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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 27, 2022 1:46:10 GMT
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Post by shanniebananie on Nov 27, 2022 2:08:41 GMT
Every few years we make homemade vanilla (just vanilla beans and vodka) and give it wrapped in a Christmas towel (flour sack material) tied with red/white string with a Christmas cookie cutter attached. It is always well received. We start it in September so it is ready by December.
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Post by chaosisapony on Nov 27, 2022 2:19:34 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. I love the bee bomb idea! Last year I gave out some broth bombs. It's a bunch of seasonings and some fizz in a round "bomb" shape. You just throw it in your pot and make soup. People seemed to enjoy them.
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Post by chaosisapony on Nov 27, 2022 2:38:06 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. Have you made this without the microwave bowl? I have a family member that would love it but they like to use their own stovetop popcorn popper.
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Post by ellen on Nov 27, 2022 2:46:05 GMT
I am giving my teaching partner a quart of red sauce and another of alfredo sauce from a popular restaurant in our area. It's about 20 minutes away from where I live, but about an hour from where she lives. I'll include a pack of spaghetti noodles and rigatoni. I think I might do that for my dad too. I also bake cookies or mini loaves of bread for my dad too. He likes using a Keurig, but hates buying the cups so I often buy him a big pack of cups too.
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Post by kate on Nov 27, 2022 3:04:33 GMT
My great uncle used to send one of those gigantic wine + snacks baskets to my parents' house at Christmas each year. He knew they'd have a houseful of people staying with them, and it was GREAT to have around! Might not have been the finest vintage wine or the most gourmet food, but the sheer volume and variety made it really fun to pick through.
For crafters, I've given Spellbinders kit club memberships. I'm planning to get my mom an Annie's crochet kit sub this year.
DH and I have enjoyed wine club subs. We've also enjoyed Popcornopolis popcorn gifts and Cheryl's cookies.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Nov 27, 2022 6:05:12 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. Have you made this without the microwave bowl? I have a family member that would love it but they like to use their own stovetop popcorn popper. I haven't, but I imagine you don't really NEED the bowl. Well on second thought, the popcups come with oil (I suspect where a lot of the flavor is) but if you just order the popcorn (not the cups) the flavoring comes with the kernels.
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Post by librarylady on Nov 27, 2022 14:47:24 GMT
This popcorn has been a hit with my family. A friend gave us some--that was our introduction to the company. www.topsyspopcorn.com/
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Post by Bridget in MD on Nov 27, 2022 15:03:05 GMT
I saw several people recommend this on TikTok: nerdynuts.com/It looks like a peanut butter mix? It sounds delish, but the thought of someone going in spoon after spoon and eating it straight kind of skeeves me out. (I am sure people use clean spoons). I don't need the calories, but damn some of these flavors look amazing, and they are having a sale, I think.
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 27, 2022 16:26:54 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.htmlTotally ordering for my dad. He is insane to shop for and can buy anything he wants. Since he lives about as far away as you can get from NYC I hope he thinks this is fun.
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 27, 2022 16:29:52 GMT
Every few years we make homemade vanilla (just vanilla beans and vodka) and give it wrapped in a Christmas towel (flour sack material) tied with red/white string with a Christmas cookie cutter attached. It is always well received. We start it in September so it is ready by December. Try using Makers Mark one year. We make our own vanilla and I swear you can taste the difference between that one and the vodka.one, especially in chocolate desserts. It is so good. We buy the ridiculous size bottle from Costco.
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Post by christine58 on Nov 27, 2022 16:56:18 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.htmlTotally ordering for my dad. He is insane to shop for and can buy anything he wants. Since he lives about as far away as you can get from NYC I hope he thinks this is fun. Katz Deli ROCKS!!!
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Post by MichyM on Nov 27, 2022 17:24:25 GMT
I’ve given (and will give again this year) subscriptions to monthly coffee delivery from Seattle Coffee Gear. They have been raved about.
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Post by cecilia on Nov 27, 2022 22:45:36 GMT
For my Dad: Razors Summer sausage gift set (started as a joke since Rudy stole Dad's summer sausage and then turned himself in. Every year since Dad gets a gift set 'from' Rudy). Dark Chocolate For my Mom: Bath bombs (she loves the Hot Southern Mess scent from Bathhouse Soapery) Hot Cocoa and bar supplies (peppermint stirs, etc) ETA bathhousesoap.com/products/to-publish-the-hot-southern-mess-collectionLink to the collection set. They do sell the products individually.
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Post by birdy on Nov 27, 2022 23:48:48 GMT
I love to get chocolate (Hershey's, Dove, Lindor) or mint gum! Also, Reese's pb cups!
I get my mom the tub of dark chocolate sea salt caramels from Costco. My dad loves Turtles candy or pistachios.
