Bridesmaids Gifts

I've been seriously slacking on wedding related stuff. With a little more than 7 months to go, I still have a lot to get done. I'm trying to avoid thinking about it because we're moving at the end of the month and I almost feel like its somewhat pointless to get started on a project only to have to stop and pack it up at the end of the month.

So, since a snowmageddon is going on outside (thank you Mother Nature, the state of Maryland must have really screwed you at some point), and I'm stuck in the house, I decided I could start looking at bridesmaids gifts and see if I could come up with any ideas.

I had no idea what in the world to buy. I know that you are supposed to buy gifts for them like you are shopping for their birthday, but thats kind of difficult when you're not birthday gift giving friends. I posted on the knot and got a ton of good suggestions. I also asked where I could find those grocery totes that have different patterns on them and was informed that Forever21.com has them for $1.50. That is an awesome price! They didn't have a huge variety, but I was able to find 3 of them to buy that will work out quite well and even matches the tastes of my bridesmaids.

Then I started looking around on the Forever21 site and found a ton of stuff that would work out as cheap but nice gifts. So I began shopping. I ended up with a pair of slippers, two candles, 3 totes and hair clip for $30. Then I moved onto Bath & Body Works, spending another $30 and getting bubble bath, a sleep mask, and two pairs of those scent infused socks.

Not wanting to give up on gifts just yet, I went to restaurant.com and bought a $50 gift certificate for $15. Usually they are $25 (and half price still isn't bad) but I was able to find a coupon code (ironically it was BRIDAL) to save me the extra $10.

Here is the breakdown of gifts (and intended-to-purchase gifts) with their prices.

Matron of Honor
S is a stay-at-home mom and opening a daycare in her house. I bought the restaurant gift certificate for her because I know she likes seafood, likes the restaurant and definitely could use an excuse to get out of the house for a date night with her husband. I also picked up a pair of the scent infused socks for her since she is usually on her feet all day.
Gift Card: $15
Socks: $6
Total: $21. Since I still have $20 to spend, I think I'll pick up either a picture frame that I know she'll like or some type of a figurine for her house.

Maid of Honor
C is going to become a mommy in May. It turned out that she was the easiest to shop for once I got the idea in my head that a recent mommy is definitely in need of some well-deserved me time. The other pair of socks are for her along with all kinds of other pampering type things.
Socks: $6
Bubble Bath: $12
Candle: $3
Sleep Mask: $5
Slippers: $7
Tote: $1.50
Total: $34.50
I'm not sure if I'll end up picking something else up for her or not. It really depends on if I see something. Maybe a bottle of wine to relax?

Bridesmaid
K is T's sister. I know that she likes to drink, so I thought a tote with different types of alcohol, premixed drinks, glasses, and maybe some snacks would be a neat idea. All I have purchased so far is the $1.50 tote,  but I think I'm going to check out Target to see what type of barware stuff they have.
Tote: $2
Total: $2

Bridesmaid
R is my cousin. She will be almost 21 for the wedding. I wasn't sure what to get her either, but last summer we went to the flea market near my apartment and she bought a really cute knock off coach purse with a matching wallet. Since I looked at them with her and found out we have really similar tastes when it comes to purses, I think I can pick one out on my own. I'm not sure how early I'm going to buy this because they have new styles almost every weekend. If we have a snow free weekend soon, I'll go and check them out to see if there are any really great ones. If not, I'll come back during the summer to get one then.The next time I talk to her mom I'm going to find out what perfume she has in her room and I'll probably pick up a small bottle of that.
Coach purse: $35
Perfume: $15
Total: $50

Bridesmaid
A is my other cousin. Honestly, I have no idea what in the world to get her because she changes her tastes on things all of the time. So I emailed her mom to get some suggestions. I know that probably wasn't the best way to go about it, but we live 3 hours away from each other and usually only see each other for a weekend or so in the summer. I did pick up a candle and tote for her while making the other purchases though.
Tote: $1.50
Candle: $4
Total: $5.50

So far I've spent about $60 and have one gift completed, one almost completed and good ideas on the other two. Not bad at all!

Oh and I completely forgot! They are all also receiving a handmade necklace and bracelet they can wear for the wedding and I picked up silver pashminas for them in case we decide to have the ceremony outside.

How much did you spend on bridesmaids gifts and what did/are you going to get them?