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Post by bmashburn on Aug 27, 2007 15:41:57 GMT -5
I am planning on having my first cookies exchange on December 1st. I need to come up with some ideas as "gifts" for the following categories. First to RSVP and actually show up; Most festively dressed; and Best cookie display. Does anyone have any suggestion for prizes? Thanks!
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Post by Robin on Aug 28, 2007 22:54:43 GMT -5
Hi B,
Christmas Ceramic Platters, candles, nice holiday serving pieces... when the seasonal items become available in stores in October, you won't have a problem selecting gifts...
Re: Mass Gift ideas...
As I always give parting gifts to all of my guests, I usually buy my bulk holiday themed gifts after the season is over and everything is 50% off. I also get a lot of inspiration and ideas walking though Michaels Craft store. This year I went crazy at the summer semi annual sale at my favorite store, Bath and Body Works.
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Post by bonnieb on Sept 12, 2007 6:12:19 GMT -5
One year I found some cookie themed To Do Lists (the ones with the magnets that go on the fridge) at Michael's. They were really cute and only $1. Another year I found some really great cookie cutters at Williams-Sonoma for 9 cents each which was a great bargin. I attached a cookie recipe to each one and put them in a large basket for guests to take as they left.
Paula Deen has a holiday magazine out that has some great gift ideas. I think I am going to use one of the ideas (dry ingredients for a dip) as gifts. I am going to start looking for containers now.
I always buy her magazine at Michael's using my 40% off coupon. Actually I try to get a lot of my Christmas magazines there with the coupon (well the ones they actually sell).
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Post by jennifers399 on Oct 17, 2007 19:09:08 GMT -5
This will be my fifth exchange and the prizes are pretty much the same every year! I spent a fortune on the really cool coloured spatulas--yellow (golden), red (ruby) and blue (sapphire). I tie ribbons around them and make them lok pretty! Everyone wants the coveted golden spatula! It's fun!
I'm an AVON lady so my favors this year are going to be a gift bags for each guest filled with holiday sale lip balm, holiday soaps, and a holiday lotion. I may include some great local tapers but it depends on the cost.
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Post by Carla on Oct 30, 2007 12:00:07 GMT -5
Last year for my "grand prizes" for Most Delicious Cookie and Most Creative Cookie, I gave away aprons that had the "title" embroidered on, and a gingerbread house embroidered on them as well. They were really cute and the winners loved them!
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Post by Kristina on Dec 2, 2007 0:55:32 GMT -5
I am having 2 grand prizes, for Best Tasting Cookie, and Most Festive Cookie.
The prizes are two large glass jars, that I am using as cookie jars, a cookie magazine from the grocery store, cookie scoops, a set of mini cookie cutters, and these measuring cups from Target in the shape of Santa heads. These cost me about $20-$25 a piece.
I am doing three games, and those prizes consist of a full size lotion from Bath and Body works, a pair of their really soft socks, and then a box of bath confetti. With the coupons I had, each prize bag cost about $12.
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Post by Sue Belle on Nov 27, 2012 17:52:16 GMT -5
After Christmas last year I bought about 10 little candle holders with Christmas themes from Yankee Candle the day after Christmas, each was $3 or $4 each, many of them 70% off. I was so tired of Christmas by the time they arrived, I didn't open them. I dug them out today and they are adorable, will make great prizes. I will stick a votive or tea light in each one, maybe add some hot chocolate mix to the bag, and I have prizes!
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