Recently we were invited over to a friends house for dinner. Being from the south, when you ask someone what to bring they usually respond with….”Oh, just bring yourselves”.
I didn’t want to show up empty handed but being unprepared with the perfect little hostess gift we left our place and headed towards theirs. I knew I needed to bring something so I made a quick stop at Alco, on the way to their ranch.
“What does the mother of three boys need most?” Hum………aaaahhhha…..laundry soap and stain lifter! That’s it! I quickly ran down the detergent isle, grabbed my items and headed to the checkout. I got back to the truck with my gift to which my husband said…”You got her laundry soap?”….I had to laugh.
Now, what can I wrap this with on the way out to their place? We usually always have a feed sack somewhere in the truck but there were none to be found. My nieces, who were riding in the back seat were trying to help me find some wrapping paper said, “Aunt Norma what are these?” You got it…..o.b. sleeves! Yes!!!
Not only did I find my new favorite gift sack but the girls were entertained for about an hour. They blew up sleeves for charades, for balloons to waive at folks, and even had a friendly game of slap your sister in the face.
How’d the gift go over? You could say, I got the best reaction ever! My sweet friend, laughed until she cried and I loved her for it!
She even took a picture to send to her mom! I guess I had a winner!
So next time you need a gift and don’t know what to do……..give the first thing that comes to mind. I guess overthinking something makes us look like everyone else. Be original and have fun!
What’s the most original gift you’ve ever given? I need more gift giving ideas…….please leave a comment below.
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