Send a “Box of Sunshine” to Brighten someone’s day

Sometimes winter can seem really long when the skies are gray and its really cold.  I know I can’t wait to enjoy some of that summer warmth again…I miss it!  To show someone you are thinking of them or to brighten up their day consider giving them a Box of Sunshine!  Basically you can take anything in the color yellow and add it to this box.  Cut out a few paper sunbeams, print out a little note and you have a Box of Sunshine!

The above picture is a box that my sister sent to me using items that she found at a specialty candy store, but I was thinking that it would be great to use items that I coupon shop for to make these boxes a little more thrifty priced!   I am the Happy Money Saver you know… 🙂 So each week when I am out couponing and saving money at the stores I remember to get items in yellow whenever possible. Here is a picture of a few thrifty priced items I have been collecting that would work well for a box of sunshine:

• Carmex – got for free coupon shopping
• Zone Bar – got for free coupon shopping
• Lemon Drops and Yellow Gummy Bears- inexpensive at Winco in the bulk section
• Crunch n Munch
• Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon hand soap, got on sale for $2.50
• Yellow package seeds for the gardener
• Cascade Ice drink – $1.00
• Betty Crocker Lemon Cake mix or lemon frosting
• Melt Em’s- got for free at Real Deals (local freebie)
• you could also go to the dollar store and find some great fun yellow things!
• Got any other ideas? Feel free to leave a comment below 🙂

A Box of Sunshine would make a great neighbor gift, a birthday gift, or a gift for someone feeling a little blue.   Want to thank a special cashier who patiently takes your coupons? This would be an excellent way.  I mean really, who wouldn’t love to get a box of sunshine??

I have created a few FREE printables for you my dear readers. Just save them to your computer and print them out!  Enjoy!

You Are My Sunshine printable download

Sending you a little box of Sunshine printable download

You Brighten my Life with your Friendship printable download

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