What Are Appropriate Get Well Gifts?
I try to be a thoughtful person, and when friend or loved one is sick or injured or in the hospital, I always try send them get well gifts, but the problem is that I am not always sure what is appropriate and inappropriate for the situation.
I have always found that flowers are a popular choice, especially if it is a woman who is sick, but there is a problem when sending flowers to another man. I have had male friends that were seriously ill, and I just could not bring myself to send them flowers to make him feel better. I am not sure what kind of message that would send.
I also had a female friend that had to miss several days of work because of severe allergies with the change of season, and we were all discussing possible get well gifts for her. I thought about flowers, but then wondered if that was such a good idea after all.
Another one like that is candy. Again, there is the issue of sending another man candy, but I also had a friend who had to have her wisdom teeth pulled in college and said the pain she had to endure was pretty intense. When thinking of possible get well gifts, I toyed with the idea of candy, then tried to imagine her actually trying to eat the candy and decided against that option.
One that I always thought was a good idea was a bottle of liquor. Most of my friends have a favorite type of Scotch or whiskey, or a particular kind of wine they drink. The only problem there is that a lot of medications cannot be taken with alcohol, so the person you are trying to cheer up would not even be able to enjoy the get well gift you are giving until they are already better!
I have thought about buying stuffed animals as get well gifts in the past, but the question then becomes at what age do they stop being appropriate? A teddy bear is fine for an eight- or nine-year old, but is it really something you would want to give an adult?
Balloons are another favorite among get well gifts, and while they are colorful and festive, I often think to myself, what's the point? I mean, what can a person honestly do with a balloon?
I finally figured out a fool-proof way of providing your friends and loved ones with get well gifts that are appropriate for almost any occasion, are easy to find and almost always appreciated. Get them a get well card with a gift card inside. The get well card lets them know that you are concerned about them and the gift card shows that you are trying to bring a little cheer into their lives. They will definitely be grateful.
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How To Save Money
Let's face it the economy is in chaos. More and more companies close their businesses each and every day. The line at the local job fairs seems to be doubling by the moment. It is getting more and more difficult to get extended credit to buy large purchases or even get a credit card. Times are tough and it could end up getting even worse.
One of the best things that you can do during these tough times is to figure out how to save money and make it happen. When youíre financially strapped, figuring out how to save money can be frustrating and seemingly impossible. However, it should be your number one priority.
Being able to save money during these tough times can end up being your lifesaver. Believe it or not, figuring out how to save money might not be as difficult as it seems. The first thing that you need to do is make a chart or a spreadsheet and figure out where every single cent of yours is being spent. Do you buy a cup of coffee each morning? Keep track of that. Buy lunch at work a few times a week? Write that down. Do you find yourself walking out of the grocery store wondering how you spent so much money on so few items? Keep track of every single cent you spend for a few weeks. Before you figure out how to save money, you need to know how youíre spending your money and how much you're spending.
Realizing how to save money is a huge step in keeping yourself from drowning in today's economy. Once you take the time to itemize every single cent youíre spending, you can figure out how to change everything. Those expensive grocery store visits that you're having regularly, well, you can cut them down considerably. One of the most highly effective ways in learning how to save money is to utilize coupons and taking advantage of discounts.
Manufacturers will often place coupons in weekly newspapers or circulars. You can scour the internet for coupons. Buying generic brands instead of those famous name brands can cut your grocery bill in half.
Nowadays, people trying to figure out how to save money are finding that they can shop for items in their wardrobe or other household items or accessories at consignment or thrift shops. Sure, your new shirt isn't really new, but who will know? You can get a $50 sweater for $10 if you are a savvy shopper. Being cheap has never been more in style.
Figuring out how to save money can be incredibly stressful. Why not make it more fun? Take an old shoebox, or any box, and tape it shut. Cut out a slit in the top for a small opening. At the end of your day or your week, slide whatever leftover cash you have into it. Whether its one dollar or several, it is a way of saving money and not letting it be wasted. Before you know it, you may have enough cash to pay a few bills or some small emergency funds. The point of taping up the box is so that you arenít as easily tempted to take the money back out. Try it. You may find that being creative and finding way to be cheap may not be as hard as you imagine it will be, and could benefit you greatly in the long run.
One of the best things that you can do during these tough times is to figure out how to save money and make it happen. When youíre financially strapped, figuring out how to save money can be frustrating and seemingly impossible. However, it should be your number one priority.
Being able to save money during these tough times can end up being your lifesaver. Believe it or not, figuring out how to save money might not be as difficult as it seems. The first thing that you need to do is make a chart or a spreadsheet and figure out where every single cent of yours is being spent. Do you buy a cup of coffee each morning? Keep track of that. Buy lunch at work a few times a week? Write that down. Do you find yourself walking out of the grocery store wondering how you spent so much money on so few items? Keep track of every single cent you spend for a few weeks. Before you figure out how to save money, you need to know how youíre spending your money and how much you're spending.
Realizing how to save money is a huge step in keeping yourself from drowning in today's economy. Once you take the time to itemize every single cent youíre spending, you can figure out how to change everything. Those expensive grocery store visits that you're having regularly, well, you can cut them down considerably. One of the most highly effective ways in learning how to save money is to utilize coupons and taking advantage of discounts.
Manufacturers will often place coupons in weekly newspapers or circulars. You can scour the internet for coupons. Buying generic brands instead of those famous name brands can cut your grocery bill in half.
Nowadays, people trying to figure out how to save money are finding that they can shop for items in their wardrobe or other household items or accessories at consignment or thrift shops. Sure, your new shirt isn't really new, but who will know? You can get a $50 sweater for $10 if you are a savvy shopper. Being cheap has never been more in style.
Figuring out how to save money can be incredibly stressful. Why not make it more fun? Take an old shoebox, or any box, and tape it shut. Cut out a slit in the top for a small opening. At the end of your day or your week, slide whatever leftover cash you have into it. Whether its one dollar or several, it is a way of saving money and not letting it be wasted. Before you know it, you may have enough cash to pay a few bills or some small emergency funds. The point of taping up the box is so that you arenít as easily tempted to take the money back out. Try it. You may find that being creative and finding way to be cheap may not be as hard as you imagine it will be, and could benefit you greatly in the long run.
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