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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Comments & Reviews
BB says
This is the perfect gift for my best friends GOLDEN birthday!
Thanks!
Beth says
Saw this on pinterest. It’s the perfect idea to send daughter in college as a care package to survive the end of the semester and finals. Thanks for the great idea! 🙂
Kathy Emanuel says
I found your idea on a friends pinterest and I sent my sister and my 2 daughters a box..they got it today and was thrilled… thx love the idea.. for my next one maybe an “I love you berry much” box or something to that effect .. thx
sara b says
Love this!! Where did you get your box and how much was it? Thanks 🙂
Carrie says
Love this idea. Made a Box of Sunshine for my cute niece who is on her mission. It happens to be her birthday too. I hope she loves it.
shirley says
Thanks so much for this idea! I had so much fun shopping around Wal-mart today buying stuff for the Sunshine box for my sister who recently had surgery. She is going to love it! Going to pack it in a USPS prepaid box, cause it’s going to be pretty heavy. So fun, Thanks again!
Jessica @ Preserving Life's Moments says
I LOVE this idea and just gave a box of sunshine to a friend! Thank you so much for sharing this great idea.
http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/2012/03/box-of-sunshine.html
shirley says
I’ve just pinned a picture of your Box of Sunshine! It’s cute and another great idea with the yellow tub! So cute.
http://pinterest.com/pin/118501033915274443/
Nancy says
I am always trying to find the perfect gift for my sister’s birthday. I’ve done the flowers, custom cookies, etc. I went to the dollar store and found 23 different yellow items including a yellow whoopee cushion! Can’t wait for her to get it delivered next week! I also thought that you could make a box of blue items for somewhat who’s feeling blue. Thanks for the great idea!
Anita says
I love this box of sunshine idea! I can’t wait to start buying fun little yellow items to include in my first box for a dear friend! Thanks for the idea!
limefish studio says
Just wanted to share that this is featured on my SMITTEN: SPRING 2012 GUIDE! http://limefishstudio.blogspot.com/2012/03/smitten-spring-2012-guide.html
Karrie says
Thanks so much!
Suzanne says
what a wonderful and thoughtful idea
Martha S. says
What a simple yet thoughtful gift! I knew a few college kids who would love one of these! I’ll have to look while I’m out today.
Laura says
I have an “adopted” soldier through Soldiers Angels’ and this is a fantastic idea!! I can’t wait to send it to him! I am going to combine it with some Easter themed things like yellow peeps, jelly beans and m&ms.
THANKS SO MUCH!!
Amy says
I am sending one of these to my husband serving in Afghanistan. What a sweet idea. Thanks!
Skye Copeland says
I adore this idea!! I’m always looking for fun new ideas for the care packages that we send to our friends who are deployed. It’s hard to keep coming up with something, so this is absolutely perfect!! I love it! Thank you for the great idea. 🙂
Joy Ribisi says
What a GREAT idea! I love this. And thank you for the printables!
Jen says
Thanks so much for sharing this idea and the printables!!! I’m pinning it to use later!
Karrie says
You are so welcome, I am so glad you like it!
Karrie says
That is so wonderful Shelisa, and so true too. It does give you sunshine to give someone sunshine…well said!
Shelisa says
I just sent two boxes of sunshine to two dear friends who are going through some tough times. Thank you for sharing the idea. It gave me sunshine to give sunshine;) I have a feeling there will be many more boxes of sunshine leaving my house over the years;)
Mary says
What a wonderful idea!!! Thanks for sharing