Stuck for a Christmas Gift idea for someone that has everything or says "Nothing" when you ask them what they want for Christmas? Here are some of the presents that I have received over the years that I love, mostly because they keep on giving long after Christmas day has been an gone.
Breadmaker - my husband bought it for Christmas 12 years ago, and it is still being used on a weekly basis. It has probably saved us a small fortune on trips to the bakery!
Overlocker - once again, another present from my husband a few years ago. Every time I use it I think what a wonderful present it was, and am considering making some children's clothes for my best friends' kids for Christmas this year. I save money by making clothes for myself and my family.
Lemon tree - last year's Christmas present from both my husband and my son. The lemons are not yet ready, but I love it because I know it will keep me supplied in yummy lemons for many years to come. It will save me money off my shopping bill!
Something home made - some lovely treat to eat may be a great present for someone you know who may be feeling the pinch financially at Christmas.
This year we are having solar panels installed 5 days before Christmas, we already have the input/output meter installed, so hopefully we will have a lovely sunny day and be generating lots of electricity on the big day!
Some of my favourite Christmas presents have come from the least expected sources - Secret Santa or Kranky Kris Kringle. Secret Santa is when you pull a name out of a hat and have to buy for that person in your workplace. I once received a serving plate made from recycled glass and loved it so much that I hoped whoever bought it for me that year would draw out my name again the following year.
Kranky Kris Kringle is when everyone buys a present, usually to the value of $5 or $10, puts it in a pile, and one by one everyone pulls out a present. Before you open your present, you have the option of stealing one that has already been opened. The person you 'steal' from then choses another present to replace it. We did that for our car club Christmas party on the weekend. My husband unwrapped a lovely soap set, which I promptly stole from him. Being on single wage family, luxuries like fancy soaps are not on the shopping list these days, so I was more than happy to receive a lovely treat of some nice soaps from the mysterious Kris Kringle to give myself a lovely bath for Christmas.
You don't need to spend a fortune. You may be surprised that the person you buy for would be happy to receive some nice soaps or a plant for the garden!
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