Message from Maggie:  My friend Lindsay’s engagement party is this weekend.  Using the idea of “Perfect Pairs” I brainstormed items that go together or come in twos, which was inspired by the most perfect pair of all- Lindsay and Elliott.  Since Lindsay is also a dietitian and works in the food world with me I kept it culinary inspired.

What you need:

• Pizza pan + pizza cutter
• Cookie sheet + rolling pin
• Ketchup + mustard containers
• Corn on the cob plates + holders
• Meat + potatoes (meat thermometer + potato peeler)
• Salt + pepper shakers
• Napkin holder + napkins
• Measuring cups + measuring spoons
• Tub
• Paper tags
• Ribbon
• Tassle banner

Instructions:

1. Purchase perfect pair items
2. Place gifts in a big basket or tub.
3. Add a sign that says “perfect pairs inspired by the couple”, tags indicating each item, and a ribbon or tassle banner.

Cost:

• Depending on the items you chose you can make this for under $50

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