unsinkable Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Mine would have: *a seasonal cocktail (bc I am always interested in those types of drinks at restaurants but I never want to spend $10+) *a sweet-savory-crunchy snack to go with my cocktail (bc yum), *a cooking magazine (bc I love to read them) *a small seasonal craft (bc I'm a serial crafter and I never get motivated to do anything seasonal until the seasonal stuff is all picked over at the craft stores) *a piece of fun, casual jewelry (bc I don't accessorize and I have very little jewelry but I'd like to have some) That's off the top of my head. And of course, the cost would be perfectly reasonable (cheaper than I could find on my own, even with coupons!) and I'd feel no guilt that I am spending money on myself! So what's in your box?! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 And...I'm at 16000 posts with this one. Where does the time go? :lol: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A full 20 days of a unit study with all pieces included. LOL Not a handful of things, but 20 days planned for an entire subject: a tie in lit book, a weekly activity, pamphlets or study materials, printed worksheets, and manipulatives. Kind of like a try-before-committing-to-a-year. Oh, for me? :D A surprise knitting pattern with the yarn included, preferably being able to choose a box based on skill level. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I gotta say, Unsinkable, that your list looks pretty good to me. Maybe my magazine would be a little more general - what they used to call "women's interest" - I can't imagine that designation is OK anymore. Southern Living, BH&G, even Family Circle (as I out myself as an old fogie). Fun! Are you putting boxes together for all of us? :D 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I gotta say, Unsinkable, that your list looks pretty good to me. Maybe my magazine would be a little more general - what they used to call "women's interest" - I can't imagine that designation is OK anymore. Southern Living, BH&G, even Family Circle (as I out myself as an old fogie). Fun! Are you putting boxes together for all of us? :D This!!!! What a fun idea! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Empty space? I could always appreciate more of that... Maybe I need a program where I box up stuff in my house and ship it to someone... 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Travel tickets - everything already paid for, of course. A different place around the world each month. :coolgleamA: 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'd subscribe to that box. Throw in a seasonal lip balm for me. Though I should subscribe to Quill's! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Fun idea! I'd want a new lovely pen, snacks that the kids won't steal, an outfit complete with coordinating shoes and purse, and one fabulous recipe to try out. Hmm... maybe we should put together a Christmas swap. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hmm. A coffee, cocoa, and tea of the month, and a food from a different country/cuisine each month. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A bottle of wine A gift card for little splurges around town (Starbucks, kitchen store, museum, bookstore, movie theater, Fresh Market, florist, etc). Nothing that I have to wear, store, decorate with, or use on my body. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Preaddressed, stamped envelopes for everyone I ever write to, which would be a lot more people if I didn't have to do this myself. A good book that I have never read. Maybe two. One good recipe that includes the seasonally ripe produce that is available locally. One good recipe for something that fits the current holiday. A day trip description that is within 100 miles and is seasonally appropriate, complete with route, places to visit, what to wear, what is there to see or do, and what to bring. For instance, "Wear water proof hiking shoes. Go to the XXX to go on the Los Trancos Earthquake geology walk, a 2 mile loop that is wide, flat, and child-friendly. Print out an interpretative brochure at this website: xXXX, and bring it along. Be sure to bring your camera and wear layers as it can be windy. Afterwards, enjoy a gourmet pizza at the Woodside Brick Oven Pizza restaurant on your way home. Time: 6 hours, including travel, walk, and dinner. Two skeins of some awesome yarn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Doctor Who stuff! A DW novel A funkoPOP figure Some extra surprise like a mug, sonic screwdriver, t shirt... A small poster/8x11 to frame and hang (like a series of each doctor) Maybe a classic DVD (these are generally sold by story, not season, so there's a LOT of them and they don't run too much) If I'm not going the DW route: A paperback book (you would choose which genre's) A small magazine of puzzles like sudoku, logic, number puzzles.... A yummy but not too unhealthy snack A small box of a new tea to try 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 snacks that the kids won't steal, Side note, but it occurs to me that the quoted is one reason I have been really enjoying black coffee for the past few years. Oh, the things I learn from the Hive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi26 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm going to write mine out then go back and read the rest of the posters' ideas. Mine would include: - a new coffee to try each month - a new snack (dye free so I could actually eat it since I get migraines from them...m&m's, I miss you) - a new pair of fun socks - a book to read (preferably YA or Juvenile fantasy or Science Fiction as those are, for some reason, my favorites) - a new movie (no bloody action or horror as I don't enjoy those ever) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Reading/writing supplies like the ones from Levenger. A new mini-bottle of ink or pen, different types of thick