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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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 Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 12:51:34 PM
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I don't know if there is a more appropriate category but thought I'd catch some good ideas here. I am in charge of a few (5-6) door prizes for a fall luncheon for a good sized group of retired teachers.
I was told not to spend more that $10. I'm not comfortable going to local businesses asking for donations so I decided I'd make something, and just get little bags at the dollar store. I'm a bit stumped because the group is both women and men, some really up and active and others wheel-chair bound. For ladies I'd be more confident in a choice. What do you think of bags of home-made carmels ( I've got a no-fail recipe that I've made for family get-togethers and weddings for years) or maybe little loaves of breads; banana, pumpkin, raspberry? I'm open for other ideas and have over a month to think it over and get it done.
Thanks in advance,
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 12:55:02 PM
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Well, it is much easier to buy gifts for ladies, but since we're heading into fall, how about some autumn scented candles, a large decorated Halloween cookie, or your caramels. That sounds good. Also, notecards, and things like that are always appreciated. Men are just plain difficult, and I'm guessing since it's a door prize, it would be randomly won, so I think food or stationary products are a great way to go. From the desk of note pads, something like that.
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 12:57:12 PM
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Wow, Jonni, you are really on the ball! I just posted, went to my e-mail and you had already answered. Farm girls are the best!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 1:01:58 PM
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Sorry :) I love a challenge :) I always think of things like this (and am always asked to get things like this!). I'm trying to think of other gender neutral things that would suffice--there are always cd's and things like that you can find in bargain bins. Some really nice classical music or jazz, easy listening. My mom buys dvd's at Target for $5.00! Since they're teachers, what about an issue of National Geographic, or History Magazine or something along those lines--Smithsonian. Those are all on the newstand and are about $5.00 a piece. You could toss in a sweet or those samples of coffe--EVERYONE likes coffee and if they don't, they can put a pot on when guests come to visit.
Sorry, I got carried away.
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 1:06:03 PM
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I think your idea of mini loaves of bread is PERFECT! Something fall flavored like pumpkin or cranberry. That means a little bit of work right before the luncheon but as long as you leave some time and have your other preparations done ahead you should be fine. Or...they freeze well! You could make them ahead and then take them out the night before!
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 4:47:34 PM
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I did prizes at the class I taught last night at the fire station. All guys.=) The prize for winning Hazmat bingo was a jar of homemade mixed berry jam and he was thrilled! I think caramels are a great idea. A loaf of good banana bread or a little basket of cookies.
For the ladies... a crocheted dish cloth or dish scrubbie. A little cup of chocolate dipped peppermint sticks for hot chocolate. A cookie or muffin in a jar mix.
A ribbon tied around 4 blank greeting cards with envelopes.
A potted plant.
That's off the top of my head. =)
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 10:16:56 PM
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How about a sudoku book or some other puzzle books? Maybe even a puzzle? A $5 gas card or something "old school" like a yoyo?
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2011 : 06:58:55 AM
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How about a scrach off lottery card and mini loafs of bread?
Angie, I would of put my tickets in your baskets. They sound nice.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2011 : 10:20:14 AM
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Is it 10 dollars each or 10 dollars for all?
Any way I didn't have much money for my baby shower budget either. I went to michael's 1.00 section and got a bunch of stuff for the "prizes". Every one loved it. I bought several things and as people won the games I let them choose what they wanted from a basket. The things that got chosen the most was magnetic picture frames, (both men and women picked them), then address books, and a few people chose the blank cards.
I like the home baked goods idea as well.
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misspittypat
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
lila
osceola
mo
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2011 : 8:02:58 PM
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i love the homemade bread idea; also the caramels or homemade jelly; men would like that too! or do some caramel apples and some cookies in a little bag tied with raffia and fall leaves.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 2:18:52 PM
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also homemade pies!!!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 4:53:02 PM
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I like that pie idea - YUM! What about good ol' fashioned card games and board games? We used to do tons of fundraisers, and those were always surprisingly so popular... You can get them pretty inexpensively at the big box stores, too. You might also want to contact local Mary Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef, Partylite, and other home sales consultants - I bet they'd be happy to donate a little baggie of sample products that would delight the girls at your luncheon, if you allow them to include a little catalog and their business card! I could also email you some layered cookie jar recipes, if you like - all you need are quart canning jars, the ingredients and a little bit of raffia to tie on the recipe instructions! Just let me know! :) Good luck! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 6:24:30 PM
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'Just had one more thought, Susan - usually you can find wooden rubber stamps on clearance or on sale at JoAnn's or Michael's for really, really cheap, like a dollar or two apiece. And you can buy a whole stack of 6 or 7 Color Box liquid chalk stamp pads for around $5. It'd be pretty fun to put a single stamp pad and a small rubber stamp together (with a generic message like, "Thank You!" or "Happy Birthday" or a pretty little design) in a little gift baggie for the raffle, too. If you catch the sales just right, you could get 5 or 6 sets of these for around $10. Everyone likes a fun stamp to put on cards and envelopes!!! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
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Phyllis
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2011 : 09:35:28 AM
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Just a note here. You might want to be very careful about food items or items with a scent. Many people have allergies or are diabetic, so you might want to consider that.
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