“Drugstore Game” Inspired Housewarming or Life Survival Gift Baskets
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Do you play what is commonly referred to on the internet as "The Drugstore Game"? With planning and effort, a vast amount of toiletry (and other) items can be obtained from a combination of CVS, Rite-Aid, and Walgreens for very little cost, no cost, or sometimes you even end up making a profit on the deal (that gets applied to other parts of your order or you get back in coupons - no cash back!).
If you are a faithful player of the game, or even just a dabbler like me, you end up with a closet full of toiletries - more than any reasonable person can use in a lifetime, it seems. There is always the option of donating excess, which I do, but here is another idea for some of the excess toiletry items you might want to pass on in a tactful and considerate way - gift baskets.
This past year, my brother and his partner bought their first house. So I created for him a housewarming gift basket, with a huge variety of toiletry items (detergent, toothpaste, shampoo, even deodorant) with cute notes attached to them that had funny captions (like "when the reality of owning a house begins to make you sweat" on the deodorant). They were all items I knew they would appreciate but by themselves were not the type of things you would normally give as a gift. Collected into a basket I already had and decorated with a few simple embellishments, the gift cost me practically nothing, but was thoughtful and considerate at the same time. The same idea could be extended to someone going off to college or even a new job in a new place, someone going through a rough personal time, or really any situation where a basket of practical items would be appreciated.
Think outside the box this Christmas, and pass on the idea of useful. And you can always throw in something homemade and pretty.
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4 Responses to ““Drugstore Game” Inspired Housewarming or Life Survival Gift Baskets”
December 11th, 2008 at 9:40 am
I do this too! I have two neices who have just moved into their first apartments and they are getting baskets of what you mentioned above. It’s a great idea as they are so focused on just making rent! I love your idea of the little notes!
December 11th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
You are so right. Also they can be donated as gifts the same way to nursing homes, hospice care and local Santa’s Helper type programs. Even food pantries like the Salvation Army can use those items. You know food stamps help some people but do not buy these important items. I am glad you use your frugal sense and pass on these true gifts.
December 11th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Things like that can make great stocking stuffers too–I thought my Mom was crazy when I was younger, but now I really appreciate not having to buy deodorant or toothpaste for a while!
December 15th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
These sort of items are also great to send to service members overseas…..shampoo, baby wipes, and the like can really make you feel human after a few days sweating in the “sandbox” heat!
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