Are there any inexpensive eco-friendly face cloths or spa gifts? My wife has become really environmentally conscious and she loves spa gift baskets. I want to get her one that's eco-friendly for her birthday. The gifts I've found so far have been quite expensive any reasonably or lower priced ones?
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Waffle Weave Face Cloths make great gifts. They're made from organic material and come in packages for around $10. There is also a few really good spa gift packages that don't cost too much available at specialty green living websites.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
making a Method cleaning products gift basket for a wedding- any suggestions?
my cousin is getting married and since i'm obsessed with Method products, i would like to make a gift basket to give them on their wedding day. they are buying a new house shortly after and what better way to celebrate than with a CLEAN house?! do you have any suggestions for what i should include? i'm thinking all surface cleaner, lil bowl blu, le scrub bathroom cleaner, and tub n tile bathroom cleaner. the only thing is that they are moving to florida, so it will be a warmer drive. do you think these products will last long enough for a 16 hour drive? this is why i'm avoiding including air fresheners and candles, etc.
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The cleaners will be fine in the heat. You are correct in staying away from candles ect. I would include the dishsoap and hand cleaner also.
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The cleaners will be fine in the heat. You are correct in staying away from candles ect. I would include the dishsoap and hand cleaner also.
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Some of my bridesmaids gift ideas....tell me what you'd rather get?
- stuff from bath and body (was thinking gift baskets w/ lotions, lip balms, body sprays, and maybe throw in a little shower radio) - a spa gift certificate to use at various locations - clothing of some type - like nice pajamas from victoria secret or something - some sort of tote bag (without their names on it) - something more personalized like little jewelry boxes I'm not going to give jewelry or pictures. Wedding is around the corner and I need to narrow down some ideas quickly. I'd really like to give them a nice yet affordable gift.
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I would really love the tote bag with the pair of nice pajamas from VS in it. Victoria's Secret (I think) is having a sale...last year around this time, I bought really soft nightshirts for $11 each.
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I would really love the tote bag with the pair of nice pajamas from VS in it. Victoria's Secret (I think) is having a sale...last year around this time, I bought really soft nightshirts for $11 each.
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Does anyone know of a website that I can buy?
Looking to buy in bulk bags for medium gift baskets in cellophane.Any company in the USA is acceptable.
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eBay
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How to handle Christmas gift "snobs"?
My husband's maternal grandparents have very odd ideas of what is appropriate to give them for Christmas. They basically want cash or a gift card and they're very particular about the amount. My husband and I moved from Delaware to Alabama this June and are planning on driving up for Christmas as a surprise. He just graduated from college and we're trying to buy a house so money is a little tight now. We thus can't afford to give large sums of cash to everyone so I've decided to make presents for our parents and his grandparents. The only people I'm giving money to are his younger brothers and my younger sister. I'm VERY crafty and good at baking so I've decided to make little gift baskets filled with homemade Christmas ornaments, cookies, candy and other goodies. My husband is afraid that his grandmother is going to make a stink because we "didn't spend money on her". I was taught from a young age that a thoughtful homemade gift often times shows more love than one bought at a store. I also believe that Christmas means more than just expensive gifts and over the limit credit cards. If she says something to me, how should I respond? Any ideas?
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Hm... If she says something... you need to remind her of the spirit of christmas. Remind her that you made this with your own hands, instead of paying for children in China to make it with theirs. :o/
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Hm... If she says something... you need to remind her of the spirit of christmas. Remind her that you made this with your own hands, instead of paying for children in China to make it with theirs. :o/
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Please help me get ideas for a balloon store?
I am currently working on opening a balloon store. I don't want to do the fancy balloon sculptures just yet. I only want to sell balloons and make small decorations with them. I also want to sell greeting cards. What else would be nice to add. Gift baskets, candy hummmm I need help. There are no balloon shops around my town but just selling balloons and cards will look rather plain and boaring. Please help I know you guys and girls are smart on here, U have great minds....
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Make it a store people will LOVE coming into!!! People will come to you for balloons for parties and special events, so why not sell some party supplies as well?? Such as some pretty celophane gift bags, or the single color m&ms, baskets, little trinkets and maybe party favors??? Then they can get all of their shopping needs taken care of at your store instead of going to multiple ones. Also, why not do a monthly drawing and the person whose name is drawn gets $10 off their next purchase or gets 5 free balloons? Also, remember to keep your quality high and your prices low, because you will be competing with other stores like party city and party supermarket! Just some ideas, good luck!
