Staebler Suggests ☑️ Shake Up Your Gifting 🎁

Nov 27, 2024
Categories: Newsletter · Winter 2024
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The Holiday Season is nearly upon us, and we know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Here are a few of our top suggestions for making gift giving easier (and more fun) this year!

1. Gift Experiences

Instead of working your way through a list of gifts for everyone on your list this year, gift an experience for them to make memories. Things like concert tickets, getaways, or a nice dinner out at a restaurant are wonderful ways to not only spend time together making memories but also reducing gifting unnecessary items.

2. Holiday Gift Games

One of the best ways to help with the holiday budget is to limit the number of people you are shopping for. Holiday gift games such as Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchanges allow for everyone to receive a gift without everyone breaking the bank. Check out a list of fun holiday gift exchange games here.

3. Donations

The holidays are a time for giving and what better way to honour someone on your gift list than to make a charitable donation in their name? Choose an important cause to your recipient to offer a gift that can make a real difference in the world and provide a meaningful alternative to traditional gifts.

4. Handmade Gifts

Some of the best gifts come from the heart and something homemade always has a little extra heart in it. Whether it’s knitting a scarf, creating a custom piece of art, or baking a batch of homemade treats, a gift made with your own hands is truly special. It’s a meaningful way to connect with the spirit of the season, focusing on creativity and the joy of giving.

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