Its Christmas
time Y'all!! That means you are probably up to your elbows in
wrapping paper and ribbons and pretty packages tied up with string...
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What gifts
are on your list this year? Do you enjoy the thrill of shopping the mall or the
comfort of shopping in your PJs on your laptop? I really do a little of
both. Trying to find that special gift, not break your bank and let the
person know how much you care or appreciate them can be difficult.
Here
are some suggestions that you might like to use.
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Food- seems
simple enough. I love baking around the holiday season and I make batches
of treats like cookies, pecan tassies, buckeyes & white chocolate Chex
mix. Mike enjoys taking them to his friends and work buddies. I love to
share tins of these goodies and have already had requests for some this
year. Just bake up some treats and place them in a pretty festive basket
or tin, add a nice card and you have a lovely gift.
I make these items once a
year and when they are gone they are gone, not to appear again until next year,
like Santa. If you don't enjoy cooking, chose holiday items from a favorite
bakery. You can dress them up in a pretty package and have a very special gift.
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Gift Cards- I
know these are not personable but in the right instance I think they can be
thoughtful. For those who have had a home for many years, they have
collected lots of things. I think some would prefer an expendable gift
(use it and its gone- nothing to dust or store). A gift card for a
service or dinner to a favorite restaurant, gas cards or car washes for the
year would be appreciated.
You can always include a few treats or candies
with a sweet note and of course the packaging should be pretty. I think
presentation is almost as important as the gift.
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Books- I
know we all have tablets and computers but I really prefer books! I especially
love books for children. These are great to use for gifts that might arrive
before Christmas- helping with the anticipation of Christmas they can read one
each night as they try to settle down.
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Clothing-
This can be a tricky gift. If you choose clothing, be sure to get a gift
receipt and do not take off the tags... Even if you just KNOW they will
love it! and that it will be PERFECT... it may not be. So be thoughtful and
allow them the option to return it if it is just not them.
The countdown
is on friends ~ 18 days until Christmas!! Hope these suggestions help
you. We would love to hear about your holiday ideas.
Amy
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