Ornament Exchange Party and Funny Gifts Under $20

ByMary Ann Pickett

Pottery Barn has lots of ornaments on sale right now.  The one above is similar to the one I took as a gift to a fun ornament exchange party this week.

 I brought these White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.
The easy recipe is from my friend, Brandi’s blog.  You use packaged cookie mix but the secret ingredient is browned melted butter and added chocolate and cranraisins.

 They were all gone at the party!  But I have half the batter frozen for this weekend when Tommy comes home (Thanks for the tip, Brandi).

Look at the spread Debbie had for us at the ornament exchange party!!  That salad is arugula with creamy burrata cheese.

It’s like a white elephant party only with ornaments priced under $15.

I like to give our son Tommy a gag gift from Santa (he appreciates that sort of thing).  Usually, it’s “coal” made out of candy.

He may like this Paper Weight.

I already gave Tommy this as a housewarming present at school.

At $26, the Door Mat is a little over the $20 budget.

After two glasses of wine…someone needs to pass me one of these..
Stop Talking Business Cards

Wouldn’t it be nice to have one of these in a tedious meeting?


This is a really fun $9 party game (and I hope I get it for Christmas–hint).  You can play for pocket change.   One of my kids said it’s also a drinking game.  :/


It is pouring in San Francisco.  We lost electricity for a few hours yesterday so I cancelled my appointments and Chief and I stayed curled up here…
Hope YOU are staying warm and dry!

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