Red Dove Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 If you had a chance to steal one of these gifts at a gift exchange (Yankee Swap, White Elephant), which would you steal? Fraggle Rock Plush Doll Box of Chocolates Princess Bride Playing Cards Record Coasters Stay Puft Action Figure Thanks for your input! P.S. I love going to this group for all the homeschooling advice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Box of chocolates, if they're good ones. The others are cute, but collect dust 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, Red Dove said: If you had a chance to steal one of these gifts at a gift exchange (Yankee Swap, White Elephant), which would you steal? Fraggle Rock Plush Doll Box of Chocolates Princess Bride Playing Cards Record Coasters Stay Puft Action Figure Thanks for your input! P.S. I love going to this group for all the homeschooling advice. Princess Bride Playing Cards would be my first pick Fraggle Rock Plus the second. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Box of chocolates or Princess Bride Playing Cards. Probably the cards would be first choice, depending on how chocolate-deprived I was feeling. The coasters are really cute, but they don't fit our decor at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Definitely the playing cards first. Chocolate 2nd 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 How old are the chocolates? 🙂 (I love chocolates but would not eat food that had been making the rounds for too long!) If the chocolates are newly purchased and in an unopened container, then the chocolates would be my first choice. My second choice would be the coasters because those are practical especially in something like a Rec room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Fragile rock plush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Another chocolate lover here. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Playing cards first, chocolate second but only because we need some new playing cards. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolates - I don't care for knick knacks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 None of them, because I don’t click on links from people who joined only hours ago. 🤨 4 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dove Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thank you all for your very quick replies! Seems like the consensus is that chocolates are a safe bet, but if I want to go a bit more adventurous the cards are a good bet. I am attending a party where I don’t know the people well, so I wanted to test out some ideas. I truly appreciate all of your input. I have been lurking all the posts here for a while, but never had an original question for you all, so didn’t ever sign up. I am a homeschooling mother of 6 children - ages 3 to 12. Thanks for all the great advice! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dove Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Now if I really want to put myself out there, Fraggle Rock might be a good pick. 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolate. The answer is always chocolate. 🍫🍫🍫 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolates. I don't like 'stuff' and the chocolates are consumable, probably yummy, and if I didn't eat them, I'm sure I would find someone who would appreciate them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dove Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Kareni, I just got through browsing all your unique gifts posts. What interesting ideas! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I wouldn’t want toys. I would take the cards, but only because I can give to my son for a youth gift exchange ( he is a jr high pastor). We don’t need more cards. Chocolates I would put in the pantry to share 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolate, of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 The cards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Dove said: Now if I really want to put myself out there, Fraggle Rock might be a good pick. 😃 Fraggle Rock for sure! I LOVED that back in the 80s. ☺️ I'm feeling nostalgic now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Cards or the record coasters (I actually considered them recently but we don’t use coasters, so…) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolate because I prefer consumable gifts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dove Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Alisoncooks- I loved those coasters, too, and would probably steal them for myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, bibiche said: None of them, because I don’t click on links from people who joined only hours ago. 🤨 I didn't click on any of the links. Simply answered by what the links said 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolate or playing cards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dove Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolate-Chip Chooky- I love the Fraggle Rock, too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Red Dove said: Box of Chocolates My kids liked the Ferrero chocolates in your link. We bought from Safeway supermarket. I would say one person can easily finish the entire box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Princess Bride playing cards or possibly chocolate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I also would like the Fraggle Rock doll but it seems to have less universal appeal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Playing cards or chocolate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 If I have to pick one, I'd pick the chocolates None of the other items are interesting to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Chocolates. If I were a stuff person, I wouldn't be interested in the other stuff listed. I'm not a stuff person, so I prefer consumable items. