THE BEST GIFTS
– By Suzanne Soto-Davies
W hether for the Holidays, to celebrate the New Year,
Valentine’s Day, or for a birthday, there is no doubt that the
best gift you can give someone is something they really need,
or have been wanting for some time now. However, many
of us will either go ahead and purchase something we really
want when it pops up on sale at a store (or online, since there
are many sales often tantalized by email), or we will not wait
for that item that is truly really needed.
“Only by giving are you able to receive
more than you already have.” – Jim Rohn
So what do you gift that special someone who seems to
have everything? Well, here it is: Sometimes, the best gifts
are those which keep on giving. Not just opened and placed
on a shelf, consumed within a day or two, or appreciated yet
stored away as heirlooms may be. Sometimes, it’s more than
about money – you have to think about how your gift affects
others long-term... Sometimes you need to think outside of
the gift box! Here are a few ideas:
A gift to change lives
Through MCC online (mcc.org) and in
person at Ten Thousand Villages store
outlets (tenthousandvillages.ca), you can
gift items to support communities in third
world countries – from Fruit Trees ($10),
School Meals for Children ($10), and
Sewing Lessons ($25), to Tools of the Trade
($125) and Beekeeping Supplies ($125).
Monthly Gift Clubs
There are many local clubs
that will deliver monthly gifts,
including chocolate clubs,
specialty beer clubs, unique tea
tasting clubs, and cheese clubs.
For a list please
CLICK HERE.
Gift a new hobby!
Why not get your loved ones started
on a new hobby you know they will
enjoy? Such as making their own
wine at a local store (from $140/ 30
bottles), a pottery or model-making
class at a local seniors’ centre (approx.
$50 / 8 week class), or a dance
discovery class (try dancescape.com).
great life-lesson for kids too!
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