"I know I'm not the only one who went snooping around the house to get a sneak peek at their Christmas gifts as a kid. While I rarely found my presents, I usually stumbled upon my mom's stockpile of "emergency gifts" - the one-size-fits-all items she kept on hand (or in the trunk of her car!) to give to unexpected holiday party guests, friends of family who turned up to dinner, or folks she didn't know that well."
"Now that I'm an adult, I can fully appreciate the genius of my mom's technique. There's nothing more awkward than unintentionally leaving someone without a gift - or worse, receiving a gift from a new friend and not having anything to give in return. That's why I'm putting her trick to use this year and purchasing a batch of affordable gifts that'll bring anyone I encounter a little holiday cheer. Keep reading for gift ideas straight from her pile, all under $50 (some can even be split into multiple presents, too!)."
A childhood habit revealed a practical strategy: maintain a stockpile of inexpensive, one-size-fits-all gifts for unexpected guests and casual acquaintances. These "emergency gifts" live in convenient places like a trunk or closet and provide a quick way to offer something when someone arrives without a present. Having ready gifts prevents awkward moments when receiving a gift without anything to give in return. Purchasing a batch of affordable items makes it easy to spread holiday cheer to anyone encountered. Many options cost under $50 and some can be divided into multiple smaller presents.
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