A lot of us older folks love practical gifts also! We don't need anything else that needs dusting 🤗 Thank you for sharing your ideas! Merry Christmas Sweethearts!!! ✌️💖🙏🙌🫂😘🤜
My husband has been gone 14yrs and Christmas was his favorite. He was like a little boy and i caught him once shaking a package. What a great idea from the dollar store. Merry Christmas to everyone.
I've not been to a single store in 5 months, 3 small gifts purchased online for the 3 eldest grandchildren who live with me, rubber boots were ordered from amazon. Bought nothing for the littlest as she's had loads in her near 3 months on this earth. We will eat together with my daughter,am beyond grateful she finally got out of hospital after weeks of the worries of her being critically ill with one super bug infection to the next since she had baby V. There was a long time we thought she wouldn't make it! Thank the lord and those of you who sent prayers for her. This year has been interesting that's for sure! Love and best wishes to Patara and family and all of the regulars here ❤
I have done this before for the adult kids or a niece who had kids .I agree that when Dollar Tree was a dollar, I bought 2 granddaughters a bunch of makeup . Now that nobody comes around, it's different. I've been sick for a couple of weeks and went to the doctor today because of hopefully, the medicine is allergic. Reacted and broke out in hives, they gave me different antibiotics and prescription . But hopefully, they said I would be better by Christmas . Merry Christmas, everyone ❤️
This year we've made our grown kids 2 goody bags each. The first one is a bucket (we call it the puke bucket), liners for the bucket, all sorts of things you'd need when you have the flu....dayquil/nyquil, emergen-c drink packs, cough drops, vapor rub, liqui IV, chicken noodle soup, tissues, lysol spray, hand sanitizer, pepto tablets, a bottle of local honey, and a few other things. The second goody bag has two of the emergency fire blankets, small fire extinguishers and a couple of the battery light switches to hang near your wired switches for when the power is out.
Yes same for Tootsie Rolls here at our DG! I love the baskets with supplies everyone uses! I like to use a laundry baskets or an organizer type container so it's part of the gift:)!
My momma does this every year. She gets a nice reusable grocery bag and fills it with household and kitchen items. It is my favorite gift, and I am always so excited to see what she has in it every year.
I took my wife shopping this last weekend. I have never seen so many people shopping and spending money in my life. We were checking out in TJMax and the line was at least 75 ft. long. Lucky they had 6 regular checkouts, with real people doing the checking out. They were really fast doing the checkout, so I would like to give those employees a lot of kudoos. Merry Christmas everyone and remember the reason for the season.
When my son moved out I did the same thing but at the store. Boxed it all up & he loved it. Also did it for my daughter. Boy that was a hit with her too. ❤
I always do stockings for my grown-up children ! They always say they are their favorite!! Just little things like candy, socks, deck of cards, etc .I have to say with 4 boys and 1 girl, the girl is so much easier, lol. I have over the years, it's the little things ❤ Merry Christmas everyone!!
One year for our extended family Christmas we had everyone who wanted to participate bring a generic wrapped gift for $20 or less. Then we did like a "white elephant" exchange where you draw numbers and everyone chooses a gift in order of the numbers. Each person when it's their turn gets to either open a new gift or "steal" a gift that's already been opened-- the catch is that unless you are have the last number the gift you take from someone could be taken from you by the next person. If you get your gift stolen you have to choose another gift to open. One of my great aunts brought a bag full of dollar items like your gift for your son. We were half way through the numbers and had opened plenty of nice, but generic, gifts such as candles, coffee mugs, towels, music cds, movies, etc and no one had "stolen" anything yet... Until that gift bag full of items got opened. Then the next 5 adults in a row "stole" the gift bag full of goodies one after another, each time to louder and louder roars of laughter from everyone in the room. All the adults wanted that goodie bag! I was a teen at the time and looking back It was one of the most fun Christmas gift exchanges I can remember.
I ran out to DG after watching this and got enough stuff to fill up a large gift bag plus some items from our stash. It reminds me of some of the gifts my mama would give us.
We did the my sibling Christmas yesterday. I provided a notebook with plastic sleeves for the cookbook I made the first year our mom died. I scanned the original and emailed it to them so they could print it and/or email it on to their own children. I also handed out jars of pumpkin butter (made from those left uncared) at Halloween and chokecherry jelly. As a child I made lots of peanut butter and chokecherry jelly sandwiches for our school lunches (we went to a one room country school). To top of their Christmas I shared some cheeses that I bought from Azure Standard.
