Gifts for St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas is the patron saint of many things, one of which is bakers. 

Here is a gift basket that I put together for a St. Nicholas birthday boy.

The gift basket included the following:

• melamine mixing bowl – $2.50 (Target dollar spot)
• 2 wooden mixing spoons – $1.59
• measuring cups and spoons – $2.09
• chef apron & hat – $2.48* (*I found this set and accessories on clearance several years ago. Reg $9.99)
• matching placemat – $0.34* (reg $1.99)
• matching tablecloth – $0.74* (reg $2.99)
• recipe cards – $1 (Target dollar spot)
• play dough recipe – free
  • magnetic clip – $0.17 ($1/pack of 6 at Target dollar spot.  I used this to display the recipe card on the bowl.)
  • small bag of flour – $1.77
  • salt – $0.77
  • cream of tartar – $2.79
  • 2 Kool Aid packs – $0.54 (.27 ea)
  • 4 ziploc containers – $1 ($1.99/pack of 6)
• Lindt chocolate St. Nicholas – $3
  • red glitter foam – $0.20 ($1/pack of 5 at Target dollar spot)
  • gold glitter pipe cleaner – $0.04 ($2/pack of 50 at Target art aisle)
  • printable miter template – FREE from St. Nicholas Center

Total – $21.02 (without tax)

 

St. Nicholas ~ ora pro nobis

 

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