But since that day, Beckstrand has seen the poem float around in different areas of the world. Nonetheless, I thought of what I could write that would satisfy the request and increase the gift’s significance.”Ī few hours later, Beckstrand gave the poem to her father-in-law without a signature of authorship. This was my father-in-law’s gift, not mine. If I did have spare time during the workday, I certainly did not want to write a poem to make a gift more meaningful for someone else. “To be honest, I wasn’t thrilled with the request,” Beckstrand told LDS Living. “In addition to my full-time job, I was also attending school and was in the middle of finals. He wanted the gift for his traditional neighborhood gift exchange to represent the towel that may have been used to wrap the baby Jesus and remind people of that significance when they did their daily chores with towels. One day, her father-in-law came to her with the request to write a poem about a towel to give out to his neighbors. Two weeks before the Christmas of 1990, Latter-day Saint Holly Rich Beckstrand was a newly married young woman working as an administrative assistant for a team of Air Force contractors, one of whom happened to be her father-in-law. Thank you for being a part of something bigger this year as our neighborhood grants a special family’s Christmas wish." We plan to finish at the Cauffmans’ home for treats around 8 o’clock. We will start caroling at 7 o’clock and pick up your family sometime shortly thereafter. "Please join us as our neighborhood carols for a cause on December 15th. Although our fingers and toes may be freezin’ We will capture the true spirit of this special season. Finally we’ll stop for a neighborhood treat, At the Cauffmans’ home we will mingle and greet. To the next door we’ll carol and add to our crowd We’ll add and we’ll add ‘til we’re incredibly loud. But before stepping out and starting to sing Don’t forget your charitable donation to bring. We’ll arrive on your doorstep singing a song, Grab your family and join in, you’ll come right along. One family will start the caroling tradition Singing while on a neighborhood mission. Use that money to fill your shopping cart With toys and food, a gift from the heart. All opinions are my own.“Instead of giving neighborhood gifts, Together a family’s hearts we will lift. I’m partnering with Harmons Grocery, your neighborhood grocery store, to bring you today’s post.
#NEIGHBOR HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FREE#
I hope these ideas are helpful, or at the very least, inspiring! Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions about any of the items pictured above. I made a version based off of this recipe), opt for a chocolate covered mix- everyone loves chocolate! WHO: Anyone! WHAT: Chocolate nut mix or homemade candied nuts NOTES: If you don’t have time to make homemade candied nuts (P.S. WHO: Anyone! WHAT: Gift cards NOTES: A fun little holder makes them more personal! 8. Crushed candy canes or peppermint bark make a great addition. WHO: Anyone! WHAT: Homemade hot cocoa mix, chopped peppermint bark, mini marshmallows, festive straws NOTES: I like to add a peppermint twist to my regular cocoa mix. So when we have the opportunity to share the goodness with others, we do! 6. WHO: Anyone! WHAT: Pretzels, popcorn and a Fandango gift card NOTES: We’re kind of obsessed with yogurt pretzels and Angie’s Holidrizzle White Peppermint Popcorn.
#NEIGHBOR HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS MOVIE#
I grabbed a few fresh packs of movie theater type candy, put them in bags and arranged them around the other items in the container. WHO: The entire family, newlyweds, or new parents WHAT: Popcorn containers, microwave popcorn, candy, Redbox gift card NOTES: This is such a fun gift to customize. WHO: Anyone! WHAT: Candle & ornament NOTES: We love that Harmons sells Capri Blue Volcano candles in a variety of sizes and colors… they also have cute little ornaments too! 4. Popping By to Say Merry Christmas They have lots of different items to choose from. WHO: The home cook WHAT: Dish towel, spaghetti, sauce, and olive oil NOTES: Instead of a basket try putting it in a colander! If you’re local to Utah, we absolutely love Harmons private label products, they’re fantastic. WHO: The entire family WHAT: Whisk, dish towel, pancake mix, and syrup NOTES: Sometimes we like to do a gingerbread pancake mix with ginger syrup! I like to put the directions for the pancakes on the back of the gift tag. There’s a little something for everyone! 1. Christmas Morning Pancake Mix I’m teaming up with Harmons Grocery to bring you some fun & festive ideas (aside from Christmas cookies). It’s that time of year to say thank you to those around you. This holiday season, get inspired by these unique Christmas gift ideas for neighbors & friends.
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