I have spent hours on-line Christmas shopping. I don’t have a large family. We don’t go overboard on gift giving. But my role-model for gift giving, my Mother, always made sure everyone received equal gifts. If there was a package wrapped in Santa Claus paper for my brother, there was a package wrapped in Santa Claus paper for me. And total money spent for each person was equal. She continued this practice in “showing no favorites” when there were in-laws and grandchildren also–adults equal, grandchildren equal! So I can’t help my self. If I spent X amount on my daughter, how can I find something for my son-in-law that equals it! Gift cards/cash is a solution, but again that early role modeling whispers “there needs to be a gift one can unwrap and enjoy immediately”. Thanks, Mom.
I am grateful that my two children and their families are financially comfortable and don’t need money to pay a utility bill or buy car tires. If they need something, they buy it. We are lucky and grateful. So what do I give them that is special? (And as children of a long time quilter, I am sure they believe there is only so many quilts one can have in your home—-so no more quilts this year!)
To add to my dilemma, two of my three grandchildren are teen boys!!! The younger of the three, my granddaughter has a long wish list. I would venture that grandmothers find it fairly easy to buy for granddaughters, especially pre-teen age granddaughters. I have threatened to buy underwear for the boys if they don’t give me a list; that didn’t work. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Are you struggling with ideas for persons (other than teen boys) on your gift giving list? I have listed some ideas from the Quilters at First.
Microwave bowl are a good choice for any adult. We have some Christmas ones and if you order early enough, I can make more. These are $8 each and fit a standard soup bowl.
Potholders wrapped around a spatula or tucked in a basket with special ingredients and a recipe is great for a white elephant gift or a hostess gift. These are $6 each and “insult-bright” was used for extra protection. We have other choices and I can send photos.
Tooth fairy pillow for a niece or new mother? The Care Bear is cross stitched on the front with a pocket on the back for the tooth. $25
An embroidered snow person banner–it could be used though the entire winter. $20
A blast from the past–hand embroidered tea towels. The towels are all cotton–the best for drying dishes or covering a cooling rack of fresh baked cookies. Each is $8.
These are only two of the bucket hats we have for sale. Contact us for photos of all the different fabrics used. Each hat is $15 and fits most adults.
Microwave potato bags–great for preparing a moist baked potato in a hurry. Do you know a single guy who could use this? $10 each
A pie carrier– but it could be used for any roundish dish that you will be taking to Christmas dinner a way from your home. If you would want a particular color, contact me immediately. $15 each
All the proceeds from these sales go to FUMC TV Ministry and the Religious Nurture Center for disabled adults—that is a Christmas plus!
Good luck on your shopping–and we all acknowledge that it isn’t the packages under the tree that make Christmas special–it is the reason for this special season and those with whom we share the season.
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Hi! I did not know how else to get hold of you. Curious to know how much you were able to raise from the 6-7 vintage quilts I donated during that sale last October to benefit the TV ministry. Donation to be made in my father’s name, C. Bickley Foster, FUMC member. He would very much like to hear from your husband, John, as they worked together on several zoning cases. Thanks. JDF
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