You're such an awesome Mama. . I tried this one year on the husband's family. We drew names . I got my sister in law who she and her husband are always over extended with their finances to the extent of lights turned off and even repossession. So I felt the need to do a goodie bag. I did also throw in a few more personal girly items. Unfortunately the reaction was not one of thanks. I'm glad your boys are thankful.
I used to coupon heavily so I used to make up baskets of stuff, particularly for family members that were struggling. I haven’t couponed much since Covid, kind of got of of it. I didn’t run out of laundry soap for more than a year, and we do a lot of laundry lol
Great ideas! I have 2 grown Grandsons. This year I bought Necessity items also. Fire blankets for kitchen, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, disposal razors, throw blankets, toothbrush, and more! It was so fun. I did buy one item for fun Rubber dart guns and safety eye protection. Next year I’ll use your ideas! Merry Christmas 🎄 God Bless 🙏🏼
Good afternoon 😊 Just came in from going shopping odds and ends it's crazy out there😮😅 I got some cool stocking stuffers from the Dollar tree but I got to tell you it was almost bare I guess we weren't the only ones thinking this way😊
I made a couple small gift bags for some neighbor ladies. I included 2 travel packs tissues and one each hand sanitizer, lip balm, hand cream, fuzzy socks and Hall's vitamin C lozenges. All from the Dollar Tree including the bags...total before tax $15. Do you sense a theme here? Winter preparedness.
My Grandna used to give us the lifesavers book every year at Christmas. I am now doing that for my grandkids when I find them and there favorites of gummy bears.
Great idea Patara! I’ve seen your past videos of this but for your new subscribers they should know too! I just left our Giant Eagle … I stood in line for an hour regretting not going sooner. I’ve been baking cookies & putting it off because I’ve been busy. I’ve never seen this grocery store this busy - ever. I’ve been going here for years! Wall to wall people! I did buy 5 bags of Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer. Im Christmas shopping for our dinner & still stocking! Merry Christmas again! Love you all! God bless! ♥️
Love the parchment sheets: the $ generals, around here,hasn't had any in quite awhile; so glad I stocked up, when they had them!!! Merry Christmas ⛄❤️🙏🇺🇸
Watched yesterday's video this morning. The brown cow spotted pig is a piece of art. So stinking adorable. Would luv to see him on video! Idk why I never noticed the pigs before 😂
Oh yes the $$ isle a dollar gen is my friend! I spend at least $80 a week ! I stock my pantry with the Gain detergent & fabric softener, bleach ,cleaning supplies ,medical , beauty items ( *ie qtips cotton balls) etc. Try to get USA made or Canada made items. I don't buy any made in China items that go on the skin or in the body . I Just don't. But they are great ! Thanks Patara & James y'all always give me a chuckle ! He's a man of few words but his facial expressions speak volumes ! You're such a blessing to your family of followers ! 🤗❤️ I wish y'all a multitude of blessings during this "Holyday" season ! Please will you give your Nana a big warm hug for me !? She's just so precious ! Stay safe love ❤on your new furbaby additions to the farm . Cutie pies all of em ! Hope that Anoli is healing and back to herself old self 🙏🐾 Merry Christmas 🎄⛄ love ❤ y'all !!!❄️🏂☃️🎁🎅
Yes'I have done this also for the son'But it was things they dont stock up on like chips,,Chicken noodle soup,Grand boys fruit drinks,ect''And they love them also''Merry Christmas and Prayers to ALL''
I used to do this for my oldest son before he met his bride! But I would get a large box and go to Aldi and buy lots of shelf stable food items! These fun gifts to put together and give!
Merry CHRISTmas 🕊️🎄Mrs. Patara & Family!! May GOD 🙌 & JESUS CHRIST 🙌 Bless 💞 Y'all In Everything Y'all Do Especially For The Kingdom ✝️ Of Our LORD 🕊️!! In JESUS CHRIST 🙌 Mighty Name I Pray 🛐 Amen!!
A lot of us older folks love practical gifts also!
We don't need anything else that needs dusting 🤗
Thank you for sharing your ideas!
Merry Christmas Sweethearts!!!