We live in a state where apple orchards are very popular. We used to send DH's grandparents in Florida an apple variety gift box every year.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 28, 2022 6:24:42 GMT
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Post by christine58 on Dec 4, 2022 17:12:50 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. Did you try this? I’m assuming you have. I thinking about sending this to a cousin of mine just wondering what you thought overall about the flavor etc. some of the comments on their Instagram page referred to a huge cost for shipping
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Post by katiekaty on Dec 4, 2022 17:38:16 GMT
Got a “movie to go bag” last year from a grandniece who was on a budget and it was one of the best a most fun gifts! It was a big bowl from the dollar store filled with a two liter bottle of soda surrounded with bags of popcorn corn and mini candy Hershey bars and Reese’s. Placed in a plastic Christmas gift bag tied with a Christmas ribbon! The family really loved it.
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Post by shescrafty on Dec 4, 2022 18:17:29 GMT
I got my teammates advent candles. Peppermint scented candles that have a countdown to Christmas and you mark off each night you burn the candle.
For my DH’s work we are doing a “Christmas movie night” gift. A bag of dark chocolate drizzled popcorn, and 2 movie boxes of candy that are holiday themed. Tying them with tulle ribbon and a note about enjoying the snacks as they enjoy a hallmark movie.
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Post by shescrafty on Dec 4, 2022 18:18:34 GMT
A few years ago we send Penney’s spices to family not close to us. Nice way to “spice up” the holidays! Lol
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Post by originalvanillabean on Dec 4, 2022 21:17:56 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. Did you try this? I’m assuming you have. I thinking about sending this to a cousin of mine just wondering what you thought overall about the flavor etc. some of the comments on their Instagram page referred to a huge cost for shipping Yes, we got the sampler package. I would only get the Lightly-Salted and the Like Buddahh. Vanilla (although I love vanilla anything typically) and salted caramel are just not what I expect with popcorn but if you like a little sweet, they may hit the spot. We did try another savory flavor (Maui Heat) and it was good. I think the flavor is pretty good. Not too overbearing, not too minimal. I want to try the pickle flavor on my next order. Today shipping is free with FREESHIP code.
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Post by peaname on Dec 4, 2022 21:21:56 GMT
I like to browse the What’s Good at Trader Joe’s blog and then shop for a gift basket there. They have so many good things it’s easy to whip up a gift for anyone.
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Post by snugglebutter on Dec 4, 2022 22:17:47 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.
"WE CAN BUY OUR OWN FRUIT!"
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Post by nightnurse on Dec 5, 2022 2:08:30 GMT
My dad is an ice cream monster, like can plow through a half gallon in a day or two. For Father’s Day I had the four grandkids pick a pint of ice cream and we mailed them to him, then taste tested on Father’s Day.
I think of consumables as anything that gets used up, and I definitely want to give more of that this year rather than “stuff” that just becomes clutter. One year I had no ideas for my parents so I made a Box of Essentials with coffee, batteries, Advil, their favorite pasta, even toilet paper and paper towels (they never have paper towels, I think they buy one roll at a time). Walked in that here and my mom was like sorry we have bo coffee we ran out and I reached in my bag and handed it to her. They gave my nephew a gift a few hours later that needed batteries, and they were all “oh sorry we didn’t think of batteries.” In the box of essentials! For the girls I always give their favorite scents from bath and body works because all that lotion and perfume and bath gel gets used up. They’re favorite snacks, especially if a little expensive and something they won’t treat themselves to, or something not available locally. I wish I could remember the little healthy snack pack thing I got when my daughter was in school-six individual shelf stable snacks, easy to take on the go.
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Post by christine58 on Dec 6, 2022 21:56:07 GMT
Anybody know of any good companies that might sell seasoned sea salt and or olive oil’s?
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Post by Gem Girl on Dec 6, 2022 22:08:46 GMT
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Post by essiejean on Dec 6, 2022 22:39:55 GMT
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Post by snowsilver on Dec 6, 2022 23:13:30 GMT
WHERE do you get Sees, Christine? We don't live far from each other and I never see Sees anywhere. We lived in California for many years and I miss it so much. Of course it is inordinately expensive now.
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Post by christine58 on Dec 6, 2022 23:52:41 GMT
WHERE do you get Sees, Christine? We don't live far from each other and I never see Sees anywhere. We lived in California for many years and I miss it so much. Of course it is inordinately expensive now. A friend of mine sent them to me a couple years ago. I think you can only get them online. They are running some specials though.
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Post by snowsilver on Dec 7, 2022 0:02:05 GMT
WHERE do you get Sees, Christine? We don't live far from each other and I never see Sees anywhere. We lived in California for many years and I miss it so much. Of course it is inordinately expensive now. A friend of mine sent them to me a couple years ago. I think you can only get them online. They are running some specials though. Well, I was hoping you had a local source . I am actually getting some for Christmas. Years ago a friend gave us two 2-# gift certificates. Back when the candy was under $5 pound. I just put them away in a drawer as we had no Sees in the area. I came across them the other day and decided to see what I can do. I called Sees. You have to place an order and pay for it. Then you mail the certificate to them and they refund you the money once they get the certificate. They ask for the certificate number so they know who it belongs to when they get it. I took the chance and placed the order and I do believe they will refund me. The certificate (as I said) was purchased years ago when the price was under $5. It's $28/pound now. I told DH we're hanging onto the other 2 pound certificate as we may be able to retire on it in a few years
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