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippymamato3 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Fraggle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Princess Bride Playing Cards I would not want more candy or chocolates, plus — allergies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 hours ago, RootAnn said: Definitely the playing cards first. Chocolate 2nd This. My kids would love both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Chocolates. I like the playing cards, but I have plenty of sets already 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 They are all nice choices for a white elephant exchange, but I'd want the chocolate. 🙂 Almost everyone always does, in my experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I have said this before, and I will say it again: The best thing you can bring to one of those is a large pack of toilet paper. It's a gag gift AND it's amazingly useful, especially in these uncertain times. 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 8 hours ago, MercyA said: They are all nice choices for a white elephant exchange, but I'd want the chocolate. 🙂 Almost everyone always does, in my experience. When we used to do a $5-or-less gift game, candy was always the top contender. It’s just kind of difficult to find something that inexpensive with such universal appeal. My choice would be chocolate or Princess Bride cards. I didn’t click the links, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 We play this at work where the limit is more like $20 and 50% of the participants bring a bottle of wine or alcohol. Not saying it’s appropriate 🤣 but they are well-attended, rowdy functions where everyone has fun. Just enough odd gifts for the non-drinkers. (No one drinks on work property.) Toilet paper has never been brought, but there have been similar items that were popular during the pandemic. (3-pack of Clorox wipes, anyone?) Last time I brought home a blanket. I’d pick the playing cards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dove Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Ikslo- All of the parties I’ve been to the alcohol and chocolates are the biggest hit, also. I don’t quite understand that, though. All the adults can buy that themselves. I thought it would be more interesting to have some gifts that are quirky and other people might not have thought of that themselves. But……I still might settle on the safe bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Red Dove said: Ikslo- All of the parties I’ve been to the alcohol and chocolates are the biggest hit, also. I don’t quite understand that, though. All the adults can buy that themselves. I thought it would be more interesting to have some gifts that are quirky and other people might not have thought of that themselves. But……I still might settle on the safe bet. I’m not sure I get it either! 🤷♀️ I did bring some fun glasses and the items for a Bloody Mary bar one year, though (tomato juice, celery, lemons, Tabasco, etc.) and they fought over that, too. I guess sometimes it’s fun to get something you might not pick out if you were buying for yourself. I hate Bloody Marys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dove Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, ikslo said: I’m not sure I get it either! 🤷♀️ I did bring some fun glasses and the items for a Bloody Mary bar one year, though (tomato juice, celery, lemons, Tabasco, etc.) and they fought over that, too. I guess sometimes it’s fun to get something you might not pick out if you were buying for yourself. I hate Bloody Marys! I guess that’s true. If it’s something you COULD buy for yourself but would be a luxury, then that would be fun to get. Thank you for your input, by the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Playing cards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Lottery tickets have been a much stolen white elephant gift for me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 1:08 PM, Red Dove said: If you had a chance to steal one of these gifts at a gift exchange (Yankee Swap, White Elephant), which would you steal? Fraggle Rock Plush Doll Box of Chocolates Princess Bride Playing Cards Record Coasters Stay Puft Action Figure Thanks for your input! P.S. I love going to this group for all the homeschooling advice. I would go with the chocolates. I definitely do not need any more stuff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Red Dove said: Ikslo- All of the parties I’ve been to the alcohol and chocolates are the biggest hit, also. I don’t quite understand that, though. All the adults can buy that themselves. I thought it would be more interesting to have some gifts that are quirky and other people might not have thought of that themselves. But……I still might settle on the safe bet. That is because it is something they will drink/eat and enjoy. Then it will go away. Even if it isn't a great bottle or wine or nice candy, it can be used up at a dinner party or easily regifted. We have a holiday white elephant exchange with family. I always try to steal the item that no one else wants. Not because I want it, but because I feel bad for the person with a gift that no one wants. The one time, I actually won something I wanted, I ended up with a gift I didn't want in the end. LOL (It was a Covid party where everyone was at thier home but using Zoom....presents to be delivered at a future date). By the time the present was delivered to me, they had lost the original gift and they swapped it with scented bathroom soaps. HAHA I have got this same gift so many times at the gift swap (stealing things I didn't want), that I already have tons of back ups. Which is probably why they thought I would like it! LOL 🤣 Edited November 1, 2021 by Tap 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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