Message from Maggie:  I created that cute tasseled picnic basket really as a delivery system to bring gifts to my in-laws who are hosting us at the beach this week.  So what did I fill it with?  I included items we would bring along to the beach.  See below!

Materials:

• Plastic wine glasses
• Bottle of wine (here’s our favorite, which is owned by our dear friend Dennis and his wife’s family)
• Plastic plates
• Flatware
• A wireless speaker
• Paper straws
• My DIY watermelon tea towels

Cost:

• Plastic wine glasses ($1 each; $4 total)
• Bottle of wine ($28)
• Plastic plates ($1 each; $4 total)
• Flatware ($1 for a fork and spoon; $4 total)
• A wireless speaker ($10)
• Paper straws ($1)
• My DIY watermelon tea towels ($4)

Depending on the bottle of wine you choose, for around $50 you can fill your $4 thrift store basket to make this thoughtful beachy gift.

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