Weekly Walmart Find: A Fun, Functional Gift Idea!

Hi friends!! Happy Wednesday!!

I have a fun Walmart find to share with you today!

It's actually an item I have already previously shared with you- but I wanted to show you it again- because I think it's that good :)

The Mainstays Outdoor Blanket is one of my FAVORITE things ever. I have had mine for a little over a year now- and keep it in the back of my van, so it's always handy when we are out and about!

It is a GREAT size (60X70), machine washable, has water repellent backing, zips up into it's own carrying case and is $9.97!!!

 I always like to get my daughters' teachers a Teacher Appreciation/End of the Year present- and I was having a hard time thinking of what to get them this year. 

Then I remembered seeing the outdoor blankets at Walmart and decided they would be the PERFECT gift!

I always try to give gifts that are not only FUN, but functional.

This blanket totally fits the bill- it comes in so many colors- look how adorable and cheerful this watermelon pattern is- and it's something that is so useful!

I used this blanket when we went to the beach for a week last summer and it was SO great. We didn't have to set out a bunch of random towels, it's made of a material that repels water on the back and the top of it drys SUPER quick. It really is a MUST have item if you spend a lot of time outside!!

Isn't this pattern SO pretty?

This outdoor blanket would be such a great gift for so many different occasions.

How fun would it be to get this blanket and pair it with a thermal bag like this one, add in some fun plastic plates, cups and silverware, a couple bottles of wine and a gift card to Whole Foods or another upscale grocery store- so they could pick up some yummy "picnic" food- and give the whole "bundle" as a gift to a bride at her bridal shower or a newly married couple?!?

Or get the blanket, a couple fun magazines, some cute flip flops and a gift card to Jimmy John's or Chipotle for a graduation present!! 

I love the idea of getting this blanket and pairing it with a gift card for pizza and dropping it off to a family with a new baby (especially if they have other kiddos). 

A fun night, spent enjoying the fresh, summer air + a night of no cooking/clean up = every mama's dream!

Since I had 6 teachers I needed to buy gifts for, the blanket was at the perfect price point for me. And I feel like the blanket, even by itself, is a very lovely gift!

I bought several different patterns of the blankets and let the girls decide which one their teacher would like. They LOVED getting to do that :)

We picked up some super cheerful gift bags from the Dollar Tree (I LOVE that place!!) and they made handmade cards for their teachers. 

Such a fun, happy "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING" gift!

Do you have one of these outdoor blankets??

If you don't- trust me- you should get one :)

Our local Walmart had all of the patterns that are online, available in the store.

And remember- if you spend $35- TWO DAY shipping is FREE!

(that is seriously such a game changer for me!! I just ordered a bunch of household items/toiletries we need on Monday and they are getting delivered today!)

Hope you have the BEST day!!