Gifts

Make Inexpensive Party Treat Bags using Target Holiday Clearance

by Christy on February 19, 2013 in Gifts,Ideas,Kids

I love shopping the Target holiday clearance, and some of the items I like to look for are items that would make some inexpensive party treat bags. I have put together a couple examples for you.

Here are all the items I picked up at 70% off. I do my best to find candy that doesn’t have a holiday theme to it, and these Tootsie Rolls were perfect, the only Valentine theme is on the outside bag, they are plain colored Tootsie rolls on the inside.

Here are the boys items:

  • Treat bags with Stickers (12) $1.20 ($ .10 each)
  • Sports Erasers (24) $ .90 ($ .04 each)
  • Sports Notepads (20) $ .90 ($ .05 each)
  • Rulers (4) $.45 ($ .11 each)
  • Tootsie Rolls $1.34 ($ .03 each)

I used the following items to put together the boys bags for only $ .53 each!

Here are the items for the girls party treat bags:

  • Nail Files (12) $ .90 ($ .08 each)
  • Fingernail Polish (4) $ .90 ($ .23 each
  • Flip Flop Key Chains (4) $ .45 ($ .11 each)
  • Tootsie Rolls $1.34 ($ .03 each)

These are the items that went into the girl’s treat bags for a total cost of $ .57.

Here are the final party items all packaged up!

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Target Dollar Spot Gift Idea: Popcorn Movie Night Gift

by Christy on November 29, 2012 in DIY/Crafts,Gifts,Ideas

Do you have a group of people that you would like to give a Christmas gift to, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money. I put together this movie night gift with items I picked up at Target, and the final cost comes in at just under $3.00.

Here is what you will need to make some of these up:

  • 2-Pack Plastic Popcorn cups (Dollar Spot)
  • Market Pantry Single Microwave popcorn (10-pack)
  • Theater Box Candy
  • Redbox Gift Certificate (one-night movie rental)
  • Cellophane
  • Ribbon

In the Target Dollar Spot you will want to pick up some of the plastic popcorn containers, make sure you look for the 2-packs, they are a little bit smaller and since there are 2 of them, they end up costing you only $ .50 a piece.

I bought the Market Pantry 10-pack of Microwave Popcorn Singles, since the box was $2.59, it works out to $ .26 each.

Next up, get a theater style box of candy. These run $1.00 at Target.

I bought some e-gift cards from Redbox, so I could put a FREE movie night rental inside of each popcorn container. To do this, you simply send the e-gift card to yourself, and then you can print each one out individually. As a bonus, when you buy and e-gift card you will get an FREE movie rental for yourself. The cost is $6 for 5, so they end up costing $1.20 each.

When I printed out the gift card, I reduced the image to 75%, so it would fit in the popcorn container better.

I took all of the items and added them to the popcorn container. The cost of everything comes in at $2.96.

To finish it off, I wrapped it in cellophane and tied it up with a bow. Cheap, easy and thoughtful!

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Target Dollar Spot: My Stache Gift Can

by Christy on November 9, 2012 in Crafts,Gifts,Ideas

I mentioned that I had plans for some of the Halloween candy I purchased, and I am sharing the final project with you today.   Not sure why, but the tweens seem to love ANYTHING with a moustache on it.   So, going with that theme I made some of these “My Stache” containers that can be given as gifts.

I picked up a couple gift tins at the Target Dollar Spot.   I love this section for little containers suited for gift giving.

I used my Silhouette Cutter to cut out the Vinyl moustache and the words “My Stache”.   To make sure I was able to adhere the words in a straight line, I attached a straight piece of vinyl and then make sure the letters matched up with the line.   I am sure you could easily find some moustache and letter stickers if you don’t have access to a vinyl cutter.

Lastly, I added some of the candy I bought at 70% off and finished it off with a bow.   These were super quick and easy, and super cheap too!   The finished product cost me around $1.50 to make.

Anybody else have a weakness for the cute little containers in the dollar section?

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Target: Super Simple Teacher Gifts for around $1.00

by Christy on August 24, 2012 in DIY/Crafts,Gifts,Ideas

Here are a couple of options for some quick and simple teacher gifts with items you get for FREE at Target.    Just pick up one of the containers from the Target Dollar Spot and you can put these together for around $1.00.

Pick up the following:

Metal Container $1.00 (Target Dollar Spot)

Hershey’s Simple Pleasures $2.99
$1/1 Target printable coupon
$2/1 coupon from 8/19 SmartSource insert
Final Price = FREE

Stuff a little tissue paper in the bottom of the metal container.

Add the Hershey’s Simple Pleasures on top of the tissue.

Wrap in cellophane and add a tag to complete your gift. I always pick up my cellophane when the Christmas or Easter clearance goes 70% off.

Here is another option for you:

Buy the following supplies:

School Container $1.00 (Target Dollar Spot)

Hershey’s Simple Pleasures $2.99
$1/1 Target printable coupon
$2/1 coupon from 8/19 SmartSource insert
Final Price = FREE

PaperMate Pens $1.00
$1/1 Target printable coupon  (Back to School category)
Final Price = FREE

Add the package of pens and the package of candy to the basket, wrap in cello, tie with a bow and add a tag. Super simple!

I love using the baskets from the Target Dollar Spot to dress up simple gifts. I really love it when I got the items inside the baskets for FREE!

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You’re a Real Fungi Father’s Day Treats

by Christy on June 12, 2012 in Crafts,DIY/Crafts,Food,Gifts,Holiday,Kids

My daughter saw these Father’s Day treats in the May issue of Family Fun Magazine and she knew she wanted to make some for her Dad for Father’s day.

First, you will want to pick up some Model Magic at Target, it sells for $5.99.   You might be able to find it cheaper at one of the craft stores if you use a coupon.

Next, you will need some clear plastic or glass jars.   We used some containers we already had around the house,  we just emptied out these sprinkles into Tupperware containers in order to use them for the project.

You will want to cover the lid of the container with the Model Magic.

Shape the Model Magic to look like the top of a mushroom.

For the dots on the top of the mushroom, just roll some of the white Model Magic into small balls and them push them onto the top of mushroom until they are flat circles.

Add Dad’s favorite treats and a tag that says “Dad, You’r a real fungi!”   They do recommend letting the Model Magic drying for a day or two before you add the lid to your container.

They turned out super cute!   These are great, because kids of any age can help make them.   Younger kids can roll the dots into balls or add the treats to the jars.     Let us know if you end of making some too!

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