It’s a No Buy Holiday this year. We are just having a nice Potluck meal, playing games, watching movies and enjoying each other’s company…. No need for gifts for a celebration
@BarbD.
10 ай бұрын
To each his own. Enjoy.
@mariamercy7317
10 ай бұрын
Good for you... I stopped Holiday Shopping years ago. There was one time that we would write our name and pick one out to give a present to, except for children, those we all gave gifts to. Then like you, it came the time, no more gifts. A Potluck dinner, get together and enjoy each others' company playing games, etc.... Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and family, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🙏🏻
@Ladythyme
10 ай бұрын
@@mariamercy7317 yes we always gave gifts to kids - 12 and under…but we don’t have any young ones around any longer….yes you have enjoyable Holidays as well …without the hassle of gift buying and financial depletion I’m actually looking forward for them!
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
We've had lower key Christmases like this in the past and they were wonderful as well :)
@mrskimmieg
10 ай бұрын
Sounds perfect!
@nancyschwartz5665
10 ай бұрын
I took a mission trip to Hungary/Serbia in 2008. We stayed with families from the church where we were ministering. In my hosts home I stayed in one of the children's rooms. Up on the top of the bookshelf were 2 Operation Christmas Child boxes. It tickled my heart to see them there as evidence of kindness from across the world to meet the needs of children and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. :^) Thank you for mentioning it as an option for gift giving.These are all really great ideas.
@JosephVespa-ve6zi
10 ай бұрын
She's modeling the scarf 🧣😊
@lucycarl6301
10 ай бұрын
All great ideas Lisa! That story about the young boy and the toothbrush really touched my heart 😢❤
@phyltorkelsonp9268
10 ай бұрын
My eight year old granddaughter helped me pick out gifts to fit in one of the Operation Christmas shoe boxes about two weeks ago! It was fun to do together, and I thought it was a good way for her to learn about helping others, too! I love the great gift basket ideas, too!!
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
What a nice thing for the both of you to do together :)
@peggybernett9545
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Lisa! I’m listening to this video on the week before Easter and everything is Lovely!! Wonderful for Christmas and all year long!! Beautiful ideas! Grazie!!
@crystalh1402
10 ай бұрын
My family asked for very little this year so I’m blessing a family through work
@momof2momof2
10 ай бұрын
My brother has the shoe box gift for children at his church. My daughter went right out and bought some wonderful things for it. It was a big success as far as collecting items to make the children's Christmas brighter. Your story about the boy who wanted the tooth brush was heart breaking. Many years ago when I was working in a corporate office, a man from another department came around asking if anyone had clothing items etc. to donate so he could bring them down to Mexico. I got together a huge box of dresses, belts, purses, shoes, etc to give him. He came back to me a week later and asked me if I really wanted to give all of that away. I said of course, but why was he asking? He said the items went to an orphanage, and the teenagers rarely get things. Most people want to give the babies and children gifts. The teenage girls loved the long fancy dresses, ( my prom dresses and pageant gowns etc.) purses, belts, shoes and jewelry I donated. He said they were twirling around in the gowns, and trying on the shoes. I was very happy and humbled by that experience. 🍂🍁🍃Happy Fall🦃🍃🍁🍂
@carolynmaves503
10 ай бұрын
How wonderful!
@Loridye3605
10 ай бұрын
Lisa, you have so many great ideas for affordable gift giving! Thank you so much for sharing them with us And what a sweet store about the box the little one got! Isn’t it wonderful that something so simple could bring such joy to him. What a good story to pass along. Thank you so much. Love your channel!♥️😊
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Lori! It's sad when kids don't have the basics and I'm glad they can get help through some good programs....Hope you have a great weekend :)
@lyndabrown3402
10 ай бұрын
I turned 77 today and I remember lining up my first day of school and we got our smallpox vaccination and a tube of toothpaste and brush. I don’t remember if I had a toothbrush or not before then, but I still have all my teeth! That would be 1951 in a rural school in southern Indiana.
