The $5 Gift Thread!

The Oopster · 11-25-2013, 09:55 PM

For the photo buff!

8x8, 8x10, 8x12 enlargements $1.49
12x12, 11x14, 12x18 enlargements $2.99

price for photo enlargements at Costco ... and you can probably find a frame at the dollar store or 99 cents store for 1.00

they also have other stuff you can do a few under 5 a few a tad over and a few a lot over.

Medusa · 11-25-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Oopster

For the photo buff!

8x8, 8x10, 8x12 enlargements $1.49
12x12, 11x14, 12x18 enlargements $2.99

price for photo enlargements at Costco ... and you can probably find a frame at the dollar store or 99 cents store for 1.00

they also have other stuff you can do a few under 5 a few a tad over and a few a lot over.

GREAT idea, Koop!!! My sis and her hubby habe 3 children and they always struggle for money during this time of year but she is flat-out insistent on getting me something for a holiday prezzie so I always ask for a photo of the family! (that way, she can just enlarge or copy something she already has but she has also set up her own camera and taken a new photo just for me and it's been amazing!)

Sparkle · 11-25-2013, 10:02 PM

If you're the crafty sort and you have scraps of fabric, batting and thread laying about then you can make these darlings for the cost of 2 altoid tins!

http://http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/...07/6853135827/

The Oopster · 11-25-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

GREAT idea, Koop!!! My sis and her hubby habe 3 children and they always struggle for money during this time of year but she is flat-out insistent on getting me something for a holiday prezzie so I always ask for a photo of the family! (that way, she can just enlarge or copy something she already has but she has also set up her own camera and taken a new photo just for me and it's been amazing!)

If she belongs to Costco she could do a collage even ... here are the breakdowns

Display up to 30 of your favorite photos in a collage print. Choose from a variety of background colors, and add a personalized title. Keep shuffling your photos until you get the best arrangement.
$1.49 - 8x10
$1.49 - 8x12
$2.99 - 11x14
$2.99 - 12x18
$5.99 - 16x20
$8.99 - 20x30

The Oopster · 11-25-2013, 10:18 PM

I know you asked for specifics but since I don't bake I don't know is someone can bake anything worth whiled for under 5 dollars.

But I know a lot of us would enjoy homemade baked goods.

heck I'd even take a homemade meal ...like maybe a chicken pot pie if somebody can do it for that price.

I know when I cook sometimes it feels more expensive then if I just ate out. But if you have a garden and are able to get some good food deals.

LaDivina · 11-25-2013, 10:29 PM

How about <insert favorite baked goods mix> in a jar? That's always fun. (Assuming you have jars already.)

Sweet Bliss · 11-26-2013, 12:30 AM

okie dokie...

i salvaged a dresser, took all the front panels off the drawers.

stripped old cheapy paint
sanded off dark stain
painted fresh light paint
applied decals from dollar tree

"Every day is a gift" " Always kiss me goodnight " "Welcome....." "Be your own kind of Beautiful" ...etc

Some i plugged the holes for knobs, others i painted the wood knobs all cute. one panel i used blackboard paint.

the paint was left over from other projects.

one dollar for each decal.

The dresser will have shelves for wicker baskets. yes i buy them at yard sales and thrift stores. On the bottom I'm adding little wood louver doors that i found at the restore. I did a funky paint job on them. the bottom will be the hidden nap condo for my cats.

Not sure how i will finish dresser. Got dozens of ideas!!!

anyhoo, as i remember little ideas i will post.

Almost forgot! if you mak sure the area on the back where the panel is cut, allowing the bottom of the drawer slides in remains on the top, you will have a premade hanger that is level.

Fabulous thread idea!!! thanks!

The_Lady_Snow · 11-26-2013, 04:36 AM

girllikeu2 · 11-26-2013, 04:38 AM

Relaxing Skin Scrub

Ingredients:
Epsom salt to fill 3/4 of a jar
mineral oil to fill 8 oz. mason jar
lavender essential oil (15-20 drops)
Tea tree oil (15 drops) optional for antibacterial purposes

Pour salt, mineral oil and essential oils into glass jar, tighten lid and shake to mix. Let it sit for a day or 2.

I made one like this for EVERYONE on my list a few years ago and people asked for more when they ran out.

The biggest expenses were the jars (but I got a flat of 20 for like 35$) and the essential oil ... but the cost divided by 15 people was probably under $5 each.

11-26-2013, 05:27 AM

Organic caster sugar
Organic rapeseed oil (mixed with a lighter oil and possibly a spot of jojoba too)
Essential oil (ylang ylang seems to make folks feel lovely)

All guestimated quantities...I've never measured. Just don't make it too oily.

