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My son and daughter in law are both in school in North Carolina and being students they don't have any money. So what they did was bought baskets and in mine they put everything that I love. They put red licorice, pretzels, diet coke, paint brushes, and my favorite chocolate candy that I can't remember the name of right now!!!! Hee he he!! At Walmart they have a $5.00 bin of cds so we all got a movie that we liked. They did one for every family member and everyone was laughing while opening their gift. Sometimes the smallest gift is the best! Thought I'd share this with you all. Merry Christmas to All !!! Dawn
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Think at one time or another we've all been in the short of money at Christmas and had to use our thinking caps and get creative to be able to gift those we love. Your children did a great job in this, and a lot of thought and love was put into it to get everyone just the right candies and such. Great idea will pass it on to the college kids next door.
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It was the highlight of the day!
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That was very clever of the kids. Christmas's like that are ones we remember. Judy
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fannyfurkin
19 Dec 2010
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That sounds like a lovely gift with a lot of thought.
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It was fun to see how much they knew about what we really liked to munch on!
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Very clever and sounds like alot of fun. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Merry Christmas
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Last year my daughter had to get a gift for everyone in her office. We went to the dollar tree and got insulated mugs put water bottles from Wal-Mart inside and tied on those flavored packets of drink mix in the bows from Walgreens. Added a small round tin of chocolate cookies also from the Dollar Tree and for under $2.50 US/dollars each employee enjoyed their gifts. This was a situation where each employee brought something to put in each of the co-workers stockings.
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What a great idea! I'll have to pass this on!!Thanks
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eyeztodiefor10
19 Dec 2010
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Very creative kids you have there! I'd like a basket like that myself! lol Last year my ddil used a crate that clementines come in and filled it with goodies for all of us including treats for the pets! I kept the crate and use it for organizing all my sewing stuff next to my chair in the living room. Saves a lot of trips up and down the stairs!
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I know about climbing the stairs and try to doing everything in my power not to have to.
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19 Dec 2010
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Thanks great Dawn - so happy for you - those are super idea's. Wish more youth thought that way. *4U
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I keep wondering what they are going to come up with this Year!! Can't wait to find out! LOL Hehehe
I always wondered what *4U was! Then it dawned on me. No pun intended! Lol
It means flower for you. I'm I right?
Dawn
It means flower for you. I'm I right?
Dawn
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19 Dec 2010
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I love this gift idea..very thoughtful
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I just loved it! Thanks Merry Christmas
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I think this is so wonderful. Why do some want to put a big prize tag to a gift?
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I agree!
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Such a great idea. My family has become too expensive for my purse. This might work. Christmas isn't about how much you spend but the thought behind it.
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This is how it should be. About family!
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such a great idea smart shoppers.
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They spent very little but the gift was priceless!
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smart kids come from smart moms. ****4U and your kids
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Well I will take the credit if I can!!! Lol
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Great idea! Great kids, too! Well done, Mom!
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Thank you!!!
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Great idea-and very useful(you know-the candy and chocolates!) I might just use your idea-but instead of buying a basket maybe I will make a Christmas tote bag and fill it. Thanks.
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The chocolates were my favorite part of the gift! Hehehe!!!
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I really liked this idea from Beverly's: http://www.beverlys.com/holiday-cocoa-cones
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Very cute Idea!! Dawn
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sewlikedawn
22 Dec 2010
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I wanted to thank everyone for there kind and funny messages and some great ideas to use this year.
Merry Christmas to All!!!
Have a wonderful time with your families.
Dawn
Merry Christmas to All!!!
Have a wonderful time with your families.
Dawn
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