OrganicAnn Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 What are your favorite homemade gifts to received, if possible not Christmas gifts. So Mother's Day, Birthday, Hostess Gift, Just for being a Friend, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Chips and homemade salsa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Cards handmade by our kids, cards with a special personal letter/note, homemade food that's really good (caramel rolls, monster cookies, even a main dish)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 What are your favorite homemade gifts to received, if possible not Christmas gifts. So Mother's Day, Birthday, Hostess Gift, Just for being a Friend, etc. Food! Or a handwritten note about why you value the relationship. Other things I can think of include jewelry, personalized items, knickknacks, or sewn/knitted items. But those can be almost too personal unless you know the specific tastes of the recipient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Anything edible :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 My mom made our kids each a new pair of fleece socks. They've outgrown the ones she made before. These are so wonderful for wearing like slippers or in your boots! I asked for a pair for myself. I like getting homemade wash cloths for the kitchen. And I made myself a fleece hat. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 For receiving: food! It's small and it's used up quickly. For giving: knitted dishcloths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 My kids like to get fun pillowcases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 My dss knitted me a hat for Christmas. That is my favorite gift EVER. Because my 14 year old stepson spent several hours knitting me a hat. It nearly made me cry. He's such a sweet boy. And I'm the only one he MADE something for. What a sweetie. :001_wub: Plus, it's a totally cute hat. :D It would have been a fine gift for my birthday too. I think the best gifts are ones that show you put a LOT of thought into just the right gift for the recipient. At least to me. It could be an expensive bottle of my favorite perfume or a batch of my favorite cookies; I'd love them both the same, because the giver really thought about what I'd like. In fact, generally speaking, I'd like the cookies more, because I appreciate a gift where someone spent their time doing or making something for me. My dh is a wonderful man. He'd rather go spend a nice sum of money getting me an expensive gift than spend his time making me something. Which just illustrates the differences between him and me, I suppose. Of course, I guess to be fair, he DOES spend his time at work MAKING the money he uses to buy me the gift, so it IS a gift of his time as WELL as money. Hmmm... Also, any gift that means I don't have to do some menial task that I'm usually responsible for is GREATLY appreciated. For example, a gift certificate for maid service, or it could be one of my kids surprising me by doing the dishes/cleaning the bathroom/folding laundry etc. while I was out running errands. Just some thoughts. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 edible things that get consumed. I do not care to receive anything that has to be dusted or stored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks for the ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Cookies or cake or pie or even a complete dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 food!! I especially like it if the giver has a special family or cultural food to share. Chocolate in any variety is always appreciated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 edible things that get consumed.I do not care to receive anything that has to be dusted or stored. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My daughter makes beautiful hair accessories, and is making a couple of things right this very minute for her bff's birthday. Other homemade gifts from her include jewelry and homemade bread. My youngest dd paints lovely watercolors for gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Yes, something edible like flavored nuts, candies or even a homemade dip or salsa along with the go-along. Some favorites that I've received in the last few years: homemade peach salsa in a gift bag with a small bag of good corn chips, homemade spicy mustard dip that was to go with pretzels, flavored almonds in a jar with a ribbon around the neck of the jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Sounds like Food Gifts are the most popular. Thanks for all the ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Oh, my gosh I love home made gifts! Cards, scarves, food, all of it. I think my favorite is cuttings from plants or seedlings. Truly gifts of love. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My all time favorite is an annual gift of moonshine I get from a chef friend of mine. Yep, I said moonshine. It is fantabulous and lasts us all year because we savor it and break it out at gatherings where ice needs to be broken. Works every time. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Jam! The kids eat a couple of jars a week anyway. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Practical, cute apron (a usable one, not some frilly accessory, but one that I can really cook in) Food items - special breads, dips, jams, etc. Tote bags, shopping bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My best friend comes over early on my birthday(she has a key), she makes me eggs benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce, coffee etc. She brings over a girly movie and I have breakfast in bed and we watch a movie together. DH knows his place and gets himself out of the way! She has been my best friend from the age of 4. That is my favorite homemade gift, food and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynyny Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 We like to give coupons for nice things we do for each other. The kids give me coupons good for a manicure, pedicure, make dinner, do laundry, etc. I'll be giving them coupons in their valentine cards tomorrow--1 hr. extra sleep, choose favorite meal for dinner, skip chores for the day,etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My mom made me placemats (sewn). We picked out fabric together that would go with my plates. They are reversible, so it's actually like having two sets. I LOVE them! They match my taste so perfectly and there are actually ENOUGH for my large family, plus extras. She even made a runner to match... I put candles along it (it's long and narrow) and it looks lovely. I think of her every time I use them. The other favorite (it's a tie!) is from my dd. She knit me a soap holder (don't know the official name) from cotton yarn. It's like a little drawstring bag that you can put a bar of soap in and it becomes like a washcloth, all full of suds, when you wet it. I love the way it feels on my skin and I love that I can have a special, Mom-only bar of soap in there. It has a long cord that loops over a hook on the shower wall for drying. I LOVE it. Handmade gifts rock!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Food! Bread, jam, cakes, cookies, candy, apple sauce, candied nuts, etc - love them all. Aprons and knit dishclothes - aprons are a big project, but we like them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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