@mkinder9557
10 ай бұрын
We also do the boxes for children. It’s such a blessing! Loved the light for my granddaughter! I have a fan like the light that goes around my neck. It is such a help to me when I’m gardening and I bet someone else would like it too!
@kristindacus8642
10 ай бұрын
Great video! I especially love the scarf and journal. I find that gift boxes or baskets are so fun and easy. Dollar tree makes it really inexpensive to build a nice little gift this way.
@loriholland6431
10 ай бұрын
Lisa, these are all such wonderful recommendations....thank you for sharing! Such a touching story about the little boy, it brought tears to my eyes.
@marilynroberts6644
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all the great ideas. I also appreciated the word about Operation Christmas and the shoe boxes, I'll be looking for it. Many blessings to you Lisa, and your family.💜🎄💜
@Beatlegirl51
10 ай бұрын
I’ve seen several gift suggestion videos already, but yours Lisa, by far, is the best. Such lovely gifts , I really love the gift basket ideas. And the scarves! Stunning and unique. Thanks for this video!
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
Oh wow, thank you!
@Patti-1962
10 ай бұрын
I gave my son a reading light similar to the one you recommended, and he loved it! He is an avid reader, so he gets lots of use out of it. This year, I'm giving my grandchildren hanging bed organizers. Especially for the upper bunk bed. These velcro onto the bed, where they can put the book they are reading. I'm also giving them book lights as well! I love scarves, and I think I'll be putting one of these on my list for Santa. Plus, we buy for my husbands elderly aunt, and I know she will love one too, as she is a water color artist!
@angelakneller2880
10 ай бұрын
I don’t have many gifts to buy at all this yr. my niece 11 gets a cinema voucher and a handmade candle called unicorn dust it’s pink with glitter and has a heart shaped locket wrapped in foil in the candle made by my husband. We take my parents out for a meal. Hubby and I often get gifts throughout the year instead of at xmas. I finally get to spend xmas with my family as I normally work xmas but it falls on my days off and I’m not going to do any overtime x
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
Glad you are able to have the time off...wonderful 😊
@nadogrl
10 ай бұрын
Love Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child!❤️
@lisastevens105
10 ай бұрын
We have the shoebox here in California too. People are so generous. What a wonderful program.Great video Lisa.
@sarahcourtney1658
10 ай бұрын
Lisa, you never fail to disappoint with your videos! Some truly wonderful, yet simple gifts you`ve shown. I`m always amazed at how you just seem to have such a knack for having it all together & showing us how to also! The Oil Painting Scarves are awesome! Trying to choose is gonna be a nitemare! (but a fun nitemare) :)
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words, Sarah! I don't know about having it together; a work in progress is more accurate lol! I'm so glad you like the scarves...I have a few of them and they are even more beautiful than the photos... :)
@donnaclinton5578
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. My mom’s birthday is right after Christmas and we sometimes have a hard time thinking of a gift idea. The scarf will go nicely with a neutral coat she has. And the gift box donation has several places in my area. Many good ideas presented, thanks!
@lillivaughn8655
10 ай бұрын
Okay, Lisa. I have a complaint! These videos are too short! Lol. 😊 I look forward to each video and enjoy them so much. They always end too soon for me. Take care y'all! Lilli in Alabama, USA.
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
Awww, you are too sweet, Lilli!
@ceciliajones7816
10 ай бұрын
LeftoverPanettone makes delicious bread pudding!
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
What a great idea, Cecilia!
@carolynmaves503
10 ай бұрын
That toothbrush story was so sad. I recently read a quote about things you take for granted others are praying for. 💔
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
So true!
@laurakuehlke1320
10 ай бұрын
I love the gift basket ideas! Operation Christmas Child is a wonderful program; the school I used to work at participated every year, and my students were always so excited to be helping other children.
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
What a great thing to do with students 😊
@deca12351
9 ай бұрын
Love this video !! You are such a charming person !! God bless you and your family !! Merry Christmas !!
@asimpleseason2616
9 ай бұрын
I'm so happy you enjoyed it and thank you ! Many blessings to you :)
@kgirl701
10 ай бұрын
Wow what great and unique gift ideas. Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be using some of these. ❤️
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
So glad!
