The $5 Gift Thread!

pajama · 12-03-2013, 07:10 AM

All the ladies in my office usually get each other a little something. With 13 ladies, that gets a little steep. So thanks for this thread.

Also, I don't know if it's just the TN Goodwill that does this....But the first Saturday of the month everything in the stores is 50% off. This Saturday (12/7) is the last one before Christmas. So I am going to see if I can find some plates, or mugs, or both and make some kind of gift like that.

Just giving y'all a heads up in case your Goodwill does the same thing.

Kenna · 12-03-2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pajama

All the ladies in my office usually get each other a little something. With 13 ladies, that gets a little steep. So thanks for this thread.

Also, I don't know if it's just the TN Goodwill that does this....But the first Saturday of the month everything in the stores is 50% off. This Saturday (12/7) is the last one before Christmas. So I am going to see if I can find some plates, or mugs, or both and make some kind of gift like that.

Just giving y'all a heads up in case your Goodwill does the same thing.

Wish I could post pictures ...but you sparked a memory of beautiful bird feeders and baths made from coffee/tea mugs and plates or saucers. They used a tile drill to put holes thru middle of mug and 2 plates...then put a small threaded rod thru each, plate on bottom , mug in middle and the other plate on top like an umbrella ...on the threaded rod they used lock nuts to hold each in place....it was pretty cool with the "umbrella" ... some even used a small piece of copper plumbing pipe to cover the threaded rod. ...

Zimmeh · 12-03-2013, 08:47 AM

I love giving soaps and hand creams to my mom and friends. One of my favorite fragrances is from two years ago. It is by L'Occitane en Provence and is called Delices des Fruits. It is their Citron & Clementine fragrance.

It cost $2.50 for each soap at our company's outlet store and I bought several of them and put them in drawers throughout my house.

My mom will be getting this soap for Christmas, since she loves anything with Jasmine in it. It is made by Pre de Provence and it cost less than $5 at the Off 5th, Saks 5th Ave Store near my job.

Jesse · 12-03-2013, 10:38 AM

Fun office or stocking gifts.

Jesse · 12-03-2013, 11:15 AM

Olive oil candles are easy and inexpensive to make. They are also very safe to burn, because the oil will douse the flame if it comes into contact with it if the candle gets knocked over. I use jars, or vases...even unique looking glasses will work. I like to use the pint canning jars too because they are heavy and they reflect well. You can frost the jar or make it glittery, whatever you desire. I use a wick stand just because it is easier to light and for adjusting the wick, these can be made with a wire coat hanger or bought. I generally just buy mine from Lehmans when they are on sale and are doing a free shipping deal. This way they cost about $2.50 each for the larger ones that fit in the pint canning jars. Once it is decorated and you have the wick set up, just add olive oil and a few drops of essential oil if you want it scented.

Here is a pic of the stands that I use.

Jesse · 12-03-2013, 11:32 AM

Here is another type of oil candle that I thought was simple, yet spectacular. I found this one on Pinterest. Slide the wick into the tube and place in your container. Add oil and give it a few minutes for the oil to travel up the wick before lighting.

12-03-2013, 08:47 AM	#3
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,441 Times in 4,317 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I love giving soaps and hand creams to my mom and friends. One of my favorite fragrances is from two years ago. It is by L'Occitane en Provence and is called Delices des Fruits. It is their Citron & Clementine fragrance. It cost $2.50 for each soap at our company's outlet store and I bought several of them and put them in drawers throughout my house. My mom will be getting this soap for Christmas, since she loves anything with Jasmine in it. It is made by Pre de Provence and it cost less than $5 at the Off 5th, Saks 5th Ave Store near my job. __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe Last edited by Zimmeh; 12-03-2013 at 08:48 AM. Reason: I forgot the name of the first soap

12-03-2013, 10:38 AM	#4
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,774 Times in 3,939 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Fun office or stocking gifts. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

12-03-2013, 11:15 AM	#5
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,774 Times in 3,939 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Olive oil candles are easy and inexpensive to make. They are also very safe to burn, because the oil will douse the flame if it comes into contact with it if the candle gets knocked over. I use jars, or vases...even unique looking glasses will work. I like to use the pint canning jars too because they are heavy and they reflect well. You can frost the jar or make it glittery, whatever you desire. I use a wick stand just because it is easier to light and for adjusting the wick, these can be made with a wire coat hanger or bought. I generally just buy mine from Lehmans when they are on sale and are doing a free shipping deal. This way they cost about $2.50 each for the larger ones that fit in the pint canning jars. Once it is decorated and you have the wick set up, just add olive oil and a few drops of essential oil if you want it scented. Here is a pic of the stands that I use. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.” Last edited by Jesse; 12-03-2013 at 11:16 AM. Reason: Apologies regarding the huge ass pic.

12-03-2013, 11:32 AM	#6
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,774 Times in 3,939 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Here is another type of oil candle that I thought was simple, yet spectacular. I found this one on Pinterest. Slide the wick into the tube and place in your container. Add oil and give it a few minutes for the oil to travel up the wick before lighting. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

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12-03-2013, 07:10 AM	#1
pajama Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Klingon Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Just South of Nashvegas Baby Posts: 3,115 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,546 Thanked 7,476 Times in 1,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	All the ladies in my office usually get each other a little something. With 13 ladies, that gets a little steep. So thanks for this thread. Also, I don't know if it's just the TN Goodwill that does this....But the first Saturday of the month everything in the stores is 50% off. This Saturday (12/7) is the last one before Christmas. So I am going to see if I can find some plates, or mugs, or both and make some kind of gift like that. Just giving y'all a heads up in case your Goodwill does the same thing.