A perfect blend … My BIRTHDAY GIFTS:
As I grow in age I find that I need less and less. That is why it’s so hard for me to let my children know what I want for gifts. At Christmas and on my birthday they always ask and I never have a good answer.
The easiest thing, of course, is a gift card and I really love those … especially the ones for Panera Bread. I like their salads and soups and the Asiago breakfast bagel with egg, cheese and bacon is a favorite of mine, as are the little quiche‘s.
Soooo…I received the standard question this year as my date of birth approached and I (as always) asked for the gift card. My son groaned but he and his daughter honored my request … so I am set for some good eating for quite a while to come, thanks to them !
My daughter and her husband, on the other hand, refused to go along with that and I was shocked and thrilled to get something that I can really use but would NEVER have asked for. It’s a Black and Decker Leaf Hog blower and vacuum !
My little house is surrounded by trees and, no matter what the season, I am inundated with leaves and no amount of raking seems to make a dent in it. Not to mention that the raking kills my back !
I’ve already put it to the test and I find it easy to handle and very efficient. I will finally be able to stay ahead of the leaf deluge and what a difference it will make in keeping a neat and tidy yard. I’m sure my neighbors will approve.
Now I can blow or vacuum to my heart’s content and then reward myself with breakfast or lunch at Panera’s. A perfect blending of gifts from my almost-perfect kids !!
The easiest thing, of course, is a gift card and I really love those … especially the ones for Panera Bread. I like their salads and soups and the Asiago breakfast bagel with egg, cheese and bacon is a favorite of mine, as are the little quiche‘s.
Soooo…I received the standard question this year as my date of birth approached and I (as always) asked for the gift card. My son groaned but he and his daughter honored my request … so I am set for some good eating for quite a while to come, thanks to them !
My daughter and her husband, on the other hand, refused to go along with that and I was shocked and thrilled to get something that I can really use but would NEVER have asked for. It’s a Black and Decker Leaf Hog blower and vacuum !
My little house is surrounded by trees and, no matter what the season, I am inundated with leaves and no amount of raking seems to make a dent in it. Not to mention that the raking kills my back !
I’ve already put it to the test and I find it easy to handle and very efficient. I will finally be able to stay ahead of the leaf deluge and what a difference it will make in keeping a neat and tidy yard. I’m sure my neighbors will approve.
Now I can blow or vacuum to my heart’s content and then reward myself with breakfast or lunch at Panera’s. A perfect blending of gifts from my almost-perfect kids !!
posted by Ginnie at 3:20 PM
8 Comments:
Both are good presents!! I also prefer gift cards, for either foods or massages or pedicures!
Hi Ginnie,
My mom was the same way. She had so many little things that she really didn't want anymore. But I have a feeling that she would have loved the leaf blower and the food.
Happy Birthday! Love Di ♥
I can identify--we too are difficult to buy for. And we love gift cards. I keep my Amazon wish list up-to-date.
Sounds like both of your gifts are perfect!
Happy Birthday to you! Wonderful gifts and all of them you will use too :)
I guess I need to wish you Happy Birthday. Or did I do that already? I need a memory upgrade for my birthday.
Ginnie, Panera bread is one of our favorite places, not only for the food, but the wi-fi as well. We spent a couple of weeks in an cabin which was supposed to have connectivity, but didn't so we would drive 30 minutes to a Panera Bread and settle down for soup, sandwich and email. Makes a great gift!
Great presents. Glad that you had a happy birthday! Any signs of spring there?
Happy Birthday Ginnie!
As to the leaf blower, I can truly relate since I am surrounded with numerous Oak trees!
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