More Christmas Gift Ideas!

Skint_Catt

nickiboop wrote: »

any ideas what to put in it?

golf balls, tees, golf pencils, best golfer in the world mug/keyring/badge? :rotfl:

janiefet

I have bought my sister a curry cook book from Marks and Spencer, and am going to fill a basket with herbs and spices that are used in the recipes- any ideas where to get the best priced ones, and any other ideas I could fill the basket with?

Uniscots97

Janie, Aldi's have some great deals on herbs and spices. I got a load of jars and packets for about 59p each.

sweetpeas_2

there r some really lovely ideas here.
i am doing a version of the movie night in hamper for dh. so far my ideas to put in are: dvd, jamie oliver new book (dh loves jamie oliver), chocs, bottle bulmers cider and pringles/minstrels. cos we cant go out very often weve started to enjoy a nice film together on our nights off work (only two in a week), so thought this owuld be nice idea.
plus dh tends to favour scary films, which, i DONT! so, thought i can get a nice romantic chic flic!

x

Shineyhappy

I think some of the OHs should get a DFW style hamper containing:

a piggy bank
Martins books
a spending diary
some free samples
referals to cash back sites
and a lucky penny to start their savings jar off

:rotfl:

MinniMe_2

Fantastic idea! I have just ticked off another present for a friend with the movie night idea! fantastic

Sallys_Savings

Theres lots more ideas on the special occasions board for gift and hamper ideas
Good luck with your christmas pressies all

Uptomyeyesindebt

janiefet wrote: »

I have bought my sister a curry cook book from Marks and Spencer, and am going to fill a basket with herbs and spices that are used in the recipes- any ideas where to get the best priced ones, and any other ideas I could fill the basket with?

If you live anywhere near an Indian grocers shop they always have the cheapest spices, so if you are near to Southall or somewhere with a large Asian population, try there. Trouble is, they usually come in large bags but are so reasonable you could decant them into smaller containers and have enough for several hampers, you do need lots of friends and relatives who like curry though! My mother in law once had a lovely gift from her neighbour, spices decanted into a divided metal container which her Indian neighbour bought from Southall.

Same if you are near China Town, the chinese supermarkets have very reasonable ingrediants and things like bamboo steamers and chop sticks which are much less expensive than those on the high streets. Might be worth a special trip.

redballoon_2

I'm going to do a gardening one with seeds and bulbs in etc... and a chocolate lovers one filled with different chocolates, hot chocolate, etc...!

lvu

If you going to do the movie gift basket, first sign up to a 2 week free trial with 'my movie stream.com' and you can choose a FREE dvd from a list of 6 popular titles. cancel the trail after 2 weeks and its not cost you a thing (worked for me).also if you sign up by going through Quidco you get £5 cashback.