I need 25 x cheap (50p!) presents

[IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads]

I’m retiring as Cub leader after many years. I’d like to get my Cubs a small leaving gift, but there are 25 of them and it’s a pricey time of year! No Tiger or IKEA nearby. I keep
Coming back to candy canes, but would like something more permanent

I know… it’s moon on a stick territory.

If you could stretch to about £1 you could get them an extendable toasting fork.
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I’ve also seen on the scout store little plant your own Christmas tree seeds.

Literally 50p? I'm thinking about multi packs of things like pens you could split.

Go to Poundland? You could give them all a pencil or probably a set of them. Or a pencil and a notebook.

Maybe metal drinking straws ? Not sure if you can get them for 50p though - that’s a really small budget when a Mars bar costs more

I like the marshmallow stick idea

What about friendship bracelets?
I got ones from Baker Ross to put in my 10 year old son's party bag this year and they went down well.

Could you get a multipack of eg wooden spoons from Amazon and all paint and decorate them together as an activity where they get to bring something home from it?

Some kind of badge?

@Breathmiller

What about friendship bracelets? I got ones from Baker Ross to put in my 10 year old son's party bag this year and they went down well.

That is an excellent idea. I have a 10 year old who will happily knock up friendship bracelets!

Just looked on eBay and you can buy multipacks of bookmarks if that would work?

@WisestIsShe

Some kind of badge?

I was going to get them all the Christmas camp blanket badge, but at £1.50 each that’s a big chunk of cash especially after the hours of blood sweat and tears I have dedicated

Just get them a chocolate Santa from Lidl or Aldi.

www.rexlondon.com/top-banana-temporary-tattoos-2-sheets Temp tattoos, 29p for 2 sheets.

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Single pop fidget toy pandas 75p m.shein.co.uk/1pc-Panda-Shaped-Random-Color-Push-Pop-Bubble-p-5723082-cat-2269.html?url_from=ukadplash2110085055190250one-size&gbraid=0AAAAADm0yO7nJJnyuRZy66Sa0zgpj9CrJ&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2Evo-mAPzpO6LNLeR0T3CNLwentaVKSVir3uqtnoKhvpMH-861Ve-4aAqa-EALw_wcB&ref=www&rep=dir&ret=m

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-Pairs-Mens-Ladies-Kids-Novelty-Christmas-Socks-Santa-Gift-Xmas-Stocking-NEW-/265043129194?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2G5mIa7n4-kyAiGouIZAnb4SyeWa47xp6qChCeEGg0a_TsOOnO8ozAaAlVUEALw_wcB 12 pack of Christmas socks for 99p, then put a candy cane, a single pencil, a chocolate coin or similar in each one?

I don't think you're going to get much of a meaningful present with a budget of just 50p (although I understand why you've said that much!)

I agree with the idea of a chocolate Santa or something along those lines.

Asda do marshmallow Christmas lollipops for about 60p.

Something along those lines.

The handmade friendship bracelet is the best idea on that budget. Anything to buy for that much is meaningless.

At 50p each anything non edible is basically tat, and not likely to be a long time memento.
Could you put the £12 into some nice food bits and have a nice little party?

Nice twice

I bought jars of (huge) lollipops in bulk for about £10 for 30. They’re all natural colours and flavours and there was a mint or Christmas pudding flavour option! DHs cubs love them and have asked for them again. I’ve also done Christmas stickers and pencils in bulk from Amazon etc in previous years, also v popular.

Friendship bracelets are a lovely idea!

They could all have their name on the next Mars Rover and you get a certificate you can print. Getting the name on is free! Then a big box of chocolates to share?

Actually, @WisestIsShe llives up to her name!

I have found a selection pack of woven patches on Amazon that works perfectly. No scout branded or anything, but something tiny they can see on their camp blankets and go towards their Skills challenge badge if they ever get to go camping again.

@user1471538283

They could all have their name on the next Mars Rover and you get a certificate you can print. Getting the name on is free! Then a big box of chocolates to share?

Awesome, even without the chocolate!

camaloon.com/en/personalised-fridge-magnets/personalised-flexible-magnets/rectangular-flexible-photo-magnet

Pack photo and Thanks from Ibiza in Fridge magnet form? About 27p so leaves change for sweeties, friendship bracelets etc - or in case delivery price is mad ...

@Fangdango

camaloon.com/en/personalised-fridge-magnets/personalised-flexible-magnets/rectangular-flexible-photo-magnet

Pack photo and Thanks from Ibiza in Fridge magnet form? About 27p so leaves change for sweeties, friendship bracelets etc - or in case delivery price is mad ...

Love it!

Look up wish bracelets online. I just paid £13 for 60. They're just a little charm on a piece of string and attached to a small card with w poem. You could probably make them really easily too.