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ProseccoSupernova · 25/09/2020 22:58
What can I buy my team for a small Christmas gift whilst we are all likely to still be working from home?
Initial ideas:
Amazon voucher (dull)
Advent calendar (send early obviously!)
Desk plant
All ideas welcome! All women aged 24-35 apart from two guys aged 30ish! Needs to be something I can post. Budget up to £15pp including post.
whatamessthiswas · 25/09/2020 23:00
Hotel chocolat Christmas sleekster
Jumbojem · 25/09/2020 23:11
I like the desk plant idea, a little cactus in a nice pot. I saw some, weirdly, on the H&M website but it was a two pack so over budget. Can't you just send them a bottle of wine though?!
Randomness12 · 25/09/2020 23:46
I really like the desk plant idea. Following for ideas too... I was thinking wine/Prosecco or craft beers for the men in my team or possibly chocolates?
Lockdownhairdontcare · 25/09/2020 23:52
My plan is to Amazon each person a Lindt advent calendar the last week of November.
Ariela · 26/09/2020 00:00
cocoarunners.com/corporate-tastings/
We are doing this and this
www.thelittlegincompany.com/virtual-gin-tasting
this year, instead of our usual xmas meal out and our skittles evening/ pub quiz night.
Cheesypea · 26/09/2020 00:01
Do you know what they drink? I'd be made up with a bottle of gin.
Phoenix76 · 26/09/2020 00:08
While an Amazon gift voucher is dull it’s also very useful, especially at the moment and you don’t even need to post it, it can be sent online (text or email) with an animated gift card. I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t be happy with this. My sister got me one (she usually buys a selection of “interesting” gifts) and I was over the moon as I could choose what I liked (yes I have a never ending wish list 😂). The fact you’re doing anything is very thoughtful op.
safariboot · 26/09/2020 00:15
Make it something that'll go through the letterbox so people don't have parcel trouble.
Chocolate always seems like a safe bet, though there are a few chocohaters out there.
CD or DVD would be a maybe.
MaverickDanger · 26/09/2020 08:55
Chocolate, alcohol or a voucher. I think the advent calendar is lovely - my old boss bought me one about 7 years ago when I lived abroad & was saying how much I missed them, and it was so thoughtful.
Only things that really tick the boxes unless you know them very well & feel confident picking to individual tastes & interests.
I’m that age & wouldn’t just throw a dvd or cd away if I’m honest, I’ve got absolutely no way to play them.
user1493494961 · 26/09/2020 11:44
I wouldn't want a desk plant but I like the idea of a Lindt advent calendar.
LoveEatYoga · 26/09/2020 11:48
I like this. I have been thinking about this as I have a few colleagues I would buy a substantial gift for eg spend £30-40 and then there are others in my team I might usually give a small thing to like a bottle of Prosecco or some chocolates was wondering what I will do but Amazon Prime is likely to come in handy!
LoveEatYoga · 26/09/2020 11:48
I also think a nice advent calendar is a nice idea
Ohdoleavemealone · 26/09/2020 12:34
Maybe something like this?
www.samssparklygifts.co.uk/shop
They are posted straight out and you can pick one for your budget. They have a bit of everything in them.
Loads of company's do similar things.
HermioneWeasley · 26/09/2020 12:55
I vote for posh advent calendar- no long term clutter, but it will make them smile every day for a month
myhobbyisouting · 26/09/2020 13:26
The pringles advent calendar and the scratchcard advent calendar.
£13 plus postage 
LimaFoxtrotCharlie · 26/09/2020 14:02
I wouldn’t want an Amazon voucher - I try to buy everything from proper tax-paying shops on the high street.
But I wouldn’t expect a gift from my line manager anyway. I’ve cut Christmas gift giving down to immediate family only when I know what each recipient would like.
Advent calendars are expensive tat.
BlueberryDream · 26/09/2020 14:07
What a lovely idea!
RubySlippers77 · 27/09/2020 23:01
Lovely slipper socks to keep their feet toasty warm at home?!
Hot chocolate/ tea selection box?
Hand cream gift set?
Couch25k · 30/09/2020 20:14
That's so thoughtful of you.
I would be very happy with a gift voucher. Love the idea of a advent calendar too!
Im hoping you are my boss 
IlovecatsIloveeverykindofcat · 30/09/2020 20:26
Could you give them a day (or afternoon) off instead?? I'm sure they'd appreciate time more than voucher, candle, chocolate etc. May not be possible business wise I know...
Sniv · 01/10/2020 07:11
Before buying chocolate or alcohol gifts, actually stop and think if the recipient likes them. More people are on diets/low sugar/vegan/not drinking, and these gifts can be really unwelcome. I always have to pass chocolate and wine on - and you can't even give wine to the food bank.
I'd much prefer a voucher.
Ouchiehelpneeded · 01/10/2020 07:37
One year I bought each person in my team a book I thought they'd like. That went down well. I did know them all very well though.
I usually get everyone a bottle of prosecco. Very re-giftable, even if they don't like it themselves.
I might do an Amazon voucher this year. Hmm.
Whymustyoubringinthebirds · 01/10/2020 07:44
I like the advent calendar idea
Another voucher option is justeat
For ladies mini dried flower bouquet? Mud urban flowers do minis every Monday in different colour schemes, check their Instagram as it has all the info but it's order off a website
Sunshine1235 · 01/10/2020 07:53
I would be most excited by a voucher. Could you do a £10 voucher with a little chocolate treat in there with the £5
molifly14 · 01/10/2020 08:00
I would like a really nice advent calendar for £15, amazon have a tea bag a day one and such.
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