What did you GIVE?

[cassiesmom]

Everyone got clothes. I think they all liked what they got. My brother mostly wears shirts and ties in his new job and I found him a dress shirt with a modest pattern, not too "busy" for days when he has meetings. From what I could tell when he unwrapped it I do believe he liked it. I gave my dad a pull-over sweater with a stripe design that's close to one he already has, so that will get exchanged. I gave my best friend a pickle ornament for her Christmas tree. My mom received one about 10 or 12 years ago, when my youngest nieces were little, and they loved finding the pickle and getting an extra little gift. My best friend's niece is 15 months old now, so her mommy helped her find the pickle this year to start the tradition off in their family.

[JenBKR]

We gave spme personalized gifts this year, grandparents got gifts with pictures of the grandkids, etc. Two of my neices got clothes from us, one got some art supplies. The best, though, were some gifts to a couple of foster kids (through a friend of mine who is a foster care caseworker) and a movie to my mom - she has been looking for "The Christmas Tree" for years, and we finally found it!

[Flatcoatluver]

I gave my mom two presents since it was her birthday on the 24th. Her Brithday present was a gorgeus decorative plate of a english setter hunting and for Christmas I got her a cordless mouse.

My Dad: I bought a really nice wind jacket.

My brother: a sweatshirt

My Brother's GF: Raugh Lauren Rocks, It smells so good!

Grandma: Pajamas

Boss: A license plate that says Crazy about Giant Schnauzers and stationary with giant schnauzers on it.

Groomer/Co-worker/Friend: Chocolate since she is obessed and her dog's breed stationary.

Best Friend: The dark Knight dvd, Sees Chocolate, and rubrics cube (inside joke)

[shepgirl]

Funny but I'm like Medussa. I gave the usual to the kids and grandkids but my home is always open to everyone. We always invite someone who we know has no family and is alone. I also give to our local nursing home - I prepare little gift bags for the patients. The thrill and joy on their faces mean everything to me.