:: This post is back from 2009!!! Wow! Like back in the black and white TV days! ๐ Anyway, if any of you are planning a family reunion, it was a really cool way to have something for everyone when they get there! ::
Look what I stumbled upon… A post I had started and never finished. How strange, I started something and didn’t finish it. Weird. Ummm yea, I wish. I have been working on my husband for 13 years and am not even close to getting done with that.
Did I say that out loud? It doesn’t count because I typed it right? Let’s keep this between usโฆ
Anyway back to the neglected post. I wanted something to give to everyone at the Family Reunion we had this summer. You know I wasn’t going to pay full price for anything but I wanted it to be kinda nice, so it took a little time to collect everything but I got it done.
I found these backpacks at the Dollar Store, thanks to a tip from my friend Susan who knew I was looking for bags for 30 people. They were perfect. I got all the different families coordinating colors.
Next, I used the same backpacker symbol that was on our t-shirts ( I will post a pic later…) for the reunion on the name tags. I printed one off for everyone and laminated them. Punched a hole and attached them with a small zip tie to the small pocket zipper on the backpack.
I made a schedule of events for everyone so that there is no confusion, or problems in relaying verbal information to 30 people. Basically just things that are actually scheduled and what families are in charge of specific meals for that day. I laminated this an attached it with the name tags. Now no one has an excuse for missing an activity ๐
This is the loot that everyone got. This was an adult bag. I gave the kids more candy, less razors! Just kidding, they had more toys and little towels, flashlights, and goggles. Are you recognizing any CVS and Target deals??? Just a few huh! I would have to say that almost everything I loaded these bags with were free. It took some time but because I get about 6- 10 papers a week and shopped the sales picking up as many free things at a time that I could I saved hundreds of dollars. I am missing some things from this picture also. We had decks of cards, tooth brushes, Burts Bee’s lip gloss and some other goodies. The guys had cool razors, mens shampoo and body wash. It was nice to be able to provide a nice favor for not much more than my time.
.:Anna:. says
That's my back pack!!! And lemme just tell you-I've used the deoderant, shampoo, toothpaste gum, razors and band aid every day since I got it. The snicker melted… but Tonia and I ate ours anyway-you just rip open an end and squeeze. Mmmm…
BEST party favor, EVER. .. Thanks Tiffany!!!
A Musing Mom (Taylorclan6) says
Will you adopt me?
A Musing Mom (Taylorclan6) says
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The Mom says
No but I will trade you for Anna ๐
Jen says
Very good idea. I will keep this in mind as we plan our extended family vacation.
Kimber says
You're awesome!! Hope everyone appreciates you as much as they should ๐
Heather says
Tiffany,you are amazing! What a wonderful gift. I would gladly trade 2 of my sisters for you! (Just dont tell them,OK?)
.:Anna:. says
um you can't trade me!!!
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Linette says
Just came across this article today. I’m now planning a family reunion in Houston next year (2017). Can you elaborate a little more about how you collected freebies over time for the backpacks?