$10-$20 gift for the boss, any ideas?

**Josephhgoins** · 12-14-2010, 07:28 PM

I need to get my boss a gift for Christmas. I usually buy him the $10 box of Hershey's Pot of gold chocolates. Of course they no longer make those and now its only a $5.00 box that is just too small.

we don't exchange gifts, but I always like to get him a little something to enjoy. I prefer to stay away from the coffee mugs and things like that because I don't want him to feel like he should keep something around for years.

Any suggestions? I checked Harry and David and saw several things in the price range (upper end of course) but they all looked cheap.

Thanks in advance!

**lisaflex** · 12-14-2010, 07:46 PM

what about some really good cheese and water crackers? tie it up on a cute little cutting board w/ a cheese knife?

**lisaflex** · 12-14-2010, 07:48 PM

or some nice wolfermans english muffins and a fancy butter?

**ladytoysdream** · 12-14-2010, 07:49 PM

A gift basket of fresh fruit ?
You may be able to make your own up.

I did get a brainstorm the other day for a different type gift this year. A 3 pound bag of salted/roasted peanuts.

**Palooka** · 12-14-2010, 07:52 PM

What about a gift certificate to McDonalds or a convenient store that he likes for his morning coffee or breakfast?

You can always find another chocolate candy, coffee, spices, or hot chocolate sets this time of year. One of those variety popcorn tins?

**Palooka** · 12-14-2010, 07:55 PM

Or a case of beer or some good wine with a note attached that says....Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I need a raise.

**Libby** · 12-14-2010, 08:02 PM

Small bottle of liquor? Tasty baked goods from a known bakery? Special cookies? Tin of Mrs Fields? Comedic tear a day cartoon calendar?

**Debbie-cat** · 12-14-2010, 08:09 PM

How about a something from Starbucks if you have one or another coffee shop in the area?

**Contrary Housewife** · 12-14-2010, 08:23 PM

A bottle of nice wine?

Russell Stover does a nice box of chocolates (~12 oz) that's about $10 at Walgreen's or CVS.

Premium coffee?

Cigars?

**lisaflex** · 12-14-2010, 08:24 PM

i say no to McD's for a boss...imho

unless he has kids....

just my opinion.

**shoiji** · 12-14-2010, 08:35 PM

Does you boss work under great amounts of stress? How about a stress ball?

A Nerf target with gun to help break up the day in his office.

**Palooka** · 12-14-2010, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by lisaflex

i say no to McD's for a boss...imho

unless he has kids....

just my opinion.

I just threw that our there because it's a popular fast food or another one would be fine. Just because he is a boss doesn't mean he wouldn't enjoy convenience.

I mean it's a gift...

**lisaflex** · 12-14-2010, 09:08 PM

no offense meant palooka. i just think that is totally inappropriate gift for a boss...just my opinion.

**lisaflex** · 12-14-2010, 09:10 PM

if he is a wine drinker, i would buy a nice bottle of Liberty School Cabernet, put it in a nice wine bag and put it on his desk w/ a happy holiday card. even if he is not a drinker, he may be having a holiday dinner that others drink at.

**annymoll** · 12-14-2010, 09:15 PM

My husband would love a McDonalds gift card. The Frappachinos are one of his favorites!!He always gets a huge jar of maraschino cherries. He loves them.