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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why not just make something? We make almond brittle for all the teachers. it does not cost $10/gift. It has become a family tradition and my DC can't wait to give his Mom's special brittle to all his teachers.[/quote]

We bake too.  I have 5 treat recipes that I know are winners, and I make then so that they look visually appealing and "gourmet".  I purchase plain baskets from the dollar store, dress them up with wire bow, hot glue some expensive looking silk flowers onto the bow, and line the basket with coordinating tissue.

I try to wrap some items individually, like they would be in a gourmet gift basket.  For example, I put 6 cookies in a quart sized ziplock baggie, cut off the zipper, and tie it off with coordinated ribbon.  Caramel popcorn is bagged the same way.  The bags are tucked in the back of the basket to add height.  Caramels are wrapped in twisted wax paper.  Squares and truffles are placed in mini muffin cups, or 3 to a larger cup.

The treats are displayed nicely and the whole thing covered in shrink wrap.  Voila, an inexpensive gift that looks beautiful and like it costs far more than I actually spent..
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