My sister-in-law has done a lot for us in the past year and her present is the only one we hadn't bought before my husband lost his job at the end of November. What should we do for someone who has done so much for us? We truly appreciate all she's done and need an inexpensive way to show our love and gratitude. Help!
2006-12-20 17:17:28 · 13 answers · asked by jujube 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sit down and write her a heart felt letter and put it in a christmas card. Tell her how much she means to you and how much you appreciate all she has done. I did this for my mom about 20 years ago when I was young and broke and she still has that letter to this day. Words do mean a lot!
2006-12-20 17:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by scorpio1913 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
some suggestions:
1.) if there are less significant people who did less for you, why not return those gifts and get the people cards or something. then you can spend the money on a present for your sister-in-law.
sometimes, we are less considerate of the people we are closest to, because of the informality that loving someone brings. you don't have to get everyone presents, just the people that are important.
2.) i once sold some of my camera equipment on ebay, so i'd have money to buy presents. sacrifice can be part of the present as well.
3.) you could try writing a heartfelt letter. for some people (for instance, those with lots of money) monetary or material goods possess very little value because those people, if they wanted some type of good, they could just buy it. so think about what they couldn't buy. your gratitude? your love? time? it has the added bonus of being free as well. maybe if you had photos of her and your family you could make a book and write something about how thankful you are for her.
just keep in mind the whole point of giving a gift is to let someone know that they occupy a special place in your heart. it's the way your gift makes them feel, not so much the gift itself.
2006-12-20 18:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by mrdandy13 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I donr really know what she likes but what about a collage of pictures, you can get cheap prints at walmart and also a nice multi picture frame. With pictures of all of you and the best moments together. Now if you dont have any pictures another cheap nice present is to put together stuff that she likes, i saw on Tv if she likes to cook you can get a pretty decent drainer for pasta, a $1.50 box of pasta and a nice card put together using the drainer as the basket wrapped with cellophan and a nice bow , something that she feels you picked speacially for her. I hope i gave you an useful idea.
2006-12-20 17:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by Alex P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'd buy her nothing.I'd tell her how much you appreciate her help and friendship.That circumstances have made you realise what a really good person she is.Tell her your not going to demean her,by some trivial gift.Let her know of your gratitude and respect.Say you will. at the appropriate time,make up for this temporary shortcoming.Give her a big hug and warm embrace.She'll understand
2006-12-20 17:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix her meal for a week or bake a specialty item for her. How about sewing a nice outfit for her. Fix her a centerpiece for Christmas.. there are so many things and most things you can do or pick up for little to nothing. Flowers you can walk outside and do a dry arrangement. these are just a few ideals you could also check out Better Homes and Gardens website.
Merry Christmas.
I am making pillows with pictures on them.
2006-12-20 17:22:28 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u two met up in some party do appriciate her work done for u guys..in front of others...write a sweet letter of appriciation what how much she mean to u ppl & also y u didnt bought anythg for her.I know she will understand.
If u have any nice pic of ur's with her..u can frame it(home made frame) & write a sweet msg & gift her
2006-12-20 19:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by shweta - 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a heartfelt letter sounds perfect and if you want something to go along with that try to make something for her or offer to help her with something that won't stretch your budget. Does she have kids you could give her an afternoon of leisure and watch her kids away from her house or wash her car or clean a room or two in her house or help her out a project in terms of labor?
2006-12-20 18:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by jamesnjenifer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make some vouchers on the computer ie for 1 basket of ironing, 1hr house clean .
Another one is making some choc truffles or something similar getting a cheap basket selofain and rap it up .
A fav pitcher of you your family in a nice photo frame.
Or make a scrap book getting pitchers off family members.good luck
2006-12-20 18:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by DJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write her a letter of gratitude, tell her how much you have appreciated her and what she means to you. This will hit the heart as it is from the heart. Have a Wonderful Christmas
2006-12-21 01:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by Gabriele 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say Victoria Secret's is always the way to shop for women. They have packs of lotion, or spray bottles for $12.50(that's not bad at all!) No woman can turn that gift down. Along with that give her a card letting her know how grateful you are(that will mean more then the gift itself.)
2006-12-20 17:23:47 · answer #10 · answered by Nautalee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