I Need Ideas For School Baskets To Auction Off

[Madi100]

Our school has a carnival each year where the kids come and play games. It is a fundraiser for our PTO. One of the biggest fundraisers is to make baskets. We give each class a theme, and they have to bring an item to put in the basket. I'm in charge this year, and I would like to bring some new ideas to the table. I have a few, but thought I'd come here and see what others have done for theirs.

Thanks.

 

[CinderellaIam]

The ones that I remember DD's classes doing are:

School Supplies (always need extra on hand)
Kitchen
Spa
Childrens Crafts

Hope there's an idea here for you!

 

[Hercules10]

We do the same thing each year. Our department makes a "Cash Basket". A basket stuffed with several $5's, $10's, $20's that the department contributes (total is usually around $200!). Then add lottery tickets. Always the top seller at the raffle and easy since no one has to shop for "basket stuffers"

 

[Madi100]

Thanks. I like all of those ideas. I'm going to write all of them down. I'm going to put a "team" together and have them help me decide which ones to use.

 

[Madi100]

We do the same thing each year. Our department makes a "Cash Basket". A basket stuffed with several $5's, $10's, $20's that the department contributes (total is usually around $200!). Then add lottery tickets. Always the top seller at the raffle and easy since no one has to shop for "basket stuffers"

I like this idea too. Can I ask what your department is? I don't think we do a staff one, just one for each class. But I like this idea. Thanks.

 

[CinderellaIam]

OH! I just remembered another one:

New Baby!

 

[robinb]

There was just a thread on baskets a couple weeks ago.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=930931

I subscribed to the thread because there were a lot of good ideas .

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

Our school did this last year. A couple thoughts...

A chocolate basket (this was popular!)
Movies
Family night (popcorn, videos, board games)
Sports
Puzzles

DH's work had baskets like this, too--DS8 was thrilled when he put all his tickets (it was free) into the "movie" one and he won it! We got 4 movie passes, Goobers, Milk Duds, microwave popcorn, etc. You would probably want it more elaborate--they were aiming for ~$25 per basket. Maybe throw in a video or DVD.

 

[Hercules10]

I like this idea too. Can I ask what your department is? I don't think we do a staff one, just one for each class. But I like this idea. Thanks.

Finance/accounting...

 

[Madi100]

There was just a thread on baskets a couple weeks ago.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=930931

I subscribed to the thread because there were a lot of good ideas .

Thanks. I don't read at the community board much, and I didn't see this post. I read it, and I took some ideas from it.

 

[Mister Incredible]

Ice Cream Sundae Basket
Gardener's Basket
Handyman Basket
Fisherman Basket
Barbie Basket
Sports Basket
Mystery Basket
Gift Certificate Basket
Scrapbook Basket

 

[Mom2Ashli]

When we did them last year I saw the following
Car Wash Basket - everything under the sun to clean your car
Movie night - candy movie pass, popcorn etc.
picnic basket full of things to take on a picnic
Grilling - cookbook, utensils, sauces, apron and some other items
spa theme - soap, lotions, pillow and candles
scrapbook - All kinds of stickers, punches, and paper
reading - gift card to book store, bookmarks, journal, pens and book light, tailgate basket - cooler, form finger, and some other things can't remember
New Baby -
Doggy basket - full of dog treats and neat stuff for your pet.
Family Fun Night - Full of all types of games.

Each classroom had a different themed basket. It was really cool.

 

[Madi100]

Finance/accounting...

Thanks. I was trying to decide if I could ask the teachers and staff to do this one. I think it's a neat idea.

 

[robinb]

Thanks. I don't read at the community board much, and I didn't see this post. I read it, and I took some ideas from it.

I didn't mean to imply that you shoud have seen it last week! I was just passing on the information since it had some good ideas.

FWIW, I read all the boards (except for the Kid's Boards) by clicking on "New Posts" and reading whatever looks interesting. It gives me an interesting cross-section of the DIS .

