Ideas for holiday gift giving
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Comments (25)Just reading this now and enjoying ALL the ideas. My husband's family used to do the pull a name out of the hat at some summer get-together. Not everyone has to be there...his mom would send out the names to all. So my side started trying this too. It works out fine since we all get along so well. But in some families it might be tough if you get someone's name with whom you don't get along that well. It can be a good opportunity, or just a problem. I love the idea of making things - we tried that too but for everyone (or at least a family gives to another family something they made). In the end, you probably need to consider all ideas and customize. One thing is certain - only a handful of well-off family members who LOVE to shop and give will not be happy with any suggestion. Most of the time, I hear over and over that everyone found it to be much less stressful - financial and time wise. One thought is to talk the idea over with a single sibling, or parent, and see what they think. Coming up with a plan as a family is a good thing though. So if you suggest the idea, leaving part of how to go about it might be a good thing. Suggesting adults draw names, and kids still get something from the adults is one way to go. College aged "kids" can be adults, or they can concentrate on the little kids. But you might get more cooperation/interest if you give them some say in how to go about this. Good luck - hope to hear how it went!...See MoreGive the Gift of Light this Holiday Season
Comments (2)On our bill there is a spot to add a donation to go to a fund to help others. It's offered year around...See MoreThank you gift ideas for the holidays
Comments (6)I think a gift card is always appreciated-- but I'd say all the more if it is for an indulgence. Either a gourmet shop as Eld suggests or even to their normal store with a note to get new year's treats or similar. My mother never just sends an amazon gift card.. she sends it with a note to buy something I've been wanting but didn't need.. or to rekindle an old hobby. She always puts it much more eloquently but my point is even a ubiquitous amazon card felt special with the right note. I'd be inclined to send a quarantine care package-- with or without a grocery/gournet gift card. Some suggestions to spark ideas appropriate to the family.. A family activity box: with puzzles and games. In my family, puzzles are mostly favored by the women but this one got all engaged (pick the team of your choice-- sis's family are all tarheel fans) movie binge night package classicmovie munchies, a scratch off poster of top 100 movies of all-time, an apple tv gift card, etc. Food related: kit to make hot sauce or cheese.. or go with a theme of specialty items around a type of cuisine. I always like fresh pastas, a nice chunk of locatelli, stuffed olives, etc... but so many other themes for pizza night, homemade dumplings. Something unique to your area: many places will ship things like Philly Cheesesteaks, NYC Bagels, Chicago Deep Dish, etc....See MoreGift ideas for holiday renters
Comments (11)Maddie, I think I did see that, unless they have a new season. Fun show! My recollection is that gifts were usually wine and food, especially local. I would leave a lobster or blueberries except I decided to stick with things that don't spoil! I keep them in a cabinet and our maid puts them out. A custom puzzle is a really great idea, but I think more $$$ and also time. I ordered the Malin ones and they will arrive tomorrow. That way everything will be stocked and I don't have to worry. Daisy, actually i do still leave some taffy, just not the big fancy box. I have these French lamps in 2 guest rooms that I just love, but they have proven hard to style. I always buy new washcloths for guests and this is how I style the lamp in the twin-bedded room. The lamp in the Q guest room had seashells and washcloths and soaps and Kind bars....See MoreRelated Professionals
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