little useless cute things to decorate their desk at the office :D
For one male colleague, i offered a bottle of wine.
And for another male colleague, i plan to offer a game on Steam.
They are all like 40-45 years old.
To be honest, i didn't know about the adult coloring book thing :)
I would have said some good chocolate, but you don't want any food.
So i guess some little decoration things.
It depends on the person personality though.
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The hard part is that I don't know who will be getting the gift so I can't base it on anyone's personality.
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Hmmm... A massage at a good salon? Everyone enjoys being pampered. :D
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There are vouchers for massages? :D I've got no experience with that, but seems like it'll be way over budget for a good salon.
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Yup, there are. I gift them often. For 15$ (cca 100 Kuna- Croatian currency) you could get an hour long whole body massage in a thai salon. I mean, you could here in Croatia, maybe you could in your country too.
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Will it be one of those things people can pass up, if they want to try for another gift?
Magic 8 ball or a chia zombie hand... :)
Also Star Wars stuff is very popular right now. The Star Wars Wookie Chewbacca Slippers are cool, but it would be hard to guess the size, especially if the gift can't be re-exchanged at the party. You'd have to add a gift receipt.
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I've never been in one where you can 'reject' the gift. Won't the giver feel sad if nobody wants his /her gift? Oh I might consider a Star Wars item, there are enough fans out there (:
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Yeah, my husbands work did it where they could swap out the gift. He said it was a lot of fun. No one's feelings got hurt because everyone ended up with a gift, except one year he ended up bringing home his own gift. It was an obnoxious talking alarm clock, which we ended up torturing our son with since he always has a hard time getting out of bed. :)
White Elephant Rules
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Drop the coloring and just get them a book. A new copy of an old classic.
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Portable power bank is the most practical given that battery for mobile devices does not last long and even if a person has it, a spare will be great if you forgot to charge one. Gift cards/voucher are great too. I am not sure about adult colouring book or whatever it is and if given 1, I will just put it in my bookshelf and let it collect dust.
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Considering powerbank precisely because of practicality. Almost everyone needs one at some point right?
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a ride on the tardis would be probably the best... the next better.... something DIY like this http://diply.com/trendinglols/article/moss-graffiti-art-illegal-cool-diy/1
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What? I can't just let any one in my Tardis!
Moss idea is really cool, pity I don't have the artistic talent :P
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Wow seriously? If you're joking, it's in very bad taste. If you're serious, I am speechless.
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it's no joke maybe my work places were far more liberal and people would have found it funny... not my fault of nudity offends you.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podpiwek
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvass
i doubt you will find it in store, maybe online
but the fun part is making it http://natashaskitchen.com/2012/02/19/angelinas-easy-bread-kvas-recipe/
for the gift i reccomend do it yourself kit if you are able to find it (you just add water, wait, and drink)
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Currently I am considering an adult coloring book, since that seems to be the thing these days... Never understood its popularity though.
Wait what? You serious? Σ(゜ロ゜;)
Hmm how about a ring?! Sorry I'm joking xD
I know that you're from Singapore and it's a tropical country..
Maybe a scarf? Because it's kinda christmas-likepoi
Or a cute animal hat (see below pic)
Or just something cute like panda doll, snowman doll, white-bear doll
I mean it doesn't matter how old are they, cute things are cuteeeeee! xD
The last resort is to bring them to TARDIS and give them a nice tour ヾ(≧∇≦*)ゝ
If you ask what I want... I would prefer the raw material, yeah "お金" xD
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Maybe practical items like towel, doormat, or department store gift voucher
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I think when it's a gift exchange like this, "practical" is more important than "personal" so a gift card or something from this list perhaps.
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Oh, I might be too late here =(
Never heard about adult coloring books, but I like the idea of some crafting hobby present.
If regular books are out of the question, maybe some kind of art book?
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EDIT: Some of you misunderstood, this gift exchange is random. i.e. I'm getting a single gift. I don't know who will receive my gift, and likewise don't know who will be gifting me something. Another idea: portable charger / board game?
Hello SG! I need some opinions on a gift for Christmas gift exchange at my workplace. The budget is between $15-20 in my local currency, which is probably about USD10-15. There are people of all ages working there, from 17/18 to 60-odd, a good mix of locals and foreigners. I want to give something nice, not something that the recipient will throw away or never touch again. Restrictions: no foodstuff allowed.
Currently I am considering an adult coloring book, since that seems to be the thing these days... Never understood its popularity though. What do you think? Any better ideas? I will probably be getting it on Tuesday, when I'm free.
TL;DR? Christmas gift idea, tyvm.
Here, I know you all want a giveaway: Level 1+
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