@marlenekallstrom-barritt7570
10 ай бұрын
Great ideas! Thanks!
@simonedutch1264
10 ай бұрын
Hello Lisa, I am always in such awe of your wonderful presentation and beautiful guidance in your videos. The gift giving ideas with such a personal touch with your thoughts and kindness behind each and every gift was lovely. I love soaps and have always enjoyed receiving them throughout my life, they are such a treat. What a heartwarming story of the little boy Lisa, thank you so much for sharing this. Have a lovely weekend and take care.
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
You are too kind, Simone! It's fun fun to find things you know someone will like to receive. I'm with you on the soaps, too...I love using nice ones every now and again since they are a small treat yet can be very luxurious :)
@karensample3052
10 ай бұрын
I love all of your suggestions Lisa, I used to make themed gift baskets but got away from it. You ave inspired me to do it again 😊
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
Wonderful, Karen! It's always fun to pick out just the right little things to delight someone :)
@TheLittleHomestead1
10 ай бұрын
Such lovely gift basket ideas - thank you :)
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome and thank you so very much for visiting! :)
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome and thank you so very much for visiting! :)
@tcoladonato
6 ай бұрын
Love crafted soaps and Walkers makes great shortbread cookies. Fun Fact: It is illegal to sell shortbread cookies (biscuits) in the UK if the ingredients listed doesn’t contain at least 51% butter. There has to be more butter than any other ingredient. 😅
@shorelife737
10 ай бұрын
Great ideas Lisa! Thank you!! We did the shoeboxes with our grandchildren this year. It teaches them compassion and sharing. I’m in the USA and we have chocolate chip panettone here. My family loves it. We eat it all season long. As soon as they hit the store we buy several so we always have one on hand for company stopping by or just dessert after Sunday dinner. We’re Italian so yes we do have it for breakfast too!!!
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
What a nice memory for your grandkids...and yes, the chocolate chip panettone is amazing :)
@baf814
10 ай бұрын
We have Tim Horton's here! Love their coffee. I even buy the kcups. Great ideas, Lisa. Beautiful baskets, I would be happy with any of them. I enjoy panettone at Christmas, and especially Pandoro. 😋
@angelakneller2880
10 ай бұрын
We have a Tim hortons also on the uk Kent coast x
@GoodGriefCB
9 ай бұрын
Great list. Love your videos
@asimpleseason2616
9 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@cindiblazer8621
10 ай бұрын
Wonderful, thoughtful gift ideas. Operation shoebox is a blessing to many children.
@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539
10 ай бұрын
I love then shoe box idea our church ash been involved in these before. We also have them gifting tree.. wonderful, lovely, grand ways to give! Thank you, for sharing.
@barbarajohnson83
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Lisa, great ideas I like the reading lights.
@eileenalholinna5310
10 ай бұрын
Aldi used to carry those Pannetone! I wonder if they do this year! 🎄
@CherylAnderson327
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. Great ideas.
@Trudence2
10 ай бұрын
You had me when you said oil painting scarves!❤ Beautiful!
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
They really are stunning and even more lovely than the pictures 😊
@BrickbyBrick4U
10 ай бұрын
Love your basket ideas! Thanks for sharing this.
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@smilesandbestwishes8597
10 ай бұрын
♡ How thoughtfully put together! Really enjoying your Channel and personality too!
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
I am so pleased you are enjoying the channel...I appreciate that very much, thank you :)
@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing . Fab ideas..you got me thinking 🤔🎄😀. I love love love the end story you shared 😀😀😀. 🇬🇧💛🤍
@sandrawyrick
10 ай бұрын
Do more gift ideas.
@user-es9mb8wi3m
10 ай бұрын
Great ideas. Just ordered several. Thanks, Lisa. You are lovely, btw. I am enjoying your channel.
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
How very kind of you and I am so happy you are enjoying your visits here :)
@joannecomanic5940
10 ай бұрын
Great ideas!! Thank you Lisa ❤ Merry Christmas❤
@asimpleseason2616
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, Joanne...hope you have a great weekend 😊❤️
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