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The problem with food gift collections from major retailers is that they look so good on-line or in catalogs, then you get them and realize they're mostly packaging. I get food gift collections (Harry & David, Omaha Steaks and etc.) from various professional connections, and I haven't really liked any of them.
I've discovered a nearby dairy that has a website and order cheeses from them for gifts. Those who have received them really like them. I also used to live near a bakery that had a website and ordered cookies from them as gifts. The recipients LOVED these: https://www.jaarsmabakery.com/aspx/s...d=3&subcatid=3 The problem is that it's probably too late to order for Christmas.
I guess my point is that there's probably a bakery or dairy or candy maker located near you that has a website you can order from. So you'll get the good karma of supporting a local business from the comfort of your own home/computer.
The problem with food gift collections from major retailers is that they look so good on-line or in catalogs, then you get them and realize they're mostly packaging. I get food gift collections (Harry & David, Omaha Steaks and etc.) from various professional connections, and I haven't really liked any of them.
I've discovered a nearby dairy that has a website and order cheeses from them for gifts. Those who have received them really like them. I also used to live near a bakery that had a website and ordered cookies from them as gifts. The recipients LOVED these: https://www.jaarsmabakery.com/aspx/s...d=3&subcatid=3 The problem is that it's probably too late to order for Christmas.
I guess my point is that there's probably a bakery or dairy or candy maker located near you that has a website you can order from. So you'll get the good karma of supporting a local business from the comfort of your own home/computer.
What to buy for the person who has everything? (husband, sister)
Nothing.
Without being near to rich, I do have everything I need or want. A person's goodwill and friendship is a gift that matters, the do-dads are just junk to be put on a closet shelf or given to a charity shop.
This idea that you have to give people a thing, an object, to show your love and appreciation is baffling.
What to buy for the person who has everything? (husband, sister)
Nothing.
Without being near to rich, I do have everything I need or want. A person's goodwill and friendship is a gift that matters, the do-dads are just junk to be put on a closet shelf or given to a charity shop.
This idea that you have to give people a thing, an object, to show your love and appreciation is baffling.
For most it's common courtesy. I may have to settle for treating her at the restaurant. She doesn't need me to, it's the principle.
I have a friend who has everything including many clients who buy gifts for her for Christmas, mostly gift cards. She loves holidays so I buy her holiday themed earrings. The store I go to is JC Penny's. Her clients, who are mostly all rich, always compliment my gifts (yay!) and are always shocked to find out they were from Penny's.
A bag of feed corn and a "ticket" for a free petting zoo rescue. Include some single dollars for donating.
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