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Post by MsChiff on Nov 26, 2022 13:50:38 GMT
This Christmas I want to gift more consumable gifts. What are your favorite consumable gifts to give and/or receive?
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Post by Merge on Nov 26, 2022 13:56:46 GMT
Might not be for everyone, but this year a bunch of my friends are getting "bee bombs" from Etsy - they're little clay "bombs" filled with seeds for pollinator-friendly plants. I also ordered a couple of birdseed wreaths for the bird lovers in the family.
ETA: if you mean specifically things for humans to consume, I like to receive good quality chocolates because it's something I'd never buy for myself.
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maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Nov 26, 2022 13:58:07 GMT
My mom gives me a membership to the art museum every year.
I got my in-laws the big fat pears from Harry and David and they loved them. They also really liked the soup dinner from Spoonful of Comfort.
I like Florida oranges and grapefruit.
My mom likes chocolate covered cashews from the local candy shop.
Got my son tickets for a concert.
I’m big on consumable gifts. P
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Post by christine58 on Nov 26, 2022 14:00:53 GMT
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Post by seaexplore on Nov 26, 2022 14:36:59 GMT
Wine with high end chocolate
Beer with snacks
Movie theater tickets
Museum membership
Aquarium membership
Event tickets- like the Monet experience that’s going around
Bath bombs
Salt or sugar scrubs
Starbucks or Dutch bros or whatever in a special reusable cup
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Post by Bridget in MD on Nov 26, 2022 14:38:14 GMT
Might not be for everyone, but this year a bunch of my friends are getting "bee bombs" from Etsy - they're little clay "bombs" filled with seeds for pollinator-friendly plants. I also ordered a couple of birdseed wreaths for the bird lovers in the family. I love this idea, is there a particular seller you recommend? |
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Post by Merge on Nov 26, 2022 14:49:08 GMT
Might not be for everyone, but this year a bunch of my friends are getting "bee bombs" from Etsy - they're little clay "bombs" filled with seeds for pollinator-friendly plants. I also ordered a couple of birdseed wreaths for the bird lovers in the family. I love this idea, is there a particular seller you recommend? I haven't yet received my order so I can't speak to the end quality, but I ordered from these people www.etsy.com/shop/PlantablesLLC?ref=yr_purchases. Reviews are great and I like that they employ differently-abled people in their shop. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Nov 26, 2022 14:56:45 GMT
I love this idea, is there a particular seller you recommend? I haven't yet received my order so I can't speak to the end quality, but I ordered from these people www.etsy.com/shop/PlantablesLLC?ref=yr_purchases. Reviews are great and I like that they employ differently-abled people in their shop. Thank you Merge !!!!!! |
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Post by Just T on Nov 26, 2022 15:04:02 GMT
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 26, 2022 16:51:03 GMT
Gift cards or tickets for....
Restaurants, fast food, treats(cookies, doughnuts, ice cream), beverages. My favorite to receive is In N Out Burger.
Massage
Concert or play-show
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Post by padresfan619 on Nov 26, 2022 17:01:12 GMT
Not physically consumable but I would love gift cards for the streaming services I use. Even for just a month or two.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 26, 2022 17:12:22 GMT
My mom gives me a membership to the art museum every year. I got my in-laws the big fat pears from Harry and David and they loved them. They also really liked the soup dinner from Spoonful of Comfort. I like Florida oranges and grapefruit. My mom likes chocolate covered cashews from the local candy shop. Got my son tickets for a concert. I’m big on consumable gifts. P I just have to comment on this one. As a longtime holiday recipient of subpar Florida oranges and grapefruits, we finally had to tell our extended family to stop sending them. They were really expensive and half the time would show up already starting to rot. 😫 Quite honestly we could get better citrus from Costco for a fraction of the price. With the recent hurricanes this year’s crop might not be great. To answer the question in the OP, I like getting really good local chocolates. I like giving jars of homemade hot fudge and/or caramel sauce. They are both quick and easy recipes to make in the microwave and are always very well received. |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Nov 26, 2022 17:26:50 GMT
Opopop Popcorn. There is a bowl that comes with it, but we have a few popcorn lovers in our family. The popcups are a perfect serving size.
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Post by pilcas on Nov 26, 2022 17:48:24 GMT
Coffee, fancy jams, good chocolates or pastries, hand creams or body lotion, olive oil, any gourmet food, cheese and crackers. For m6 parents who are in their 80s who need nor want anything I usually make them a food basket which include some of these things.
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Post by Merge on Nov 26, 2022 17:54:13 GMT
Not physically consumable but I would love gift cards for the streaming services I use. Even for just a month or two. I asked MIL to get me Audible credits. They will get used, unlike the kitchen gadgets she often sends. 😂 |
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Post by hmp on Nov 26, 2022 17:58:40 GMT
Harry and David Royal Riviera pears. Best fruit ever!
Do you can? I make jams, jellies, and applesauce to give away. You can use frozen fruit for the jam. Apples are still in season for the sauce. These are quick and easy and always well received.
