go thru this every year - parents in their late 70's - don't want/need clothes or jewlery - usually give them gift certificates, but it's getting kind of unoriginal - last year gave them gift certificate for broadway show - still haven't used it - any suggestions?
2006-12-06 05:52:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Make a donation to a favorite charity in their name. Attach the notice of this to something useful but disposable: a box of beautiful chocolates (like Godiva), fancy soap, or a luxury food item.
I do this for my Mom...the Godivas and a donation to the Salvation Army is her favorite gift.
Happy Holidays to you and those you love. :-)
2006-12-06 06:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them a gift of your time. Offer to clean the house for them or go over to the house and cook them dinner. Spend time with them,you can't get enough of time.
2006-12-06 19:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by mrsreadalot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh i totally hear ya! i go through the exact same thing EVERY ocasion for my parents too, they have told me that one thing they really liked that i have given them, was a gift cirtificate to there favourite restaurant! it got them out of the house, and they enjoyed the time together alone, and not having to worrie about the bill! so good luck and hey, you get any good ideas...you let me know! LOL ;-P
2006-12-06 15:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by mumof2_85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put together a collage of all of their favorite pictures and memories. Best trips and holidays ect. Put on memorable family quotes and who normally says them. Funny stories and events that happened. Have it framed. Hope this helps. Have a good one. Have the whole family help!!!
2006-12-06 13:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by CGS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sentimental gift. A movie or scrapbook of their years together.
2006-12-06 13:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about your time. You can help your folks around the house, for instance, take the trash out, if you can cook, cook a meal for them, just sit and visit with them.
2006-12-06 13:56:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them gift cards or even buy them something that will be most appericated give them the time to spend with them that is the best gift to give them you and your family
2006-12-06 14:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by skyppolar_green 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