tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post5035600325073155280..comments2024-03-17T04:14:44.845-05:00Comments on Frugal Scholar: Gift Giving Experts: Here's a Tough OneFrugal Scholarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-47872311051892125442014-12-30T07:43:28.967-06:002014-12-30T07:43:28.967-06:00@All--Thanks for the ideas. Of course, Frugal Son ...@All--Thanks for the ideas. Of course, Frugal Son procrastinated, so he's considering these and other ideas! He did give the grandson the computer, however. It was much appreciated.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-31461300514472048082014-12-24T15:17:58.755-06:002014-12-24T15:17:58.755-06:00Probably too late but- we all want to give things ...Probably too late but- we all want to give things that are useful, but there is another function of gifts: to give someone something they •enjoy•, so I second the treats. It would be useful to know what is a treat to her. (Some people don't like chocolate, for example, or don't drink alcohol.) Would be great if there were something he made in the basket.<br /><br />I'd not give a gift card, it's not nearly as neighbourly and personal. I only give cash gifts as tips.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-39950780915336315262014-12-21T17:27:43.470-06:002014-12-21T17:27:43.470-06:00How about an American Express gift card? she proba...How about an American Express gift card? she probably needs to pay utility bills and such and this is less obvious than cashAtlantichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587759935946361159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-42808082782849118742014-12-20T17:22:43.043-06:002014-12-20T17:22:43.043-06:00Since you said she has plenty of food and often br...Since you said she has plenty of food and often brings your son a dish, I would suggest the loaf of<br />bread and a small gift certificate that could be spent any where. She could then spend the card on whatever she might need, and the homemade bread would<br />make it more personal. Your son is a "good guy."Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190235296942905567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-25410182443072709112014-12-19T09:58:33.129-06:002014-12-19T09:58:33.129-06:00Consumables are excellent gifts. Artisan bread, b...Consumables are excellent gifts. Artisan bread, butter, and cheese are wonderful--treats above and beyond the everyday budget groceries and government cheese. If you're not sure about tastes a gift card to the local supermarket would be great too.<br /><br />God love and bless you for your generosity towards your son's neighbors and students. Also sending gratitude to the Econ professor who upgraded my clueless F to a passing grade.tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162700002626998011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-76514914838286720042014-12-19T08:59:00.687-06:002014-12-19T08:59:00.687-06:00I love doing foodie baskets....I would put the bre...I love doing foodie baskets....I would put the bread in a basket lined with a linen tea towel and add some jam or marmalade and some simple beeswax candles, a few chocolates and some coffee. If I knew the neighbour better I could personalize it and add an orchid or a bottle of wine or sherry! hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-56014083649628439062014-12-19T07:29:42.203-06:002014-12-19T07:29:42.203-06:00How about bread in a basket with a gift card to th...How about bread in a basket with a gift card to the local grocery store tucked into the side? I know, I'm not a big fan of give cards either, but being practical, sometimes it really is for the best. Or perhaps the fixings for a meal he thinks they might like? Bread, a roast, fresh veggies, etc…Gam Kauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246353719716935408noreply@blogger.com