A treasure.
Years ago my mother-in-law wrapped up the
beautiful crystal water pitcher she received as a wedding gift. She knew how much I loved it, so she gave it to me for Christmas. For many years she enjoyed the pleasure of me owning it. That was a special gift that cost her nothing, but means the world to me. The only rule here is that you only give a treasure to someone who has expressed a true fondness for it. Otherwise, you’ll both be disappointed.,
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Our passions.
Do you want your gift to say how
much you care?
Then find a way to show you care about what matters most to that person. Is he passionate about medical research? Become a bone marrow donor. Is she an environmentalist? Donate to an organization that reforests and plant a tree in her name. Do something this person will find meaningful and do it in their honor. Then, wrap it up as your gift to them.
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This Christmas, find ways to celebrate that would fill your heart with joy and create warm and lasting memories, even if you don't have any money and credit
You know, when you come right down to it, isn’t that what we really want for Christmas? Isn’t that why we work so hard and often spend so much—to find joy and make memories that will last for a lifetime?
I have no doubt that we can discover what our hearts long for most, the best gift is one that delivers a message of love and joy that remains with the recipient long after the gift has been consumed, used or put away and
the best times are the ones that linger on in our memories—the things that money can't buy.
Things we make
Whether it’s something from your kitchen, your craft room, woodworking shop or computer, there’s just nothing like a homemade gift. A tree ornament, plate of cookies, box of fudge, note cards—these are just some of the kinds of homemade gifts with universal appeal.
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