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11 December 2009

Some of the best gifts I’ve given (parmesan cheese included)

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When I wrote the my favorite things post, it was suggested that I also write one about best gifts I’ve given. Best Gifts Given is usually way different from Best Gift Ideas because the best gifts would never normally make it on an idea list. They are personal and very specific to the recipient.
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2 December 2009

Shannon’s Favorite Things

I’m good at gift-giving. I put a lot of effort into it, people often commend me on it and it’s one of my favorite compliments to receive. (Another favorite compliment: that I have good hair.)
So although Oprah isn’t doing her favorite things this year, I am. I either own or will be giving everything on [...]

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24 December 2006

Counting down: 1 day left

Money!

One last day and have nothing to give someone? Head to the ATM and put some money in a nice card for the holidays. Your credit card company may also offer cards that you can put money on to give as well.

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23 December 2006

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Framed Photo

Have an old photo laying in a box that would be nice to have framed and put on a shelf? Take it to a store that has a photo kiosk (Walgreens, Wal-mart, Target, etc.) and get a print made of it. Buy a nice frame and wrap it up for a nice, [...]

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22 December 2006

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Alcohol

Wouldn’t be Christmas without some alcohol being involved! Wine is always a good gift especially if it is coupled with a beautiful wine bag that makes it especially nice for giving. You could also splurge for some top shelf liquor for someone who wouldn’t normally pay the extra cash. Maybe get a [...]

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21 December 2006

Counting down: 4 days left

DIY Gift Baskets

Consider putting together a gift basket for someone on your list and then wrap it all up with some of this awesome stuff.-Holiday themed basket. Pack a pretty ornament, a holiday CD and a poinsettia together for a nice Christmas presentation.-Recipe basket. Put together the ingredients for your favorite recipe and [...]

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20 December 2006

Counting down: 5 days left

Event Tickets

I’m a big believer in giving things to create new experiences for people such as the hotel stays or classes that I previously mentioned. You might also choose to buy someone (or an entire family) tickets to an event they may not otherwise attend. Family with small children? Maybe tickets to [...]

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19 December 2006

Counting down: 6 days left

Class or Lesson

People often love the idea of learning something new and it would be a great gift to get them a class or lesson on a topic they’ve been wanting to know more about. I once gave my mom a session with a professional makeup artist (not that she needed it, just because [...]

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18 December 2006

Counting down: 7 days left

Magazine Subscriptions

Kids love to get mail that’s just for them so why not sign them up for a subscription to a magazine on a topic that they love? Many magazines will even let you subscribe online and provide a printable gift card that you can give for Christmas (preferably given with a current issue [...]

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17 December 2006

Counting down: 8 days left

Fresh Flowers

Every year we send Andy’s mom a big poinsettia like the one pictured above. Other fresh flowers that are great at Christmastime are fresh wreaths and fresh flower centerpieces for Christmas dinner. Many local florists will deliver the same day that you call to place an order so it’s an especially good [...]

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