Need Idea for a Gift

Updated on December 15, 2010
M.B. asks from Burbank, CA
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So I reached out for help for Christmas presents for my kids and was totally blessed by this one lady. I want to do something for her but have no idea what. I was thinking my kids and I could make her cookies and fudge but would that be enough to say thank you? Any ideas please.....

I was totally thinking take a video or pictures and sending them to her so she could watch them open her gifts.... Also my kids know that all the presents (all my kids are over 9 except my one yr old) have been donated. I want them to all find something in their rooms and I want to find a needy family that can use them. I want my kids to know what it feels like to give back as well.

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S.P.

answers from Dallas on

I did a super cute cheap way to say thank you to the girls that watch my daughter. I took a plastic ornament that my daughter picked out and wrote each initial in glue. ( of their name) Then glittered it....and put it in a clear bag and closed it with some ribbon. Simple...inexpensive..thoughtful and she will have it every year at Christmas.

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D.P.

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I think that a handwritten note expressing your appreciation is always the nicest thank you gift in any situation! And cookies and fudge would be a nice bonus!

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K.S.

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A card or note saying Thank you is a great idea. Additonally having your kids make pictures or some craft is also a great idea. Really though I'm sure whoever helped you is not in it for a Thank you just to do a good turn.

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B.C.

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I think cookies are a lovely gesture! A nice thank you card and maybe a handmade card from the kids would be nice too. :) Merry Christmas!

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V.T.

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What you do for a thank you isn't as important as saying thank you. Maybe you could have your kids make personal thank you cards to attach to the cookies and fudge. Also, if you can, take pictures of your kids opening the presents so she could see their reaction. Knowing that she made their Christmas better will be thanks enough.

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V.L.

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A handmade card from each one of your children. If I gave gifts to someone, and they made me a card, that would be plenty of thanks.

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A.M.

answers from Los Angeles on

Growing up we had a neighbor lady who did the same for my family. We wanted to return her kindness. Cookies are a great gift. If you want to do more I would suggest visiting her on a regular basis and helping out when you can or even just inviting her over for dinner every once in a while. Our neighbor was older and living alone so she loved that we came to see her and we would rake leaves, take garbage out for her, move boxes, help in her yard, etc. She was lonely and looked forward to every one of our visits.

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A.W.

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I think a picture of your kids happy faces, a thank you note and maybe some simple cookies.

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J.R.

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What a nice lady you are! Someone gave to you and you want to give back - I really admire you for the lovely gestures you are planning! Personally, I would love to see video or pictures if I was the one who made the donation, I think that is a terrific idea. Merry Christmas!

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P.K.

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You are awesome. Many people who are struggling financially aren't able to be appreciative because they look down at their own situation and feel shame for their position. It sounds like you know what is important and it's fantastic that you are making sure your kids know that receiving graciously and giving freely are equally important. I think it sends a wonderful message to your kids by giving something of their own, a toy or a book, to another family or child. It says to them that no matter what you 'don't' have you can always give to make another smile. Many kids now are aware of financial 'status'. As a kid my family didn't have any money. Our Christmas was always very small. Each year my mom and I would make a wreath and give some canned goods to a few needy families in our area. I had no idea that I was 'underprivileged'. It never registered that I was doing without because I was taking canned goods to families who couldn't eat! How could I possibly feel disadvantaged when my family got to have a big Christmas breakfast. Christmas was always about spending time with my family. You are teaching your kids something that so many people don't. Keep up the good work! Being 'disadvantaged' is a state of mind not a bank balance.
A video or pictures of your kids enjoying their gifts is a fantastic idea. That's something that can really make your family's angel feel good about her gift. And cookies are ALWAYS good!! Anything you choose to thank this woman that comes from the heart will be wonderful.

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