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My partner told me that he didn't want me to spend more than $100 on both his birthday and Yule gifts (they are just a few days apart). So bought him a couple of needed items but wanted to do something special. Since we live together, he doesn't get any of my homemade goodies as he eats them here when I make them. I decided to make him a few coupons with corresponding items attached to them. These would be good for partners (girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, wives...)
Other ideas could include a massage. I have a friend who studied aroma massage online through a course, and is giving massage coupons to her female friends so she can practice and they get a little relaxation and it only costs her some time. I do Reiki which is Japanese Energy work which I learned and have given this to people as well.
If you are good at doing nails, hair or make up, you can offer your friends a free manicure/pedicure, haircut/style or special make up application. The choices are endless!
If you do house repairs or painting that could be a nice gift for someone.
The cost of time is priceless and it's the gift people tend to cherish the most.
By freya1970 from Halifax, NS
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12/19/2009
Excellent and priceless, literally, lol!
I told my daughters that all I really wanted for Christmas this year was a "girls' day out" with them. I'm paying for my own lunch at a local China Buffet restaurant. I'll also probably give my daughter who's doing all the driving gas money.
I'm far from rich, but time with my daughters and daughter-in-law is worth more to me than all the expensive gifts in the world! In fact, I wish hubby had offered me a hot oil hair treatment here at home rather than spending $50 on his Sears card for jammies, a robe and slippers.
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12/15/2009
Volunteer at an old age home, orphanage or a shelter just for an hour. Do manicure, pedicure or trim or style someones hair at the old age home. Visit a senior citizen just to chat. Call someone who hasn't called you for a while. Give a hug.
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(Archived Dec 14, 2009)Give Your Time As A Present
There's nothing better than a book of home made "Coupons".
Here's some ideas:
Just use your imagination! These gifts will cost you nothing, but they will be the receiver's favorite gifts, this I'll guarantee!
Cyinda from near Seattle
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