There is no denying it--I enjoy getting a good deal. But when it comes to gift giving, I really try to find/make a gift that will be appreciated by the receiver. So I shop the after-Christmas sales with one-part adrenaline rush, one-part list of recipients in mind. This gets more complicated when buying gifts for my husband's department at work.
This year he asked me to assemble gifts for 8 men and 8 women, most of whom I don't know. (I don't have pictures, so bear with me.) In the gifts bags for the women, I included a Glade candle, a loaf of pumpkin bread, packet of "good" hot cocoa, and a pack of Christmas napkins, all nestled in a holiday bowl. In the men's gift bags, I had the same holiday bowls with napkins, breads, bag of assorted nuts, and an outdoor wipe mitt (great find at Dollar Tree). Each gift, including wrapping, cost under $5!
I'm so excited to already have my idea for the co-worker gifts for 2009: At Walmart, I found large plastic red/green bowls with holiday motifs around the brim. They were 50% off ($1.20) and will make the perfect fruit bowl. At Michael's, I found large cellophane bags marked down to .49/each. They will wrap the finished fruit baskets, and I will tie them with a pretty bow. (Ribbon also found on clearance.)
I plan to fill the bowls with pineapple, clementines, apples, bananas, and whatever else is on sale. A few wrapped candies scattered on top will add the final touch. Once again, I think I can assemble these gifts for under $5/each.
What is your favorite gift to give to non-family members?
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