Among Friends

[Nataliesgramma]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

....nothing says  "I don't care enough about you to put some thought and care into a gift"  like gift card...lol  

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I used to feel like that too until I saw a gift I put alot of thought into...at their garage sale....

[lovesrecess]

I used to dislike giving giftcards....but I find they seem less impersonal if you can give giftcards to their favorite restaurant, theater, or other places. The worst is a Visa card because they seems to reflect no thought whatsoever.

[lovesrecess]

Gift cards specifically for a favorite restaurant, theater,or other place. They seem less impersonal, and I find we love getting them now more than we used to.

[Deb1010yetagain]

Definitely gift card for a  place they enjoy and frequent.  My birthday is coming up and my sister suggested an Amazon gift card -- I effusively agreed.  I love the gift card idea.

[chiclets]

Just for fun, and different, I went a party and gave a clock that runs backwards, it is a unique item and a fun conversation piece.  They still have it hanging on their wall and do enjoy it.  I purchased it on Amazon.  It is not expensive, nor a serious gift, but one that brings laughter.     

[AnikaBrodie]

@crazered    DH and I love bed and breakfast retreats.  Depending on your budget perhaps a B&B weekend at a favorite spot would be a wonderful gift.