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friday, december 7, 2012
Gift Guide:
White Elephants
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jenny gumbert December is a joyous time full of parties, food, presents and general merriment. Sounds great right? Well it starts out that way and then suddenly the barrage of invitations for various fetes come in and you become exhausted with the prospect of attending all of these soirees. It all sounds like fun until you realize all of the outfits that you have to pick out, the food you have to make (or buy at the grocery and
pretend that you made), and most difficult of all, all of the random gifts you must purchase. Those White Elephant and Secret Santa parties always pose a serious quandary: what am I supposed to buy for people that I barely know? I have a few suggestions that will not only serve as the perfect gift for any lad or lady, but are also under $50. You’re welcome.
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1. Mojito Soap Set by Malin + Goetz, $30 - This sampling of soap smells even better than the simple packaging looks. 2. Mini Wooden Speaker from Uncommon Goods, $32 - The gadget-obsessed will love this portable speaker. 3. You Pay Bottle Opener from Spartan, $26 - Everybody likes beer. Everybody. 4. Meritage Coffee from CuvĂŠe Coffee Roasters, starting at $12.25 - If none of your friends like coffee, then you are friends with the wrong people. 5. Japanese Copper Graters from Poketo, $40 each - Simultaneously sleek, adorable and functional.
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