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I just threw a surprise birthday party for my 90 yr old dad. What a blessing to still have both parents alive and kicking.

I got my friend and her husband a 100 watt solar panel, and her 2 boys blueberry bushes.

Someone gave us something like this as a wedding present. A laundry basket filled with cleaning products, kitchen towels, etc. It was perfect!

I worked in an emergency room for years. I take the raspberry emergin-c and mixed it in cranberry juice. It tastes great and I didn't get sick. Great ideas!

Great idea Patera. I really believe people are starting to re-think gift ideas. Blessings, 😊🙏🏻💕🇨🇦

Every year I give my adult kids, and grandbabies junk boxes, and they love them. CVS has some great free things. I buy the whole year and make the junk boxes. A big Happy Birthday to Nana!

Mom did this for me for my first apartment years ago. It was much needed.

You are always a blessing to us. We all need to show the love forward now more than ever before.

I like blessing box instead of care package, what we called them in my day. I’m 73 & I pick up things on sale continually & give my grandchildren’s mother a box ever time I see them. I figure with prices & shortages & four kids, anything useful is a blessing. I also made up individual bags of deodorant, pimple cream, tooth paste etc., for each child when they started school. I got some strange looks, but they came back asking if if I could buy more when they ran out. I felt so blessed!

Patara, this is great! I've got a 22 year old daughter out on her own in this terrible economy. We do a small blessing for her once a month, just $20 each month of necessities. Usually I get her food -- typically a protein like frozen fish filets, ground beef, chicken or staples like butter, eggs, olive oil, etc - something that I know will help her make ends meet and I have some peace knowing it will fill her belly. But, you've inspired me to do a bigger necessities box of household items for Christmastime! Thank you for sharing.

Nostalgia… always got a lifesaver book in my stocking. Buy them every year for my kids. Not as good now as they used to be, but it’s a tradition.

Love hearing your son is a nurse! I’m also a “murse “. It’s a great profession.

What a great idea! I bought a bunch of homemade fleece blankets back in August from a friend that were discontinued patterns for friends and family and were discounted. Those will be gifts this year, as utility costs continue to rise here. A couple will be used to cover my 2 chairs/ottomans in the living room that are old and tattered but still usable. (My rescue dog was destructive when I first got him.) But really, who doesn't want a soft blankie? My 4 grown/married kids will be here for my 70th birthday in 2 months and they can pick which ones they want, as there are many colors and patterns. There is just no way I can buy for 8 adults and 13 grandchildren, but they can share the blankies with their kids. It's not like they expect anything but it's something I felt compelled to do. I saved cash for a year to do it, and it may not suit their style. But it's the thought that counts, isn't it?

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 everyone!

My three children, who all now hover around 50 years old now, STILL bring up every Christmas how, no matter how many toys or other things they received for Christmas, they ALWAYS got a multi pack of new underwater!!! Momma has always been practical. Plus, back then I was trying to feed a family of 5 on $20 a week!

I do this for baby showers. Can't go wrong giving such wonderful gifts. Much better than plastic junk. Keep up the good work. Stay warm.

How did I miss this? I love it and have done it for my youngins (all in their 40’s) at times when needed. It’s a fabulous idea for all year round, now more than ever. I loved seeing the mama sweetness as you pointed out things he liked. Don’t we love our babies? You are an awesome mom and friend. I’m glad you are mine.

This is amazing my boy Harlem and I usually made Christmas dinner for the homeless and deliver it all over the place but this year due to being sick we won't have Christmas for us Harlem will be 14yrs old Christmas

I made something like that for my kids. I bought storage containers from the Dollar Tree, printed some tags and filled it with homemade things. I made the scarf towels, the pocket pot hoders with a spatula and cookie mix in it, and some embroidered toilet paper for my son in law (gag gift). Some have already opened them and theyvlove them.

I believe giving begins at home. Wonderful gifts !

Happy birthday to Nana 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎁 I hope she has a great day! Peace🕊 love ❤ light 🌅, and health 🙏 be with everyone!

Hey lady Your awesome have fun at nana's tell her happy birthday and we are wishing her many blessings all year. Love & prayers Sherry

I always go to the Dollar Tree and get items like these for my younger brother's stocking. Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. Two years ago I also gave him toilet paper, beans, and rice! Then we usually give him cash or a Walmart gift card that he can put towards gas or groceries. He's is his early thirties now, but he's single and very much lives like a bachelor so he really appreciates these type of gift. Heck, as a nearly 38 year old married mom, I appreciate these type of gifts! I would much rather recieve something simple that I actually need and will use than some random crap that's going to sit around taking up space in my house I don't have and collecting dust.

I gave my grown daughter towels, bathroom, hand, kitchen, etc. She said that’s what she needed.

