My bottles need inspiration!

January 21, 2007 6:41 AM

I am creating 15 "bottles of inspiration" for a team building event at my company.

What is a clever (edible, non-liquid) item to fill the jug with (clear plastic water jug with a two inch opening). One inch gumballs proved to be too difficult to get out and jelly beans will break the bank!

posted by punkfloyd to Grab Bag (7 answers total)

I'd be inclined to go to the nearest bulk food store and just wander up and down the aisles looking at the prices on their candy selection. I suspect mints or cinnamon hearts would likely be quite inexpensive. But then, so are jelly beans as long as you aren't buying the gourmet ones.
posted by jacquilynne at 7:12 AM on January 21, 2007

Peanut MnM's.
posted by daisyace at 7:36 AM on January 21, 2007

One of those layer-in-the-ingredients recipes for baked goods, or soup?
posted by kmennie at 8:13 AM on January 21, 2007

What is this bottle filled with edibles supposed to inspire people to do or be? That detail might help the hive come up with something clever that would also fit w/in a 2" opening.
posted by 10ch at 8:20 AM on January 21, 2007

I second Cinnamon Imperial Hearts! Here's why:

1) They're spicy... You can claim that it's a patented blend specially designed to fire up inspiration.
2) They're heart shaped, perfect for "putting your all" into a project or increasing your "passion for your work".
3) They're cheap right now. It's almost valentine's day, they'll be easy to find and I know that where I work, we sell them for about $2.79 a lb. (Graphic Designer by day, Confectioner by... well, day. ._.)

You could also go with a Cinnamon Jelly Heart, but I think you'll find the Imperials easier... and they taste better.

My friends and I have created so many repackaged products... it is so much fun. Now I'm inspired... want any help, punkfloyd?
posted by aristan at 9:04 AM on January 21, 2007

Viagra?

Seriously, I have seen cinnamon jaw breakers at the bulk food store for really cheap..... they last longer than the cinnamon hearts........
posted by peewinkle at 10:46 AM on January 21, 2007

Nuts?

Can I just add that I find "Bottles of Inspiration" a very ironic theme for a work-related event? Many people I know are driven to bottles of inspiration by their jobs!
posted by trip and a half at 11:05 AM on January 21, 2007