paper to write on, bookmarks, interesting paperclips, other fancy office-supply items 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Gourmet teas, any goodies that contain high quality chocolate, a cozy mystery, a pretty/cute t-shirt to replace the one that regularly shows up with a hole or stain, heritage varieties of seasonal fruits, gift certificates to unusual eateries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3sapphires Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A book about a different country or region A bottle of wine from that country or region A spice blend from that country or region to use in cooking A candy or other treat from that country or region That would be my idea of a perfect weekend adventure at home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I seem to always have a hard time recruiting people that I know into trying out "lifestyle" thing with me, so what I'd like is a box that I, AND a group of committed people, get each month encouraging us to try a lifestyle project for the month, complete with some kind of internet group where we talk about how it's going over the course of the month. Jan...Konmarie box, which actually just contains the book and a bunch of boxes labled with each category you're going to get rid of, and maybe a schedule for going through the categories (like 2 per week or something) Feb...exercise clothes and a bunch different exercise DVDs or other workout plan or fitbit or something, with a schedule to try the different types over the course of the month Mar...a home management notebook with instructions for working out a cleaning and maintenance schedule that works for your family Anyway, you get the idea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Gosh! A few of these boxes sound almost ideal. I'd take a new fantasy book, lip balm, coffee, candle, yarn, and chocolate. That would be the ideal $25 box for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Some delicious chocolate A good book Bacon I'm sure my husband would be delighted if the box were also to contain steaks and a good bottle of wine! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Creekland's travel box sounds ideal for me. I'd like a ticket or gift certificate to do something locally... Symphony Museum Historical site Play Opera Ballet Class or workshop to learn something new Comedy show Other show Cafe (might be fun to get a book in a box with this one so I could get a coffee & read) Vegan or vegetarian restraurant Other restaurants or cafes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Creekland's travel box sounds ideal for me. I'd like a ticket or gift certificate to do something locally... Symphony Museum Historical site Play Opera Ballet Class or workshop to learn something new Comedy show Other show Cafe (might be fun to get a book in a box with this one so I could get a coffee & read) Vegan or vegetarian restraurant Other restaurants or cafes This would be a fun idea to do for a spouse. date-of-the-month. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 This would be a fun idea to do for a spouse. date-of-the-month. That's a great idea. May have to ponder doing that for dh.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I received a box of products for curly hair today, and that was pretty cool. :) I'd also like to get a box that had tea and biscuits from other parts of the world, washi tape, pens, Maker supplies, and a handwritten letter from someone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 * a natural lipstick * a few yoga pose cards or new exercise moves * a new exotic ingredient to cook with in the kitchen and a recipe to try it out with * a new book * a cardstock 4x6 poster meme--artwork with an inspirational phrase printed over it * a new piece of jewelry with pictures of it being worn with a few different outfits so I get some ideas---pieces that layer together nicely over time would be fun! ETA: ooh & new stickers or a pen for my paper planner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 So many of you have great ideas so I'll take from your boxes and add to it Bottle wine New book Oxygen magazine New workout clothing item to try New exercise tool and routine to go with it Gourmet dark chocolate Scented soy candle Essential oil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 beer of the month logic puzzle book of the month book of the month cooking magazine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Cash ;) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Ooh, I like this game. Mine would have... * a cooking magazine - a different one every time * a craft to try - something little like a felting thing or a jewelry thing or an origami * one single logic puzzle * a great chocolate bar * a wonderful short story to read * a new shirt in some cool fabric or design suitable for the season * a surprise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I think this thread has a lot of Christmas gift potential. I wonder how I could make something like this work for my sisters or maybe nieces and nephews without getting too out of hand on cost. Hmm... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I think this thread has a lot of Christmas gift potential. I wonder how I could make something like this work for my sisters or maybe nieces and nephews without getting too out of hand on cost. Hmm... I agree. One way to save money would be to do it quarterly...so a Christmas box, then Spring, Summer and Fall boxes. I like the idea of picking an activity a month for date night. I was thinking like a Best of <Our City> theme bc we have great seasonal stuff where I live like free outdoor plays and concerts, sports teams every season, patio restaurants, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 I thought of another "box" I'd love to get on a regular basis: Dinner and a Movie Since I'm dreaming...I'd like the food delivered hot and ready to eat. