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[BFGirl]

7 hours ago, tinkrbel said:

Snacks they wouldn't get themselves otherwise? fancy chocolates, bourbon, fruit baskets, the meat package place (burgers/steaks/lobster)? Or something useful they don't know would make life better/easier yet: heated blanket, walmart or whoever delivery subscription or even a meal subscription.

These ideas have been well-received with the older family members.  We found that frozen meals have been a great help.  I've been thanked at various points in the year when family was able to pull out a frozen meal on an especially difficult day. 

[BFGirl]

On 11/7/2024 at 6:51 PM, packratfamily said:

Same issue as last year- what to get for adult family!  (I know there are worse problems) but I need to come up with something besides fresh made bread

A gift that I received a few years ago from my parents, that I didn't know I needed until I had it, was a platform ladder.  Besides using it for painting, it's been used as a bench and a table for camping. 

[packratfamily]

Well, I have started a food basket for the hard to buy for. So far just seedless raspberry jam and blueberry syrup. Will add some maple syrup (I know they like) and go from there. No wrong size and no need to dust

 

edit to add: we diid get some of those Fire Extinguishing Blankets that are being advertised. I think they might be nice (and hope to not-need). 

Edited 10 hours ago by packratfamily
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[packratfamily]

2 hours ago, BFGirl said:

A gift that I received a few years ago from my parents, that I didn't know I needed until I had it, was a platform ladder.  Besides using it for painting, it's been used as a bench and a table for camping. 

Very interesting! Will keep that in mind. Thanks! ( family like tools…..but have many)