Do you make a list of what you're giving to everyone to help you through your shopping for the holidays? Did you make the list on paper or on your phone or tablet this year? Do you buy everything in advance or wait till the last minute?
Do you buy everyone the same thing (umbrellas, perhaps?) or individualize each gift? What process do you go through in choosing the gifts for your friends & family?
Do you buy everyone the same thing (umbrellas, perhaps?) or individualize each gift? What process do you go through in choosing the gifts for your friends & family?
In an episode of SpongeBob, Mr. Crabs gives SpongeBob a credit card & tasks him with buying presents for Pearl's 16th birthday. SpongeBob trails, unnoticed, just behind Pearl & her friends as they roam through the mall. He listens to Pearl rave about lipsticks, puppies, & pants, & then buys her everything she loves. It turns out to be Pearl's best birthday ever!
Do you ask your family members what they want? I don't have too many clues to go by this holiday season, so I've mostly just asked my family what they want. The kids want Nerf guns, legos, & a camera for the Playstation. My husband wants new cookware. My mom asked for movie tickets.
Do you give gift cards? Lately we hear how many gift cards don't get used. I still think gift cards are good gifts as long as they're to stores or restaurants you know the recipient loves.
Do you ask your family members what they want? I don't have too many clues to go by this holiday season, so I've mostly just asked my family what they want. The kids want Nerf guns, legos, & a camera for the Playstation. My husband wants new cookware. My mom asked for movie tickets.
Do you give gift cards? Lately we hear how many gift cards don't get used. I still think gift cards are good gifts as long as they're to stores or restaurants you know the recipient loves.
| A few gifts for coworkers & friends: rosé wine vinegar, pesto, & strawberry jam from Mercantile; cards & candle from 5 Green Boxes; fancy matches & ornament from Bloom >> |  |
The gifts I enjoy buying the most are special surprises for my closest friends & family & for the kids' teachers, things they've mentioned wanting or needing, sometimes clothes or jewelry, sometimes ceramics, cards, hand lotions, or champagne! I wish like SpongeBob I could stalk my besties in the mall & then buy them their favorite things!
Do you have one big expensive gift you're buying for someone this year? I really don't think it matters so much how much you spend--some of the best gifts are small & meaningful. For one friend, I bought delicate gift tags & fancy matches--I think she'll love them! I think a good bottle of olive oil or homemade treats also make wonderful gifts.
I hope your shopping & your holidays are joyful & bright!
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