rockerchic
My friend's step dad is retiring from 30+ years of Military service and i would like to get him a gift the thank him for serving our country. Would it be appropriate to give him a gift card to restaurant so that he and his wife(my friend's mom) could go out for a nice dinner?
I'm a college student and can really only afford $40-$50, Also because I have moved away to college the gift would have to be mailed
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Actually, this is such a good question. Traditionally the gift on retirement for a male was a clock or watch and for a woman silverware. Aside from the sexism of this, the practicality has always struck me as questionable, at best. By the time most people retire they have the silverware and clocks and watches that were needful to them. A gift is a gift, of course, and should always be received with appreciation and acknowledged with a thank- you letter.
That being said, I think your idea is great! Who wouldn't like a gift card to a restaurant? Or a gift card to a book store or particular store that you know he likes. But, again, you cannot go wrong with a restaurant.
Bless your heart for thinking of him and his years of service.
Actually, this is such a good question. Traditionally the gift on retirement for a male was a clock or watch and for a woman silverware. Aside from the sexism of this, the practicality has always struck me as questionable, at best. By the time most people retire they have the silverware and clocks and watches that were needful to them. A gift is a gift, of course, and should always be received with appreciation and acknowledged with a thank- you letter.
That being said, I think your idea is great! Who wouldn't like a gift card to a restaurant? Or a gift card to a book store or particular store that you know he likes. But, again, you cannot go wrong with a restaurant.
Bless your heart for thinking of him and his years of service.
Does anyone have gift ideas for hard to shop for grandmothers?
Sarah
I'm a gown woman, driving to visit my grandma in a few days. She is in her 90's and lives in a retirement home. I would like to bring a present for her, but can't think of the right gift. I want to get something that she will really enjoy. Does anyone have suggestions?
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My grandmother is hard to shop for to, but shes like half the age. here are some ideas:
make something? even though u r grown,make her a nice smelling candle or candies, something that comes from the heart.
my great grandfather ( still lots less) really enjoys getting dried fruits, and other foods like that.
when you go to visit her, look around and see what she needs.
but the best present you gan give her, is by visiting :O) enjoy
My grandmother is hard to shop for to, but shes like half the age. here are some ideas:
make something? even though u r grown,make her a nice smelling candle or candies, something that comes from the heart.
my great grandfather ( still lots less) really enjoys getting dried fruits, and other foods like that.
when you go to visit her, look around and see what she needs.
but the best present you gan give her, is by visiting :O) enjoy
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