Any idea what I want -under $20

amother

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 1:54 pm

I was roped into the holiday gift exchange-$20 price point. I am supposed to make a wishlist so the person knows what to get me. I am a difficult person who doesn't like gifts. I am low maintenance (no manicure/hate flowers/high end chocolate is stupid because you eat it and I am perfectly happy with a bag of weggman's chocolate chips/books come from the library, and Im allergic to smelly hand cream). Furthermore, I buy what I want when I want.
It is gauche to ask for a gift card.
Looking for ideas.
FYI I am 45 and married 20+ years

ra_mom

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 1:58 pm

High quality umbrella
Crossbody phone case
Photo book at shutterfly
Thermos food bowl for work
Reusable tote

amother

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:06 pm

ra_mom wrote:

High quality umbrella
Crossbody phone case
Photo book at shutterfly
Thermos food bowl for work
Reusable tote

Thank you for your ideas.
I have been eyeing the thermos food bowl, but it is $23 so I can't ask for it ☹️.
I love the Bandolier crossbody, but it is not at that price point either. Is there anotherone that doesn't look super cheap and like it will break (losing my phone) quickly?

ra_mom

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:10 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Let the buyer find a good deal like this one?
https://www.target.com/p/therm.....aw.ds

Or this for 15% off?
https://m.kohls.com/product/pr.....aw.ds

amother

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:24 pm

ra_mom wrote:

Let the buyer find a good deal like this one?
https://www.target.com/p/therm.....aw.ds

Or this for 15% off?
https://m.kohls.com/product/pr.....aw.ds

Good call, it is actually the crock pot lunch warmer that I want, and BB&B carries it so with the 20% off coupon, it is in budget !

amother

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:28 pm

amother [ Blush ] wrote:

New mascara? Baby toys? Kitchen gadget?

I don't wear mascara, my baby is in HS.
Open to ideas for kitchen gadgets.
What might I not have and want at this point-married 20+ years?
Anyone have any game changers that they got recently, they they didn't know they needed?

amother

Blush

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:34 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Waffle iron, ninja bullet, mandolin, wok, pizza stone and peel, tortilla press, hand mixer

thunderstorm

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:39 pm

A good waterbottle with a straw attachment for work
New music: Either a CD or iTunes etc.
A new snood/ or tichel
Craft kit (such as cross stitch or diamond art)
A good puzzle

SixOfWands

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:40 pm

If you live in a place with a reusable bag law, something like this is great.

https://www.amazon.com/BeeGree.....=8-11

This is a lot smaller than it looks, and works well

https://www.kohls.com/product/.....13370

amother

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:53 pm

amother [ Blush ] wrote:

Waffle iron, ninja bullet, mandolin, wok, pizza stone and peel, tortilla press, hand mixer

I am such a pain in the neck!
I have a waffle iron (and sandwich maker, and panini press, and George Forman grill). I have a ninja bullet, the mandolin was purchased at Costco and returned. And a pizza stone came with my oven 12 years ago and is still new in box-it's heavy, needs to be seasoned and seems like a pain to wash. I have a kitchenAid. Is there a reason I would want a hand blender?

thunderstorm

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 2:58 pm

Julienne peeler (I use it for salads, stir frys and sushi)
Spiralizer

amother

Blush

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 3:00 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Hand mixers are easier to clean and lighter to hold. I have one with a few attachments, like beaters, hooks, a whisk, and a blender

SixOfWands

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 3:02 pm

amother [ Blush ] wrote:

Hand mixers are easier to clean and lighter to hold. I have one with a few attachments, like beaters, hooks, a whisk, and a blender

They also make pureeing soups so easy. You don't have to allow to cool and puree in batches. Its just insert blender, whir, done.

amother

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 3:03 pm

thunderstorm wrote:

A good waterbottle with a straw attachment for work
New music: Either a CD or iTunes etc.
A new snood/ or tichel
Craft kit (such as cross stitch or diamond art)
A good puzzle

Gave me a great laugh!
I am the only frum person (actually the only Jewish person at this point) and have no idea who picked me. We are a very diverse workplace with many people who are not native to the area. Tagalog is the most common language spoken in the breakeoom. We are both men and women, ranging in age for 22 to about 70.

The puzzle or diamond art does have potential.
Thank you!

challahchallah

Mon, Nov 23 2020, 3:55 pm

If it’s an office exchange, why not something work related?
-Fidget toy for your desk to play with while you’re on conference calls
-Nicer pen
-Pen holder / cup for your desk
-Mug warmer

For kitchen gadgets, if you boil eggs a lot, I love having a dedicated egg poker