The following list came from Neighbor Jane Payne Neighbor’s Blog. There is no permalink, so I’m quoting the list, so I can remember it. My computer is unreliable, could decide to die again at any given moment, and my cd burner isn’t working at the moment, so this seems the best way to keep track of this.
Quick and Easy Neighbor’s Gifts
December 13, 2006
These gifts are just what the title suggests “quick and easy” and work great for those last minute gifts. I don’t know who to give credit for these ideas because they are a potpourri from years of receiving and giving. A few of the ideas are original, but I no longer remember which ones; but most are borrowed and if they came from you, THANK YOU! As you will see, these ideas are interchangeable—they work for birthdays and just-because days as well as Christmas.
M&M’s –“Have a Memorable & Marvelous Christmas!”
Soup or soup mix – “Hoping you have a ‘souper’ season!”
Frozen cookie dough—Glue a few pennies to a card with the following verse
“We value your friendship, so how could we show?
By lifting your burden and sharing our dough!”
Ice Cream Cake Roll- “We hope you have a cool Yule!”
Warm Casserole or Bread – “Warm wishes to you and your family this Christmas!”
Jolly Ranchers – “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!”
Popcorn and Root Beer-“Pop! Pop! Fizz! Fizz! Oh what a good friend you is!”
Sparkling Cider – “Wishing you a Sparkling Holiday Season!”
Seasoning Mix- “Seasoned with Love”
Tray of cookies – “We ‘tray-sure’ your friendship! Merry Christmas.”
Yule Log – “We send you warm greetings this Christmas Season!”
Potpourri –“May this sweet scent bring thoughts of warm memories.”
Fruit Basket- “May your year be festive and fruitful!”
Broom or Duster –“You’re “dust” the finest friend I know. Thank you for being a friend and Merry Christmas.”
Sugar Cookies- “Rolling out a batch of Cheer, for those we think are very dear.”
Star ornament- “Remember the reason for the season!”
Calendar –“Remember our love for you the whole year through.”
Disposable Camera- “Christmas makes memories”
Cookie Sprinkles – “May your year be sprinkled with laughter and love.”
Pizza- “Hope your Christmas is filled with Pizzazz”
Music CD -“May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart rejoice!”
Filled Basket- “Wishing you a basket full of blessings. Get well soon.”
Salsa and Chips – “Hope this adds some spice to your life.”
Stocking or filled Jar – “Have a fun filled Christmas this year!”
Christmas Pasta and a bottle of sauce-“Have a ‘pasta-tively’ happy holiday!”
Box of Hostess Ho-Ho’s – “Hope a merry ‘HO – HO – H0’ fills your heart the whole year through!”
Candle – “May your days be happy, your heart be light—
Your Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!”
Chex Party Mix – “Remember Santa ‘chex’ his list twice to see who’s been naughty or nice, so be good for goodness sake!”
