Time for the BIG reveal! The other day, I displayed a picture of the Gift Baskets I made for the gals in Dave’s family – for Christmas gifts. I put a picture…but I did not reveal the contents, for fear that they would read it and know ahead of time what they were going to get (YIKES!)
So here is a complete list of the items I gathered in 2010 towards my “Christmas H&B mission” – keep in mind I wasn’t super serious about gathering, I just gathered here & there from July onward :) The prices next to the product are the retail value, not what I paid, and I made a total of 3 Women’s and 3 Men’s Baskets.
For the ladies in the family:
1 St. Ives Body Lotion ($2)
1 Olay Regenerist Cleansing Cloths ($5.49 ea.)
1 Olay Cleansing Scrub ($6.29 ea.)
1 Febreze Luminary ($14.99 ea.)
1 Olay Anti-Aging Bodywash ($6.49 ea.)
3 Febreze Luminary Refills ($5.49 ea.)
1 Mirra Pouf ($1)
1 Oral-B Rechargeable Toothbrush ($11.69 ea.)
1 Caress Body Wash ($3.75 ea.)
1 Glade 10 oz Soy Candle ($10.00 ea.)
1 L’Oreal Lash Boosting Serum ($12.49 ea.)
1 Olay 6-pk Soap ($5 ea. +)
1 Neutrogena Beauty Essentials ($5 ea.)
1 Air Wick Candle ($3 ea.)
1 Revlon Emery Boards ($1.00 ea.)
1 L’Oreal Go Cleanser ($5.99 ea. +)
1 Pair Slippers from JC Penny ($10.99 ea.)
1 Pond Cleansing Cloths ($5.49 ea.)
1 Secret Deoderant ($2.49 ea.)
1 International Cafe Coffee ($3.49 ea.)
1 Febreze Set & Refresh ($2.49 ea.)
Whew. Gosh……. that’s a whole lotta stuff. Now….to tally what I paid? Going down the list I can say I paid $6.50. WOWsa. The majority of everything was either free after coupon, OR, free after rebate (FAR), or a slight moneymake after rebate.
The husband’s of the 3 ladies I gave baskets to also got a gift: a MANLY MAN pail. The pail I got at the Dollar Tree for $1 – and is perfect for them to wash their car. Ha ha :) I love to give multi-purpose items.
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| Not everything is pictured! |
This is what was in the manly man bucket:
1 Schick Razor ($8.99)
1 Thermacare ($2)
1 Gillette Hydro Gel ($2.99)
1 Nescafe Tasters Choice Stick Pack ($1)
1 Oral-B Rechargeable Toothbrush ($11.69)
1 8-pk Lever 2000 ($3.75 ea.)
1 Emerald Nuts ($1.49)
1 Wonka Exceptionals ($2)
3 McCormick Grinders ($1 ea.)
1 Lawry’s Marinade or BBQ Sauce (Famous Dave’s) ($1 ea.)
1 Armor All ($5.49)
1 Stetson (Papa only!)
1 Deodorant ($4.49 ea.)
1 Toothpaste, Crest ($1 ea.)
1 International Cafe Coffee ($3.49 ea.)
1 Febreze Set & Refresh ($2.49 ea.)
1 Vaseline for Men ($2.49 ea.)
1 Energizer Flashlight ($1.29 ea.)
1 Ricola Cough Drops ($1 ea.)
1 Mr. Clean Auto Car Wash Kit ($8-$10) <–got this at CVS for 50 CENTS!
1 26-pocket Tool Bucket Holder ($10.00 ea.)
Whew. If I had to look at the stuff above I can honestly guesstimate that I paid around $7-$7.50 for each bucket.
I love these gifts…because they have a purpose – they save the recipient money for 3-4 months – or, however long the product lasts.
So in 2011, I’m determined to do BIGGER and BETTER! And, to help YOU do the same! We’re going to call this our Christmas “Health & Beauty” Mission.
Nice work! they are going to love them. :) Merry Christmas! I made couples baskets instead of doing separate ones and they turned out awesome. I tallied all my stuff up and each couples basket ran me around $8 and each has approx $60 retail. Thanks for all your help these past few months. You really have made a big difference in my life and my Budget!!
That is so cool. I gave some of the things I've been getting free or cheap as Christmas presents and I think they were a hit. It's kind of fun to see how much you can give for such a little amount of money.
Great job Sheryl and GREAT idea!!
Thanks, this is a great idea… but because our family is so big we are just buying for our own…. I plan on donating the majority of my stockpile….
YES… I’m in! I already have started saving products for christmas and I am so excited to save all that money!!! Did you do any kids baskets?
When I call and tell my family what I got and how much I got it for they freak out so sharing with them is so much fun. This is the best idea, can’t wait. Thanks for all you do!