Finished Baskets - Part 2 5 November 2008 at 11:07PM in Special Occasions & Other Celebrations 3.6K replies 382.1K views

bluetimone97

Oh one more,the popular beer they drink in Aus is not Fosters (they say that is just for exporting, lol) but is something called VB (Victoria Bitter but it is not bitter iyswim)
They used to sell it in Asda but not sure if they still do.

junior_j

Ooh good ideas about the bath mitts , yeah im pretty sure wilkinsons had some winnie the pooh bath mitts in the shop and foam letters for the bath?

I am just looking at what i have so far , i am quite chuffed lol! Everytime i go in the shop i see some thing on sale and im like ooh that would be good for --- hamper lol"

Love this thread great ideas!
Jess x

junior_j

Ideas for aussie stuff could include:

Beanie kangaroos.
Kangeroo t shirt
Hats
Sunglasses
Travel things like , stockings , those eye masks , blow up airoplane cushions ect.

Ideas for people who dont do much , dont have a hobbie and dont like smellies

Chocolate
Purfume samples
Dvds
posters
Pictures
Jewerly (like dress jelwery not the real thing
Bedding
Hot water bottle
Dips/crisps
Alcohole
Magazines
Books
A jar of nothing
Candle
Cd

Hope that helps!
Jess x

98jdougl

so this is the hamper for my partner's mum (excuse the bad photo, will try and get a better one up soon but meant to be getting ready for work just now)



conents - cost - rrp

basket - £1.99 - £1.99
Woolly scarf - £3 (staff discount) - £6
Belt - £4 (sd) - £8
slimline calendar - 59p - £2.99
christmassy pot - £1 - £1.50
3 candles - 40p (ethel austin sale & 20% event) - £1.17
other candle set - 40p (same) - £2.50
lavender candle - 25p (woolies clearance0€ - 50p
candle in champagne galss - 35p - £150
reflexology book - free (lying around) - £2.50
bubble bath - £1 (5 for £5 in avon) - £4
roller massager - £1 - £1
pedicure kit - £1 - £2
footworks scrub - free (lying around) - £3.50
footworks sole support - free (same) - £3.50
dvd - free (playfunds) - £4
bath powder - 2p (woolies clearance) - 99p
book - free (lying around) - £4.99
book - free - (lying around) - £4.99
bath salts - 54p - £1.50
bucks fizz - 99p - £1.99
toblerone - 25p - 50p
facemask - free (lying around) - £2
incense kit - £1 - £3.50
necklace - 75p (sale) - £1.50
bath confetti - 20p - 79p
bath cabiar - 20p - 70p
mug - 40p (ethel austin) - £1
snowman soup - 33p -£2 (still to be added)
bubbles - 42p - 50p
set of 2 candles - free (lying around) - £2

total: £20.08 cost £75.69 rrp
£55.61 saving

have the candles in the bottom of the basket, covered with the woolly scarf. Had too much stuff to be able to include shredded tissue lol.

Am really pleased with it, had aimed for a £20 budget with this one, and had just added stuff from my selection of items that I thought would be good with only a couple of candles, the dvd, scarf and belt bought with this hamper in mind and then was only 8p over budget

wheezysmith

Junior_j

My son has special needs and I know what you mean about the clothes for christmas. He is easy to buy for if you want to get him another Thomas engine otherwise it can be a bit difficult.

My nephew is autistic and he really likes his toys that have a different feel or movement to them. I picked up some things from Asda from him down the toy aisle -

- one of those small handheld fans (some have lights at the end that are quite fun)
- a squidgy long bug type thing that is very tactile
- stress type balls that have different tectures
- silly putty

But what your idea would also be good - it's just for them to have something to unwrap and for something that he will recognise (favourite character) and for him to get excited about

Happy shopping

Natbag

Not sure if this counts as a hamper, but it's a little wrapped gift I have made for a friend for Christmas.

It contains a mug, mini bottle of rose wine, 3 bars of chocolate from the selection boxes currently £1 in Tesco and a sock monkey (see other thread). All wrapped up in cellophane with a gold pull bow. Total cost - under £3.50.

RustyFlange

Fantastic hampers everyone Well done

Can't hit the thanks button as this site keeps crashing for me today I am having serious connection problems and can't get it sorted til OH comes home from work.

Soooo I am off shopping have fun

rainmac

The activity on this thread is amazing, you guys are all soooo creative :T

salduck

pictures only thread!! dont forget!! link on first page!

xx

rufusdog52

junior_j wrote: »

Good ideas

I am hoping to get the towel from woolies that was mentioned! if thats a £1.00 then i can get £1.00 bubble bath , 50p sponge , £4.00 pajammas and if i can afford it a family of ducks from the £1 shop !

so thats £7.50 and the storage basket wont be more then £2.00 so under a tenner woohoo

They have some nice bath sponges in wilkos for 19p