You may feel overwhelmed by the list of people you need gifts for during the holidays. When trying to find gifts, it can be difficult to get creative presents at reasonable prices. And the more people on your list, the more important finding affordable gifts becomes. When trying to put together inexpensive gifts for groups of people like teachers, neighbors, or fellow church members, you should consider using coffee mugs. Coffee mugs make great gifts because there are several different ways of giving them, depending on whom you are giving to.
Choosing Gift Mugs
To begin, you will need to gather a mug for each individual you are giving to. You can choose mugs to suit their personality. Using mugs for gifts is a great way to create something personal and interesting without spending a lot of money. If one person loves dogs, consider getting a dog mug, while if someone else loves sports, you can get a mug with their favorite team on the front. Once you have gathered all of the mugs, you are ready to start creating gifts.
Candy
If the person on your list loves sweets, then consider taking a lovely coffee mug and filling it with his or her favorites. You can fill the large coffee mug with candy, wrap tissue paper or cellophane wrap around it, secure it with a bow, and be finished. This is an adorable idea for teachers or church members. It is inexpensive and you can even choose mugs that depict the recipient’s favorite hobby or color. Besides, everyone loves a little candy during the holidays. For an extra special treat, consider making your own homemade candy for the gift. And don’t forget sugar free candies and other healthy options if your recipient has special dietary requirements.
Coffee
As ironic as it may sound, sometimes coffee is the best gift to give within a coffee mug. For a friend who can’t resist gourmet coffee, this can be a quick and easy gift idea. Simply fill an oversized coffee mug with a small bag or two of specialty gourmet coffee. This is an adorable way to give an inexpensive, yet personal gift. Consider adding a specialty spoon along for extra flair as well.
Holiday Drink Mixes
Gather your favorite warm drink recipes. If you don't have any, do a little research on the Internet to find some that sound yummy. Following the recipes, place the ingredients in small sandwich bags. Tie each bag with a lovely little ribbon and place it into the mug. After you have everything you need for the drink in the mug, add a few sticks of cinnamon for accent. Type or write the recipes on holiday paper and then poke a small hole into the top of the recipe paper. Loop a ribbon through the hole and tie the ribbon onto the mug's handle. Wrap the gift with tissue paper or cellophane wrap to complete the present.
Toiletries
If you need a feminine gift that does not cost a lot, consider filling a pretty coffee mug with little soaps or lotions. You can usually get these for very inexpensive prices at your local bath or beauty store. You could also use sample sizes of items like lip-gloss and other makeup for young girls to experiment with. Just fill the mug and wrap a little tulle around it along with a ribbon for a feminine look.
Gift Cards
If you are giving a gift card this season and want to find a way to make it a little more interesting, consider putting it inside a coffee mug. You can fill the mug with a little tissue at the bottom and then place the gift card inside. You can also use shredded confetti tissue for filler. This is a great way to give your gift card as well as a cool coffee mug to the recipient. This is perfect for the coffee or tea drinker as well. You can fill coffee mugs with a gift card for a local coffee shop, a restaurant, or anything else. It is also a good way to avoid losing the gift card under the tree. When it is wrapped into a coffee mug, there is less of a chance it will be accidentally tossed.
Author: Anne Jefferson
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