As my nieces and nephew get older, I have a hard time trying to figure out what to get them for their birthday's and Christmas. On top of that, they live on the other side of the country from me so shipping can get expensive. But I know for sure there is something they will always like...cold hard ca$h! I've given them a twenty in a card plenty of times, but that is boring. 2 years ago I sent my nephew, who was turning 13 years old: 13 $1 bills, 13 quarters, 13 dimes, 13 nickels and 13 pennies. I put it all in big box with packing peanuts. I taped some of the money to the peanuts and some to the sides of the box.
For his birthday in December, I sent birthday balloons.
I used latex balloons and 20 $1 bills.
I rolled each dollar bill ...
pushed it into a deflated balloon and put a little bit of air into each balloon.
Then I gathered them all into a cardboard box, closed it up with a birthday card and sent it off. (I know USPS really frowns on sending cash through the mail, so use your discretion) I think my nephew was pretty happy with his gift.
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This is so stinkin cute!! (said in my best Texas accent!!) Going to borrow this idea for my nephew tomorrow!
What a fun gift to receive (and to make)!
This is such a fun idea! I like how the balloons weigh next to nothing too. I am a new Pinterest follower visiting from Whipperberry. Vicky from Mess For Less
That is SO fun ... what a great gift to receive!
AWESOME IDEA!
These are so much fun - thanks for sharing how you made them!
Lowri
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Hi, great pics of balloons, i love red balloons the most. They can be spotted easily from afar. Balloons can make one happy. Printed BalloonsThank you.
Best idea ever!!!! So fun!!! I'm totally doing this for my niece's birthday next month!!!! It would be fun to stick some little dollar store prizes in some of the balloons, too. Great great!
I love this idea! SO much fun!
saw this post on Pinterest. what a fun idea!! it's better for older kids, though. popped/deflated balloons are choking hazards for little ones.
What a fun idea!!! Even if you didn't send it, I can think of other fun ways to use this idea at home with my kids. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
I'm sending this to my aunt...she loves doing gifts like this! She has given my stepson a book with 20 $1 bills spread through the pages, another 20 $1 bills individually wrapped, etc. She'll LOVE this!
Monday is my son's and my niece's birthday and this is a great present!!! I LOVE the idea!!
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