There's one gift that your recipients are guaranteed to want and need, is just their taste, fits perfectly, and costs exactly what you want to spend. What is it? Money, of course!
"But... giving money is tacky and not very thoughtful!" you might say. Not when you put thought and effort into how you give it. Below are my favorite creative, thoughtful, and non-tacky ways to give cash as a gift. You'll also find creative ways to give gift cards.
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Hello, my husband & I made the tissue box dollar bill dispenser for our Granddaughter's 10th Birthday. Needless to say, it was a BIG hit. Love your ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Glad to hear she loved it!
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