Friday, April 22, 2016

Thought Matters More than Cost

My kids love to tease me about my reaction to the plastic pink flamingos that decorated the lawns of certain home and business owners to raise money for projects. 

I loved the idea! There's been no time taken to look for adorable faux flamingos, however. 

Mother's Day started a bit early this year as my first present, hurriedly wrapped, appeared on my desk with eager faces waiting for me to open it. "We know it didn't cost much," they apologized, "but we saw it and knew you would love it!"



Inside a container I found a pink flamingo dressed for the Florida beaches. I took it outside to take a picture in the sunshine. Then I  opened the package for a picture of him out of the package. Afterwards, I carried him inside and put the happy bird on the shelf along the window. One touch of the sunshine and his wings started flapping happily. 



I've always felt that it is the thought put into searching for and finding something that is special to the recipient, rather than a high price tag, that makes a gift perfect. Yes, I'm the family member that gets excited over a pretty rock and holds onto it for years!

My mom enjoyed seeing report cards with A's in citizenship. She felt all of us could learn anything we wanted to on our own, if need be, but good citizenship was a personal choice. A good grade there proved our good character.

What's the best and most meaningful inexpensive gift you've received?  
 


 
 

14 comments:

  1. What a special and thoughtful gift. I think my favorite gift is when my son found a bunch for Smurf toys for me at the flea market. I have loved the Smurfs since I was a little girl.

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  2. I have a drawer full of meaningful inexpensive gifts. I've saved every hand made everything my kids ever made for me.

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  3. My kids make me home made cards for the holidays and my birthdays. Every single one of them holds a special place in my heart.

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  4. Any art work for my kids is the perfect gift. The cards the paintings, love that stuff.

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  5. My friend brought back a cross necklace from me from Australia. It just meant a lot to me because of what it was but also that she thought of me while so far away to even bring back a sweet gift!

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  6. This is so cute, kids would really love this!

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  7. Super cute. I agree. I have always felt like the thought counts way more than cost no matter the occasion. Too bad not everyone feels the same, I wish! - Jeanine

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  8. That is so sweet! I am one who gets excited over a simple candy bar and would love that more than some expensive item. I am always more touched by the thought than the actual gift.

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  9. That is so happy-making! I always like things my kids make. They are rich with feelings!

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  10. That's true.. I rather someone give me something from the heart than something that costs a bunch of money. Those are the cutest gifts.

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  11. This is a really good idea! These make adorable gifts. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Tons! Me and some friends do gag gifts to each other for mostly every occasion as a long standing joke and tradition between us!

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

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  14. Small gifts can mean the most. I have many small trinkets that hang on to due to sentimental meaning.

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