Mix it all up. Instant body scrub that folks seem to really like. I give mine away and have a few girls who always ask for refills when they've used it up. Ms.Sponsorliscious has a lifetime option on refills

LaDivina · 12-01-2013, 11:25 AM

Oh hey look what just showed up in my Facebook feed today.

472 Meals In A Jar!

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Originally Posted by LaDivina

How about <insert favorite baked goods mix> in a jar? That's always fun. (Assuming you have jars already.)

Rockinonahigh · 12-01-2013, 02:33 PM

Every year I have a problem of what to get the folks on my pool team's for christmass as I am on teams it can get pricey with 8 pr team= 24 gifts to get.One team has desided to draw names..can do,the ladies team has been everyone gets a gift for everyone..so at our next game I am going to bring up the idea of drawing names..the other team I have no idea on that one.So I am really checking out what comes on hear.Great idea by the way.

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11-26-2013, 04:38 AM	#9
girllikeu2 Member How Do You Identify?: Dingbat Relationship Status: Facebook Official Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: *** Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 720 Thanked 1,099 Times in 288 Posts Rep Power**: 15433229	I have made a similar one Relaxing Skin Scrub Ingredients: Epsom salt to fill 3/4 of a jar mineral oil to fill 8 oz. mason jar lavender essential oil (15-20 drops) Tea tree oil (15 drops) optional for antibacterial purposes Pour salt, mineral oil and essential oils into glass jar, tighten lid and shake to mix. Let it sit for a day or 2. I made one like this for EVERYONE on my list a few years ago and people asked for more when they ran out. The biggest expenses were the jars (but I got a flat of 20 for like 35$) and the essential oil ... but the cost divided by 15 people was probably under $5 each.

11-25-2013, 09:55 PM	#1
The Oopster Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transgender male Preferred Pronoun?: he Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: carson city nv Posts: 1,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 303 Thanked 2,655 Times in 759 Posts Rep Power: 20061509	For the photo buff! 8x8, 8x10, 8x12 enlargements $1.49 12x12, 11x14, 12x18 enlargements $2.99 price for photo enlargements at Costco ... and you can probably find a frame at the dollar store or 99 cents store for 1.00 they also have other stuff you can do a few under 5 a few a tad over and a few a lot over.

11-25-2013, 10:18 PM	#5
The Oopster Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transgender male Preferred Pronoun?: he Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: carson city nv Posts: 1,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 303 Thanked 2,655 Times in 759 Posts Rep Power: 20061509	I know you asked for specifics but since I don't bake I don't know is someone can bake anything worth whiled for under 5 dollars. But I know a lot of us would enjoy homemade baked goods. heck I'd even take a homemade meal ...like maybe a chicken pot pie if somebody can do it for that price. I know when I cook sometimes it feels more expensive then if I just ate out. But if you have a garden and are able to get some good food deals.

11-26-2013, 12:30 AM	#7
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,268 Times in 2,159 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	okie dokie... i salvaged a dresser, took all the front panels off the drawers. stripped old cheapy paint sanded off dark stain painted fresh light paint applied decals from dollar tree "Every day is a gift" " Always kiss me goodnight " "Welcome....." "Be your own kind of Beautiful" ...etc Some i plugged the holes for knobs, others i painted the wood knobs all cute. one panel i used blackboard paint. the paint was left over from other projects. one dollar for each decal. The dresser will have shelves for wicker baskets. yes i buy them at yard sales and thrift stores. On the bottom I'm adding little wood louver doors that i found at the restore. I did a funky paint job on them. the bottom will be the hidden nap condo for my cats. Not sure how i will finish dresser. Got dozens of ideas!!! anyhoo, as i remember little ideas i will post. Almost forgot! if you mak sure the area on the back where the panel is cut, allowing the bottom of the drawer slides in remains on the top, you will have a premade hanger that is level. Fabulous thread idea!!! thanks!

11-26-2013, 05:27 AM	#10
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Organic caster sugar Organic rapeseed oil (mixed with a lighter oil and possibly a spot of jojoba too) Essential oil (ylang ylang seems to make folks feel lovely) All guestimated quantities...I've never measured. Just don't make it too oily. Mix it all up. Instant body scrub that folks seem to really like. I give mine away and have a few girls who always ask for refills when they've used it up. Ms.Sponsorliscious has a lifetime option on refills

12-01-2013, 02:33 PM	#12
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Every year I have a problem of what to get the folks on my pool team's for christmass as I am on teams it can get pricey with 8 pr team= 24 gifts to get.One team has desided to draw names..can do,the ladies team has been everyone gets a gift for everyone..so at our next game I am going to bring up the idea of drawing names..the other team I have no idea on that one.So I am really checking out what comes on hear.Great idea by the way.