need gift ideas for 20 ladies

**frugalfranny** · 07-25-2011, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by Jayne

The lotion is nice, but I would try to go with unscented if possible, I have made the mistake of giving scented things to people who were allergic..

I thought of that too............OR.........you get some scent that smells AWFUL on you.......again, NEUTRAL.....or unscented.

..but I was thinking along the lines of the real common ones........Vaseline, Jergens, St Ives, etc. And maybe even have some that are unscented for the allergic ones.

I like the flashlight idea too.........but haven't seen them for a buck.....unless it is without batteries.......

Back to the notepads and pens idea..........neutral!

**mauimagic** · 07-26-2011, 01:31 AM

Love the idea of the flashlights1! Now I want to think of a neat way to wrap them!!

**shoiji** · 09-01-2011, 05:51 PM

You can try and get a group picture of everyone. Then go to the dollar store and purchase up frames. Then everyone has a nice group picture.

**krbshappy71** · 09-01-2011, 06:01 PM

My suggestion is don't knock yourself out trying to please everyone, whatever they get that they for whatever reason can't use they can re- gift. That is a lot of people to find one unanimous gift for.

I already have tons of hand lotion but it doesn't mean would be disappointed to receive more. It might be a scent I don't have, it might be unscented and I wanted that, it might be something that I regift but it's truly, in the end, the thought that counts.

**Contrary Housewife** · 09-01-2011, 06:45 PM

Thanks for all the great suggestions! I was seriously considering some and then two weeks ago I came across a great deal on ankle bracelets. They were $1 each at an import shop and I got 5 different designs. Since we often dance barefoot, these are a great way for the girls to add a little bling for performances, or just to enjoy with a summer outfit.

I've also got enough leftover packets of bath salts from an experiment a couple years ago to hand out as well.

**zakity** · 09-01-2011, 07:08 PM

Oooo... Anklets! I love anklets! What a cool idea!

**cheryl65** · 09-01-2011, 10:16 PM

Love all these great ideas!

**geckoace** · 09-02-2011, 11:17 AM

Wow this was a great thread. I
Just made some gift idea notes in my christmas notebook.

Ps anklets are great i love them

**Libby** · 09-02-2011, 11:38 AM

Was going to suggest bookmarks - As the ereaders become more popular, traditional things seem to be going out of style. I have seen the really fancy ones for $1 each when reg they are $9 each.

What about mini calendars - I always see them at Michaels for 3/$1 at this time of year - its a great place to do stocking stuffer shopping

Our dollar store sells a lil LED pinch flashlight that goes on your keychain. Its small enough to be out of the way but powerful enough to give you the light of min/small flashlight. Great for when you're in a 'pinch' - har har. *blushes*

**Early Bird** · 09-02-2011, 10:06 PM

It was a few months ago, but we found those little flashlights at Home Depot -- something like $10 for 8 of them.

And they came with batteries in them too.

I found themon the web site!

Here are some details:

Iron Bridge 8 Pack 6-LED Flashlight Set
Model # 010-197-NOB Internet # 202526904

This 8 pack 6-LED Flashlight Set features durable aluminum flashlights in case colors of light green, blue, red, silver, gold, black, orange and dark green. Compact, lightweight and durable aluminum construction make these lights perfect for use and storage for your home, office, garage or car.

Hand-held flashlight includes wrist lanyards for easy carrying
6 Led bulbs each for brightness and long-lasting life
Easy push button on / off
Use 3 AAA batteries (included)
MFG Brand Name : Iron Bridge
MFG Model # : 010-197-NOB