Friends, I'm curious what kinds of gifts you like to give and receive. I really struggle with gift-giving because I really try to give my loved ones gifts they can actually use, but that are also personal. How do you achieve this? Thoughts?
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Meaningful Gift-Giving {A few thoughts}
Friends, I'm curious what kinds of gifts you like to give and receive. I really struggle with gift-giving because I really try to give my loved ones gifts they can actually use, but that are also personal. How do you achieve this? Thoughts?
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That IS thoughtful. How great!
My mother is an excellent gift giver -- she never just buys something, she always wants it to be something meaningful and enjoyed. I like the idea of gifting for father's day something that either 1) is related to their role as a father or 2) is a gift of appreciation/relaxation for all the hard work they do.
For my husband I got him a groupon for golfing -- because to me it says "here is some time when you can go relax with a friend that is pre-approved"...no wife being upset you are leaving or worries about spending the money. But I must say I really really love this idea from Jordan Ferney: http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-hero-supplies-for-fathers-day.html
Your hubby did a wonderful job on celebrating you, esp with the handiwork. I will have to ponder on how hand-crafted, thoughtful, and long-awaited gifts combine to create that "wow" effect. Thanks for your posts and LOVE the tourist summary. Good job on capturing it and making 500!
So cute! What a great husband you have! I often struggle with gift-giving as well (especially since Scott is so thoughtful!!) I also try to give things that are useful, but in a meaningful way. This last birthday I gave Scott a telescope (something that he talks about frequently--plus he loves anything to do with space!) Instead of just giving him the telescope, I centered the whole day around the "space theme" while keeping it adult :) and wrote little notes leading to the next thing. Then I made him a moon cake. He still talks about how it was the best birthday. For our anniversary I really wanted to get a shower head (not very romantic, but our old one was at his shoulders!) so each day leading up to our anniversary I gave him something little that started with a letter in his name. He still has each of the cards hanging by his bed. I think it can be a useful gift, but how you present it is the sentimental part.
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