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How do I make a cheap Christmas basket??

I am a middle-aged broke guy, who is trying to do Christmas on the cheap.
I have four options, 1. I can quit drinking and smoking. 2. I can steal from my wife. 3. I can find a real job. 4. I can buy lots of cheap stuff, and try to make it look like I have put in a lot of effort.
Number four is the way to go.
I need ideas on how to fill a gift basket with cheap (expensive looking)stuff.. However, I don't want to spend more than $30. I want to look like I am the Donald Trump of gift baskets. Plus, I have all of my own hair.

by atd15
asked 6 months ago

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Hit the 99cent store for your baskets, ribbons and other wrapping things. They're really cheap and can make your basket look professionally done. This is important as presentation is half the battle. Movie baskets are usually the best. You can buy the supersized candy and popcorn for cheap, put it in a basket, and add a couple movie tickets for under $30 bucks. If you are making multiple baskets, I recommend looking into the ticket books they sell at Cosco.

Chocolate is also a good solo choice because you can buy it cheap and just transfer it into a an expensive looking container.

kerowyn
6 months ago

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I think you have it all wrong. The #2 option seems to be the way to go here...

wnyx585am
6 months ago

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Of course the official woot sanctioned answer would be to "Fill it with stuff from woot!"

wnyx585am
6 months ago

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@kerowyn: Just bought some stuff for that. Got a popcorn maker from Best Buy ($14.99, and yes it was through a Woot Deals link) and then a full series of Everwood ($10 from WB Store). I fail to understand Everwood (but the mother-in-law loves it). It is like a western without the violence and foul language, where is Clint Eastwood when you need him??

atd15
6 months ago

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Depending on where you live:

Michael's has great baskets (find a coupon in your local newspaper).

Big Lots usually has a good selection of the cellophane bags for baskets (or cookies) - then just put your basket in the bag and tie it up with ribbon.

Trader Joe's has pretty decent wine for a very frugal budget. Their wines start at $2.99.

Don't forget the 'shred' to help fill the basket (pretty much anywhere).

And adding a pretty Christmas Ornament is a nice decorative touch - again, try Michael's or Joann for a nice one.

Finally, Cracker Barrel (restaurant) has a great gift shop - they have wonderful old-fashioned candy and snacks that would be great for a basket, plus they have really nice ornaments very reasonably priced.

Good luck!

kle11az
6 months ago

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I would try hitting the garage sales on the weekends or the Goodwill/Salvation Army stores. They actually have some good items (new too) and plenty of knickknacks.

aksman44
6 months ago

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Order a basket from www.FuddyDuddys.com Free Shipping on orders over $20!

joekolba
6 months ago

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