Hi Deb, Here are some more of the easy and inexpensive gag type gifts, although they aren't really gag gifts, because they are usable. What I would do as far as the kids go, is go to your dollar or craft or even department store and get those cello treat bags with Christmas designs on them. Put the candy in that and staple the bag topper with the poem and graphic on that. If you don't want to use staples, just tie the bag with ribbon, and punch a hole in the corner of the bag topper and have the ribbon loop through it. With adults, I then put the bag into a mug or other desirable container they may need or like. With a man, you could even put it into a thermos. With kids, you can leave just in the bag, or use one of those .59 cent plastic Christmas cups at drug stores and such. Enjoy! Candy Cane poem A significant symbol of Christmas Is the Simple Candy Cane. It's shape is the crook of the Shepherd One of the first who came. The lively peppermint flavor is The regal gift of spice. The White is Jesus' purity. The Red is sacrifice. The narrow stripes are friendship. And the nearness of his love. Eternal, Sweet Compassion A gift from God above. The Candy Cane reminds us all of how much God cared. And like His Christmas gift to use It's meant to be broken and shared. **************************************************** CANDY CANE SEEDS (Use round, red and white peppermint candies) I once knew a gardner who knew how to grow Bright tasty candies, right out of the snow I asked him to share his secret with me And this is what he replied quite readily To garden in winter is difficult you see It takes lots of care and a very special seed I'll give you a couple to grow your own treats And you'll soon reap a harvest of candy cane treats. **************************************************** Grinch Candy Canes Poems Just buy the green colored candy canes and attach the following poem: #1 When the Grinch discovered There was no way, To Keep Christmas from coming On Christmas day, He devised a new plan... Though not quite as mean. He licked all the candy canes, Til he turned them all green. #2 Every Who Down in Who-ville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch, Who lived just North of Who-ville, Did NOT! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason. But, Whatever the reason, His heart or his shoes, He stood there on Christmas Eve, hating the Whos, Then he got an idea! An awful idea! THE GRINCH GOT A WONDERFUL, AWFUL IDEA! "I know just what to do!" The Grinch laughed in his throat. And he chuckled, and clucked, "What a great Grinchy trick! IÂll lick all the candy canes, and turn them all green! **************************************************** Circus Mix 1 package (10.5 ounces) marshmallow circus peanuts 1 package (10 ounces) jelly beans 1 package (5.3 ounces) animal crackers Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 8 cups mix * I put 1 cup of mix into a baggie. Then used a white lunch-size paper bag, attached a gift-label with a picture of Santa that said "North Pole Circus Mix" and decorated with ribbon. **************************************************** Elfin Droppings (Red & green M&M's would make great Elfin Poop) The elves were so sick they couldn't make toys And Santa had to fill all those stockings He gathered the only thing the elves could make - Here are your Elfin droppings. **************************************************** Mice Poop *Use chocolate covered raisins* On Christmas Eve as I was snug in my bed, Guess what some little "creatures" were doing instead? Little mice were making their stops And, of course, they left their teeny-tiny "plops". On Christmas Morn I did awake, Oh me, oh my, oh goodness sake! Those adorable rodents had left such sweet gifts, So I gathered and packaged them up in a "jiff" And ,now ,this Christmas I present to you This little bag of mice "doo-doo"! written by Deanne Burton **************************************************** Reindeer Poop In a small decorative container, or zip baggie, place small, round chocolate candies (Whoppers, Raisinettes, chocolate covered peanuts, etc.) You could also use Cocoa Puff cereal or unwrapped miniature Mounds, Almond Joy or Baby Ruth candy bars. Seal/cover container, and decorate as desired. Then attach one of the following poems: #1 I woke up with such a scare when I heard Santa call... "Now dash away, dash away, dash away all! I ran to the lawn and in the snowy white drifts, those nasty reindeer had left "little gifts". I got an old shovel and started to scoop neat little piles of "reindeer poop". But to throw them away, seemed such a waste, So I saved them, thinking ~ you might like a taste! As I finished my task, which took quite awhile, Old Santa passed by and he sheepishly smiled. And I heard him exclaim as he rose in the sky ~ "Well, they're not potty trained, but at least they can fly!" #2 For all the souls who hate the noise Of Christmas cheer and lights and toys For Mr. Scrooge, and Mrs. too, Here's a little gift for you... A lump of coal won't be enough To make up for the shine and fluff, So, here's a scoop of reindeer poop To offset all that Christmas Goop!!! #3 Christmas is coming and so are the deer, Listen closely and you will hear, And along with them comes a special treat, Reindeer droppings for you to eat!! #4 We were awakened when we heard Santa call, "Dash away, dash away, dash away all!" But soon we discovered, out on our lawn, Santa and his reindeer were all gone. With our little shovel we started to scoop, All of the droppings..."YUCK," reindeer poop! But then we so generously filled up your sack, Hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy your snack! #5 Santa came and went last night, traveling on his worldwide loop. Because you weren't so good this year, you get just snowman poop. Round and white so sweet and light, eat some and have good dreams tonight. **************************************************** Santa Kisses #1 Santa's been busy Granting our wishes So he dropped off this bag of Santa Kisses #2 A bag of Hugs & Kisses to wish you Merry Christmas **************************************************** SNOWMAN KISSES (mini-marshmallows or other white candy) Snowflakes from Heaven as white as can be! Can build a Snowman for all to see! He's cute and cuddly and full of good wishes! And wants to give you a bunch of his kisses! **************************************************** Snowman Poop In a small decorative container, or zip baggie, place miniature white marshmallows, white mints, white chocolate covered raisins or peanuts, or other white candies. Seal/cover container, and decorate as desired. Then attach one of the following poems: #1 Heard you've been naughty so here's the scoop all you get for Christmas is snowman poop #2 Santa's been makin' his list And checkin' it twice He knows that you've been naughty Not nice. . . . . Since coal is so expensive Here's the scoop Santa has left you Snowman Poop! OR Santa checked his list not once, but twice. He found you've been naughty not nice. Since coal is so expensive, Here's the scoop. He's filled your stocking with Snowman poop!!! #3 I heard you've been naughty, So listen: here's the scoop. I'm running short on coal this year, So you get snowman poop. Love, Santa #4 In the cold of winter when snow arrives, All the snowman dance and feel alive. If you follow in their tracks, You will find little droppings from their cracks. Round and white So sweet and light Eat one eat two And have sweet dreams tonight! #5 Santa came and went last night Traveling on his worldwide loop Because you weren't so good this year You get no coal just snowman poop Round and white so sweet and light Eat some and have good dreams tonight **************************************************** Spare Reindeer Nose's (Red Hots or Red M&Ms, hard candy, etc.) #1 Rudolph has a job to do Every Christmas Eve, it's true. His nose will always light the way For Santa and his tiny sleigh, But if his nose should ever go out Don't cry or whine or yell or pout. Take out this bag and use a bit. From Rudolph's Red Nose repair kit. #2 Rudolph's nose is very bright He helps guide Santa's sleigh Without it in the dark night sky They might not find their way. So just in case dear Rudy's nose Is kaput and goes on the blink We have these spare "red nose seeds" To repair him in a wink!

lol - been making the etched redneck wine glasses for two years - I add the etching with my sand blaster and was told a real redneck doesn't drink wine so I have "Redneck Wine Glass" and "Redneck Beer Glass" - the best seller is "Ol' Fart Sippy Cup". When I first started making these, I did the Hillbilly glasses too - evidently Californians are offended by the name HillBilly - had to discontinue them... lol Forgot to mention the Red Solo Cups that I glue on the candlestick holders, They are selling like hotcakes! Forgot to mention the Red Solo Cups that I glue on the candlestick holders, They are selling like hotcakes! This post was edited by grandma_bonnie on Thu, Nov 29, 12 at 22:16

Here is a site with 101 gift basket ideas. Hope you find something there that you can use. http://www.angelfire.com/on2/SantaClaus/baskets.html Or maybe you can adapt this graduation survival kit to suit better. Graduate Survival Kit Glitter-to sparkle all night long Battery-so you can keep going & going Chapstick-to keep your lips kissable Starburst-for a burst of energy Nuts-to remind you to get a little nutty Mirror, Perfume atomizer, Mouth freshener-to stay ready! Fan-to cool down when you're too hot to handle Hugs & Kisses-to remind you how special you are to me!!