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Make it a store people will LOVE coming into!!! People will come to you for balloons for parties and special events, so why not sell some party supplies as well?? Such as some pretty celophane gift bags, or the single color m&ms, baskets, little trinkets and maybe party favors??? Then they can get all of their shopping needs taken care of at your store instead of going to multiple ones. Also, why not do a monthly drawing and the person whose name is drawn gets $10 off their next purchase or gets 5 free balloons? Also, remember to keep your quality high and your prices low, because you will be competing with other stores like party city and party supermarket! Just some ideas, good luck!
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Tis The Season to re-Gift?
What are you re-gifting this year? HAHA I am completely serious. We all do it in one way or another. I am making up hostess gift baskets for various parties and find that all I have to do is rummage around the liquor cabinet for a bottle of something...that someone gave me last year...Good stuff, just stuff I dont like. Also, I find that the better the party=better gift that I will give. Every year we go to the same ones and one in particular, I am sick of spening lots of $ on (I give nice/thoughtful gifts) Is it really cheesy to re-gift a bottle of Yellow tail wine (yuk) because someone gave it to me...I will never drink that junk. Do most people think of it as cheesy wine like I do - I'm not being a stuck up wine snob..it's just my opinion Also, the person I have in mind for this serves this at parties - so they obviously know how cheap it is. Best answer=10 point. Be honest about the regift thing too!!
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Ok, here's what I'm regifting...soaps, shampoos, lotions, coffee filterpacks, stationery and pens from motels I've stayed at throughout the year. Not only is that the cheapest and s#ittiest in regifting but I make it even better by using expensive gift wrap and bows. The look on peoples' faces as they open the gift is absolutely priceless! By the way, I must agree--Yellowtail wine tastes like a$$. You're better off giving someone a 40 of malt liquor--much better quality.
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Ok, here's what I'm regifting...soaps, shampoos, lotions, coffee filterpacks, stationery and pens from motels I've stayed at throughout the year. Not only is that the cheapest and s#ittiest in regifting but I make it even better by using expensive gift wrap and bows. The look on peoples' faces as they open the gift is absolutely priceless! By the way, I must agree--Yellowtail wine tastes like a$$. You're better off giving someone a 40 of malt liquor--much better quality.
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is this a "manly" gift? need suggestions?
i know its early but i have to start making my bfs valentines day gift because a few of the items are on sale and need to be paid for right now...my friends brother makes AMAZING professional gift baskets and offered to make me one free of charge... so this is what i have so far: 1. a bottle of red sox steak sauce 2. shot glass and pilsner glass (both have red sox logo on it) 3. a bag of official MLB peanuts 4. a candy jar with the red sox logo on it filled with red and blue m&ms 5. a 6 pack of his favorite beer 6. pub style mustard and a bag of pretzels 7. a card with 2 red sox tickets in it 8. a few red sox scratch tickets obviously its a red sox theme (we are both die hard fans) anything else small but festive that could go in there? especially guys anything YOU would like to see in a gift basket if u got one? hes a 21 year old college student by the way.. is this a good idea?
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Wow sounds awesome!! My husband would love that! Maybe you could throw in a Red Sox jersey or t-shirt for him to wear to the game, or a hat even. If you really wanna go all out try going online to their site and seeing if you can order anything signed by his fave player or anything cool like that. Also, throw in some homemade coupons for hot dogs and beer (as in you will buy his snacks at the game). OH and a big foam finger!! Happy early Valentines, I'm sure he will love that!
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Wow sounds awesome!! My husband would love that! Maybe you could throw in a Red Sox jersey or t-shirt for him to wear to the game, or a hat even. If you really wanna go all out try going online to their site and seeing if you can order anything signed by his fave player or anything cool like that. Also, throw in some homemade coupons for hot dogs and beer (as in you will buy his snacks at the game). OH and a big foam finger!! Happy early Valentines, I'm sure he will love that!
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a gift for any basket?
I changed my domain to agiftforanybasket.com for my gift bsket company (obv. lol) and now my friend and bf are saying abasketrforanygift.com makes more sense and now I am all insecure about my company name. Does anyone on here think the one I chose sounds good, or should I see if I should have it changed? Thank you.
