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Non-boozy, non-sweet cracker gifts?

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QuimReaper · 30/11/2019 12:38

Every year for our Christmas party I make crackers for everyone with a little bottle of something (so far infused vodka and gin and salted caramel baileys, this year limoncello). We always have one non-drinking guest whom I usually make a little chocolate cracker for, but this year we have two muslims and two pregnant guests, and one of the muslims doesn't eat sweet things either!

I was thinking of doing a little chocolate santa and a tiny bottle of Angostura bitters for the pregnant ones, but I've only just realised that bitters are actually alcoholic (!) so won't be suitable for the muslims.

Anyone got any bright ideas? One of the muslims (not the chocolate avoider) is male, so smellies / soaps aren't a great idea. I'd like to do the same for all of them ideally.

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Ricekrispie22 · 30/11/2019 13:17

One of these little jars each? www.tiptree.com/index.php/gifts/the-savoury-selection.html

TheGirlWhoLived · 30/11/2019 13:18

Could you fit a little tea light or votive candle in?

Courtney555 · 30/11/2019 13:44

Keyrings. Festive brooch. Lipstick. Pen.

QuimReaper · 30/11/2019 13:45

The crackers are really very small so I think those jars would be too wide unfortunately. They're the perfect size for a little 50ml bottle (I always have a mild sense of humour failure trying to get the cracker tabs in around them...)

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DelurkingAJ · 30/11/2019 20:10

Coffee flavouring syrup? Or might that be ‘sweet’ too?

whyamidoingthis · 30/11/2019 22:26

I'm doing homemade crackers too. I've got glass nail files for the women (amazon) and nail clippers for the men (Tiger).

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 30/11/2019 22:30

Lottery scratchcards?

Barbararara · 30/11/2019 22:42

What about a cordial then? Or something like a non alcoholic mulled wine-substitute punch? You could either make your own or decant into a similar
bottle

ThisYearHasGotToBeBetter · 01/12/2019 07:02

Mini nail varnish? Cotton rope knot cufflinks?

QuimReaper · 05/12/2019 11:34

A homemade cordial would be a lovely idea and an excellent substitute for homemade liqueur Smile I wonder if I have enough time - off to look up recipes!

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Ormally · 05/12/2019 13:32

Really nice dates maybe with a walnut in, then wrap like a sweetie. I have got very into dates thanks to a Muslim colleague who brought them in to work for Eid treats and the ones she'd got were incredible (different types from a shop called Bateel, sadly no longer in London as far as I know but round about now there are plenty on sale). I never know they could be so good.
If you can find them (eg try online) you could see if you can buy a pop up magic wand, they go down well and are surprising (you'll see what I mean when you see the item).

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