Inexpensive Christmas gift/treat ideas for multiple people?

[MushyMushy]

We're having our office party next week and I was trying to think of something inexpensive to give out....

I love the whole snowman poop thing, but isn't it done to death? Is there another fresher idea like that? Another coworker is giving out lottery tickets, so that idea is already used.

I think there will be about 25 people involved.

 

[Minnie*J*]

What is snowman poop?

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

I am making spiced nuts (can't decide on the recipe yet) for our neighbors. I got little plastic Christmas containers from the Dollar Tree (2/$1) and I will line those with tissue paper. They hold about a pint. But...nuts are expensive! So if you have lots of folks you may have to use extra tissue paper or find smaller containers, maybe goodie bags from the Dollar Tree.

 

[a1tinkfans]

What is snowman poop?

 

[lovesmurfs]

I have a wonderful recipe for Caramel Corn! Put in bags and you're good to go.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/My-Amish-Friends-Caramel-Corn/Detail.aspx

 

[lovesmurfs]

What is snowman poop?

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/makinggaggifts/a/ChristmasSnowmanPoop.htm

You could also make Puppy Chow: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Puppy-Chow-II/Detail.aspx

 

[saffymom]

I make these every year and put them in little treat bags for neighbors, friends, co-workers etc. They are super easy to make and everyone seems to love them.

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/holiday-pretzel-treats-685006/

 

[lovesmurfs]

I make these every year and put them in little treat bags for neighbors, friends, co-workers etc. They are super easy to make and everyone seems to love them.

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/holiday-pretzel-treats-685006/

I've been having my kids make these for years -- it really is well received. I've always used pretzel rings, which are difficult to find during the year, but seem to be produced during the holiday season.

 

[dizluvah]

I just made choc covered pretzels - melt the wilton's chocolate in microwave - red, white, green and milk chocolate and then sprinkled with festive holiday jimmies, etc - quick and pretty inexpensive - I use the Long pretzel rods and bag them in 3's with a pretty colored ribbon to close the plastic bag

 

[MushyMushy]

I like the looks of those pretzel squares!

Oh and the pretzel rods is a good idea too. I made those for a bake sale in September. Totally easy.

 

[golfgal]

Our neighbors make homemade hot chocolate mix for all the neighbors each year. They put it in mason jars and use a piece of Christmas fabric between the lid and rim to make it "festive" looking. You could probably use some Gladware or something not as expensive as a Mason jar too.

 

[C.Ann]

So glad someone mentioned lottery tickets.. I almost forgot them for stocking stuffers!!

 

[merrily]

How about some of these cute snowmen? You could make them on regular size hershey bars. I made a bunch on the large bars and they are adorable and super easy to make. I used red felt for the hats and scarves.
http://lauriefurnell.blogspot.com/s...-max=2009-01-01T00:00:00-06:00&max-results=17

 

[christineann]

Love the pretzel/hershey kiss/M&M recipe!

I packaged up batches of peppermint bark last year and have had several requests for it (and the recipe) this year.

http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=30261

 

[MushyMushy]

Now, gotta ask this. I have a friend who is making cashew rum brittle or something like that and selling it by the pound.

How many pounds do you think I should buy to put in decorated baggies per person for 20ish people?

 

[dismom2]

Sometimes I make up individual potpourri satchels. I might make my own little pouches to put the potpourri in, or sometimes I buy, in bulk, pretty little bags (I like the thin, somewhat see-through ones). Just tie the top with a pretty bow. They can be thrown in a drawer to keep things smelling sweet.

I've also given homemade chocolate, and ornaments.