Patara!!! I love this idea! One year, we were REALLY broke for Christmas. And this mama was struggling to find the joy in the season. I went to the store and wandered around, trying to figure out what to get the kids for their stockings. I got them each a box of cereal. We almost never have cereal at our house, so it was a treat! Plus, it took the need for mama to make breakfast on Christmas morning. The next year, the kids asked if Santa was bringing cereal again. Now, it's a Christmas tradition. Last year, the kids ALL asked for a can of SPAM. I'll be danged if Santa didn't bring a ton of SPAM. This year, they've asked for Vienna Sausages. (seriously, what's wrong with these kids).

This year for my adult children and their families, we gave them money to get what they needed for their pantry. It’s a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!

This is the best gift item I have ever seen. I will be doing this from now on. Thank you. Happy Birthday Nana.

Hello everyone

That green cap scrubber is absolutely wonderful. For just a $ you can't beat their kitchen helpers. This is always a great gifting option. We did this for our 3 sons who all left for college on the same semester. They loved it! I've also done gift baskets for our "adulting children" with families of their own. This year is extremely tight for me so I'm baking banana breads from frozen bananas and ingredients from preparedness pantry.

Happy Birthday, Nana! Patara, thanks for the ideas.

Tell your Nana happy 86th Birthday. Have lots of fun.

We always gave my MIL a bag of baking supplies at the beginning of December. She loved that and baked all month. Valerie in SC

I just took a blessing box or need box. To my neighbor. He's down sick and recently going thru a divorce..had 2 heart attacks.. etc etc etc . From my pantry I was able to pull canned soups..tissues.. musinex..theraflu.. Gatorade halls cough drops.. crackers.. vitamin c tablets.. and some fresh bread plus his pie for Xmas. Having a pantry is a life saver in situations like these. We live rurally and it's priceless to be able to help someone in need.

Good Morning.. Late "Happy 86th Birthday Nana!"... Love to you All

Happy Birthday NaNa.... have a wonderful time tonight.

My young adult son lives a while away so we only see him a few times a year but we always bring groceries, usually canned or shelf stable stuff. He gets an Aldi gift card for Christmas and some quality work gear, usually really warm stuff. He works outside at a ski resort and it really helps him to have one less thing he has to buy. Especially these days, our young adults need the basics. (well, all of us, really...I'd love some laundry detergent over another coffee mug or knick knack)

My parents always made each of us kids a tote of household items for Christmas. This year I did up one for my daughter now that she is out of the house. It's one of my favorite things to receive for sure!

Howdy all!

I would love a gift like that.

That is a wonderful idea. Years ago I knew a lady that gave toilet paper to her family, I’m talking early ‘80’s.

My kids love when I give these boxes filled to the top.

Evening y’all

Wonderful gift for your son. I always get something like that from my Ma for Christmas and birthday. Always exciting because you're just pulling stuff out and beaming at what's below it. Lots of lovely little surprises. Take care, Poo

When my daughter got her first apartment we took her to a dollar type store and got everything she needed (that they had) for her apartment. She was thrilled. This year it was extra money for her family as they are struggling due to hospital bills.

What a thoughtful gift, Mama!

Blessings & birthday wishes to your Nana 🙏 ♥

Hi everyone

Hi Patara 👋 My grandparents gave us blessing bags years ago. I didn't understand as a child but I get it now. This year my grandma saw the prices at the grocery store and ordered a 1/4 of a cow for myself and my cousins to fill our freezers. A true blessing. 🥰

Happy Birthday to your precious Nana!

I always made a big stocking with all personal items in it for all in our family even after we grew! I love it! Blessings❣️❣️

I gave a care package to my grandson who is in his 1st year at college. I also make care packages for my son and family consisting of some spam, and Ramen which are favorite snacks.

I love your blessing basket! Great ideas for everyone! Thanks again!

Big bath towels make great wrapping for presents. Secure with a belt (part of the gifts) or big safety pins (they always come in handy). Then there is no wrapping paper to be thrown away.

Love the gifts for your son! All will be used and won’t clutter his home. You’re a great mom!🥰

Payers, my Grandma gave the same type gift basket for weddings, births and graduations! This was back in the’60’s, and I never heard of anyone who didn’t dearly love and appreciate those special gifts from her!!!

I did this every year for all my kids and grandkids. Always added homemade fudge, the little loaf size banana bread and pumpkin bread, always an ornament… Christmas socks, a hand crocheted scarf…among other things. They always loved it! 🥰🥰🥰

Love the Emergency packets. I keep them at work all winter long.😉

Patara. What a wonderful idea. I always like the dollar tree stretchy gloves, hats, and socks for people this time of year. I apologize for always misspelling your name I'm trying to do better. Give Nana a little squish from all of us. . .she done good with her family 😀

Happy Birthday, Nana🎂

I love that Beef Barley Soup. These are the best gifts to give, something that can be used up and not clutter the house. I have always appreciated these types of gifts and I hope those I have given them to appreciated them as well. Thank you for another amazing video.

I love this so much!!! Thank you for sharing!! Happy birthday Nana!! God bless you all!!!

I'm in WI, its going to be chilly!

