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Subject: Even More Gift Ideas Sat 14 Oct 2006, 6:39 am

Title of Tip or Article: "NIGHT IN A BAG" gIFTS
Author: debanden
Description: fRUGAL gIFTS
Category: Gifts
Type: Frugal Tip

A friend sent me these ideas...

Taco Night in a BAG: 1 box corn taco shells bought with coups, 1 teeny jar salsa, 1 pack homemade taco seasoning, 1 pack purchase guac seasoning, 1 jar instant refried bean mix, 1 jar instand spanish rice mix, (pints), 1 $5 giftcard for meat. Instructions were printed on a paper and tied like a scroll with a red ribbon. (Given to Bill's neice that has little kids)

I need a BREAK Night in a bag: (working woman), 1 tin MYO instant mocha coffee, 1 box nice teas, 1 coffee mug with homemade chocolate spoon, 1 box Calgon, 1 dollar store bubble bath with puff, 1 candle, 1 $5 gift card to Barnes and Noble. Put this one together the minute before you travel to give because the smelly bath stuff will infect the food items....)

Soup night in a bag: 1 jar instant potato soup, 1 soup mug, 1 jar Cream of Anything soup mix, 1 nice box of crackers, and 1 nice spoon tied with a bow. (This was given to my MIL and she LOVED IT and called me at night as she had her cup-o-soup snack)

Hostess with the Mostess bag: Every MYO dip recipe I could find on the net in zip locks. 1 block Velveeta and 1 can rotel for queso, 1 bag tostitos. (This was given to Bill's sister that entertains a lot.)

Cajun Night in a Bag: 1 jar red bean soup mix and seasoning, 1 small bag rice, 1 box jiffy cornbread mix, 1 container Zatarian's seasoning bought with coups, $5 gift card for sausage. (Bill's other sis and coworker)

Soup Night in a bag: 1 container italian wedding soup mix made from Hamburger Helper and extra dried veggies on Betty's website, 1 $5 giftcard for meat, and a fresh bagguette for garlic bread. (this was given to a dear coworker who's wife NEVER uses mixes, and she LOVED the soup and begged for the recipe!

Chicken Soup night: 1 jar instant chicken soup mix in a jar, added dried veggies, nice soup mug with pretty spoon. (coworker loved it)

Title of Tip or Article: Wine Glass Candles
Author: debanden
Description: Frugal Gifts
Category: Gifts
Type: Frugal Tip

From another site...

Last year I went to a thrift store and bought wine glasses. They were .25 each. Then went to $store and bought the small candles. You put them in the glasses - then in the oven till they melt and you have great new candles. You could add scent or buy scented ones. Just have to watch that the wick doesn't fall in. The teachers loved them

Title of Tip or Article: 63 Gift Ideas Under $10
Author: debanden
Description: Gift Ideas
Category: Gifts
Type: Frugal Tip

A friend sent me this...........

63 Gift Ideas for Under $ 10

With the holidays drawing near we'd like to share some great ideas with you for frugal gift-giving. There are hundreds of gifts that can be purchased or made by hand for under $ 10. Gifts that are both thoughtful and frugal at the same time. You don't have to spend a lot of money to find that perfect gift for someone, just be sure to put some thought into it and hopefully your gift will be well received. Here's a few of our favorites....
1. Gourmet coffees with a personal coffee cup
2. A pound of pistachios
3. Child's artwork, framed
4. Journal with special inscription inside
5. Teacup with box of herbal tea
6. Deck of cards and book of card game rules
7. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar
8. Collage of special photos
9. Get pens and pretty stationary
10. Bottle of sparkling cider
11. Home baked bread, include recipe
12. Disposable camera or rolls of film
13. Basket filled with deli cheese and fruit
14. Craft supplies
15. Holiday serving bowl or platter
16. Pretty basket filled with special jams or mustards
17. Decorative napkins and napkin rings
18. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a ribbon
19. Gardening gloves with a plant or flower seeds
20. Photo album, hand decorated is even better
21. Makeup tote
22. Prepaid photo developing envelopes
23. Homemade cookie mix with instructions for baking
24. Variety of bread mixes
25. Special coffee cup filled with candy
26. Fancy magazines tied together with a pretty ribbon.
27. Gourmet popcorn and flavored oil
28. Locally made barbeque or steak sauce with basting brush
29. Pancake or waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup
30. Movie theater gift certificates
31. Board games
32. Jar of sourwood or pure honey with biscuit mix
33. Note cards and book of stamps
34. Picture frames, buy them on sale!
35. Specialty cookbook
36. Pretty glass jar filled with candy
37. Collectible sports cards
38. Muffin mixes with muffin pan
39. Books, there are still a few for under
$ 10.00.
40. Set of dish towels and dish cloths
41. Nail polish kit
42. Pretty night shirt
43. Basket filled with kitchen gadgets
44. Video rental gift certificates
45. Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns
46. Handwritten copies of your favorite recipes
47. For the pets, gourmet dog biscuits or cat treats
48. Baking pans and supplies
49. Prepaid long distance phone cards
50. Small clock or radio
51. Pretty box for keepsakes
52. Colorful Post-It notepads
53. Address book
54. Christmas ornaments
55. Puzzles
56. Blank video or cassette tapes
57. Sewing supplies
58. Flashlight with batteries
59. Favorite quote embroidered on a nice handkerchief
60. Makeup brush set
61. Expensive socks, still under $ 10
62. Special soaps and bath puff
63. and don't forget my absolute favorite...home baked cookies!
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Subject: Re: Even More Gift Ideas Sat 14 Oct 2006, 10:43 am

In to the tip file for the holidays...

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1790

This too I will need to copy...thanks for all of your effort!

kim

Very Valuable Member Joined : 13 Oct 2006 Posts : 260

tHANKS FOR REPOSTING THESE...THEY ARE ON THE PC AT THE OTHER HOUSE
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DEBBY/OK

DOMESTIC ENGINEER... I work in the field of love and guiidance of young children;.