Deb remember I didn't make them up haha just in my files there are a lot more out there Golfer's Survival Kit Chocolate Golf Balls - for the golfer that lost his Aspirin - for the headaches this game causes Band-Aid - for blisters Eraser - to start each golf game off with a clean slate Wooden Egg - for all those Birdies Lifesaver - for when your ball is in the water Quarter - may this be the only "eagle" you get Rubber band - stay flexible when you swing Sunscreen or hat - for shielding sun from the face Towel - to wipe off the sweat of hitting the ball Sweet and sour candy - to prevent any harsh words slipping out Pencil - to write correct scores (or maybe cheat a little) Tee - because we may forget to pick some up Bottled water - to keep from passing out Chapstick - to keep lips moist Cleat cleaner or stick - so you dont track dirt and grass into the car Golfers book of jokes - to pass the time when it rains Fireman's Survival Kit Lifesaver - to remind you that that's what you are Piece of string - for when you get to the end of your rope Silk Rose - to help you always smell sweet Hugs & Kisses - because you deserve them from all Jewel - because you are as valuable as a precious stone Tissues - to wipe the tears of joy and sadness Mounds Bar - for the mounds of courage you need Starburst - for that "Burst" of energy that you need Star - to remind you that you are a star in the eyes of children A Smile - to replace the ones you give away Mints - to help you cool down after a fire Band-Aid - in case you need some TLC Almond Joy - to replace the joy you give to others Fisherman Survival Kit Band-Aid for when you get hooked instead of the fish. Cotton ball for when you're in rough waters. Lifesaver (candy) in case the boat tips over. Paper clip for when you run out of hooks. Skittles in case it rains, you've got your own rainbow. Gummy worms in case you run out of bait. Magic wand to "boat" the big ones that always seem to get away. A gift certificate for pizza in case you dont catch any fish. Labels to attach to the fish that say "Objects are larger than they appear." New Mother's Survival Kit Hershey's Hugs and Kisses -- for you and the baby for you both deserve them Penny - for your thoughts Pen & Journal - (or the Journal Jar) -- to write down your thoughts Clock - to remind you that time will pass by too quickly, enjoy every moment. Mirror - to remind you that you are important too. Marbles - to replace the ones you will lose. Jewel - now that you are a mother you are even more valuable. Rubber band - to remind you that flexibility is the key Lifesavers - to save you from one of those days Tissue - to dry those tears, the babys and yours. Toothpick - to pick out the good in all situations Fireball - for times when you are burnt out Lollipop - to lick all your problems Eraser - to remind you that every new Mom makes mistakes Puzzle Piece - because you are an important piece in your child's journey through life. Starburst - for energy Waitress Survival Kit Mounds Bar - for the amount of walking you do Puzzle Piece - to remind you that the restaurant wouldn't be complete without you Tootsie Roll - to help the complaints "roll" off your back Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost Lollipop - To help you lick your problems Button - to remind you that sometimes best to just button your lip Dollar - for the tip you didn't get Sponge - to soak up all the spills Cotton Ball - for when the customers get too loud Shoe insoles - because you are always on your feet Rubber band - to keep you bouncing back Starburst - for that burst of energy at the end of your shift Sweet and Sour Candy - a reminder.. the differences in people gives spice to our lives. Smiley Face - to replace all the smiles you give away Hugs and Kisses - to remind you that you that someone cared enough to give you this kit.