What's Your Best "Find" on a Gift You're Giving This Christmas?

13 years ago

I found these at Dollar Tree for gift baskets for extended family and teachers:

Packages of 3-ounce bags of Russell Stovers brand caramels, coconut and mint patties in pretty holiday packaging, plus a small 8.4 ounce bottle of Martinelli's sparkling white (and red) grape juice, and Creme de Pirouline chocolate wafers in cylindrical tins.

Each item cost $1--plus is a well-known name-brand item--and I'm putting 5 items in each basket (with shredded tissue filler) and a Christmas-themed see-through basket bag with ribbon/gift tag included. I found the bags as a 3-pack for $1 and bought small green baskets for $1 each. Each gift basket will total $7, including wrap and tissue, but a friend said they'll look like I spent at least 2x that!

Check out your dollar store if you're stuck for ideas, but hurry as most of the good stuff will be gone very soon! I'd love to hear your bargains as I always keep an eye out for new ideas.

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M.compton
13 years ago
For my wife the best bargain I came up with for Christmas
comes with a lifetime warranty, low upkeep, multi purposed,
self cleaning, some service required on occasion but satisfaction guaranteed, but non returnable....................ME..(but i'll toss in some practical gifts too)
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
13 years ago
M., very funny!
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