For the spouse and parents: A DVD montage of photographs you’ve taken throughout the year set to the background of songs that you love or express an sentiment.
For siblings: Did they ever not get a certain toy from holidays past? Shop victoriously on ebay and find them that special gift. Nothing can match the joy of getting a 1980s Holly Hobbie record player -- even if you don't have any vinyl records!
For your kids: Yes, I guess with the kids so you are obliged to get them at least one things the whirs, hums, dings or sings. But I also like to gift something that they’ll still be interested in by the time the ice starts to melt. This year we are investing in a nice big map of the
My other favorites this year The Daring Book for Girls and The Dangerous Book for Boys.
From your kids: A handful of hearts. The choice this year come from Sundance. One heart to each grandparent, aunt, uncle and so on, with a hand written note about why he loves them.
For the new parents: If you scrapbook you can pre-make several pages for the baby’s first year with empty places for photos. If you sew or knit a quilt or blanket is a lifetime heirloom.
Share some of your lasting, heartfelt gift ideas.
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I'm making each of my children a Christmas quilt this year - I'm *almost* done!! More than a little assembly required but no batteries :)
I made my mother and father each a calendar on Shutterfly with pictures of my children. It's already been delivered and they've already peeked. It was a HUGE hit.
The Dangerous book sounds fantastic! I can think of at least one little guy that needs that this Christmas...
~Gemma
This book will stand the test of time. "Together: Creating Family Traditions" is a book to be enjoyed all year round, not just for holidays. I've given it for many occasions -- birthdays, baby showers, teachers' gifts, hostess gifts -- and everyone who received it enjoys it!
It is filled with family-time-together ideas -- crafts, activities and kid-friendly recipes that will make memories a family can cherish forever. Mine certainly has. The photography is just wonderful, too!
Thanks for all of your ideas too!
Happy Holidays,
Linda
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