It occurred to me as I was getting ready to finish up some Christmas gifting that this is the perfect time of year to say "Thank You" to some of those people you might overlook. I know it has been a tradition to give the postman and your hair stylist a gift but what about all those people that actually did something for you without being paid. Wow, what a concept.
Here are a few ways that I think you should go about doing this. First take a minute to reflect on the year that has gone by. Were you sick or needed some help from a friend or family member? Did someone take the time to stop by and visit on a rainy day? What about the small acts of being nice that happen every day? Can you remember someone that really made you feel special?
I know, you say thank you at the time but what about just going the extra mile to make someone feel like you felt on a Tuesday when a small gift came? How about we make this Christmas mean something more than it does.
Here are a few ways that I think you should go about doing this. First take a minute to reflect on the year that has gone by. Were you sick or needed some help from a friend or family member? Did someone take the time to stop by and visit on a rainy day? What about the small acts of being nice that happen every day? Can you remember someone that really made you feel special?
I know, you say thank you at the time but what about just going the extra mile to make someone feel like you felt on a Tuesday when a small gift came? How about we make this Christmas mean something more than it does.
- Have you received gift cards that you have not used? Pass them on!
- Gather up a few cards...birthday, get well, etc. and make a packet so the recipient will have them on hand later.
- Upcycle something you have. I spray painted an old flour sifter, placed a small plant in it and put napkins in the handle. Small gift, very little cost. But because I made it myself, it is very personal.
- Take the time to pass on a kindness and then write the person that gifted saying thank you and letting them know that they made a difference.
- I like the idea of passing the start from a plant I have to someone that will like it. It serves as a reminder that you were grateful.
- And last but not least, write a real note, put it in an envelope and mail it. I like that one best of all.
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Merry Christmas everyone.
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What a good idea - to pass along gift cards we haven't used. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThere is actually a website that offers unused gift cards at a discounted price. I have used it. It is not particularly fast but it does work.
DeleteThe card I received had obviously been carried around in someone's purse or wallet for a very long time...it had a baby on the front but I didn't care. It is just one more way to get a discount on things people need but don't have the money to buy. Interesting huh?
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What great ideas - and products. I love the ones that did not involve purchasing something as well - especially the greeting card packet. I would love to be a recipient of that idea and am excited about putting one or two together for someone I want to thank in the future!
ReplyDeleteEileen, I think we should all give something we would love to received. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. You are much appreciated.
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