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It's cheap enough to register BOTH - this way you can use either or both (and find out which one people respond better to) and you won't have to worry about a competitor taking the other name.
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It's cheap enough to register BOTH - this way you can use either or both (and find out which one people respond better to) and you won't have to worry about a competitor taking the other name.
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Where can I buy "La Croquante Savory Crackers"?
I'm looking to buy just the crackers, not a whole gift basket.
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Here's an online supplier. I think you have to buy a case, though. http://www.shawspecialtyfoods.com/index.… Good luck!!! =)
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Here's an online supplier. I think you have to buy a case, though. http://www.shawspecialtyfoods.com/index.… Good luck!!! =)
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What should i get my boyfriend for valentines day?!?!?
Okay my Boyfriend is 21 and i have no idea what the heck to get him...i texted him earlier and he said he didnt want anything but then i finally got him to tell me he just wanted a simple hug and kiss so i got him a giant hershey kiss and idk what else to get to fill his gift basket?!?!?!
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They do make men's soaps and cologne's in small sizes. I'd give shaving balm also... or you could go get those love coupons at the drugstore and separate them.. good for a kiss, massage, special date, meal, or make your own... very easy. If you fill the basket with fluff, get those red hots and sprinkle them in there also, like confetti.
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They do make men's soaps and cologne's in small sizes. I'd give shaving balm also... or you could go get those love coupons at the drugstore and separate them.. good for a kiss, massage, special date, meal, or make your own... very easy. If you fill the basket with fluff, get those red hots and sprinkle them in there also, like confetti.
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Does this sound like a good valentines day present for my boyfriend?
Were going on 4 years in May. I want to put a little gift basket together with a bottle of cologne, a card, little candies and 3 little heart shaped soaps with messages inside. How does that sound? Good? Thanks!
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That sounds very nice, I'm sure he'll like it.
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That sounds very nice, I'm sure he'll like it.
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What should I get my Secret Santa?
We drew Secret Santa's at work this year just like every other year and my Secret Santa is a female 26 married with 3 little girls. Our limit is $25. I know her pretty well and know she likes Bacardi Rum and diet coke, she loves shopping, and she's not really into girly stuff like soaps and body lotion. Our work is pretty laid back about the alcohol so they wouldn't mind if I got some for her. Should I just try to make a gift basket out of some small bottles or something? Help please!!!
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Get one of those tiny stockings and stick a gift card to a store she likes and a tiny bottle of Bacardi in there...she'll love it!
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Get one of those tiny stockings and stick a gift card to a store she likes and a tiny bottle of Bacardi in there...she'll love it!
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What do I do with these ingredients?
I have a jar of Cu Hanh Phi (fried shallots) and a jar of Cu Toi Phi (fried garlic) that I received in a food gift basket from a friend...other than as a casserole topping, what can I create with them?
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They're Vietnamese, not Chinese. You can mix them into any Vietnamese dish you happen to be cooking, to add flavor, the way you'd add Worcestershire sauce or ketchup. The great classic Vietnamese dish is Ph?, basically a beef-noodle soup. It comes to the table as a gigantic bowl of beef broth (made with Vietnamese spices, like cinnamon and anise) and thick, chewy rice noodles. You customize the dish to your liking with bean sprouts, cilantro, lime, peppers, etc. Well if you made ph? at home, you could serve these, too. (It's pronounced "phuh", by the way, with a rising sound at the end. You get better service in Vietnamese restaurants if you ask for it that way.) They're also great mixed into spring roll fillings, along with fresh shrimp, rice noodles, and mushrooms. They add a huge burst of flavor. Even if you're not making Vietnamese food, you can add these in to things to give them hits of flavor and texture. Try sprinking it on salads, on top of beef stews, in scrambled eggs.
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They're Vietnamese, not Chinese. You can mix them into any Vietnamese dish you happen to be cooking, to add flavor, the way you'd add Worcestershire sauce or ketchup. The great classic Vietnamese dish is Ph?, basically a beef-noodle soup. It comes to the table as a gigantic bowl of beef broth (made with Vietnamese spices, like cinnamon and anise) and thick, chewy rice noodles. You customize the dish to your liking with bean sprouts, cilantro, lime, peppers, etc. Well if you made ph? at home, you could serve these, too. (It's pronounced "phuh", by the way, with a rising sound at the end. You get better service in Vietnamese restaurants if you ask for it that way.) They're also great mixed into spring roll fillings, along with fresh shrimp, rice noodles, and mushrooms. They add a huge burst of flavor. Even if you're not making Vietnamese food, you can add these in to things to give them hits of flavor and texture. Try sprinking it on salads, on top of beef stews, in scrambled eggs.
