in the magic of Christmas
Great gift ideas for grandparents
Revamping the gift exchange
You’d love to give a gift to your nana and grandpa this Christmas, but you don’t even know what to give your parents, let alone your grandparents! Here are some gift ideas that are sure to delight them. Does your grandmother always feel cold? Give her a cozy clothing item, such as a wool sweater, a plush bathrobe, a shawl, or slippers. Your grandparents would also appreciate cushions and warm blankets to snuggle up in when sitting in front of the television or fireplace. Board games are sure to delight your grand- parents, especially if you take the time to play with them. In fact, your company would be more precious than the gift itself. To com-
bine the practical with a bit of fun, think of memory games or those that stimulate your observation skills. Do your grandparents live alone? Help them to feel a bit less lonely by giving them a CD of some music they love, a DVD of their favourite movie or television series, jigsaw puzzles, books, or something to knit. If your grandparents have vision problems or difficulty holding objects, many games are available in versions adapted for seniors. There are also very practical accessories, such as playing card holders, and some books are published in large print editions. You can also find audiobooks for those who don’t read much anymore, and knitting needles in larger sizes.
This year, you couldn’t escape it — you’ve been put in charge of organizing the tradi- tional family gift exchange. You don’t know where to start? Here are some ideas to help you plan everything and turn this tradition into a huge success! The first thing to do is find out who is going to participate. Once that’s done, it’s time to do some planning. THE BUDGET It’s always best to set a budget; your niece might be disappointed to receive a gift worth $15, while her sister’s is worth $40. Think of an amount that everyone can afford. THE THEME Choose a theme that forces everyone to
their givers a list of gift ideas. For many dispersed families it can be difficult to get everyone together for the draw itself, but websites now exist that allow you to organize a virtual draw and even to register
gift lists. THE GAMES
Does a draw require too much organization? Just ask all the participants to purchase a gift that’s suitable for both men and women. You can then simply draw names at the party and take turns choosing a gift from under the tree. It can be a lot of fun to incorporate the gift exchange into a game — why not make the gifts be the prizes for treasure hunts, board games, card games, or other fun challenges. Just use your imagination to find a gift that nobody will want to exchange!
The best gifts are often the simplest: a greeting card containing a hand- written note, a framed family photo, or simply some of your time, to spend a while together.
be creative; it adds a bit more fun to the shopping and to the exchange. You might want to organize the gift giving around things that begin with a particular letter of the alphabet, or items with blue in them, or gifts for exercising, for
example. THE DRAW
If you are doing a name draw, you can also ask participants to provide
Why not offer a board game that you can play together?
Daniel et son équipe vous remercient chaleureusement de votre fidèle clientèle pendant l’année 2014 et désirent vous souhaiter santé et bonheur à l’occasion de la période des Fêtes.
Daniel and his staff wish to thank their faithful clients for their support during 2014. We wish you a healthy and happy holiday season.
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