✌️💖🙏🙌🫂😘🤜
My husband has been gone 14yrs and Christmas was his favorite. He was like a little boy and i caught him once shaking a package. What a great idea from the dollar store. Merry Christmas to everyone.
I think those kinds of gifts are way more meaningful. As a chef iam a food giver. I make little food goodie baskets .
Love that idea!!! I know those are a hit!!
Yes love the $1 section at DG. Go on Saturday and you get a $5 coupon 💛
James looks tickled to death 😂. Good husband ❤
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Your DG is so clean and bright. Ours are always dark, cluttered and understaffed.
I've not been to a single store in 5 months, 3 small gifts purchased online for the 3 eldest grandchildren who live with me, rubber boots were ordered from amazon. Bought nothing for the littlest as she's had loads in her near 3 months on this earth. We will eat together with my daughter,am beyond grateful she finally got out of hospital after weeks of the worries of her being critically ill with one super bug infection to the next since she had baby V. There was a long time we thought she wouldn't make it! Thank the lord and those of you who sent prayers for her. This year has been interesting that's for sure! Love and best wishes to Patara and family and all of the regulars here ❤
James is a great man.. you 2 r a great couple.. Merry Christmas Patara and family. Merry Christmas YT subscribers. John 3:16,17
I have done this before for the adult kids or a niece who had kids .I agree that when Dollar Tree was a dollar, I bought 2 granddaughters a bunch of makeup . Now that nobody comes around, it's different. I've been sick for a couple of weeks and went to the doctor today because of hopefully, the medicine is allergic. Reacted and broke out in hives, they gave me different antibiotics and prescription . But hopefully, they said I would be better by Christmas . Merry Christmas, everyone ❤️
This year we've made our grown kids 2 goody bags each.
The first one is a bucket (we call it the puke bucket), liners for the bucket, all sorts of things you'd need when you have the flu....dayquil/nyquil, emergen-c drink packs, cough drops, vapor rub, liqui IV, chicken noodle soup, tissues, lysol spray, hand sanitizer, pepto tablets, a bottle of local honey, and a few other things.
The second goody bag has two of the emergency fire blankets, small fire extinguishers and a couple of the battery light switches to hang near your wired switches for when the power is out.
One of many of my favorite videos.❤❤
And that is thinking out of the box! Kudos to you!
GREAT idea!
Lol James! Ty for the laugh! Merry Christmas!
Yes same for Tootsie Rolls here at our DG! I love the baskets with supplies everyone uses! I like to use a laundry baskets or an organizer type container so it's part of the gift:)!
My momma does this every year. She gets a nice reusable grocery bag and fills it with household and kitchen items. It is my favorite gift, and I am always so excited to see what she has in it every year.
I have my daughter and my daughter in law enough laundry detergent for a year for Christmas. We already had Christmas but they loved it.
I love watching you and James. You can feel the love there.
I took my wife shopping this last weekend. I have never seen so many people shopping and spending money in my life. We were checking out in TJMax and the line was at least 75 ft. long. Lucky they had 6 regular checkouts, with real people doing the checking out. They were really fast doing the checkout, so I would like to give those employees a lot of kudoos. Merry Christmas everyone and remember the reason for the season.
James! You know you're excited to go shopping with Patara! She's saving you 🤑💰
When my son moved out I did the same thing but at the store. Boxed it all up & he loved it. Also did it for my daughter. Boy that was a hit with her too. ❤
Woo hoo. I got tot be the first like today. Excellent idea
I always do stockings for my grown-up children ! They always say they are their favorite!! Just little things like candy, socks, deck of cards, etc .I have to say with 4 boys and 1 girl, the girl is so much easier, lol. I have over the years, it's the little things ❤ Merry Christmas everyone!!
I Just Love You Two !!!!!!!
My Hubby Has Been Gone Now For Two Years , and You Kids Make My Heart Smile !!❤❤
One year for our extended family Christmas we had everyone who wanted to participate bring a generic wrapped gift for $20 or less. Then we did like a "white elephant" exchange where you draw numbers and everyone chooses a gift in order of the numbers. Each person when it's their turn gets to either open a new gift or "steal" a gift that's already been opened-- the catch is that unless you are have the last number the gift you take from someone could be taken from you by the next person. If you get your gift stolen you have to choose another gift to open. One of my great aunts brought a bag full of dollar items like your gift for your son. We were half way through the numbers and had opened plenty of nice, but generic, gifts such as candles, coffee mugs, towels, music cds, movies, etc and no one had "stolen" anything yet... Until that gift bag full of items got opened. Then the next 5 adults in a row "stole" the gift bag full of goodies one after another, each time to louder and louder roars of laughter from everyone in the room. All the adults wanted that goodie bag! I was a teen at the time and looking back It was one of the most fun Christmas gift exchanges I can remember.
