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Mumsnet Discussions: Christmas '08 : Help with a work's Xmas dip present! Please! (23 messages)
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Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Aimsmum on Mon 01-Dec-08 20:56:14
I need to buy a present for my works Xmas dip, which sounds easier than it actually is!

Most years someone takes offense at something, so it needs to be something that could never be taken the wrong way. hmm

Also because it is just a dip, it can be for either a man or woman, age ranges is 27 to 66. It can't be alcohol, because there is a non drinker who complains about getting alcohol of some kind every year!

The limit is £5...so that limits choice.

Anyone have any ideas, because I am thinking bottle of wine..even although it will cause problems!! grin
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Twims on Mon 01-Dec-08 20:57:56
What about something silly like a box of chocolate buttons?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Lomond on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:01:31
A book?
Something edible?
Kitchen gadget?
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By kalo12 on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:01:55
fancy deli item
a book
a mug
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By madrose on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:02:59
lakeland do a battery operated spagetti fork for £4.99! nowt offensive about that grin
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Posey on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:04:43
A CD of Christmas music? Mixture of pop and classic?
Some sort of Christmas decoration?
Christmas householdy thing such a tray or bowl or candle? Or are they too feminine?
You're right, its tricky!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By kalo12 on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:09:02
a beautiful christmas bauble
a key ring
a pen
a torch
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By kalo12 on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:12:06
i found it! go to nigelsecostore.com

(can't link soz) and get an Eco stapler for 4.89, it folds the paper instead of using a bit of metal.

Groove huh? smile
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By cherryontopofthexmastree on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:13:54
how about a bullshit button from hawkins???
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Aimsmum on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:19:17
I was looking at a bullshit button on Play.com, but decided it would come under offensive grin Tempting and appropriate....

If you go down the silly route someone complains that it hasn't been done properly <sigh>

Lots of other good ideas, I will have a look at the stapler. Also liking the spaghetti fork.

Not sure about a book as they are all so different it would be hard to get something that would suit everyone, same for food (fussy), candles and decorations!

It would be so much easier if I had a specific person to buy for...but people complained about that too!!

Honestly, they take the fun out of everything!!

Thanks all so far!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By kalo12 on Mon 01-Dec-08 21:21:31
secret santas are a bloody nuisance aren't they,
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Aimsmum on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:14:09
Yes, definitely!!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By GooberKingWenceslas on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:18:43
A mahoosive chocolate selection pack.
A fancy, china mug.
Nice soft flannel with shower gel.
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Hot water bottle.
Stoooopid christmas teddy/penguin/santa.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By GooberKingWenceslas on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:19:40
A mahoosive chocolate selection pack.
A fancy, china mug.
Nice soft flannel with shower gel.
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Hot water bottle.
Stoooopid christmas teddy/penguin/santa.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By GooberKingWenceslas on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:19:46
A mahoosive chocolate selection pack.
A fancy, china mug.
Nice soft flannel with shower gel.
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Hot water bottle.
Stoooopid christmas teddy/penguin/santa.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By GooberKingWenceslas on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:21:10
A mahoosive chocolate selection pack.
A fancy, china mug.
Nice soft flannel with shower gel.
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Hot water bottle.
Stoooopid christmas teddy/penguin/santa.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By GooberKingWenceslas on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:21:13
A mahoosive chocolate selection pack.
A fancy, china mug.
Nice soft flannel with shower gel.
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Hot water bottle.
Stoooopid christmas teddy/penguin/santa.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By GooberKingWenceslas on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:23:50
Bloody hell!!!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Nyx on Mon 01-Dec-08 22:31:08
A funky wee espresso cup (went down well when someone got that at my work last year)
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By ChippyMinton on Mon 01-Dec-08 23:02:56
a bumper pack of teaspoons
a classic movie on DVD
photo frame
hot water bottle
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By weWUZZuaFRAGGLExmas on Tue 02-Dec-08 16:54:13
lol Gooberking
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Aimsmum on Tue 02-Dec-08 21:49:28
Some more good ideas, thanks (some so good they had to be repeated wink)
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By TooFoggy on Wed 03-Dec-08 11:19:22
Game like Buckaroo
Singing Christmas cake slice


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