Worst secret santa ever

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I have ended up with a young man, who I only know to say, 'Hello' to in the corridor. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't drink. Budget is a fiver - what on earth do I buy? Arghhhh - usually I really enjoy choosing a gift but this year, I'm stumped.

Where does he get his lunch? Even if he brings sandwiches, maybe a new loctite box? Maybe with a packet of posh crisps in it?

How old is he, btw? 'Young' covers everything from 16 to about 39 to me these days! Single? Does he have children?

A calendar
Chocolates / Sweets
Keyring

Talk to somebody you work with, who knows him better.

He's about 22, I think. Almost certainly no children; no idea if he's single or not. No idea what he does for lunch. I honestly know nothing about him, apart from that he is very young and has a very sweet smile on the very few occasions I see him.

Thanks all.

Funny ones that I have seen to down well, are little balloon modelling kits, everyone ends up playing them! Or pretend tattoo sleeves...

has a very sweet smile

Toothpaste..... dental floss.... chapstick.

Probably all open to misinterpretation.

Plant for his desk? Nice gel pen?

Big tub of Heroes/Haribo etc, most young guys I'd think would probably like this. Or pop a couple of bottles of lager in a wine bag with a tube of Pringles. Sorry about the Lynx, it's the only stuff I buy apart from Hollister super sickly sprays for ds but he is 12!!! (Lone parent so don't buy smellies for a man!)

Don't apologise!

I'm pretty sure he doesn't drink, otherwise he'd be getting local microbrewery beer.

The socks might be a winner, look at Topman, then socks, they are a few quid and are functional but slightly silly....

As you don't know him, I'd go for something that's not personal, a bit of fun, not open to controversy.

grow your own Christmas tree

Harmonica

flashing gloves

Anti bullshit spray
A doohickey (it's a lightweight, compact, multitool)
Grow me sprouts or carrots.
Glow in the dark loo roll
zombie shower gel
marshmallow fluff
beer mats drinking game
fart extinguisher
batteries... everyone needs batteries.
man flu drink or mints

erasable pen and a notebook
pack of playing cards
tin of pencils
other items in the stationery line
restaurant or bar guide to your city
unusual flavour popcorn or roasted nuts
that gel putty stuff you use to clean keyboards
itunes voucher (do they even do £5?)

Go on Amazon and type in 'Suck UK' for a big range of witty and well designed knick knacks. EG Origami post it notes, Dead Fred pen holder, etc.

Amazon have a phone charger keyring for a fiver.

I have bought one for my 22 yo DBro.

They are selling a book in The Works called Mug Cakes for £2.99 (should have been about £8) - it's a nice quality book, the size of a big paperback rather than a big hardback book. It's got lots of recipes for cakes the you can make in minutes in the microwave just using a cup, the ingredients and something to mix them with.

Then use the rest of the money to buy a nice mug to go with it. Asda have some jolly festive mugs for £1.50 so you could use the last 50p to get a little Tibet of spiniest or bag of sweets that could be used to decorate the cuakes.

I've bought a job lot of these books and cups for all my cousins, nephews and neices that need presents and range in age from 18-25. It looks like a nice gift and has potential to be lots of fun.

Multiple plug for travelling?

Tibet of spiniest?!? Supposed to be tube of sprinkles !! Stupid autocorrect!

Otherwise how about headphones? On amazon you can get zip up headphones for £3 which are good.

Or go and have a look through the Christmas bargain thread here in the Christmas section. There are loads of great ideas!!

Phone gloves or Bluetooth I phone gives www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-V3-0-Smart-Phone-Single-Layer-Hi-Call-Gloves-Mobile-Headset-Speaker-G-/161479710823

Have you considered cheering and asking someone he works more closely with for ideas? At least what is he into, does he drink or eat sweets etc.

Cheating that is!

www.sendacowgifts.org.uk/semen-straw

Okay - have discovered today that he is a bit of a health freak.

That helps...

Before you said health freak, I was going to suggest (if you are in London) heading to Selfridges and buying some personalised nutella. DH went in yesterday to get some for DD1. There were people in there buying absolutely loads (10 or 12 different names) and massive queues.

DH is gutted that FC will get the credit for DD's jar because he is so sure she will love it (she does not still believe but we are all still pretending, and enjoying still pretending, but DH is now pondering whether this is a reason to bring that to an end!)

Have already bought several jars of personalised Nutella in Brum. :) Not great for a health freak though.

Wilkinsons have a phone charger for £5. Holds a charge so if you are out and battery goes you can charge your phone

Big bag of mixed nuts (DH is on a health kick and takes them to work to munch on)

Sports drink bottle

Amazon have various super hero cufflinks for £3