I love this idea!
I ran out to DG after watching this and got enough stuff to fill up a large gift bag plus some items from our stash. It reminds me of some of the gifts my mama would give us.
We did the my sibling Christmas yesterday. I provided a notebook with plastic sleeves for the cookbook I made the first year our mom died. I scanned the original and emailed it to them so they could print it and/or email it on to their own children. I also handed out jars of pumpkin butter (made from those left uncared) at Halloween and chokecherry jelly. As a child I made lots of peanut butter and chokecherry jelly sandwiches for our school lunches (we went to a one room country school). To top of their Christmas I shared some cheeses that I bought from Azure Standard.
I always love watching you do these! Ingenious!
Love this idea!....thanks for sharing! ♥️
You're such an awesome Mama. . I tried this one year on the husband's family. We drew names . I got my sister in law who she and her husband are always over extended with their finances to the extent of lights turned off and even repossession. So I felt the need to do a goodie bag. I did also throw in a few more personal girly items. Unfortunately the reaction was not one of thanks. I'm glad your boys are thankful.
You both are so funny😅😅 love it❤
James looked so excited! 🤣🤣🤣
That's a thoughtful and useful gift!
Great idea
😂😂 I love to see you guys out and about, and making us 😂!!
Merry Christmas!!
What fun! James is so funny. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year
Did James add some banana laffy taffy to your cart this time?😂😂😂
I would love to get this as a gift-I like practical!
I used to coupon heavily so I used to make up baskets of stuff, particularly for family members that were struggling. I haven’t couponed much since Covid, kind of got of of it. I didn’t run out of laundry soap for more than a year, and we do a lot of laundry lol
Love this. I love our dollar section at DG. Y'all have a wonderful, blessed day. ❤🙏🎄
Great ideas! I have 2 grown Grandsons. This year I bought Necessity items also. Fire blankets for kitchen, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, disposal razors, throw blankets, toothbrush, and more! It was so fun. I did buy one item for fun
Rubber dart guns and safety eye protection. Next year I’ll use your ideas! Merry Christmas 🎄
God Bless 🙏🏼
Thank you for the ideas!
🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻
Good afternoon 😊
Just came in from going shopping odds and ends it's crazy out there😮😅 I got some cool stocking stuffers from the Dollar tree but I got to tell you it was almost bare I guess we weren't the only ones thinking this way😊
This is a very practical gift idea!!! Great suggestion!!! You a d James must have a ton of fun off camera!! 😊😊😊 Be safe and GOD BLESS 💜💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏 ❤❤❤
This is one of my favorite videos, plus the squeaky toy in the background made Max my dog go crazy!! 🤣🥰👍🏻
My mom used to put together goody bags. We loved them too.
I made a couple small gift bags for some neighbor ladies. I included 2 travel packs tissues and one each hand sanitizer, lip balm, hand cream, fuzzy socks and Hall's vitamin C lozenges. All from the Dollar Tree including the bags...total before tax $15. Do you sense a theme here? Winter preparedness.
My Grandna used to give us the lifesavers book every year at Christmas. I am now doing that for my grandkids when I find them and there favorites of gummy bears.
🤣🤣James
You two awesome!🤣💕
Luv the the dollar section!
🙏🙏🙏
Merry Christmas. Love all the items you picked up. Think you and James hit the egg nog prior to shopping. Your intro was hilarious.
James is perfect!!😂❤❤❤
Great idea Patara! I’ve seen your past videos of this but for your new subscribers they should know too! I just left our Giant Eagle … I stood in line for an hour regretting not going sooner. I’ve been baking cookies & putting it off because I’ve been busy. I’ve never seen this grocery store this busy - ever. I’ve been going here for years! Wall to wall people!
I did buy 5 bags of Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer. Im Christmas shopping for our dinner & still stocking!
Merry Christmas again! Love you all! God bless! ♥️
Great idea...our Dollar General only has about 10 things now here in Eastern Kentucky
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙏 😎 🏝 🏖
I purchase bulk items and separate the items into gift bags. Hand creams, lip balms, eyeglass wipes, eye drops, etc. Everyone loves them.
