The Gift of Three: Your Fabulous Ideas Part I

I'm a proud mama bear today! Last week I ran a Facebook contest asking for your "Gift of Three" ideas and I was totally blown away!  The ideas were very inspired, creative and affordable!  Kuddos to eveyone who participated...you done good :)  Because these ideas were so fantastic I wanted to share them with all of you just in case you have a few last minute gifts that you need to prepare for in the next few days.  Here we go with a sampling of my favorites! 






Robin M:  For your friends who have kiddies, a "date night" package
1. Dinner gift certificate for Olive Garden
2. 2 movie passes
3. Coupon to babysit while they are out on their date night!

Melinda F:  The Gift of warmth...
1. Smore maker kit
2. Hand warmers
3. Hot cocoa mix and mug!

Barbara H: Winter Warm Up

1. Two comfy-in-hand mugs.
2. A small bottle of rum
3. A batch of Hot Buttered Rum mixture and the recipe to make more.


Leann J: Gift Theme: The Gift of family fun and promises to go on picnics

Gift One: Outdoor party plates from Pampered Chef (set of six) $9.50
Gift Two: Outdoor utensil set from Pampered Chef (set of six and these ones snap together) $12.50
Gift Three: A nice big picnic blanket ... perhaps something you find on clearance

Mary A:  The gift of snuggle "downtime"

1. A Snuggly for $14.95
2. A good book - prices vary
3. A box of Sarris chocolates $9.95

Kathy H: The Gift of Indulgence
1. Container of Sipping Chocolate (powder) from Trader Joe's $3.99
2. Mix of Chocolates from Trader Joe's <$10 (various types)
3. Mug from Big Lots/Geagle/Walmart/Goodwill... $5-$10

Noelle O: The gift of a bagged lunch (for a female) :

1.Vera Bradley lunch bag $21
2.Klean Kanteen travel aluminum bottle $15
3.coupons for various lunch items (ziploc bags, frozen meals, soup, etc) FREE

Anne T:  The gift of art: (for my 5 year old)

1. Art Easel. From Michaels. Reg. $39.95, used my 40% coupon and got it for $23.97
2. Art box: Filled with extra supplies bought at back to school time: $1.00 for box.
3. White Dress Shirt, from Good Will Store(for smock): $ 2.25.

Extra gift baskets I have on hand, just in case:

1. Wine Glasses, $1 each at the dollar store(bought 8 for 4 extra baskets)
2. 4 Bottles of wine(bought 6 and got a 10% bulk discount, the other 2 are for me!)Abput $8 per bottle
3. Wine opener: Have 4, again, the dollar store

Barbara H:  Baker's Bounty

1. A copy of Beard on Bread from Amazon - $12
2. A loaf pan - with our without the loaf you may have baked in it $2 -$4
3. A fun kitchen towel to lay over rising bread - can use it to wrap it all up. $2-$4

Rebecca M:  The Gift of Walking
* Aluminum water bottle in a cheery color -- about $7

* Wrist wallet (to carry ID, insurance card and cell phone) -- about $10 online, or make your own
* Online music store gift card (to load favorite tunes on mp3 player) -- Your choice
* Small microfiber towel (for a quick dry off upon return) -- About $5
* Encouraging note – Priceless

Jen S:  On the card, include this quote from the toast on It's A Wonderful Life:

1. Bountiful Beer Bread...that this house may never know hunger.
2. Seasoned Salt...that life may always have flavor.
3. Sangria Drink Mix...that joy and prosperity may reign forever!
www.tastefullysimple.com/web/jstover

Colleen C:  The Gift of a Legacy for your Inlaws or Parents!

They can write it down for your children to tell and pass down!

A Father's Legacy: Your Life St... (Spiral-bound) by Thomas Nelson
A Mother's Legacy: Your Life St... (Spiral-bound) by Thomas Nelson
A Nice Pen to write the Legacy:
Total Price : Is PRICELESS!!!!

Have any of your own inspired ideas?  Please share your "Gift of Three" in the comment section below!  Great job, everyone!!!