Gift Idea for Teacher's Aids: Bath Salts & Wooden Spoon

[laylaleigh]

Do you get the cellophane at Michaels?

 

[whiteyteresa]

cellophane bags can be bought at Wal-mart too

there is 25 bags for $1.47 at my Wal-Mart

they are located near the party supplies

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[raebates]

I have three different sizes of cellophane bags at my house. I use them for my prizes. I think I got these at Wal-Mart. Just be sure they're large enough to hold the prep bowl.

 

[whiteyteresa]

These are all great ideas! I've checked out the Prep Bowls booklet in the files, but what other great ideas does anyone have for turning individual prep bowls into gifts?

I can't find the Prep Bowl Booklet - can someone show me where to find it?

I did a search but I didn't see the booklet

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[GeorgiaPeach]

Sugar ScrubI've made the bath salts in the past and put it in the prep bowls. Didn't use a cellophane bag, just tied it up with ribbon with a bamboo spooner on top.

Got this great idea from my son's principal. (I'm the PTO pres this year and we had a meeting.) She said she needed to know what a zester looked like because she wanted to make some sugar scrub (with lemon zest). She went on and on about how neat it was and she wanted to make some gifts.

I brought a catalog back in to her and left it with the secretary. The secretary gave me the jar they had and told me to go to the restroom and wash my hands It was really nice and is SO easy to make.

You can google the recipe...there are a bunch out there and I haven't tried any yet so don't want to give any recommendations yet. All it is is a mixture of sugar, olive oil, and whatever else you want. Lemon zest, herbs, etc.

I got home and emailed the principal with page numbers of the zester, prep bowls, and spooners Wouldn't it be nice is she decides to make some for ALL the staff? Hmmmmm....100 people...that's 17 boxes of prep bowls....50 sets of spooners...and a zester.

 

[heat123]

I've made the bath salts in the past and put it in the prep bowls. Didn't use a cellophane bag, just tied it up with ribbon with a bamboo spooner on top.

Got this great idea from my son's principal. (I'm the PTO pres this year and we had a meeting.) She said she needed to know what a zester looked like because she wanted to make some sugar scrub (with lemon zest). She went on and on about how neat it was and she wanted to make some gifts.

I brought a catalog back in to her and left it with the secretary. The secretary gave me the jar they had and told me to go to the restroom and wash my hands It was really nice and is SO easy to make.

You can google the recipe...there are a bunch out there and I haven't tried any yet so don't want to give any recommendations yet. All it is is a mixture of sugar, olive oil, and whatever else you want. Lemon zest, herbs, etc.

I got home and emailed the principal with page numbers of the zester, prep bowls, and spooners Wouldn't it be nice is she decides to make some for ALL the staff? Hmmmmm....100 people...that's 17 boxes of prep bowls....50 sets of spooners...and a zester.

Nice! I hope it works out that way for you!

 

[zmom58]

I melted one square of choclate bark in a small s.a. bowl and dipped my spoon in it, rolling the spoon until it was covered. I probably could have made several more from that one square. I set it out to harden on top on the prep bowl. I covered the spoon with plastic wrap and tucked it under the bow. I used 3" wide ribbon, tied it in a knot (tight to the prep bowl) and then slipped the spoon under it. This a good way to sell more of these at your shows.
You could also put 1/2 c. of the chocolate mix (1 chocolate cake mix and 1 box of chocolate pudding mix-mix in a large ziploc bag-or you can use brownie mix only) and attach the directions:
Mix with 1 Tbl water, 1 tbl oil and one egg. Microwave on high for 60 seconds and enjoy. Serve with ice cream and chocolate syrup and enjoy your chocolate fix.

 

[ragschef]

Salt Scrub Recipe

I've made the bath salts in the past and put it in the prep bowls. Didn't use a cellophane bag, just tied it up with ribbon with a bamboo spooner on top.

Got this great idea from my son's principal. (I'm the PTO pres this year and we had a meeting.) She said she needed to know what a zester looked like because she wanted to make some sugar scrub (with lemon zest). She went on and on about how neat it was and she wanted to make some gifts.

I brought a catalog back in to her and left it with the secretary. The secretary gave me the jar they had and told me to go to the restroom and wash my hands It was really nice and is SO easy to make.

You can google the recipe...there are a bunch out there and I haven't tried any yet so don't want to give any recommendations yet. All it is is a mixture of sugar, olive oil, and whatever else you want. Lemon zest, herbs, etc.

I got home and emailed the principal with page numbers of the zester, prep bowls, and spooners Wouldn't it be nice is she decides to make some for ALL the staff? Hmmmmm....100 people...that's 17 boxes of prep bowls....50 sets of spooners...and a zester.

I have a great recipe for a body scrub using salt. See below...

1 cup Coarse Sea Salt ( you can get it at your local grocer)
1 cup honey
1 cup body wash or shampoo of your favorite flavor

Mix it all together in the baby batter bowl. Place it with the lid and keep in the shower room for every use. It's natural so it wont harm even sensitive skin.

This recipe makes enough for me for a month. I gave it to my sisters (4) and my mom last year for Christmas. They all loved it. I got their favorite body washes from Bath & Body and they went crazy over it. I love it for myself, especially in winter when my skin gets so dry. It scrubs all that dry skin off and keeps me silky smooth!!! :blushing:

 

[its_me_susan]

I'm so sorry I took so long to reply!

They cost me about $4-something to make, so I sell them for $6 each, or 2 for $10. I never make money off of them -- rather, they're just a way to get into these sorts of fairs.

HTH!

You could attach your card and let them know they can purchase more from your website? I think the prep bowl is easy to LOVE and want more of!

I use one as a covered dish for my Kosher salt which I cook with alot more now that it is handy and close to my stove.

 

[its_me_susan]

Cool ideas ladies thanks for giving me better ideas! Esp. bringing them to shows to show them off as little gifts for them to think about for the holidays! And here I was just going to give them as gifts and not share this idea at shows!

Why not have one be your drawing gift. I did this when I started and told them to enjoy ~ they'd probably call me to order an entire set of 6. This was before I thought of them as little gifts. tape your card to the bottom.

 

[its_me_susan]

just went and checked about that Caramel Creme Latte and thought you may want to know this
*Limited-time product. Available only through February 28, 2009*

You could always get some Kraft International coffee mixes - the Swiss Mocha is sooo good. I haven't had it in years... but I'll need to get some to see if it's still as yummy as it was. It's probably be on sale during the holiday seasons? You can scoop it into the prep bowls. http://www.kraftfoods.com/gfic/

 

[Donna Althoff]

anyone have the cappuccino recipe that was on here last year? they work great in the prep bowls too. Dip sm bamboo spoon in chocolate, tie with an bow, sold them for $7 each last year. Please post or email to me.

thanks so much

 

[ChefLoriG]

here is one I have used, not from here tho

Instant Cappuccino
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered creamer
1 cup powdered chocolate milk mix
2/3 cup instant coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg




Directions:

Mix all ingredients together. Use 1 heaping spoonful per cup of boiling water. Store in airtight container.

 

[Donna Althoff]

Thanks so much for your help.

 

[Vicks]

Just wanted to say that I LOVE these ideas and I put bath salts in one, Skittles in another, and the Vanilla Sugar idea in a third. I showed them at my show this last Monday and sold 4 sets. I was going to make a sugar scrub but ran out of time. I'll be doing it this weekend though.

I've got a Holiday Bazaar coming up and I'll definitely be taking these and the sugar scrub and the layered batter bowl ideas for that.

GREAT tips!! THANKS A TON!!! :thumbup:
~Vicks