Frugal gifts in a box....

Great gift ideas for the people on your list this year:


Here are some gift ideas. Not crazy about reusing a shoebox? Try using purses, tote bags or backpacks, buckets, dishpans or baskets. If you have any gift-theme ideas, let me know.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL KIT: Add crayons, scissors, ruler, colored pencils, markers, pencils, glue, sharpeners, erasers and hand sanitizer, etc.
CRAFT KIT: Include items such as yarn, chenille stems, pompoms, stickers, beads, play dough or clay, wooden craft sticks, glitter, glue, watercolor paints, foam shapes, construction paper, magazines or paper bags. For adults, you can include knitting, crocheting, scrapbook, gardening or sewing supplies.
TOYS: There are plenty of small toys you can add, such as cars, yo-yos, hand-held games, Legos, DVDs, bubbles, trading cards, stuffed animals, jump-ropes, paddle games, glow necklaces, puzzles, playing cards, etc.
OFFICE KIT: Add items such as a hole punch, stapler, thumb tacks, paper clips, pens and pencils, sticky notes, calendar, mouse pad, facial tissue, label maker, calculator, rubber bands, tape, stamps, etc.
AVID READER: You can include items such as paperback books, bookmarks, gift cards, cocoa, teas, mug and snacks.
CAR KIT: Include tire gauge, facial tissues, air freshener, car-wash coupons, car wax, CD, chamois or a key chain, flashlight, space blanket, hand warmers.
COLLEGE KIT: Add things like razors, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, lottery ticket, over-the-counter medications, hairbrush and snacks.
PET KIT: Add a leash, treats, toys, grooming supplies or collar.
GET-WELL BOX: Chicken soup, puzzle books, magazine, tea, cold medicine, slippers, cough drops, etc.
MOVIE BOX: Popcorn, DVD, candies and pop.
UNMENTIONABLES: Shoeboxes are a good way to wrap socks and underwear, too. You can include a pair of socks or underwear for each month of the year. For example: red or heart-themed for February, green for March, bright colors for April, fall-themed for October, etc.
TEEN-GIRL KIT: Include nail polishes, cosmetics, brushes, hair accessories and journal, lotion, T-shirt, etc.
KITCHEN-GADGET LOVER: Add a whisk, melon baller, cookie cutters, apple corer, dish towels, recipe cards, spoon rest, potholders, herbs and spices, etc.


This list is taken from an article in The Daily Dispatch found here!