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Hard Times Call for Practical Gifts
Many of us are faced with a time in which some of our close friends and family are enduring tough economic times. Especially in those types of cases, we want to be sure that the gifts we give them for special occasions are put to good use, needed and enjoyed. I have a few suggestions:
A fresh fruit gift basket is healthy, beautiful, delicious and always enjoyed. If you live near your gift recipient, you can find a lovely basket or other attractive container and fill it with fruit that is in season in your region of the country, obtained at a farmers market, and fill it out with a few exotic fruits picked up at your local super market. If your loved one is farther away, you can arrange for any of a large range of beautiful fruit gift baskets to be delivered to the recipient’s home. It will help them to reduce their grocery bill on their next trip to the super market.
A special meal is another way to remember a special occasion or holiday. One possibility might be to take the friend or family member to a popular local restaurant. If price is no object to you, be sure to recommend a couple of the more expensive entrees on the menu, so that your guests know that they should not worry about ordering what they want. For example, you might say something like, “The crab legs are wonderful here, but, if you don’t like seafood, try the tender and tasty filet mignon.” If they live too far away for that, you can actually find delicious, gourmet, chef-prepared meals online that arrive frozen and can be heated in almost no time. (I actually keep my freezer stocked with these.)
A final recommendation is a scrumptious dessert. Now, lets face it, nobody should indluge in too many desserts, but on a birthday, anniversary or holiday, everyone deserves a chance to feel a little pampered. Bake cookies, if that is a skill of yours, and hand deliver or have them delivered. For something a little more special consider giving them a delicious pie or a New York cheesecake. Whether you make it yourself or have others do the work for you doesn’t matter. It will be appreciated and definitely enjoyed either way.
You may observe that all my recommendationinvolve food. Someone who is going through a difficult time may not want to accept charity, but nobody can reject a genuinely special gift. If it reduces the grocery bill by a bit, that’s just a bonus.
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BRAND NEW CERAMIC QUARTZ KITCHEN CLOCK FRUIT BASKET FINE GIFT BARGAIN! $21.00 |
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Curtis Orchard 4 Jar Fruit Spread Gift Basket $25.99 |
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CRYSTAL Fruit + Flower Basket 2 pc COLLECTIBLE Mom Gift $29.99 |
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TURQUOISE BLUE BEADED FRUIT BOWL GIFT BASKET, Discontinued Style, Save 50% $7.95 |
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Vtg 1947 Print Ad Cobbs Fresh Florida Fruit Basket Crate Gift Paks Americana Art $9.71 |
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Lovely Fruit in a Basket Apron Really Colorful & Beautiful Great Gift $7.99 |
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KELLY GREEN BEADED FRUIT BOWL GIFT BASKET, NEW $15.95 |
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PURPLE BEADED FRUIT BOWL GIFT BASKET, NEW $15.95 |
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GOURMET GIFT BASKETS CHOCOLATE STARBUCKS COFFEE, FRUIT $59.95 |
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GIFT BASKET FINEST GOURMET CHOCOLATE COOKIES FRUIT $79.95 |
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BEAUTIFUL FRUIT GIFT BASKET – Wood Mounted Rubber Stamp by DELAFIELD STAMPS $3.00 |
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Zepter!! Gorgeous fruit basket !!! Best idea for a gift!!!! $69.99 |
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RATTAN WICKER ROUND WOODEN ~GREAT FOR FRUIT OR BASKETS OR GIFTS 3 SIZES $3.99 |
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FRUIT GIFT BASKET plastic canvas pattern $2.69 |
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GOURMET GIFT BASKETS BEST SALAMI NUTS SNACKS BAKED GOODS COOKIES FRUIT $93.95 |
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Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater $8.99 For fluffy, evenly sized cheese shreds, this is the perfect grater. Its design is based on that of a rasp, the small and efficient woodworking tool. The cutters are especially sharp, which guarantees easy grating. But this also means you’ll need to exercise extra caution–no one likes grated knuckles. The large handle allows for a firm grip, and the completely flat grating surface makes it easy to… |
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RSVP Compost Pail Filters $5.79 When the odor from your RSVP compost pail becomes apparent, it’s time to change the charcoal filters in the lid…. |
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Spectrum 71777 Euro Starburst Fruit Bowl, Satin Nickel $20.99 Its unique design is eye-catching yet versatile enough to suit any kitchen or table by adding a dramatic flair to your. This dynamic bowl is sure to make quite a statement in your kitchen. Great for fruit, vegetables and bread or use as a creative centerpiece on the table. The open design gently cradles the fruit keeping them fresh longer. Spectrum is a company that does the small stuff great! The… |
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Ames True Temper 2325100 Fresh Fruit Harvester With 8-Foot Two Piece Hardwood Handle $20.99 Ames 2325100 8′ Handle Fresh Fruit Picker The True Temper fruit harvester is ideal for efficient overhead picking of fresh fruit. Its lightweight but sturdy design allows for repetitive use with minimal fatigue. The handle mechanism allows the user to reach high into the tree. Ames 2325100 8′ Handle Fresh Fruit Picker Features: For harvesting apples, oranges, plums, peaches, and avocados Lightweig… |
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Bond 9164 Wood Handle Fruit Harvester With Metal Basket & 8-Foot Wood Handle $14.84 This Fruit Harvestor with Wood Handle will allow you to pick fruit from trees without needing to use a ladder! It also has a vinyl coated wire head…. |
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Delicious Red Apples Apple Basket Ceiling Fan Pull $6.88 Delicious Red Apples Apple Basket Fan Light Pull… |
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Fruits Basket Box Set (Viridian Collection) $29.89 Fruits Basket (the name refers to a children’s game similar to “The Farmer in the Dell”) has all the elements of a classic shojo (girl’s) series: a sweetly domestic heroine, unconventional living arrangements, and two romantic candidates–one exquisitely gentle, the other hiding a heart of gold beneath a thorny exterior. Sixteen-year-old orphan Tohru Honda has been living in a tent when she meets … |
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Fruits Basket – The Complete Series $69.98 “Fruits Basket is universally endearing and endlessly entertaining. Cute sweet mysterious and mind-blowingly funny.” — Anime InsiderTohru Honda is a cheerful 16-year-old who just happens to live with the Sohma family. And by the way–they are cursed. What happens when Tohru finds discovers the family secret? You’ve got to watch to find out!Contains all 4 volumes of the Fruits Basket series: A Gr… |
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Fruits Basket, Volume 3: Puddles of Memories (Episodes 13-19) $9.95 … |
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Cellophane Basket Bags 24×30 2/Pkg-Clear $3.39 Basket Speed Cello Basket Bags. Each bag features a fitted bottom, quick and easy professional quality results and bags are made of a food safe plastic making them perfect for fruit baskets, Easter baskets, candy baskets and much more! This package contains two clear cello bags for wrapping gift baskets up to 14″. Made in USA…. |