Tip of the Week – My Favorite 10 Cent Item!
It’s hard to imagine an item that retails for ten cents, never mind one that is a favorite of mine, but it’s true! At my local Dollar Store (and surely yours, too!) I regularly pick up a package of 10 red and white striped popcorn bags for $1. I’ve been doing this ever since I’ve found a fabulous array of uses for these ten cent bags!
(You can also purchase these bags on-line for $3.49/dozen, see Popcorn Bags.)
Here are some of the creative ways that I’ve repurposed these classic treat bags:
- A fun birthday gift when filled with movie candy and a movie gift card or a DVD (this is a great idea for teens)
- A clever invitation to a movie themed party when filled with a package of microwave popcorn and the party details
- A cute favor bag for a movie themed event
- A colorful accessory to a stylish Popcorn Bar)
- And, as intended, filled with popcorn at a carnival, movie or circus themed party!
For the perfect finishing touch, I like to fold down the top of the bag and punch two holes that are perfect for closing the bag with a perky ribbon!
Add a package of the popcorn bags to your gift wrapping collection and let Busy Bee know how you decide to use them!
And please visit this week’s fabulous Tip sponsor, Pure and Honest Kids. Pure & Honest Kids offers wholesome and youthful children’s fashions, stylish furnishings, must-have gear, and whimsical gifts for children of all ages!
You may also enjoy:
- Try a Movie Night and a Popcorn Bar
- Fabulous Birthday Gifts for Kids
- Terrific Cupcaked Themed Birthday Party Plan
- Have Fun with a Hot Chocolate Bar
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I’m so excited about winning the contest for the labels. Again Thanks! – Edna
My son and I always deliver Maybaskets on May 1st. Since, we deliver so many baskets, I am always looking for inexpensive, but original ideas. I plan on filling the popcorn bags with microwave popcorn and other treats. Thanks for the tip!