The other day, I was in Target and got caught by the dollar bins. The bins are hard to miss since they are at the entrance, and I cannot help checking them out in case I miss something really cute. The other day, I found these cute little buckets for just $1. They were perfect for my welcome summer gifts for my coworkers, but are also great as summer party favors.
These would also make really cute family reunion gifts or pool party birthday favors. I filled the little pails with some travel sized products, like sunscreen, lip balm and a coin purse (each item cost a dollar or less).
Then I made a little tag in the shape of a shovel.
I tied a ribbon around the pail and that is it. They came out really cute.
What do you think? Does it make you want to check out the Target bin?
Well thanks to my friend Julie from White Lights On Wednesday, we are all celebrating her birthday and one lucky winner will win some gift cards. One of them is to Target so that lucky person can check out the dollar bins too!
The gift cards were donated by the following bloggers:
Julie from White Lights on Wednesday
Aubrey from Real Housemoms
Nancy from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Becca from It's Yummi!
Brianne from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Alyssa from What's Cooking, Love?
Raquel from Organized Island
Deb from Cooking on the Front Burner
Jenn from Endlessly Inspired
Melissa from Persnickety Plates
Megan from The Pink Flour
Heather from French Press
Nicole from The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie
Ari from Ari's Menu
Kelley from Miss Information
Paula from Call Me PMc
Good Luck!
Contest is open to US Residents 18 and over.
Tamara
I thought of you this morning because I heard an ad on my Pandora that the dollar store thing is coming into style. Isn't that funny? It was about the days of value. Anyway, I'm all for it!
My favorite birthday cake is probably funfetti or something with sprinkles on top. (because I'm five, apparently)
Ann
I'm the same as you when it comes to Target--just can't get past the $1 bins on my way in! My favorite birthday cake would have to be something along the lines of Death by Chocolate!
Sharon
Hi Raquel!
What a wonderful idea with the pails! So cute!!! I like the idea of the travel sizes, especially for summer!
Raquel
Thanks Sharon. They were a big hit! Enjoy your weekend!
Wendy Chen
Great party favors! I love the dollar bins, too!
Raquel
Aren't they fun! Thanks for stopping by Wendy!
Akaleistar
Awesome party favors! My favorite birthday cake is red velvet 🙂
Raquel
Good choice Ashley!
Irene S. Levine
Love these little pails! So creative~
Lauren Becker
I'm simple- I like vanilla cake!
Cute pails. I love the Target dollar spot.