I always appreciate theater tickets.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 26, 2022 18:12:00 GMT
Bath bombs, movie theater and restaurant gift cards will always get used in our house. DS loves his monthly Universal Yums box. A car wash pass or detailing gift certificate is another idea. Game tickets (NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.). Hot sauces and jerkies are hugely popular in my family. I'm picky about chocolates and would rather be gifted a soup in a jar.  A cooking or baking class. For a new cook, a knife skills class is a great gift. |
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Post by librarylady on Nov 26, 2022 18:58:59 GMT
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Post by busy on Nov 26, 2022 19:01:03 GMT
I love giving park/forest passes.
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Post by lucyg on Nov 26, 2022 21:05:48 GMT
Harry & David pears. It makes me feel like my grandmother, but everyone in my family loves them. Even the 13yo.  See’s candy, also a big hit with my family. Or I’m sure any other favorite regional/local candy. I have a friend who does beautiful needlework and always makes something nice for my sister and me. We can’t hope to match her skills, but we’re taking her out to a high-priced Christmas tea next month. For years, I paid for my mom and stepdad’s Costco membership. When they quit driving, I would take them to Costco for shopping trips when they wanted to go. Trust me, that was a sacrifice.  |
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Post by Zee on Nov 26, 2022 21:12:58 GMT
I get my mom Harry & David's wine and cheese of the month club which she tells me it's the best and most practical gift she's ever received 😁.
My dad gets the "rare" cigar of the month club. He's a tough critic but says he enjoys trying new cigars this way.
I live about 12 hours away from each of them so I can't just bring over wine, cheese, and cigars.
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Post by cmhs on Nov 26, 2022 22:08:00 GMT
I received this box from Katz's Deli in NYC (I'll have what she's having 🤣) for my birthday. It was amazing, delicious, and everything was super fresh. The pickles are the best I've ever eaten -- no exaggeration. I do live less than 2 hours from NYC so it didn't have to travel far but I'm sure it would be just as good if it was shipped farther away. I highly recommend it. katzsdelicatessen.com/shipping/holiday-box.html |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 26, 2022 22:18:28 GMT
I received this box from Katz's Deli in NYC (I'll have what she's having 🤣) for my birthday. It was amazing, delicious, and everything was super fresh. The pickles are the best I've ever eaten -- no exaggeration. I do live less than 2 hours from NYC so it didn't have to travel far but I'm sure it would be just as good if it was shipped farther away. I highly recommend it. katzsdelicatessen.com/shipping/holiday-box.htmlTHANK YOU for that recommendation. I’m sure it would be a big hit with my people. ETA OMG, my dad would have killed for that.  |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 26, 2022 22:52:48 GMT
Another excellent source for Texas pecans and gifts is Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift CompanyThey have their own pecan orchards so all pecans are locally grown (Bastrop, TX). Great family owned business and seriously the best pecans ever! |
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Post by breetheflea on Nov 27, 2022 0:06:46 GMT
Word puzzle magazines
There are escape room type board games you play once and then pass on (Unlock brand)
I am addicted to pralines from Texas called Armadillo Droppings.
Spotify subscription?
I’m thinking of getting DH and DS either local laser tag or paintball place gift cards…
A calendar
Tins of cookies from Costco (I can’t remember the brand but the tin is huge and red)
Popcorn in a tin
Cocoa bombs
Coffee and Pointsettias from the nearest high school student doing a fundraiser…
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Post by lesserknownpea on Nov 27, 2022 0:42:08 GMT
Anybody thinking of the hilarious episode of Everybody Loves Raymond where Marie and Frank overreact about Fruit of the Month gifts, and return the engraved toaster?
Absolutely classic.
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Post by Ryann on Nov 27, 2022 0:47:03 GMT
I received this box from Katz's Deli in NYC (I'll have what she's having 🤣) for my birthday. It was amazing, delicious, and everything was super fresh. The pickles are the best I've ever eaten -- no exaggeration. I do live less than 2 hours from NYC so it didn't have to travel far but I'm sure it would be just as good if it was shipped farther away. I highly recommend it. katzsdelicatessen.com/shipping/holiday-box.htmlI’m done christmas shopping for this year, but my wife’s birthday is not long into the new year and she would love this!! Thank you for sharing!! |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Nov 27, 2022 1:02:14 GMT
Favorite candy or snacks. Candles, wax melts or oils for diffusers. Specialty jam - hot pepper or Christmas jam I’m bummed the person my MIL usually buys from wasn’t at the craft fair this year  Local wine, beer, olive oil, honey or balsamic vinegar Tea or coffee Gift cards Nice lotion or soaps I bought some shower soothers to try as I don’t take baths Fuzzy socks Jerky Chocolate oranges Craft supplies - yarn, paper, coloring books, word search books, pens, adhesive, foam tape or anything consumable for whatever hobby a person has Hot chocolate mix or bombs I used to make cookies for my FIL and caramel for my MIL |
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Nov 27, 2022 1:02:45 GMT
Two years ago, I made kahlua. Last year was vanilla, and this year is bourbon caramel.
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Post by librarylady on Nov 27, 2022 1:04:32 GMT
The Harry and David pepper and onion relish is a favorite for us. Mix with cream cheese and it is a marvelous spread. They are having a sale now.
This thread made me remember and I ordered some for us and gifts.
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