Merry Christmas from Alaska Y’all!! Thanks for the giggles …
Ya'll are Just Too Cute ~~~ Merry Christmas to you and your family (2 & 4 legged) ⛄☃⛄
Love that idea. Merry Christmas to y’all!
I do the same thing for my adult married kids 😁
I have couponed and put together goody bags household and personal care oriented. Everyone always loved them.
Love the parchment sheets: the $ generals, around here,hasn't had any in quite awhile; so glad I stocked up, when they had them!!! Merry Christmas ⛄❤️🙏🇺🇸
Thank you, Patera. Merry Christmas to you & yours!
Merry Christmas from Texas!
Very thoughtful🎄
I did Dollar General $1 gifts for stocking stuffers for my older step-grandchildren. I hope they like them!
Thanks for sharing with us merry Christmas to you and your family ❤
Thank you for sharing Patera! Yes, Great Ideas! Merry Christmas to you and James and your boys🎄❤️
James, you are cracking me up😂
Watched yesterday's video this morning. The brown cow spotted pig is a piece of art. So stinking adorable. Would luv to see him on video! Idk why I never noticed the pigs before 😂
Oh yes the $$ isle a dollar gen is my friend! I spend at least $80 a week ! I stock my pantry with the Gain detergent & fabric softener, bleach ,cleaning supplies ,medical , beauty items ( *ie qtips cotton balls) etc. Try to get USA made or Canada made items. I don't buy any made in China items that go on the skin or in the body . I Just don't. But they are great ! Thanks Patara & James y'all always give me a chuckle ! He's a man of few words but his facial expressions speak volumes ! You're such a blessing to your family of followers ! 🤗❤️ I wish y'all a multitude of blessings during this "Holyday" season ! Please will you give your Nana a big warm hug for me !? She's just so precious ! Stay safe love ❤on your new furbaby additions to the farm . Cutie pies all of em ! Hope that Anoli is healing and back to herself old self 🙏🐾 Merry Christmas 🎄⛄ love ❤ y'all !!!❄️🏂☃️🎁🎅
Yes'I have done this also for the son'But it was things they dont stock up on like chips,,Chicken noodle soup,Grand boys fruit drinks,ect''And they love them also''Merry Christmas and Prayers to ALL''
Merry Christmas
I love these kinda gift bags, great to give and receive! Have a merry christmas James and Patera❤
Great Stash Merry Christmas
Great idea!! Practical & useful. 👍
I love that idea. Plus, it takes up space under the tree. No real estate showing, just goodies on top.
Merry Christmas Patara & James
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Merriest Christmas to you Patara & family. Love you😇❤
I used to do this for my oldest son before he met his bride! But I would get a large box and go to Aldi and buy lots of shelf stable food items! These fun gifts to put together and give!
Lol, James...cracking me up.
We fill our adult kiddos stockings with $1 items and they love it.
This was great. I love the variety you and James included . Thank you, and Merry Christmas. ❤😊
I think this is such a thoughtful gift from a thoughtful mama. It’s like a giant stocking! Merry Christmas to you and yours!❤
You silly man, you made me snort laugh.😂😂😂😂😅😅
😂 silly James
I've done things like that for my kids, including home canned items they like.
Awesome idea!!! ❤🎉🎉
Have an WONDERFUL 😊MERRY DAY❤❤❤
Great idea!
I do this for my girls
Thank you Patara ❤️✝️
Merry Christmas to you and everyone,God bless 🇨🇦🌸
Love it.
Patera you need to come to my store sometime here in Rogersville. Our store is the “Model” store of what every store should look like.
❤ Brooklyn NY
The tootsie roll banks are still just a $1 at Walmart here in Oklahoma!
Merry CHRISTmas 🕊️🎄Mrs. Patara & Family!! May GOD 🙌 & JESUS CHRIST 🙌 Bless 💞 Y'all In Everything Y'all Do Especially For The Kingdom ✝️ Of Our LORD 🕊️!! In JESUS CHRIST 🙌 Mighty Name I Pray 🛐 Amen!!
James has that look like when I say I want to go to hobby lobby to shop for yarn! Lol
great idea,, everything they can use...
We budget all the time merry Christmas from my family to yours ❤
Love this idea! I'd love to be gifted with something like this.