You ve been mugged gift ideas

You ve been mugged gift ideas

The school year has started.  Were you ready to send your kids back?  I’m sure parents are all screaming “YES!!!!”  But educators?  Not so much.  Well, I was ready to send my kids back to school, but I was not so ready to return to work.  I like my summers.  Strike that.  I love my summers!

So back to school and work and I thought it would be fun to start the school year off with something fun.  And who wouldn’t think getting mugged was fun???  Well, that didn’t sound right.  Let’s try that again.  Who wouldn’t think getting a fun treat wouldn’t be fun?

I found the idea on this site but I changed up the poem to fit my school.

You ve been mugged gift ideas

You can print out the “You’ve Been Mugged” sign here.  And the “I’ve Been Mugged” tags here.  I wanted to give some of the teachers an out (party poopers).  So I also printed out “No Thanks” tags.  You can find them here.

You ve been mugged gift ideas

It’s real easy.  Print out all the signs on heavy cardstock.  Cut out the small tags and place them in envelopes.  Take the big “You’ve Been Mugged” sign on the outside of a large envelope.  Buy a mug and fill it with goodies and then put the envelope in your co-workers mailbox (or on their desk) and the goodie filled mug.

You ve been mugged gift ideas

Happy mugging!

You ve been mugged gift ideas

If you want to spread holiday cheer this year without spending a lot of money, then the You’ve Been Mugged game is a great idea!

You ve been mugged gift ideas

What is the You’ve Been Mugged Game?

You’ve Been Mugged is a game that spreads cheer to others when they are least expecting it. The idea is so surprise someone with small gifts for no reason, just to bring them happiness.

Secret Santas, You’ve Been Gobbled and You’ve Been Booed are similar types of gifting games. However, they usually cost more money because the gifts are larger.

This game keeps the expense low, because you can only give what fits in a coffee mug.

You ve been mugged gift ideas

You Have Been Mugged is a popular morale booster started with teachers, who would surprise other teachers will small gifts on their desk. The joy-filled game has now become popular with other work places and among neighbors and friends.

What can you include in a coffee or tea mug to surprise someone? There are so many gift ideas to choose from, including:

  • Nailpolish
  • Nail file
  • Lipstick
  • Lip balm (here’s an easy way to make your own chocolate mint lip balm)
  • Mascara
  • Candies
  • Cookies
  • Gum
  • Snack bars
  • K-Cups of coffee or tea
  • Single-serve drink mixes
  • Hot cocoa pack
  • Tea bags (here’s how to sew a reusable tea bag)
  • Tea ball
  • Airplane-size liquor bottles
  • Gift cards
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Bookmark
  • Christmas ornament (see our big list of 73 No-Sew Ornaments for great ideas)

Most of these items can be bought at the dollar store, which makes them really affordable for stuffing a mug with gifts.

The best place to find inexpensive mugs is the Dollar Tree or Dollar General. Sometimes you can find some nice ones in thrift stores, too.

If someone gifts you a mug that you don’t like or need, feel free to fill it up with goodies and pass it on to someone else.

You ve been mugged gift ideas

Be sure to include one of our cute “You’ve Been Mugged” gift tags so that they know what is going on!

You’ve Been Mugged Printables and Instructions

It is hard to surprise someone with a mug filled with treats if they don’t understand the game! They won’t know why they’ve been mugged or that they should continue the game with someone else.

You ve been mugged gift ideas

Our free You’ve Been Mugged printables are perfect for gift giving. The printable pack is perfect for Christmas and the holidays, with a cute gnome design.

The printables include:

  • You’ve Been Mugged instructions sheet
  • I’ve Been Mugged Sign
  • We’ve Been Mugged Sign
  • You’ve Been Mugged Gift Tags (2 different designs in three colors each)
  • You’ve Been Mugged Door Hangers

We have even more free Christmas printables that you might also enjoy:

  • Christmas Eve Box Labels and Tags
  • Printable Christmas Cards
  • Christmas Treats Bag Toppers and Labels
  • Printable Advent Calendars
  • Gift Tags from Santa
  • 12 Days of Christmas Gift Tags and Ideas List
  • Christmas Popcorn Jar Gift Tags
  • Christmas Decorations Organizing Labels

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