I also pick up post cards from Texas, some Texas shaped cookie cutters, Texas thimbles, pens, stuff like that.
I also cut 2.5 by 1.5" squares, roll them up in a little jar with the directions on making a scrap block. I do them in themes.
I also will make my little quilting angels in colors that my pal likes.
Loads of stuff you can do to make a great squishy for the 10.00 limit.
Suzanne