Creative $25 swap gift???

bls27

We do this with my family and I seriously stress about it ever year.  Any great ideas??

heyitsme

Well, I find that making a "baker's box" is always a hit. I've made cookie-themed ones (sugar cookie mixes, cookie cutters, various cookie decorations, a spatula, cookie paper, etc.). I've made brownie-themed ones (brownie mix, chocolate chips, chocolate frosting, PB chips, a brownie pan, etc.). I just did a cake one for our work exchange (Christmas Funfetti mix, tree-shaped cake pan, Funfetti Christmas frosting/sprinkles, holiday cupcake papers).

kelly&paul

Maybe a wine set, we did this a couple of years ago. A nice in-expensive bottle of wine and a pretty set of wine glasses. I got one year from dh's company Christmas party a set of Martini glasses and a bottle of Cherry Vodka with a few drink recipes for the Vodka. Maybe a gift cert for a nice restaurant. or a movie basket, popcorn, blockbuster gift card.

MTbridess

Buy a nice coffee thermos (https://www.rei.com/product/752885) and then include a pound of locally roasted coffee and a cute mug.

or

a wireless weather station (https://www.overstock.com/Electronics/LaCrosse-Wireless-Weather-Forecasting-Station/2888294/product.html) and some chapstick

jnicks19

It totally depends on your "audience" but these are the 4 I got for my family and MH's:

1.  Sigg Water bottle ($25)

2.  The Last Lecture book by Randy Pausch with iTunes $10 gift card

3. Same book above and $15 gift card to Panera

4. Game called "Fact or Crap".