Ok, so my parents are split up but they have remained friends. My mom is remarried and he has kids, all older than myself, I'm 21. My dad has had a rough couple years and is in a little bit of a financial bind. Although he opened his own business and things look to sure be better soon. I don't have a lot of money for gifts and I really want to make it special because none of us have money for gifts. I wish I could give them the world but obviously thats a wish. We will pry go to Christmas and do some other fun things but I need some ideas for some meaningful gifts. The ppl that lived in my dads house before us painted his room wild colors and I've thought about painting his room while he's at work a color he'd love. Will it work in the winter in Iowa? Also I want to get my mom, step-dad, 28 yr old brother, and his 22 year old gf gifts. And real ideas would be great. My dad loves everything, my mom and step dad love antiques and are home-bodies. Thanks and Merry Christmas, God Bless!
2007-12-17 22:00:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
You could make some 'coupons'...really pretty and like, make them for a free housecleaning, babysitting, or something that would be used later that they would appreciate...painting his room would be really nice...cook a huge meal for everyone, you know, the world is your imagination! Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year
2007-12-17 22:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to paint your dad's room, as long as you don't shut off the heat in the house, or let it go below 55-60 degrees or so. The warmer the temp in the room, the faster the paint will dry.
You can by a relatively cheap antique or if they're home bodies, what do they do at home, puzzles, blockbuster gift certificate etc.. In this case, I'm more than sure, it's the thought that counts. Maybe there are places they like to eat, same for your bro. Maybe you can be chef for a night, prepare dinner, serve them, etc. The most important gift you can give are your love and prayers!!! Hope this helps.
2007-12-18 07:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by Halfadan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family is having a tough Christmas too. You wrote that you would "give them the world". Why not write an "if I had the money" or "won a million dollars" list for each of them. Tell them what you would like to do for them; tell them how much you love them; tell them how glad you are that you are all able to be together (though maybe not at the same time/place); tell them how happy you are that they are all healthy and will have many more Christmases to celebrate. If your mom and step-dad like antiques, put their letter in an old-looking frame. Trust a "little bit sad" grandma on this.....your thoughts and love are the best Christmas present they could ever get!
PS...as for painting the room....how about offering to do it WITH him......sharing the time will make the new paint all the brighter!
Have a joyous and peaceful Christmas!!
2007-12-18 06:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by GamB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