*This is a sponsored post for @ShopularApp. All opinions belong to jenny at dapperhouse
One of the many things that I love best about the holidays is spending times with friends and family. Two different women hosted girl’s night in parties where we ate, drank and had our nails done. Not only did I get a fabulous glitter gold no-chip nail polish, but I got to catch up with and spend time with some fabulous ladies! There are a lot of parties and that means a lot of hostess gifts! I used Shopular App to find the hottest deals and put together the most fun hostess gifts! Here is how you can you can do it too!
First, you install Shopular App on your cell phone. Then, you let it pull up all the deals in your area. You search for and select your favorite stores, browse the ads and get coupons right to your phone.
After you figure out where you are going to get the sales, figure out what certain themes you may want to include in your hostess gift. I decided that since the parties I went to were themed as spa and pampering at home, I would create a gift basket with that same theme.
Here are the items I chose. . .
Sweet treats:
- hot cocoa mix
- peppermint candy spoon stirrer
- wintergreen altoids
- gingerbread limited holiday lara bar
Home Spa Items:
- eos lip balm
- 2 face masks
- honey almond bath soap
- vanilla sachet packets
Party supplies:
- a girly flask with a chain to carry as a wristlet
- a cinnamon apple shot of alcohol
Arrange things that go together in tissue paper and set them into a gift bag or box. Add a card or label to say thank you, and voila!
Shopular uses technology to match up deals and stores with your current location so no matter where you are, you will get the best deals and coupons near you.
When I started shopping, I went to Starbucks to get a Praline Latte. Shopular sent me an alert to remind me to ask for a customer card that I can get punched to earn a free coffee! Later on, I got an alert from Shopular App that Subway had a lunch deal so I stopped to get a healthy sandwich to power up. While I was eating I checked shopular and found that Dick’s Sporting Goods was also having a sale, 25% off NIKE products. I got some much needed work out gear on the NIKE deal along with clearance tanks from Under Armor for only $12. I had a productive day saving both time and money and ended up with exactly what I needed.
What do you like to give as a hostess gift?
Liz Mays
I love how it advised you of things you might want during your shopping day. This sounds like an app I need to have!
susan
I love all of the additions to the basket. I would love to go shopping for these to make a basket for our hosts for the holiday meal.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That sounds like a nice basket. Any hostess would be lucky to get one.
Deborah A.
I love the idea of giving a hostess basket! We get invited to parties all the time and we always bring something to contribute to the meal/snacks. But this would be such a fun extra gesture. Thank you!
Shauna
Oh what total fun and great ideas. I have never tried that app, but totally need to. Thanks for sharing.
Whitney @ It's Gravy, Baby!
We rarely go to parties so I’ve never made a hostess gift basket. This is such a great idea for the future though!
Kelsey Apley
How fun, and I love all the fun items you picked out. I think I need to create a fun gift basket like this!
Tiffany (A Mom's Take)
What great ideas! I’d love to receive this basket. It’s fully stocked with so much!
Kelly Hutchinson
I love that you talk about the hostess gift. So many people do not even bring a hostess gift, let alone a basket. Great suggestions.
Dawn
I installed Shopular the second I heard about it, and yeah… it’s pretty freakin’ awesome.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos
Great tips, I love making baskets for gifts. I love getting them too!
Maria
I love this basket. I would even tweak it for other occasions. Thanks!
Jennifer
I love you gift basket ideas. I think any hostess would be lucky to get one of those.
Melissa Pezza
What a lovely basket. I should have you over to my house so you can bring me one. =D
Lisa Bristol
I love making gift baskets. It is a great way to make a personalized gift for someone.
Amy Desrosiers
I love Shopular and have used them a lot in the past few weeks.Love saving money with my smartphone.
Ann Bacciaglia
Gift baskets make a great personalized gift. I like to shop for all the great items to put in them.
Jesica H
Sounds like an app I need to be using, great way to save a little!
Jennifer Williams
I will have to check out that app. I love creating custom gift baskets for family members, I think it gives a more personal touch.
Shell
I like the idea of a themed hostess gift! That can be so fun. This app sounds like a great way to make shopping easier and more streamlined.
Dee Mauser
Great ideas for hostess gifts. I also love the idea of a Diamond Candle or similar candle that holds an extra something special.
Aimee Smith
That is really cool that it updates you on things in your location. That would be really handy!
mykidsguide
Awesome idea, I really love it a lot!
Brandy
What a neat app and gift ideas you have shared here. I have not heard of this app before, going to look into it asap!
Mama to 5 BLessings
What great suggestions. I love making baskets – it’s a great way to personalize!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations
I love this! I can totally see myself using it for other occasions.
Dianne
Baskets are such a great way to customize!! love these suggestions!