Consumable Gift Ideas

With the current trends of going green and uncluttering our homes, consumable gifts are a great gift option. As you are trying to decide on a gift, think of the person's interests and activities. What does he/she enjoy & appreciate. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Practical gift cards:
  Gas
  Groceries
  Phone
  Auto service
  Car Wash Tokens
  Cleaning service
  
• Entertainment:
  Theater or movie tickets
  Tickets to a sport event, concert, or special event
  Movie rental gift certificates
  Favorite Restaurant gift certificates
  Museum tickets
  Lessons for an area of interest – music, craft, sport
  Gift certificate for a spa: massage, facial, manicure, or pedicure
  Gift card for downloadable music
  Fresh flowers
  
• Wrapable gifts:
  Candy
  Candles – those that are completely disposable
  Gourmet foods/beverages
  Homemade foods
  Stationary/Note Cards & stamps
  Car Care Supplies
  Art Supplies
  School Supplies
  Magazine subscription (purchase one to wrap)
  
• The gift of time – coupons to:
  Babysit
  Run Errands
  Prepare a meal
  Together Time – plan a favorite activity for the recipient
  
• For Children – coupons for fun:
  Parent-child time – the child chooses the activity (within time & budget limits)
  Stay up late
  Dessert before lunch
  Pajamas for the day
  Choose menu for the day
  Extra TV or video game time
  No Chores Day
  
• Donations to a favorite charity in the recipient's name

What are your favorite consumable gifts?

Kitchen/Dining Room Tables

Tables do tend to catch clutter. Here are a few ideas to help you resist the urge to drop and forget:

• Use an attactive table runner, placemats, and/or centerpiece to decorate the table.


• Have a designated mail/bill paying station. If the table is used for these functions, store the supplies close by.


• Create a "launching/landing pad" near the back door for items that will be leaving the home.


• When shopping, allow time for putting away the purchases as soon as arriving home.


• Plan to use the table for eating. Break out the candles and the good dishes often and enjoy the space!