Ideas for Holiday Gift Exchange $50

[HopperFan]

My extended family years ago shifted from gift overboard to a gift exchange. We do the whole pulling numbers, pick, unwrap, steal etc until the last gift is picked. The issue is at this point we are:

Grandfather (he's happy with whatever, he'll probably regift anyway)

6 (kids and spouses) who have minimal need in their 60's.

Grandkids & partners:
Male 35, 32, 27, 27, Female 32, 29, 27, 27, 24, 22
2 homeowner, 6 rent apartments, 2 transitioning from college so moving home spring.

I have bought my gift but DH is stumped and so far hasn't liked my ideas. We have male & female, age gaps, home differences. Settled and still living the fun life. Oh and 5 live out of state so traveling with said gift.

ANY IDEAS??? $50 limit. Trying to avoid a gift card.

 

[Southernmiss]

We do a $30 gift like this. I usually pick something I would like to receive and DH does the same.

These are interesting ideas if there are folks who follow the same sports team.
https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/mlb-ballpark-pint-glasses-set-of-2 You could easily add peanuts, cracker jacks, an IPA beer or other to reach the $ limit.

Our son requested these glasses a few years ago for his small town-they'll print maps of most anywhere
https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/urban-map-glass

Other ideas-a box of common items that we all need to buy-toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, aluminum foil, saran wrap, ziplock bags, etc.

Several gift cards grocery stores, door dash, restaurants, home improvement stores. Package these in a fun way-box with a brick, in a jar filled with jelly beans, m&m's, etc. Cash -also packaged in a fun way.

Usually in our house, if someone gets something they really can't use another family member will trade with them so that they are not stuck with a complete dud.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

A few ideas that I can think of:

- A nice throw blanket (or wearable hooded blanket) with a matching throw pillow and/or a candle.

- A basket of nice assorted chocolate items (some of the good gourmet stuff that people wouldn't buy for themselves).

- A movie gift card with an assortment of movie snacks.

- An assortment of fun or unique kitchen items.

- If there are any coffee lovers - A basket with mugs, gourmet coffee beans, flavor syrups, a milk frother, etc.

You can also look at tech items like a bluetooth speaker, iPhone stand, travel chargers, etc.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I find it's always some random gift that gets fought over, usually one that was intended as jokey. IE a coffee table book of fancy roosters, or a tiki statue.

What would he like to receive? Get that.

Or, get something wild or fun, that you'd like to see someone open and inflict on a new victim. Bring the gift that starts stories. Singing Christmas boobies (like a singing bass but, you know, not a fish).

Or bring back whatever you got last year, that can be fun too if it is distinctive. We had a cotton candy machine regifted for 3 years straight. Or get something distinctive to start this tradition, preferably something hideous. 3' tall Barbie doll, etc. Huge stuffed animal (think carnival prize), ideally holding a lotto ticket so it's not a total bust for the victim.