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Caring gifts to those that care for us! Cupsgiving!

MistyMagic 11 hours ago

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Caring gifts to those that care for us


This post is part of Cupsgiving Week.

Choosing a gift for your carer can be a thoughtful and meaningful gesture to show appreciation for their care and support. Here are some tips to help you select the perfect gift:

1. Consider Their Preferences

  • Pay Attention to Hobbies: Think about what they enjoy doing in their free time (e.g., gardening, cooking, reading, sports).

  • Ask Subtly: If you're unsure, you can ask casual questions about their likes and dislikes without revealing your intention. Ask those near to them for ideas.

2. Choose Something Meaningful

  • Personalized Gifts: Items like engraved keychains, custom mugs, or photo frames can add a personal touch. Remember they may need to be ordered in advance!

  • Handmade Gifts: If you enjoy crafting or making art, a handmade gift like a card, painting, or knitted item can be incredibly special. Again these take time so it’s important to plan your gift. But these I can vouch for. 

3. Practical Items

  • Useful Gifts: A high-quality notebook, a nice pen, or something they can use daily in their work or leisure.

  • Relaxation Gifts: Think about self-care items like candles, bath products, or a gift card for a massage or spa day.

  • Disposable Gifts: Not as in throw-away but something that they can use and enjoy and appreciate and that won’t take up valuable space in the home. Cookies or sweets, chocolate luxury items.

4. Sentimental Options

  • Thank-You Letters: A heartfelt note expressing your gratitude can mean more than a material gift.

  • Memory Keepsakes: A small scrapbook or photo album highlighting meaningful moments you've shared. A framed photo too.

5. Experience-Based Gifts

  • Treat Them to an Experience: A voucher for their favorite restaurant, a cinema gift card, or a ticket to an event they’d enjoy.

  • Time Together: If possible, plan a simple outing like a coffee date or a park visit. Or organize a tea party in your room or even just a cup of coffee for 5 minutes rest together.

6. Budget-Friendly Ideas

  • Small Tokens: Flowers, a box of chocolates, or a thoughtful book can be perfect.

  • DIY Options: Create something with the resources you have—baked goods, a playlist of their favorite music, or a simple drawing or poem that you have taken the time to write for them. Perhaps make it funny or rhyming.

7. Accessibility and Delivery

  • Online Shopping: If mobility or time is a concern, many retailers offer gift wrapping and delivery services.

  • Help from Others: Ask a friend or family member for assistance if you need help purchasing or delivering the gift.

8. Show Appreciation in Words

  • Sometimes the best gift is simply taking the time to tell them "thank you" in a heartfelt way. Pair it with a small token to make it more memorable. Maybe even sing to them!

By focusing on their preferences, adding a personal touch, and staying within your means, you can give a gift that will truly show how much you value their care.


Now some questions for you!


Let's pretend we are giving a gift to another person in the World of Cups or in particular the Disability Support Community:-

  1. How do you choose a gift?

  2. Who would you give a gift to?

  3. What would you give them?

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MistyMagic OP 10 hours ago

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Tinywhisper11 10 hours ago

@MistyMagic 🤔🤔 this is my Xmas present to all of you here in the disability community....

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Tinywhisper11 10 hours ago

@Tinywhisper11 I drew this a month or so ago before I got to ill ❤

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@Tinywhisper11. I love 💕 it thank you.

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MistyMagic OP 8 hours ago

@Tinywhisper11

That is lovely, thank you!  Giving great big hugs back!

It is always so nice to receive something made personally.

I hope you are recovering well and the pain is lessening as much as it canclaudio-keanu.gif

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