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mommy2be716
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need a cheap gift basket theme idea
for our block party every year, each house donates a raffle basket. we save the money we earn and put it toward the next year's party, and we do very well usually. I am having a hard time trying to think of a theme this year, though. Someone is already doing a pool theme, another doing a kid's outdoor toy theme, another doing a wine basket, another doing bath and body works, and another doing an avon-type basket.
any ideas? I was thinking maybe a coffee theme, but that's all I got. Keep in mind that the baskets will be sitting outside for a chunk of the day, so I want to stay away from anything that can melt
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Posted 6/13/17 9:17 PM  |
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need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Baking (cookie and brownie mixes, etc)
Ice cream sundaes (sprinkles, scooper, cones)
Games (board games, cards, etc)
Movie night (DVDs, popcorn)
Editing to add I meant without the ice cream lol. Just all the fun stuff that goes along with it.
Message edited 6/13/2017 9:28:19 PM.
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| Posted 6/13/17 9:20 PM |
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LuckyStar
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need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Tea (assorted teas, cups, tea biscuits, a pretty teapot)
Gardening (plant, shovel/trowel, gardening gloves, garden stone)
BBQ (sauces, dry rub, BBQ tools, apron)
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| Posted 6/13/17 9:26 PM |
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Adri
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Re: need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Some ideas:
- Summer (bubbles, frisbees, balls, water balloons)
-Movies (pop corn, DVD's or gift card, bunch crunch)
- Board games
- Romantic (candles, massage oils, a bottle of wine)
- Sports (balls, sports store gift card, water bottle, yoga mat)
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| Posted 6/13/17 9:35 PM |
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Sweetlax22
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Re: need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Margarita/cinco de mayo night
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| Posted 6/13/17 10:48 PM |
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Re: need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Lotto tree or bouquet - check out ideas on Pinterest. Use scratch off lotto tickets. Will be inexpensive if you use $1 scratch offs. Can add in some bigger ones, depending on budget. This is always popular with the school auction.
Picnic - Picnic hamper or cooler bag, maybe outdoor plates/utensils, small gift card to local deli or bagel place.
Arts/crafts for kids or scrapbooking for adults.
Non perishable gourmet food basket - get stuff from Trader Joe's like crackers, jams, teas, etc.
Cooking - cookbook and cooking utensils
Accessories - costume jewelry, scarf, sunglasses, bag, etc.
Beach - cute beach bag, beach towels, magazine, sunscreen,
Wrapping paper, cards, wrapping supplies (scissors, tape, ribbon)
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| Posted 6/14/17 9:49 AM |
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SecretlyTTC14
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Re: need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Posted by Christine Braun - Century 21 American Homes
Lotto tree or bouquet - check out ideas on Pinterest. Use scratch off lotto tickets. Will be inexpensive if you use $1 scratch offs. Can add in some bigger ones, depending on budget. This is always popular with the school auction.
I agree with this idea. From my experience, this is always the type of basket that sells the most raffles. Every fundraiser I've hosted or volunteered at, it's always the one with the most tickets. I think people like the idea that one of the scratch-offs could be a huge winner.
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| Posted 6/14/17 10:32 AM |
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Waste06
Waste not, want not
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Re: need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Lotto and liquor baskets always do well.
In addition to what's already been posted:
Baking basket with cookie sheets, mixing bowl, spoons, spatula, cake, cookie, brownie mixes
Pasta basket with various boxes of pasta, different types of jar sauces, olive oil, etc.
Pokemon basket
Shopkins basket
Car Wash bucket with car soap, sponges, rags, armorall.
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| Posted 6/14/17 11:42 AM |
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KarenK122
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Re: need a cheap gift basket theme idea
I just did a jello shot basket for our school fundraiser - flavored vodkas with corresponding jells and those plastic shot cups. Big hit!
Message edited 6/14/2017 12:32:52 PM.
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| Posted 6/14/17 12:29 PM |
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mommy2be716
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Re: need a cheap gift basket theme idea
Posted by SecretlyTTC14
Posted by Christine Braun - Century 21 American Homes
Lotto tree or bouquet - check out ideas on Pinterest. Use scratch off lotto tickets. Will be inexpensive if you use $1 scratch offs. Can add in some bigger ones, depending on budget. This is always popular with the school auction.
I agree with this idea. From my experience, this is always the type of basket that sells the most raffles. Every fundraiser I've hosted or volunteered at, it's always the one with the most tickets. I think people like the idea that one of the scratch-offs could be a huge winner.
One of the neighbors is doing one with some money we had in our block party fund
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| Posted 6/14/17 12:45 PM |
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