It's December 24rd, the kids are stepping onto the school bus for the last time before holiday break and you suddenly break into a sweat. Oops. Teacher gifts. School secretary gift. School nurse gift (I cannot possibly be the only mother who's children are frequent fliers into the school nurse office? Right? Please tell me that's not silence.).
Or how about the office co-workers? There are 8 of them. The mail lady? Teenage babysitters? Gym day care workers?
Gulp. What's a mama to do? Learn from the mama who's been there too many times to count pro.
My Philosophy on this problem is bulk gift buying. It's not creative, it's not an original idea, but it gets the job done, and it's a heck of a time saver. Generally I purchase 10-12 of the same gifts, wrap them up identically, and when trouble beckens, I turn to my pile of bulk gifts. And if you are one of the aforementioned, this year is different. I hand selected each gift individually, and yours especially.
Philosophy-Love, love LOVE their products. Until 11/30, you can get FREE SHIPPING, with NO MINIMUMS. Did I get my point across, because let it be known, that deal is just too good to be true. If you shop through Ebates right now, you can get 7% cash back too! They'll smell good, and you'll look good with all that extra cash hanging out of your purse.
Peppermint bark holiday ornament-mint candy shampoo, shower gel + bubble bath-At only $6 you get three products already wrapped up in an adorable ornament. Bulk buy mamas..bulk buy.
Candy Cane foaming bubble bath, lip shine and shower gel-At $12 still proof that you don't need to spend a mint to show you care.
The Gingerbread Girl foaming bubble bath + shower gel-$16-Having consumed no less than 37 of my mothers molasses cookies over Thanksgiving weekend, I'm thinking this bubble bath might be the answer to my prayers. Utilitarian and calorie free. May I suggest adding a personal touch? Perhaps a giant homemade gingerbread man cookie, decorated by the kiddos, attached to the package for bonus-cuteness points? Oops. Did someone mention cookies?
With Gratitude-shampoo, shower gel+bubble bath-not everyone celebrates the holidays, but how are you to know? To avoid any uncomfortable oops! Keep this on hand to show your gratitude in ways that don't shout "We love Santa Claus around here!". $25
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