Unique Gifts: Ideas for All Seasons
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about purchasing unique gifts for children, animal lover,
crafter, soldiers, parents, etc. If you want to purchase unique
gifts for them, read this article.
There's an alternative to buying gifts that sit on a shelf
waiting for the next garage sale. For something completely
unique, why not consider gifts that *keep on giving* for
your friends, co-workers or loved ones?
The Animal Lover
*** Give a goat. How about a pig? You'll be providing food
and income-producing animals (cows, chickens, sheep, pigs,
water buffalo). These animals in turn provide milk, eggs,
and wool. Families then share one or more of their animals'
offspring with other needy families. Why not give a gift in
the name of your favorite animal lover? Visit Heifer Projects
International, http://catalog.heifer.org for more ideas and
information.
*** Animal shelters always need extra help.
Ask your local shelter what its needs are. Donate the items,
or have a bake sale, garage sale or other fundraiser to provide
for the need.
The Crafter
*** Why not give your crafter some craft supplies or gift
certificates to a favorite craft store? The crafter can in
turn create gifts to give away, or perhaps sell them for some
extra bits of money.
The Gardener
*** Know someone who loves to garden? Buy the seeds or plants
(vegetable, flower, fruit, etc.) and tools that make it easier
for them to garden. If they have a good year, they'll be able
to share the abundance with family, neighbors and friends.
*** Does your gardener like to *can* or freeze their produce?
How about providing them with canning jars, lids and other
supplies.
Military/Soldiers
*** Donate your unused frequent flyer miles. Help pay for
soldiers who arrive in the states for a 2-week leave or emergency
leave. These soldiers are brought into the US, but then have
to purchase last-minute tickets at higher prices to travel
the rest of the way back home to their families.
*** Send a care package to the troops.
Send Phone Cards for the soldiers, enabling them to call
home. You can give them about 100 minutes for only $20. More
info can be found at http://www.uso.org
For Children -- a Gift for the Future
*** A $50 bond purchased today could be worth $100 in 20
years.
The Parent / Grandparent / Senior
*** A roll of Postage Stamps can last a long, long time.
This is a great gift, especially for the elderly or those
living on a limited income. *** Give a year's worth of TV
Guide. Your kindness through this gift will never be forgotten.
Many, especially those in nursing homes, cannot afford even
a weekly newspaper.
For Those in Need
*** Giving to your local food pantry helps those in need.
Most pantries are reporting their donations have been down,
so they'll need some extra help to replenish their shelves.
*** Purchase groceries for a needy family. Help them plant
a garden in the Spring. If they have no gardening area, consider
sharing yours. *** A small donation can feed many people at
your local Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.
*** Look into Legitimate Charities. This site offers an alphabetical
list of National
Charities
For Just About Everyone
*** Find exactly the right gift. Categories range from the
Caffeine Fiend, to the Chocoholic to the Empty Nester. There
are also ideas for particular occasions and personalities.
Simple, targeted gifts mean more to the recipient -- and
provide an inexpensive way for you to show your
appreciation. Be different! Give a gift that keeps on
giving -- and truly make a difference this year!
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women to put the fun back into saving their money. Her complimentary
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