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February 24, 2005
Handmade Gifts
This poem was posted as a Thanksgiving blessing, but poetry is a great holiday gift regardless of the holiday. Some families recite poetry as part of their holiday tradition. What family doesn't sing "Happy Birthday"? Writing a letter or poem to your family or a friend is one of the most touching gifts you can give. If you're not comfortable with your writing skills, make a quilt, knit a hat, bake a pie or take a photo. Handmade gifts are treasured always.
"Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free, Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gain'd To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd, To turn, turn will be out delight 'Till by turning, turning we come round right." "Simple Gifts" by Elder Joseph Brackett, 1848 Alfred, ...
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Posted on February 24, 2005 02:01 PM by Thanks7.
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Everyone is familiar with the rush and bustle of buying those "last-minute" gifts that will appear so tattletale when given to the recipient. This is no big deal of course; however, you can be left feeling ill at ease even though the person expresses his gratitude for the gift. To keep questioning oneself: "And what if he does not like the gift?" is of no great help. And one shouldn't forget about giver-recipient satisfaction after all.
With an eye on this mutually pleasurable relationship, www.gifti.us has come up with the innovative yet very effective approach to the process of gift-giving. We have created a community portal for those of us who would like to buy, have already bought, are not sure about, or know exactly what gift is the perfect match for the occasion.
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