Only one week left to prepare your basket donation for auction....

There is only one week left to donate a basket for the PTSA's Annual Basket Auction (our only fundraiser of the entire school year!)

No matter if you just heard about the auction to be held on Oct. 28 & 29, or if you are just having trouble coming up with a contribution - we've got some ideas to get you going....

Ideas! Ideas! Ideas!

A variety of sizes and value for the baskets make the bidding more affordable and more interesting. Most baskets sell best in the $40 - $100 range. You may choose to donate a large or medium basket, or multiple smaller baskets

Your container does not need to be a basket! You might want to use the "container" as your starting point for your theme. Consider a toolbox filled with tools, maybe a big bowl filled with popcorn, dvds and some gift certificates to Regal Cinemas. What about a soft blanket shaped to contain some comforting items to cozy up to the heater on a cold winter day?

Network early with the family and friends to collect items than can enhance the marketability of your basket. For you parents out there, consider asking your employer to donate a basket. After all, the PTSA is a non-profit organization - providing a simple charitable and tax deductible contribution.

Possible Themes:
"Hawks" of course
Hutch "H" Logo items
Automotive (winter prep, new driver prep, old school, repair)
Safety
Scrapbooking
Gardening or Landscaping
Outdoor items
Shopping (Gift Cards)
B&B / Cabin stays
Guide Services
Kitchen themes
Emergency preparation
On the Road Again
Quilting
Family Night
Crafts
Book Club
Cabin Fever Relief
40 Below Day Fun
Birthday Party
Snack Pack
Art Supplies
Preparing for Baby
Movie Collections
Entertaining
Card and Stationary Sets
Games
Sports
Music
Dog/Cat themes
I-pod Essentials
Tools

The list goes on and on. If you have questions, need advice, or would like to coordinate delivery, please drop us a note at: HutchisonHighPTSA@gmail.com. We will respond within the day. Also feel free to send us a picture or written description of that item you plan to donate, but haven't had time to drop off. Maybe that quilt isn't fully done yet, but if you've started it, or even if you have purchased the fabric, send us a picture to include in a future posting about items that might be coming up on the auction block. We are getting very excited to see what everyone is working on this year. I've heard that someone is planning on combining Pampered Chef items with a Longaberger basket. That should be a very nice item to bid on!