This year we wanted to do something different to make her birthday memorable. The whole family chipped in to prove that the alphabet could be just as much fun, even for someone who long ago left school and has long mastered the art of reading. Using the alphabet as our guide, we made up a gift basket of 25 small and one big present ? all in all, one present for each letter of the alphabet.
We added to the cheer by making her "work" for each present. She had to solve a riddle for each letter of the alphabet. An example of one of the riddles is the one we used for the jelly: "Add boiling water and cold temperature to turn this powder into a sweet temptation."
Below is the list of gifts we packed into the alphabet basket?
A: Aromatherapy oil.
B: Bath salts.
C: A fragrant candle.
D: A recipe for a date pudding.
E: Easter egg, as her birthday was close to the Easter weekend.
F: Fizz balls for a nice and relaxing bath.
G: A small gift voucher for her favorite store.
H: A tube of hand cream.
I: An invitation to a coffee date.
J: A packet of jelly.
K: A loving kiss from my father.
L: A raspberry flavored lollipop.
M: Milk chocolates, one of her strong favorites.
N: A floral nightie for the cold winter.
O: An orange.
P: A packet of popcorn.
Q: A quiz cut from an old magazine.
R: One red rose.
S: Scented body spray.
T: Travelling rug to keep her warm while watching television.
U: Unlimited hugs.
V: A vitamin enriched drink.
W: The big one, which was a watch.
X: An old Xmas card from one of her sisters.
Y: A South African magazine called "Your Family."
Z: A plastic zebra toy.
This was the best present ever! My mother, who also happens to be a sentimental person, cherished the notes with the riddles on for many days. She will always remember her alphabet gift basket.
I am sure that, upon receiving such a special gift, your mother (or grandmother) will feel just as loved.
Gift Basket For Children
Gift-giving must be the most tedious task there is. How many Christmases have passed with you having to go through the pains of listing what you can possibly give to somebody? Surely, there's always someone on your list whom seems to be the hardest person to give a gift to. And so you end up giving a not-so special gift to him or her, which neither pleases nor disappoints her. Here is where candle gift baskets become the perfect choice for a person, regardless of what the occasion maybe.
To give a really thoughtful gift, regardless if your recipient is a close friend or just an acquaintance, consider these candle gift basket variants:
1. Aromatherapy Candles
A bunch of aromatherapy candles is perfect for ladies who spend hours inside the bath tub just dissolving stress away. If your wife or partner loves to spend most of her time on a free day relaxing, then aromatherapy candles could just be the best gift. Pamper her will a good massage to complement the basket. You definitely had packed the most thoughtful gift she deserves for her birthday or on your anniversary.
2. Coffee candles
Does your father enjoy a cup of coffee so much? Then the coffee candle gift basket is a good gift to give him. These candles emit scents similar to a fresh cup of amaretto coffee, cafe mocha, cappuccino, hazel nut, or just the regular brewed coffee scent. This will surely be a morning delight to him. You can greet him good morning with a cup of coffee and several candles burning on the coffee table. With this gift, you will definitely know how to make someone feel special.
3. Fruit Candles
Grandma and grandpa would love this one. Fruit candles are suggestive of farm life, which can be a life they used to live or a life they always wanted to lead as they retire. You might not be able to give them an entire farm of fresh fruits and vegetables. But giving them a candle that makes their house smell like they are in a neighborhood of orchards and plantations is a good enough gift that would take their mind off the busy city life. Wouldn't you want them to enjoy their life's best stages?
4. Berry candle basket
Do you know that candles can be a good gift to teenagers too? Young ladies love spending their free time with friends inside their bedrooms talking about girl stuff. Sometimes, they even invite their friends over for a slumber party. And the best way to treat them to a good night's sleep is by lighting a berry candle gift basket that smells of blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, or mulberry. This is the perfect way to seal the night for a peaceful rest and sweet dreams.
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