Christmas Hampers 2013

jintyblue

Nince73 wrote: »

For the zombie one you could keep an eye out when all the Halloween bits and bobs get reduced

Hi, sorry to jump on this thread with a slightly OT - but we done a zombie survival hamper a few years ago for my sis in law and her hubbie - they had just moved in together too.
In it was everything from batteries, to torches, gaffer tape, the book "zombie survival guide" by max brooks, a saw, mini tool kit, dried food, bottles of water, a back pack. We then had hasmat suits (dust suit from £land) and splashed it with red blood - complete with goggles and mask etc.

Don't know if theres anything there that might help you but - the book is definitely worth it.

b_girl

Thank you so much to everyone who has posted on this thread. So much inspiration!

Hadn't considered doing a hamper until now. Am thinking of these...

Farmer Hamper - for stepdad (who's a farmer).
- Flask
- Warm gloves & hat
- Thick socks
- Farming book
- Snacks to have in the tractor
Maybe presented in a back pack?

Yummy Mummy Hamper - for friend who's just had a baby.
- Chick lit book
- Some lovely smellies
- Candles
- Cosy socks
- Lip balm
- Necklace with initial of her baby (if can find at reasonable price)
- Chocs

Coffee Lover's Hamper (for Uncle)
- Mug
- Coffee
- HM coffee syrups from this website
- Chocs
- Biscuits
- Coaster
- Presented on a small tray

Am going to do a 'Favourite Things' Hamper for in laws. They're v hard to buy for so am just going to fill a basket with all sorts of things they love including a framed pic of our daughter. Hopefully they'll like that

Hopefully will think of a few more bits to include as the weeks go on and will keep browsing this thread.

redbooties

jintyblue wrote: »

Hi, sorry to jump on this thread with a slightly OT - but we done a zombie survival hamper a few years ago for my sis in law and her hubbie - they had just moved in together too.
In it was everything from batteries, to torches, gaffer tape, the book "zombie survival guide" by max brooks, a saw, mini tool kit, dried food, bottles of water, a back pack. We then had hasmat suits (dust suit from £land) and splashed it with red blood - complete with goggles and mask etc.

Don't know if theres anything there that might help you but - the book is definitely worth it.

That's a great help thank you

Spendless

DomRavioli wrote: »

Best mate - kid free hamper!
Lockable make up storm case
new sets of make up
hair care goody pack from local salon
hair grips
DVD
snowmansoup with cup

Thats it for now, I end up doing hampers for most people as they love to get one big box!

Ohhhhh I want one of those from someone. I just want mine to contain a large lockable cage to keep them in from time to time, a gag for my teenagers mouth and a 'panic room' installed so I can take and make phone calls without interruption.:rotfl: Though a lockable make up case would be a good start too.

blues

Wow, some great ideas on here! I'm thinking of doing a shaving hamper for my Dad. So far have thought of the following:

Shaving brush
Shaving soap
Razor
After Shave
Towel

Any further ideas greatly received!

Spendless

blues wrote: »

Wow, some great ideas on here! I'm thinking of doing a shaving hamper for my Dad. So far have thought of the following:

Shaving brush
Shaving soap
Razor
After Shave
Towel

Any further ideas greatly received!

Would your budget stretch to one of these?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razorpit-RP-O-B-Razor-Blade-Sharpener/dp/B004W2UMDW

DH got one earlier this year after I read some male posters elsewhere raving about it. DH swears by it and previously he was always moaning about the cost of razor blades. I can also vouch for it working, cos I shaved my legs with hubby's razor and he didn't notice.;):D

rosalie-lavender

redbooties wrote: »

In the hobbit hamper :-

The hobbit DVD
The "one ring to rule them all" replica ring
Arwen evenstar necklace
Elven leaf broach
Elf ears
The hobbit movie book
Hobbit figurines
Hobbit Lego set (found a small one reduced to £3)
A dragon or something with a dragon on

in the zombie hamper :-

Walking dead DVD box set
Walking dead game
Zombie shower gel
Zombie t-shirt

That's all I can think of for the moment so if anyone has anymore ideas x

I don't know what your budget is but my son plays a card game called Zombie Fluxx. He recently introduced it to the children in the after school club I work in and they love it. It is suitable for a wide range of ages.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zombie-Fluxx-033LOO-Card-Game/dp/1929780664/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379362483&sr=8-1&keywords=zombie+fluxx

Elle87

Hi
New to posting on here, but came across your chat and found it really helpful so thanks to all.
I am hoping to do another hamper for my best friend, she's had a really tough year and we're planning a girlie holiday to New York which we're both saving for. I'm wondering if I can do a new york themed hamper.
Any ideas?
Thanks in Advance

Hezzawithkids

I'm loving this thread! I've been putting together a "Tea Time" hamper for my Mum's birthday in November, so far I have:

Tea cup & saucer (from Dunelm Mills Poppy range)
Side plate (ditto)
Tea bag holder (ditto)
Tea towels (in red & white to match the china)
Set of 3 red handled teaspoons (couple of pounds on e-bay)

I'm also planning on getting some packets of Twinings tea in different flavours (a brand she wouldn't normally buy for herself as too expensive) and some nice biscuits & chocolates.

amysb86

need some ideas please, wanting to do BIL a horseracing hamper as he lives down the bookies!! not very MSE!! but im a bit stuck, so far i have got

the really nasty horse racing game (found brand new in charity shop for £4!)
a mug with "mines a winner" and trophy printed on it (only £2.95 from printing shop in town)
and im going to cover him a little note books and write "betting tips" on it

other than this im am stuck!! as i know nothing about betting or horses!

any ideas would be fab! thanks in advance lovely people:T