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 My boxes might include *pens, a new kind every month, not the Pentel RSVPs that sell for 96 cents at Walmart either. *calligraphy box - I'm trying to get back into calligraphy, new papers, nibs, or inks would be nice *Shakespeare in a box - a different book and movie version each month, maybe a couple of movie versions including the retellings, like the classic Romeo and Juliet movie with West Side Story, then a nice annotated version of the text *English Heritage History - using a different focus each month, includes photos or postcards from that English Heritage site, the tourbook, a primary or secondary source book for that site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Now I'm thinking about doing this for dh for Christmas. My only issue would be gathering everything at once and therefore not being able to get brand new things vs. not properly keeping it up. But dh is hard to buy for. He enjoys some little things, but he rarely needs or wants anything big. I'm thinking dh's box would have... * a new graphic novel to read * a new fun T-shirt * a fancy coffee sample * a sweet and sour candy * a surprise (there always should be a surprise!) I wonder if I can make this work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Now I'm thinking about doing this for dh for Christmas. My only issue would be gathering everything at once and therefore not being able to get brand new things vs. not properly keeping it up. But dh is hard to buy for. He enjoys some little things, but he rarely needs or wants anything big. I'm thinking dh's box would have... * a new graphic novel to read * a new fun T-shirt * a fancy coffee sample * a sweet and sour candy * a surprise (there always should be a surprise!) I wonder if I can make this work... So are you going to go ahead & make a box for every month & just have them ready for each month? Or give the year's supply at once w/ directions to open one per month? Just curious.... FYI, 6 Dollar Shirts has all kinds of funky t-shirts & they're pretty cheap. You can get ten for $50. (Don't know their quality.) Check Day of the Shirt to see an overview of lots of those 't-shirt design available for a day or three' sites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 So are you going to go ahead & make a box for every month & just have them ready for each month? Or give the year's supply at once w/ directions to open one per month? Just curious.... FYI, 6 Dollar Shirts has all kinds of funky t-shirts & they're pretty cheap. You can get ten for $50. (Don't know their quality.) Check Day of the Shirt to see an overview of lots of those 't-shirt design available for a day or three' sites. I don't know. I'm thinking maybe every other month? It's a tricky thing... if I go ahead and make the boxes, I risk putting things in that, by the end of the year, he may have already read. And maybe it's weird to put food things in a box that won't be opened for months, even if it's something like candy? Must think on this. I think if I do it I'll definitely make the actual packages and partially fill them but maybe I'd also wait on some of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A team of maids, ready to do a thorough cleaning. Yup, I could handle the tidying and basics in between, and then the magic box comes. I can picture the squeals of joy when the UPS truck arrives. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Cash. In untraceable bills. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I thought of another "box" I'd love to get on a regular basis: Dinner and a Movie Since I'm dreaming...I'd like the food delivered hot and ready to eat. :D By Colin Firth 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I don't know. I'm thinking maybe every other month? It's a tricky thing... if I go ahead and make the boxes, I risk putting things in that, by the end of the year, he may have already read. And maybe it's weird to put food things in a box that won't be opened for months, even if it's something like candy? Must think on this. I think if I do it I'll definitely make the actual packages and partially fill them but maybe I'd also wait on some of the stuff. Fill them with random stuff (catalogs, old shirts, recycling) and switch it out before it's time to open them. With a big note on top I TOLD YOU NO PEEKING! Just in case he opens too early. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Socks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Pixies. A box full of them. They will jump out, do all the housework. I will give each a cookie and they will jump back in the box happy. Send back, til next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I want everything all of you have already mentioned. My box is going to be HUGE! :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hmm. I'd like to be in an "Organ of the Month Club" where I'd get delectable mix of odd animal parts to feed to my beloved dog. I enjoy seeing him eat well :D Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hmm. I'd like to be in an "Organ of the Month Club" where I'd get delectable mix of odd animal parts to feed to my beloved dog. I enjoy seeing him eat well :D Bill That's so kind. I hope your pooch will share. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 That's so kind. I hope your pooch will share. :D I do nick an occasional piece. I call it a "quality control check." :D Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I would like a bottle of wine. A book. Another book. Some other books. A few books. An interesting culinary ingredient or equipment. A book. And, a book. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I would like a bottle of wine. A book. Another book. Some other books. A few books. An interesting culinary ingredient or equipment. A book. And, a book. and perhaps a book mark? Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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