2006-11-05 15:40:41 · 9 answers · asked by Bride2Be 8/30/08 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
For my boys, 5 and 9, 2 years ago, I gave them the gift of time.
I bought them each a calendar and wrapped it up with several computer printed stickers: a tent, a fish, an airplane, cookies, popcorn etc, a small empty photo album and a note saying to spread the joy of christmas all year long they would need to work together schedule their other gifts throughout the year. Then they opened a lot of little gifts:
a package of colored paper with laminated computer printed coupons that had an airplane and read a paper airplane contest with dad,
a cookbook and coupons for cooking lessons with mom,
fishing lure and coupons for family fishing trips
3 bags of microwave popcorn and coupons to get to be the one to pick a family movie rental
sleeping bag and coupons for brother's camp outs in the livingroom
They were told to keep all the coupons in their photo album until they were ready to redeem them and to work together to put the stickers on their calendars so they could make the fun last longer
This was an extremely cheap gift, but with everything wrapped individually it really filled out christmas morning, the boys couldn't wait to see what adventure came next. I don't think people always realize what a little family time means to a kid.
We really don't remember what else they got that year, lots of overpriced toys most of which broke within 2 weeks I'm sure, but I guarantee you long after the batteries for those things were dead they were still redeeming their coupons and smiling ear to ear!!
2006-11-05 21:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by webtech 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sun signal: Gifts for Leo Leos love items. They will recognize extra the truth that you notion of them than the exact gift. (True!!) However, should you desire to cause them to rather glad, purchase some thing of which they would be happy with: a phone telephone, a humorous blouse or a puppy. (I bet lol) The great colors for Leo are orange-pink shades. (I love all colors :P) Gift Ideas: favourite song CDs, live performance tickets, electronics, a humorous blouse, inside layout items, a puppy, some thing made by means of you (for illustration a woven bracelet). I'd be glad with any of the ones :) Rising: Gifts for Cancer Firstly, the truth that you purchased him a gift is a signal that you just notion of him and this may make the Cancer very glad. (Yes :D) It could be excellent to shop for him some thing he already mentioned he wishes- to end up that you're completely taking note of what he says. (Doesn't topic, there are cash concerns ya recognise?) In any case, be definite that any present will carry him pleasant pleasure, principally on account that it comes from you. Even if this is a bracelet which he could by and large recollect a terrible factor, he's going to put on it with pleasure, as an explanation of your love for him. Anything involving the occult or has a Spiritual contact will absolutely fascinate him. The colour that fits him the great is blue. (Blue honestly fits me great) Gift Ideas: a portray, fluffy slippers, a contemporary fragrance, a ebook within the sequence " How to begin your possess trade', a devout icon, a allure, a meditative song CD. I'd be first-class with any of them besides for a devout icon. I'm no longer devout
2016-09-01 07:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depends on what your interests are and what skills you possess as well as your talent for certain things...plus if you make something, more than likely wouldn't you want the person of whom you make the gift for, to derive as much use from it as you intend? If so, I suggest scrapbooks, home movies, videos, record a series of special songs on a cd or cassette. Make a quilt or sweater, paint a mural or portrait to display and frame it nicely. Just a few ideas for you, hope it helps.
2006-11-05 16:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by SoAZ Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A great christmas gift is to make homemade fudge it is easy to make and very delicious. Also I make christmas candy cups for everyone in the family. They are very festive and everyone enjoys them, if someone is diabetic just use sugarfree candy.
2006-11-05 16:30:32 · answer #4 · answered by Janice 10 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
G'day Jennifer,
Thank you for your question.
It depends on what you are skilled in. However, if you are talented at knitting, you could knit a nice jumper for someone. Assuming that you are in the northern hemisphere, it will come handy during the winter time.
Regards
2006-11-05 15:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love this website.... last year i did these "gift's in a jar" plus there are alot of other things you can make on this site
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/index.shtml
2006-11-05 15:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by geekieintx 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
photo albums and scrap books
2006-11-05 15:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by i_ama_myth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DAILY BREAD Book/Devotion
The BIBLE is also a great gift
SOME Posters/WALL DECORS/CALENDARS with BIBLE VERSES on it
2006-11-05 15:43:47 · answer #8 · answered by danieldenzel2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.christmas-cookies.com/recipes/giftsinjar.html
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/chrgift/chocolate-cakes-jar.html
http://www.geocities.com/giftsinajar/
http://busycooks.about.com/od/christmas/a/giftsfromkitche.htm
2006-11-05 15:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by ♥cinnamonmj♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