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2016 Cheer for Children Gala
Auction Item Wish List
Special Experiences/Services
Piano, voice or other music lessons
Free makeover
Oil, lube, detailing services
Horseback riding lessons
Day care/babysitting services
Cooking classes
Personal Fitness Instructor
Wine/paint classes
Dry cleaning
Drawing/pottery classes
Movie passes
Cake baking classes
Hotel stays or weekend getaways
Wine tastings
Sporting event tickets
Driving a race car
Entertainment tickets
Hot air balloon ride
Free advertising
Whitewater rafting experience
Consultation services
Interior decorating services
Amusement park tickets
Backstage passes at an event
Photography services
CWP classes
Scuba lessons
Private tour of a museum, art gallery, etc.
Landscaping services
Own a beehive
Sports lessons
Ziplining
Woodworking lessons
Master a ropes course
Painting/wallpaper service
IT services
Maid service
Restaurant gift cards ($25+)
Calligraphy lessons
Massage/spa/salon gift certificates
Catering
Appearance on TV/Radio
The items on this page (front and back) are merely suggestions. If you have something else
you would like to donate, we will happily accept! If you cannot provide a full basket, please
consider donating parts of a basket. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please
contact Donna Roy at [email protected] or by calling 864.898.5583.
Basket Ideas
Entertainment
Travel
Dog/Cat Lover’s Basket
Gift certificates to the Peace Center,
Center Stage, Café and Then Some,
Greenville Little Theatre
Weekend Getaway– Hotel or bed/
breakfast, his/her robes, wine,
activities, chocolates
Dining
Wine and Cheese
Leash, collar, food/water dishes, food/
dish mats, toys, pillow/blanket/bed,
lint roller, brush/grooming tools,
treats, shampoo, bones, sweaters,
food, poop scoop, pet frames/photo
albums, litter, litter boxes, liners
Restaurant
($25+)
Gift
Certificate
Basket
Grilling
Bottle of wine, gift certificates, cheese
tray/platter, wine glasses, corkscrew,
wine toppers, wine guide, wine
charms, decanter, napkins, cheeses
Grill tools, grill mitt/pad, grilling spices,
grill fan/ light, marinades, grill
Coffee Lover’s Basket
Health
Flavored coffee mugs, creamers,
carafe, biscotti, assorted coffees
Items to promote physical fitness:
membership at gyms/health clubs,
sweat bands, exercise mats/balls,
weights, pedometer, stress ball, jump
rope, etc.
Sports
Tailgating basket—large tent, wheeling
cooler, mini-grill, chairs, snacks, beer,
water, football, radio, batteries,
tumblers, dishes, themed accessories
Ladies
Pamering/spa baskets– gift cards to
Bath and Body Works, spas, salons,
nail salons, candles, bath pillows,
sprays, loofas, bath salts, eye masks,
body wash, bubble bath
Kids Arts and Crafts Basket
Assorted teas, tea strainer, teapot,
mugs, biscotti
Chocolate Lover’s Basket
Mani/Pedi Basket
Hot chocolate mix, assorted chocolates, truffles, chocolate cookbook,
chocolate wine, gift certificates to
chocolate places
Use a rubber tub or a foot bath as the
basket—fill with Epsom salts or bubble
bath, towel, pumice stone, foot lotion/
powder, slippers, nail clippers, gift
certificate for mani/pedi, cuticle
clippers, cuticle oil, etc.
Tea Lover’s Basket
Game Night
Decks of cards, UNO, popular board
games, fun carrying bag
LEGO Basket
I Love Books
All things Lego for all ages
Favorite children’s books, book marks,
gift certificate to a bookstore
Camping
Italian Basket
Bucket, hose, sprayer, tire/wheel
brush, wheel whitener, tire wet, air
freshener, headlight cleaner, car wash
detergent, car wipes, window cleaner,
upholstery cleaner, sponges, car mitt,
car wash gift certificates, gas card, oil
change gift certificates
Assorted pastas, assorted sauces, olive
oil, gift certificates for bakeries
(bread), cookbooks, dipping oils, wine,
capers, pasta bowls
Scrapbooking Basket– paper, photo
splits, corner rounders, ribbon, embellishments, embellishment tools, photo
organizing case, album pages, page
protectors, pens, stickers, scissors
Tees, golf glove, golf balls, golf shirt,
certificate for golf lessons
Fill a backpack with coloring books,
sketch pads, markers, crayons, colored
pencils, paint, paint brushes, Play-Doh,
finger paints, chalk, construction
paper, stickers, glue, glitter, etc.
Car Maintenance Kit
Crafting
Golf Basket
Aromatherapy Basket
Candles, aromatherapy oils, diffuser,
aromatherapy book, massage oil
Fondue Fun
Fondue pot, chocolate fountain,
plates, cookbook, forks, sternos,
napkins, chocolates, gift certificate for
fruits, breads, etc
Tent, grill, flashlights, smore making
supplies, bug spray, hiking guide, etc.
Baker’s Basket
Oven gloves, flour, baking powder,
choc chips, nuts, icing sugar, cocoa
powder, cookie/muffin pan, recipe for
ingredients in basket, and recipe book
for baking, etc.
Snack Pack
Assorted candies and snacks
Ice Cream Lover’s Basket
Ice cream scoop, gift certificate for ice
cream/custard/frozen yogurt, assorted
toppings, fun ice cream bowls