Receiving an unexpected gift strikes most people as sweet and well-meaning. For someone like me, who loves planning the perfect present during the holiday season, it’s a nightmare! Since I was caught out as a teenager by a gift I wasn’t expecting, I’ve made it my mission to have a selection of items on standby in case of a gifting emergency. Stock up on some of these goodies, which come in at under $30, for those unforeseen acts of kindness. In a year full of unpredictability, it’s always nice to be prepared.
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