Need a couple cute gifts on a budget? I think I have a solution. I made these Christmas mugs for Peyton’s teachers. They were super easy and cheap!
I hit up the dollar store first and picked up the mugs, candy canes, shred and chocolate candy. I spent about $6. I picked up the 6 packs hot cocoa at the grocery store. They are sold individually for about $0.65 each. I put three in each mug, but two would be fine. If you have a lot of mugs to make you can also buy a box of hot chocolate mix packets. Individual wrapped teas would be a nice touch.
I put a little of the shred at the bottom of the mug and tried to place the 3 packets of cocoa mix in the mug as nice as possible. Then I put in the chocolate and candy canes. I topped it off with a gift card to Starbucks.
Tie some ribbon around the mug and there you have it. Super easy, cute and cheap! This is a great idea if you are hosting a holiday party for guest to take home, just skip adding in a gift card.
What is your go to gift on a budget?
Ashley Ellis
December 17, 2013 at 4:40 pmVery cute idea! I remember doing something similar when I was in school. 🙂 I really like getting items and making gift bags from Dollar Tree, especially from the beauty items.
tasha
December 17, 2013 at 6:00 pmVery cute and simple. Nice gift to give to teachers, doctors or even the mail lady
Tiffany Style Blog
December 17, 2013 at 9:21 pmSuch a cute idea!! And so thoughtful!! xo
LA Lynn's
December 17, 2013 at 11:16 pmI do the same thing… Quick, easy, and priced just right! lol
Laurie @ Disney 'n Diapers
December 18, 2013 at 1:56 pmGreat gift idea!! I’m doing something super similar but with tumbler cups and chocolates:)
frostingsandstyle
December 18, 2013 at 9:14 pmVery cute idea. I’m doing similar for my kids daycare teachers.
Rhonda
December 18, 2013 at 9:45 pmYes I will be copying! thanks! I have a lot of projects lined up!
Tiffany C
December 19, 2013 at 2:06 amLove this! So super simple, I mean really!! good job!