Finding the right gift can be a stressor at any time of the year. Your parents probably have everything they need and more knickknacks than they have room for. Your own children may not need more toys or want you to pick out clothes for them.
Almost everyone has some area of their life that they would like to have better organized. Reasons people often procrastinate on organizing are that it may be too big for them to tackle on their own, they dont know where to start, and it is not fun to do it on their own. When you give the gift of your time and assistance to get organized, you have provided what they needed: help with the job, guidance in setting up the work, and companionship while they do it.
For those close to you who do not need more material possessions, consider creating a gift that centers on becoming more organized.
Your Parents
Would your mother or father like help in cleaning out a garage or a closet that has accumulated years of possessions? Schedule an appointment with them. Your gift then could be a four-hour time block devoted to organizing a specific area together.
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