tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post5292665413690447114..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Practical Gifts That Are Still, Well, GiftsSAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-18796407520156232612017-12-15T07:18:45.519-06:002017-12-15T07:18:45.519-06:00I don't know what fat quarters are, not being ...I don't know what fat quarters are, not being a quilter, but how special that she 1) knew your hobby, and 2) specifically thought of you and said hobby! I have really great colleagues right now-all try to really know each other and it makes life at work so much more rewarding. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-44631881288743564232017-12-15T07:17:00.026-06:002017-12-15T07:17:00.026-06:00I love a good vacuum cleaner-so much, I'll buy...I love a good vacuum cleaner-so much, I'll buy my own. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-61330185398435062152017-12-15T07:15:44.007-06:002017-12-15T07:15:44.007-06:00My youngest loves Jelly Babies-we brought back 15 ...My youngest loves Jelly Babies-we brought back 15 or so bags form the UK, some for her stash, but most to give to friends and family. With your trips around the countryside, I bet the warn socks, mittens, scarves and hats are really appreciated. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-36526213701848965652017-12-15T07:14:16.704-06:002017-12-15T07:14:16.704-06:00Isn't it nice being treated to a meal out, kno...Isn't it nice being treated to a meal out, knowing someone thought of you when giving the gift card? I try to remember the meal was a gift and make sure to enjoy it and the company. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-4804914517516936622017-12-15T07:13:21.383-06:002017-12-15T07:13:21.383-06:00DH is giving my brother in law Baileys, coffee, st...DH is giving my brother in law Baileys, coffee, stir sticks, and a couple Christmas mugs ( my sister said a few of their Christmas mugs last year). My niece said it will be a hit. Few of us in the west want for anything-I'm putting together more consumable, and generic giftable items for family service for those that truly do have needs and deserve a few wants and wishes filled. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-12349132791952866652017-12-15T07:10:46.592-06:002017-12-15T07:10:46.592-06:00The ones with the grippers on the bottom are reall...The ones with the grippers on the bottom are really loved by me-we have hard wood floors and laminate planking in the family room. It helps the slips when I try to move to fast. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-51581710279235060832017-12-15T07:09:30.709-06:002017-12-15T07:09:30.709-06:00I have a post ready to go on consumable gifts-with...I have a post ready to go on consumable gifts-with thought, really great gifts.I received a no thrills Nook five years ago for my birthday. I loved it because I was traveling a lot for work and could download a wide variety of reading materials. I still use for vacations, so that was great electronic gift, still going strong, but no extra bells and whistles. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-30516814562970728742017-12-15T07:06:38.895-06:002017-12-15T07:06:38.895-06:00I wish we could get beyond gift giving for adults-...I wish we could get beyond gift giving for adults-it seems sort of artificial to me, but not something I want to rock the boat on. When DH and I were first together, everyone gave everyone-at least now we draw names. We draw on my side as well. Socks, mittens, and scarves are my favorite to receive though. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-88002542310871804122017-12-14T14:40:17.990-06:002017-12-14T14:40:17.990-06:00On my birthday my colleague handed me a really pre...On my birthday my colleague handed me a really pretty caramel tin (I collect them to give my cookies and cakes away or store my quilting necessities). I was so happy to receive it BUT inside (although it looked like a tin of toffees) she had put two pretty fat quarters for quilting. Now that was a much appreciated gift. AnnaTreadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-86216674871634920922017-12-14T12:04:06.728-06:002017-12-14T12:04:06.728-06:00I also love socks, and candles. But a good vacuum...I also love socks, and candles. But a good vacuum is very understated.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-18307930368017794062017-12-14T11:45:26.143-06:002017-12-14T11:45:26.143-06:00Oh this is so true, a vacuum is never a gift! I...Oh this is so true, a vacuum is never a gift! I'm not too comfortable with the whole receiving gift thing and like buying for others, but I love all your gift ideas, socks are always welcome here, as are scarves with matching gloves, any alcohol and sweets, especially jelly babies!diaryofapennypincherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314692740147273227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-81688443755459732992017-12-14T10:50:10.972-06:002017-12-14T10:50:10.972-06:00I love gloves and scarves. Cards to my favorite fo...I love gloves and scarves. Cards to my favorite food places are good, too. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-28474785506642362632017-12-14T09:18:50.490-06:002017-12-14T09:18:50.490-06:00Liquor is always appreciated, lol, especially here...Liquor is always appreciated, lol, especially here in Canada where it costs so bloody much due to the "sin" tax on it. I love getting Candles, scented ones especially. Food is good too. I've asked for small appliances in other years and received them. Actually I dislike the whole gift process though, I hate telling anyone what I want as I really want for nothing.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-86303224094063606002017-12-14T08:56:53.062-06:002017-12-14T08:56:53.062-06:00I love getting consumable gifts. However, I think ...I love getting consumable gifts. However, I think my favorite practical gift to receive is fuzzy socks. The last few winters I am always cold and I love the feel of thick fuzzy socks to wear. I also love getting gift cards to restaurants-- both fast food and sit down places. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245921501363936089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-46439949344476225492017-12-14T07:58:58.453-06:002017-12-14T07:58:58.453-06:00I love receiving consumables...candles, stationery...I love receiving consumables...candles, stationery, specialty baking items like dark cocoa. I also like anything that enhances my hobbies of cooking, baking, quilting and stamping. I think gifts like that are thoughtful--they show you have taken the recipient's interests into account. I give things like favorite pens, socks and shampoo to my kids for gifts. (That Crew hair care stuff is a pretty penny.)I don't like to give gift cards, but the kids like to receive them. Now that eldest drives, they can go off with him and use them, which they LOVE to do. DD gets them to clothing stores she likes. I give the boys cards to food places like Subway and I-Hop. I'd rather they roam about with gift cards than cash. Unlike most, I truly dislike receiving, and giving, electronics. I regard those as you do a vacuum cleaner. I can think of nothing more thoughtless or impersonal than receiving a laptop, phone, etc. DH learned his lesson when in three successive years, his gift of a laptop, I-pod and Kindle went back the very next day. Blech. Kid don't get stuff like that either. Meg B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105973774159424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-85452561550213864752017-12-14T07:55:50.340-06:002017-12-14T07:55:50.340-06:00These are great! We pretty much don't exchange...These are great! We pretty much don't exchange with any adults any more, so the need for gift options is small. Now, 10 & 11 year old boys are also hard to shop for! Beyond the toy range, but not quite into older gifts, and electronics are pretty much not desired (by the parents) & out of the budget. ;-) <br /><br />However, I thought of you with our adult "gift exchange" that we do on Christmas Eve. There are about 10 of us, and now the kids have asked to be included. Everyone shops for the most hilarious pair of socks, and then we do a white elephant, but with socks. It keeps the cost totally reasonable, is actually hilarious to see what people come up with, and no garbage to take home. Because. . . socks? You can always wear them, even if you aren't a fan of the style. We've had chicken socks (truly, looks like Chicken legs), this year I have Pokemon socks that are amazing, Nick picked out Superman socks that have a cape on them, awkward cat socks, etc. It's really fun & low cost, while still being festive.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.com