Claire
Master Chef
I have the parent dillemna as well. What I do is go to local stores and find local food products. Be it a local company that makes sauces and pickles, Wisconsin cheese or maple syrup, whatever. It makes a great package that the entire family enjoys. I'm with all of you, at some point it is difficult to buy for those who buy what they want when they want it. But I don't just "buy" a package, I choose the various sauces, relishes, and my dad's favorite that he cannot get in the south, cheese curds. I don't know about you, but I have a hard time figuring out what I want and what I want to give to my husband. I'm learning that even my younger relatives love the food packages I put together.
One option, too, if your family is religion or charity oriented, is a gift to their favorite. Two of my friends this year sent $$ or goods to my favorite charities, and believe me, hubby and I were happy!
A bottle of wine from a local winery or hootch from a local distillery are also a good gift if your family is so inclined.
One option, too, if your family is religion or charity oriented, is a gift to their favorite. Two of my friends this year sent $$ or goods to my favorite charities, and believe me, hubby and I were happy!
A bottle of wine from a local winery or hootch from a local distillery are also a good gift if your family is so inclined.