I always do a "blessing box" for my parents and one of my children that is in need!! I can't help others when I know my family is in need, I am on a limited budget myself!!

Hope Sweet Nana had a happy birthday.

For the last several years I have given my youngest daughter a case of paper towels and toilet paper. She loves it.

You have such a big heart Patara...Your a huge blessing...

I have been putting food buckets together. All i can do for now.

Love you such a bright spot in my day

Giving a treat is fun to do .

Lot of people making these boxes now and using the items that you mention were out. That could actually be a very good thing.

I love these types of gifts. I go visit my son and take him to sams and stock him up for months. I love doing that. He doesn't need me to I just love doing it. Happy bday to nana.

Great idea! This year my sisters, daughter and Mom are getting baskets full of homemade goodies, my special home canned goods (Apple Pie Filling, Blueberry Pie Filling, Cowboy Candy, Cranberry Sauce, Canned Mushrooms, etc! That’s a basket of LOVE!

Tell Nana Happy Birthday! Practical gifts are the way to go this year! They will be appreciated I'm sure.

So glad you honor your beloved Grandmother! Blessing bags are a wonderful idea not just for Seniors but could be for younger neighbors who are having a hard time economically. Also can contribute $ to homeless shelters in same amount (they usually like that before getting items).

Yes Sister, Great basket! We've done same thing even with our grand babies. Gift bags are not multifunctional but... baskets/containers of all sorts are awesome!

I did this for my adult son at Thanksgiving and he was tickled to death. I also included emergence C, laundry soap, toilet paper, shampoo, 6 tubes of toothpaste, deodorant, dental floss and coffee. I got him more coffee, powdered Gatorade, body wash and some fun stuff for Christmas.

Happy Happy Birthday Nana!!!❤️🎂

My mom and dad have also done stuff like that… it truly is the best gift! I always tell them you don’t have to buy …. But they will no matter what LoL getting stuff I use is awesome!! It’s so appreciated! Snow is on the way here too in WV… 🥶 ❄️ 🙏🏼🎄

Happy Birthday Nana🎈

Happy Birthday nana wishing health and happiness. Thank you for raising such a fine family.

Love this gifts! True Mother Love!❤ Congrats to Nana and a really Happy Christmas for you and your family, Patara!❤🎄

I LOVE practical gifts. Such a lovely, thoughtful gift for your son! One year for Christmas my Mom (by choice) gave my family a box full of baking items. Sugar, flour, choc chips, brown sugar, raisins, maybe yeast for making bread, etc. My favorite gift ever! SO... thoughtful and useful. We struggled so it was well appreciated! Blessings to you all!!!

Wow! I haven’t seen those Cherry cough drops for years! I used those while growing up! So cool!

The idea of Blessing Baskets is genius.😉

I can't get my grandma to see what's coming our way and maybe thats for the best so her heart isnt stressed but to make sure shes ok my mom and I put together boxes and boxes of food, supplies etc. For my grandma. At least we know shes set for awhile

Thank you for introducing me to Trader Joe’s Wintry Blend. I am enjoying a cup right now. Every year my children and grandchildren get essentials. I mentioned last year that I might stop doing this and my children strongly voiced their desire for me to continue. I was wrong in thinking they had outgrown it. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

We celebrated Christmas yesterday with our daughter, son in law and grandkids. We gave our daughter and son in law cast iron skillets (per their request). It was definitely a year of giving the necessities to the bigs and grandkids ofcourse got fun stuff. We did get our 5 month old granddaughter a snowsuit. Love all your ideas Patera. ❤

I will use these ideas for the blessings box. This will be great to refer back to. You are not just talking to the wind, it is helping.

The Tootsie Roll banks have been a tradition for many years with my kids as well as the Life Saver candy story books. They look for those in their stocking every year. I remember getting them and I love passing that on to my kids. Thanks for all you do! Love your videos! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Great idea. I bought a few things my daughters could use in the kitchen. Pioneer Woman for one daughter along with heat resistant kitchen mitt etc. I bought more conservative and minimal for my minimalistic daughter. You just have to know your children and what they like. 🙏🏼❤️✌️for the New Year.

Here med & dog food isle stripped bare no matter what day. Happy Birthday Nana.

Making food boxes for my daughter and my father and they are getting a shirt a piece to go with it

My daughter calls hers her goody box. She loves it

We done this the year before last trying to get everyone something by buying a family pack of paper towels and toilet paper and dividing it up into two family and giving washing powder liquid and fabric softener and dryer sheets you will be super what help it is for the young families they can't afford to buy a lot of these things so just remember they need this stuff also .

I didn't know that your son went to nursing school!! That's awesome!! RN 30+ years here.

God bless you all and stay safe and warm and your families 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕☝️💕🙏☝️ Merry Christmas all

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

This is a gift I would LOVE to receive! I love getting practical useful things. Birthday blessings to Nana!

I think that the giving bag 🎒 is a great idea 💡 🤔 so glad I watched the video 📹