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Last Minute Gifts that Cost Nothing
I have a variety of specialist skills and my most precious resource is my time so I do gift certificates for specialist craft lessons e.g. 1 hour Knitting lesson (Value $15); 1 hour Tatting lesson (Value $15), 2 hours Family history research (Value $120), 2 hours babysitting (Value $40) - I saved at least $60 on one gift. I use free online Christmas and Birthday Gift certificates templates. Just google "free templates" to get a variety of free downloadables.
A great way for us oldies to pass on our skills to the interested family and friends. I have done certificates for Crochet, Knitting, dressmaking (sewing), embroidery, patchwork and quilting, lace making, horse riding lessons; babysitting and household chores. All gift certificates are happily received and gratefully used. The concept teaches the younger ones the value of a skill if they had to pay for it themselves and a rewarding time is spent with family and friends. I have never once received a groan from the gift certificate recipient. The trick is to make sure you follow through on the promise and honour the certificate.
Ask yourself - What are your time and skills worth? Beats buying expensive presents that provide Christmas day joy only.
Contributed by Saadia Thomson
A great way for us oldies to pass on our skills to the interested family and friends. I have done certificates for Crochet, Knitting, dressmaking (sewing), embroidery, patchwork and quilting, lace making, horse riding lessons; babysitting and household chores. All gift certificates are happily received and gratefully used. The concept teaches the younger ones the value of a skill if they had to pay for it themselves and a rewarding time is spent with family and friends. I have never once received a groan from the gift certificate recipient. The trick is to make sure you follow through on the promise and honour the certificate.
Ask yourself - What are your time and skills worth? Beats buying expensive presents that provide Christmas day joy only.
Contributed by Saadia Thomson