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Will yellowpages.com work for my business?
I have an online gift boutique that sells gift baskets and delightful finds.Hello I recently entered into a deal with yellowpages.com. They promise to get a minimum of 90 clicks to my site with a banner, add and more. I will be somewhere on the first page.The focus will be local and some national exposure. I will be on some sites that feature yellowpages as well. Have you tried this for your business and if so did it work. Any tips? This package will cost $290 a month. What do you think?
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Hold on to your wallet.
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Hold on to your wallet.
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Will yellowpages.com work for my business?
I have an online gift boutique that sells gift baskets and delightful finds.Hello I recently entered into a deal with yellowpages.com. They promise to get a minimum of 90 clicks to my site with a banner, add and more. I will be somewhere on the first page.The focus will be local and some national exposure. I will be on some sites that feature yellowpages as well. Have you tried this for your business and if so did it work. Any tips? This package will cost $290 a month. What do you think?
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There is no guarantees, you have to risk it, and see if it will work or not.
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There is no guarantees, you have to risk it, and see if it will work or not.
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I am looking for some really creative and inexpensive gift ideas for my co- workers. ?
One of the ladies at work came in with a basket full of whisks for every one and it said " We Wisk You a Merry Christmas" with some hershey kisses inside of the whisk. That is the kind of thing i am looking for. A catchy creative idea and well...im not creative. :) Thanks for your help.
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Maybe some Snoopy tins with little mints, and chocalotes inside.
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Maybe some Snoopy tins with little mints, and chocalotes inside.
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What's the best way to clean fruit?
like you know at the market they have that spray bottle. But is there a way to make my own mix?? I'm going to make fruit baskets for gifts and I want to polish the apples really good, I want them soo shiny.
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Use the fruit cleaner you can find in the fruit isle. The mix is the best way to go. Coach
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Use the fruit cleaner you can find in the fruit isle. The mix is the best way to go. Coach
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Gift basket gift Ideas! Help Please!
My girlfriend is coming to town this Sunday & every time she comes for a visit, I like to put together a little gift basket for her, and this time I am @ a loss as to what to put in her basket. Here's what I got so far.... 1. 3 T-Shirts 2. Candy 3. ?????? Yeah that's all I got..lol I'm thinking a hand-held game of some sort & maybe a book of some sort... Any suggestions? Thanks!
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I'm thinking it depends on her age..but here goes... Candles Lotions Incense Cute underwear Press on tattoo (lol) Body sprays Sparkle powders A picture frame with you two in it Journel with a cool pen Gift certificate to Bath and Bodyworks A DVD of her favorite movie CD of her fav band (or burn a personal one on the computer of songs she loves) Add something she collects A selection of tea or a specialty coffee Cute socks A gift certificate treating you both to a manicure or pedicure during her visit Essential oils Hair accessories Sachet's for her dresser drawers This is making me want to go shopping for me!
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I'm thinking it depends on her age..but here goes... Candles Lotions Incense Cute underwear Press on tattoo (lol) Body sprays Sparkle powders A picture frame with you two in it Journel with a cool pen Gift certificate to Bath and Bodyworks A DVD of her favorite movie CD of her fav band (or burn a personal one on the computer of songs she loves) Add something she collects A selection of tea or a specialty coffee Cute socks A gift certificate treating you both to a manicure or pedicure during her visit Essential oils Hair accessories Sachet's for her dresser drawers This is making me want to go shopping for me!
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Gift basket ideas?!?!?!?
what shuld i put in a christmas gift basket for each of my frends stuff thts rlly cheap.
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hair basket: brush, hair tie things, headbands, mirror nail basket: nail polish, nail polish remover, little gem things your can attach to nail, filer make-up eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, foundation (try walmart) (these things can be found at dollar store) Bath and Body Works: lotion, spray, hand sanitizer, candle (all this stuff would be around 1.50 or 2 $)
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hair basket: brush, hair tie things, headbands, mirror nail basket: nail polish, nail polish remover, little gem things your can attach to nail, filer make-up eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, foundation (try walmart) (these things can be found at dollar store) Bath and Body Works: lotion, spray, hand sanitizer, candle (all this stuff would be around 1.50 or 2 $)
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Popcorn gift basket....?
