Cashless Gifts
By Adriana Copaceanu
Sometimes gifts that are truly from your heart have
no cash value. But the value to the recipient can be more than any
amount of money could provide. These gifts are truly from your heart
to theirs.
Look at the person's life and what they need. Maybe
grandpa can't climb the ladder to prune his trees or bending down
to those shrubs is more difficult than it used to be. Someone just
broke their legs and lives in an apartment with a dog. Walking that
dog is a major concern for them.
If you just look, you will find many things to do
which are cashless gifts from you.
-Volunteer to work for a week at their favorite charity.
You may put up signs, file in their office, call for donations. All
work will be appreciated by your recipient.
-Frequently parents would love to go out for an evening
or spend the weekend away. They need a babysitter they can rely on.
You come to their rescue and give them peace of mind to enjoy their
evening or weekend away.
-Weeding the garden can be formidable by yourself
or when you are physically able to handle it. Your gift of doing that
can put a smile on their face and their neighbors.
-Volunteer to take their dog for a walk every day
for a week or a month. If the person is injured, volunteer to walk
the dog until they are back on their feet. Then go along and help
walk the dog for another week.
-Offer to wash and wax granddad's car. Don't forget
to hand scrub the wheels and polish the chrome.
-Climbing the ladder to prune the fruit trees is hard
work but you might get a fruit pie in the spring.
-Everyone loves a good back rub or foot massage. Take
along lotion in their favorite scent.
-The most luxurious gift. Give a manicure and pedicure.
For someone you live with, service breakfast in bed for a week or
every Sunday for a month.
-Help clean out the garage and take things to local
thrift store or to the dump.
Adriana Copaceanu provides people with creative
gift ideas that don't blow the bank. Gift Baskets for Baby, Birthday
and Beyond, are just some gift ideas you'll find at her site: http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com.
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