 

[Madi100]

I didn't mean to imply that you shoud have seen it last week! I was just passing on the information since it had some good ideas.

FWIW, I read all the boards (except for the Kid's Boards) by clicking on "New Posts" and reading whatever looks interesting. It gives me an interesting cross-section of the DIS .

Oh, I knew you weren't. Thanks for pointing me in that direction. I didn't know that you could read just the new threads. I'll have to figure that out. You'd think after coming here for over three years I knew how to get around

 

[aka-mad4themouse]

Here's a few from previous basket raffles we've done:

Arts & Crafts Basket- construction paper, tape, glue, scissors, crayons, stickers, markers, etc

Baby Basket - baby wash, shampoo, lotion, baby oil, diaper cream, diapers, bibs, small toys.

Bath & Body Spa Basket- scented soaps, body wash, lotions, loofah, sponges, candles

Books Baskets - can be done by grade level, genre, etc. include a book light and maybe some bookplates and a few book markers

Boy or Girl Toys Basket- Small toys like chalk, bubbles, jump rope, paddle ball, Matchbox cars, card games, checkers, etc.

Candle Basket- scented candles, candle holders or toppers, snuffer, fancy matches

Car Wash Bucket- bucket, sponges, chamois, Armorol, Turtle Wax, car air fresheners

Cat or Dog Basket- treats, toys, brush, dog shampoo

Chocolate Lover's Basket- Any kind of chocolate candy, hot chocolate, etc.

Cleaning supplies Basket- bucket, sponges, Windex, 409, carpet cleaners, furniture polish, Swiffer dusters, air fresheners, room spray

Coffee or Tea Basket - mugs, assorted teas or gourmet coffees, tea strainer or coffee measuring spoon, biscotti or cookies

Day at the Beach Basket -small beach chair, bucket and shovel, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, sand castle tools, sunscreen and aloe vera, sunglasses, floppy hat, flip flips, beach towel

First Aid Basket- Bandaids (the regular kind and tattoo ones), peroxide, first aid cream, calamine lotion, gauze pads, tape

Gardening Basket - gloves, shovel or spade, hoe, seed packets or flower bulbs, bag of potting soil. All wrapped up in a large flower pot.

Gift Wrap Basket- assorted wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, tags, bags & tissue paper. Add a couple of glitter pens and stickers to dress it up.

Haircare Basket- shampoo, conditioner, brush, hair spray, gel, mouuse, hair clips, scrunchies.

Junk Food Basket - chips, pop corn, pretzels, dips, cookies, candy, soda pop

Kitchen Gadgets Basket- collander, slotted spoon, unslotted spoon, measuring cup & spoons, pot holders, tongs, cutting board, cookie cutters

Lottery Ticket Basket... Our basket had scratch off lottery tickets but you can do the Powerball or any other lottery. I also like the Cash Basket idea.

Manicure Basket- nail clippers, nail file, emery boards,polish remover, cotton balls, cuticle remover, orange stick, hand lotion, assorted nail polishes

Pasta Basket - collander, cheese grater, pasta, gourmet jars of sauces, a few checkered napkins, pasta bowl, Italian apron, perhaps a bottle of wine.

 

[liamandcaili]

My son's school just did this for their Fall Fair. His class basket theme was "Host Your Own Poker Night." It was the second-highest selling basket.

 

[Marseeya]

We did baskets as a fund raiser for our 20th year class reunion and the most popular of all the baskets was a "cafe basket" with coffee mugs, tea bags, flavored coffee, tealight candles, and things like that.

 

[Madi100]

We did baskets as a fund raiser for our 20th year class reunion and the most popular of all the baskets was a "cafe basket" with coffee mugs, tea bags, flavored coffee, tealight candles, and things like that.

Thanks for the idea. I like that one too. Keep the ideas coming. These are great!

 

[Jenn Lynn]

Mexican food basket- Tortilla chips, Salsa, Taco kit, etc.

Dora the Explorer- Anything Dora (This was a hot one!)

Fishing-Kids fishing pole, tackle, tackle box, etc.