Giving “A Gift Each Day” may be good for the soul

When I was five years of age, I was quarantined for a number of weeks with scarlet fever along with a sister. Our Aunt Alta brought a large box with small gifts inside – each one gift-wrapped. We were both to open one each day. For us, that was the ultimate in royal treatment and something to look forward to during our long quarantine.

I can now think of no more grateful recipients of this thoughtful idea than people living with dementia and their care partners who are house-bound together for extended periods of time! A small gift-wrapped remembrance for each day – from Christmas Day well into the dark and uncertain days of the 2021 new year!

“Loneliness, helplessness, and boredom are painful and destructive to our health and well-being.”         

Bill Thomas, MD, The Eden Alternative, EdenAlt.org

Perhaps the ideas which follow will help you wrap up your shopping for older loved ones whom you will not be able to see this year. Consider the benefits generated by both the giving and receiving of a “gift-each-day”!

 

Christmas Cards

Every card has a unique design and sentiment, perfect for all the people in your life. Set of 20 Holiday Greeting Cards and Envelopes.
Buy it here

 

Disposable Christmas Face Masks

Designed for comfort, these masks offer full coverage of the nose and mouth, with Adjustable Ear Loops.  Buy it here

 

 

Christmas Lights, Snowflake String Lights 19.6 ft

40 independent snowflakes. Each snowflake contains an LED that emits a white light, LED light and snowflake are separable. Buy it here

 

Kitchen Elf Apron

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS DESIGN – The Christmas apron has a green background with unique elf patterns stitched on. Available in classic red and green.  Buy it here

 

Elegant Christmas Paper Plates and Napkins

Merry Christmas design in gold foil on red and white background. Plates are made of high quality thick paper. Napkins are soft and absorbent. Great for the holiday season. Buy it here

 

 

Christmas Table Runner

Burlap Christmas Table Runner, 13 x 72 inch. Buy it here

 

 

Set of 4 Pillow Covers

Made of breathable cotton/linen blend fabric, comfortable, durable. The pattern is printed on the front and the back side is natural burlap color. Buy it here

 

Christmas Fluffy Socks

4 pairs of Christmas fluffy socks – for both men and women. Classic Santa Claus, cute elk, colorful snowflakes, reindeer and interesting and different innovative pattern designs. Super soft, warm microfiber, made of 95% polyester fiber and 5% spandex. Buy it here

 

More Funny Christmas Socks

These cotton Christmas stockings are comfortable and soft with good elasticity. Stretchy and breathable. Buy it here

 

Christmas Riddles and Trick Questions for Kids and Family

The best Christmas presents aren’t always the most expensive gadgets: they’re the gifts that spark fun and laughter, and they’re the gifts that bring everyone together, even when It’s a Face Time or Zoom holiday gathering.  Buy it here

 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The perfect gift for readers young and old!

“Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot. . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!”  Buy it here

 

A Vintage Christmas: A Collection of Classic Stories and Poems Hardcover

By Louisa May Alcott (Author), Charles Dickens (Author), L.M. Montgomery (Author), Mark Twain (Author). Buy it here

 

 

Fix-it and Forget-it-Christmas Cookbook:  600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes Paperback

Phyllis Good is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold more than 12 million copies. She is the original author of the Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook series. Buy it

 

Handel: “The Messiah”

With The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It wouldn’t be Christmas at the ranch without this recording! This music was very personal, since Mother and I had both performed in various productions of the “Messiah” in our respective earlier years. Buy it here

 

Bocelli: “My Christmas”

“…music that gives joy, and instills a sense of peace.” Buy it here

 

 

The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole

“Quintessentially Cole” – singing the classics.  Buy it here

 

 

Gaither Homecoming Christmas

Bill & Gloria Gaither – Southern Gospel at its best! This Gaither Homecoming production – just one of a number of the Homecoming productions in our library – was recorded in South Africa. Buy it here

 

Women’s Fashion Long Scarf

Warm and soft, multicolor plaid.  Buy it here

 

Turkish Bathrobes

Classic Turkish Terry Bathrobe – Robe made with 100% Turkish Cotton. Unisex, Medium. Buy it here

 

Men’s Slippers with Fuzzy Plush Lining

CLASSIC MOCCASIN STYLE SLIP-ON CLOG with breathable open back. Easily slides in for instant comfort. The light weight slippers with low back heel let you walk effortlessly and steadily. Buy it here

 

Women’s Slippers with Fuzzy Plush Lining

CLOUD-LIKE CUSHIONING: Dearfoams slippers are designed with a multi-density cushioned insole with memory foam, bringing instant comfort and relaxation. Buy it here

 

All Season Warm Fuzzy Microplush Lightweight Blanket

Thermal fleece summer-autumn blankets for bed and sofa, 90×90 inches.  Buy it here

 

 

Essential Oil Diffuser with Adjustable Mist Mode

Colorful essential oil aroma diffuser with adjustable mist mode for bedroom, office, and travel. Buy it here

 

Tezam Electric Head and Neck Massager

10 minutes per day – to improve sleep quality, help combat fatigue, and feel more energized. Buy it here

 

 

 

 

Posted by: Susan Troyer