Shopping in Snow and Holiday Gift Creations
We burnt a lot of calories off hiking today, which is a good thing because more food and festivities are coming up. I took off around noon but back tracked to pick the kids up and left again. They saved a bit of money and bought a few little gifts at the dollar store for everyone.
One of the most fun activities of the day were these personalized mug creations. I get excited over these little things but think my mother and husband will love the mugs as well. The kit came with four mugs and four permanent markers and it’s called “Precious Mugs”. You wouldn’t have to buy the kit to do these but since I purchased them half price (four for $10); I figure I got a deal. Some cups cost that much for one.
The memories themselves and the fun making them however are priceless. Show here is one for Grandma, and one for Dad.
Earlier on in my travels I was hunting for a simple manicure bowl. This is all my poor mother wanted and do you think I could find one? People were looking at me like I had three eyes when I inquired about one. Finally at the drug store a lovely young lady in the cosmetics section graciously acknowledged such a thing existed. She told me about how great they were and how she took a manicure course and they just happened to have one left! Phew.
Mom also wanted some emergency candles. That sounds sort of boring so to spruce them up I stuffed them into a festive looking bucket I found at the dollar store.
I kept one mug for myself. I have decided to do a psychedelic scene with flowers, peace signs and perhaps a sun shining.
- If you’re looking for more fun festive craft ideas, check out Creative Mom’s red felt stocking tree ornaments.
April 24th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
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