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[rodent]

A friend calligraphied 1/2 my invites last night. It's hard to show them, because I avoid posting addresses so this is the best I could do. I kept it really casual with just one envelope & first names.

I got a calligraphy marker for $2.50 & realized it's not that hard to do some simple calligraphy.

http://i127.photobuc....thnamesrem.jpg

Here are my first aid kits. Details are here http://bestdestinati....671#post264879

http://i127.photobuc....istAidkits.jpg

I thought I'd just add what all I am putting in our OOT bags

First aid kits
cup with guests names painted on them
small combo master lock for luggage with safety tips
3 riviera maya postcards
OK magazines (from my subscription)


left to buy/make

water & snacks we buy when we get there
spanish to english phrases
tote bags
photo share card
welcome letter
things to do in RM brochure

I just did an estimate of what I've spent per pag. This is assuming I'll make 16. I still don't really know who many guests well have. I'm doing 1 bag per room.

total per bag
OOT bag 3 postcards per person 10 .63 (with 52 leftover)
OOT bag cups 3.2 .25
OOT bag first aid kits (14) 15 1
OOT bag 96 immodium 10 .63
OOT bags advil 5 .31
OOT bag SPF chapstick (30) (ebay) 7.57 .47 (with 14 leftover- will probably give 2 per person)
OOT bag misc printing 20 1.25
OOT bag totes 16 1
OOT bags master locks (16) 36 2.25
magazines 0

I'm at about $8 per bag ($128 ) & I still need to buy snacks to add to it. Crazy how fast it adds up. The locks were the most expensive, but I really like them. I can program the combo to be anything. I really wanted to do what I could to keep our guests stuff safe.

[Alesha4]

Holy cow $128! Thats great! Hey it rhymed!

I put an estimate of 15 pp and expecting 30 but round up to be safe with a total estimate of $500. I think I might go your route to cut my cost in half.

I think you got plenty without the snacks. But a wonderful gesture to your guests. They are gonna love you more than they already do!

[rodent]

I just spent $60 at oriental trading, so I'm no longer at $128. I bought post-its, my bags, coin purses, clips for the coin purses & a couple things for the AHR. I'll add pics later.