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Weekend away hamper idea...

Saw this gorge gift from Boots No7 but no way on this Earth would I pay £40 for it, (even though there is a fair bit in it). Just thought it might be handy for someone who fancies a go at making it themselves - its certainly slightly different to a hamper...

http://www.boots.com/shop/product_enlarge.jsp?productid=1085764&classificationid=1031586&slmRefer=000&imageid=1



It has :
  • Weekender Bag
  • Cosmetic Bag
  • Mini umrella
  • Sewing Kit
  • Laundry Bag
  • Shoe bag
  • Electrical items bag / hair straightners bag
  • document wallet
  • jewellery wrap
  • eye mask
  • travel alarm clock
If Iwere making it cheaper here is how I would probably cost it:
  • Weekender Bag £8 - Avon do some great ones
  • Cosmetic Bag £1 - Wikinsons etc
  • Mini umbrella -£2
  • Sewing Kit - Can make one up from own sewing kit for free
  • Laundry Bag - Make one 50p (material)
  • Shoe bag - Make one 50p (material)
  • Electrical items bag / hair straightners bag- Make one 50p (material)
  • document wallet - £2 max Wilkinsons - also sometimes free on magazines in the summer (idea for next year!)
  • jewellery wrap - free no7 jewelery wrap from Feb/March or again make one for about 50p
  • eye mask - £1 max
  • travel alarm clock - £3-4
TOTAL MAXIMUM SPEND (CAN BE DONE FOR CHEAPER IF LOOK FOR BETTER BARGAINS) : £20

HOPE THAT HELPS SOMEONE!

:ABeing Thrifty Gifty again this year:A

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