I am making my mother in law a popcorn gift basket for christmas, not a MOVIE gift basket because she doesn't liek the movies. I want to know what else i can put in it besides microwave popcorn.
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popcorn seasoning? A fancy bowl to eat it in? Different varieties of popcorn... E.G. Regular, carmelcorn, cheese coated popcorn.. etc.
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popcorn seasoning? A fancy bowl to eat it in? Different varieties of popcorn... E.G. Regular, carmelcorn, cheese coated popcorn.. etc.
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Gift Basket ideas for Family??
Every year my sister & i send a gift basket to our lil cousins and family in the Philippines...we don't really know what to get them this year. something not that expensive but the kids range from 5 to 17 any ideas????
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Books are always good How about things native to your area. EXAMPLE: I am from an area that is known for peanuts and apples.
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Books are always good How about things native to your area. EXAMPLE: I am from an area that is known for peanuts and apples.
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What are some unique and creative home run business ideas?
Looking for something with a low start-up cost. Ideas - gift baskets, babysitting, tutoring, pet sitting.... any other ideas?
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The folks at SiteSell are on the cutting edge home-based e-commerce. They've helped me and tens of thousands of people launch successful home-based web businesses with SBI! SiteSell has an absolutely unique perspective about internet business, and life. Take a peek inside the world of SiteSell. In the busy, noisy blogosphere, get ready for some quiet, original, and valuable thinking, not to mention unique insights into SiteSell itself. http://blogit.sitesell.com/wotsnext.html It works for me. As an example, take a look at how I use the SiteSell. Then see if you can fit something similar around your own area of expertise. Then all you need is a passion and some persistence. This page links you to all the resources I use. http://www.psychic-junkie.com/are-you-ps…
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gift business?
i'm starting a home based gift business and i intend to make gift baskets, lotions and body wash, soap, and perhaps candles. what are some other things that would sell good and bring in business? (things that are not too difficult or expensive) and what kind of qualities would influence you to purchase things like these?
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My sister and I do craft shows and we do all the items you mentioned plus a few others. The first thing you have to realize,is that it is going to be expensive to start up. You are going to want high quality supplies because the high quality of the items you sell will be what makes you have return customers. Your return customers are very important. Word of mouth is excellent advertising. Research what items you want to make,and then research different supply companies. The next thing to do is to start making your products. Before you even consider selling them you have to test each item for yourself. You need to make sure the candles burn properly and give a good scent throw. You may have to change your wick sizes,your wax kind,and your scents many times. Same with bath and body products. You need to see how they will hold up over time. Does the lotion turn runny or discolor? These things are important to know long before you start selling your stuff. When we first started,we did only candles and had well over $1000 into it before we ever sold a candle. It's harder and more costly than you would think. Don't get discouraged though. After doing this for about a year,we were both able to quit our full time jobs to do our crafts full time. We joke now that we put in many more hours doing our crafts than we did a 40 hour a week job. We enjoy it though. If you have money for the initial investment and are willing to donate the time and effort to it,you can do very well.
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My sister and I do craft shows and we do all the items you mentioned plus a few others. The first thing you have to realize,is that it is going to be expensive to start up. You are going to want high quality supplies because the high quality of the items you sell will be what makes you have return customers. Your return customers are very important. Word of mouth is excellent advertising. Research what items you want to make,and then research different supply companies. The next thing to do is to start making your products. Before you even consider selling them you have to test each item for yourself. You need to make sure the candles burn properly and give a good scent throw. You may have to change your wick sizes,your wax kind,and your scents many times. Same with bath and body products. You need to see how they will hold up over time. Does the lotion turn runny or discolor? These things are important to know long before you start selling your stuff. When we first started,we did only candles and had well over $1000 into it before we ever sold a candle. It's harder and more costly than you would think. Don't get discouraged though. After doing this for about a year,we were both able to quit our full time jobs to do our crafts full time. We joke now that we put in many more hours doing our crafts than we did a 40 hour a week job. We enjoy it though. If you have money for the initial investment and are willing to donate the time and effort to it,you can do very well.
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