Yes, I think we all have way too many knicknacks and junk that none of us want or use. In recent years, I am getting more and more annoyed feeling that I am "obligated" to buy gifts, etc for certain occassions. So, we generally give restaurant gift certificates.
I do like magazine subscriptions. I think alot of people don't subscribe but would enjoy them. At least, I would like that.
Other things:
- a pound of premium of coffee from Starbucks, etc.
- a bouquet of fresh flowers (enjoy for a few days and then they are gone)
- a nice plant or some fresh herbs in a nice pot, etc.
- Lottery Tickets - My dad used to buy all of us scratch off lottery tickets and we all had fun scratching those off and winning a few dollars. He is no longer here to do that but we do have fond memories.
- "yearly" gifts - I always bought my dad a fruitcake and a bottle of Aqua Velva. That is all he ever wanted and no Christmas was complete until he received his yearly gift, even though he always knew what it was. So, you can start your own traditions.
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