Easy Gifts To Give And Receive
Posted by terrepruitt on December 10, 2018
As we get older it seems like we end up with a lot of stuff. And we come to a point where we want to limit the amount of stuff we get as we try to thin out some of the stuff we have. I have found that many of the people on my gift list don’t want any more stuff. The super cute affordable stuff that really doesn’t have a use or a purpose. There are always things people need and want, but I am talking about the stuff that is fun to buy, fun to give, and even fun to receive, but doesn’t really have a use. I still give those types of gifts when I see something and it just SCREAMS a person’s name. Ya know, sometimes things just belong with a person, but I try not to go out and seek that stuff. For many people I try to give them consumable stuff. Things that are great because they are a tangible gift, but also great because they go away soon and don’t end up taking up room for too long. And somethings are so easy to give because everyone uses them and some are easy to give because almost everyone likes them.
Here are a few things that can be considered nice gifts but don’t hang around for a long time:
-Fancy olive oils and vinegars
We just recently bought some very yummy olive oil and vinegars. I even posted about it because it was so good. And I loved it so much I did buy a bottle for our neighbors! There are so many flavors of flavored olive oil I bet you could find a perfect one for everyone on your list. And that is not even considering the vinegar. We bought some that is so tasty I want to drink it.
-Soap
You may know from past posts that I think fancy soap is a great idea as a gift. And I think that started after I received a nice bar as a gift or it could have started when I had discovered some delicious soap I used to buy, either way, if you like some fancy soap that is not something made commercially I bet someone on your list would enjoy it too.
-Candles
Do I really even need to say anything about candles? No, but I will. There are so many types of candles and most of them can be burned and they disappear. I did recently post about the electronic kind. While they are an awesome gift they don’t belong in the consumable category.
-Homemade cookies, toffee, fudge and things of that nature
One year I made cookies for people and I was so surprised at their reaction. They were so grateful to have received homemade goodies. Each recipient commented on the time spend to make them and they were so very grateful. And, unfortunately, I don’t think I have done it since because – yeah, it does take a lot of time. I have made nuts and toffee before. I posted the recipe for the nuts here and here. I got the original nut recipe from my same friend that gave me soap one year. I have also posted about the easy to make toffee.
-Note cards
Ok, this one is for a specific person obviously. Not everyone writes notes, most people don’t even send cards any more so a box of note cards will not be a good gift for most people, but you might have at least one person on your list that writes and sends mail.
-Lotions
Most lotion users can always need more lotion. And often times, even though they have their favorite they are excited to try something new and different. So help them get a new favorite by buying them some lotion!
-Coffees and Teas
Coffee is expensive so who, among coffee drinkers, wouldn’t love to receive a pound of something yummy. And tea . . . again, just like the lotion users, they probably have their favorite, but there are so many out there you can help them experience something new. Just try really, really, really hard to NOT buy a mug to go with the coffee or tea. You know mugs, there are so many great ones out there and they are so easy to buy . . . we probably all have more than can fit in our cupboards!
-Wine and spirits
If you have a person on your list that drinks either or both, then it is always nice to give them a bottle of their favorite something. Or, again, just like the lotion users and the tea drinkers, they probably have their favorites but they might be excited to try one of YOUR favorites.
None of these things are new, but if you are like me, sometimes you need reminding that there are some easy gifts to give that are pretty much always well received AND you will be helping people NOT clutter up their space.
So, do you have any people are your list that would enjoy any of these consumables?
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Michele said
Great reminders friend!! I love giving and receiving every one of these, and sometimes do better than others on the non consumable counterpart gift 😛watch your mail!!
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terrepruitt said
Oh, shoot, I probably should have given some of my gifts this year before I bragged about gifting consumables. But some people I shop for all year long. 🙂 Not as organized as you. I still have to get to the post office!
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the #1 Itinerary said
Great post 😁
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terrepruitt said
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the #1 Itinerary said
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terrepruitt said
I did. I liked a post. Your pictures of Long Beach were nice!
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Cadie Mclendon said
This is a great list! I wish I would have thought of this before I did all my shopping. There’s always next year though. I’m definitely keeping this in mind.
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terrepruitt said
Right? I always find great ideas after I am done too. Then I forget for the following year. Although, since I did that ALL the time, I now start a folder for the next year’s Christmas as soon as I have info I will need for the following year. That way when I am starting to think about Christmas I look in the folder and see what I learned too late for the Christmas past! And I keep a running list of gifts I have purchased throughout the year because I have forgotten I purchased stuff for someone and then bought more.
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indianeskitchen said
One of my favorite things to give older people is a box with stamps, envelope’s, pens, tape etc. and of course cookies..lol
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terrepruitt said
That is a great idea! Not just for “older people” but for those that love to send notes.
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indianeskitchen said
Thanks!
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terrepruitt said
Adding stamps to any type of note card/stationary is a nice touch. Especially since – I was at the post office this week – the price of stamps is going up next month!!!
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indianeskitchen said
Again!
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