Sometimes we have a grab bag at our family Chanukah parties and it’s so much fun. Basically, everyone brings a wrapped gift that cost less than $5 and puts it in a giant bag (you can separate adult and kid gifts if you’d like). The fun is mostly in getting to tear off the wrapping paper. It’s not really about the gift, but it’s fun to choose gifts that are actually useful and not just clutter. I personally like “consumables” that will be used and then done with. Here is a big list of ideas:
Home:
- note cards
- notepad
- tote-sized Static Guard
- cookie cutter
- measuring spoons
- spatula
- paper goods
- fridge magnet
- magazine
- reusable ice pack for lunch bag
- coffee to-go cups
Office/school supplies:
- gel crayons
- classic crayons
- markers (scented, neon, etc.)
- colored pencils
- Sharpie
- highlighters
- Post-It notes
- sticky tabs
- mini stapler
- clipboard
- pencil case
Accessories/personal:
- glitter bobby pins
- velvet scrunchie
- lip balm
- hand cream
- foot cream
- bubble bath
- mini travel toiletries
- socks
- disposable hand/toe warmers (like mini heating packs)
Toys/games:
- slinky
- bouncy ball
- deck of cards
- card games like Uno
- jump rope
- stick-on earrings
- stickers/sticker books
- coloring/activity book
Food:
- chocolate
- Stella D’oro fudge cookies
- brownie mix
- pancake mix
- marshmallows
- microwave popcorn
- sriracha
- sprinkles
- beef jerky
- box of cereal like Fruity Pebbles
- spice blends
- fun things from Trader Joe’s
Any other ideas?
