20 The Queens Courier • holiday • DECEMBER 17, 2015 for breaking news visit www.qns.com Everything & then some s holiday guide By Tresa Erickson We’ve all been there. You make out a list of people to shop for, start jotting down some holiday gift ideas and come up short on a couple of names. While wonderful people, the couple appears to have everything and more. There is nothing you can think of that they don’t have or have had at some point. Now, what are you supposed to buy for them this holiday season? Here are some ideas. Fulfill a need Ask around and find out if the couple is in need of anything. Perhaps they could use some item repaired or replaced. Step up to the plate. Practical gifts often make the best gifts. Continue a service Chances are the couple subscribes to some type of service, whether a daily newspaper, weekly housekeeping or monthly fruit club. Find out what services they subscribe to and pick up one for a few weeks or months, depending upon your budget. Schedule an outing Find out what’s on tap around town and consider purchasing some tickets for the couple. Perhaps a concert or ball game is coming up that the couple might enjoy. Perhaps they would like to go horseback riding, ice skating or sky diving. Whatever they are up for, you can probably arrange an outing for it. Spend time together There is nothing more enjoyable than spending time with others. If you can’t find a gift for the couple, spend some time with them instead. Take them to a movie or play a round of golf with them. Do something fun together and build some memories. Offer skills and labor Everyone could use help with projects around the house or office. Instead of a gift, give the couple assistance with a project. Put your handyman skills to work and help them renovate their bathroom. Work your magic in the kitchen and cater their office party. Use your green thumb and help them landscape their yard. Give back Sometimes for people who have everything, nothing is more special than giving back to the community. Perhaps you could make a monetary contribution to the charity of the couples choice or volunteer with them one morning or afternoon. Get creative If only a tangible gift will do, think outside of the box. Shop around for unique gifts and try to find one that suits the tastes and interests of the couple. There is any number of unique gifts you could give, from a voice-activated universal remote control to monogrammed stemware. H & N Collectibles Rare Coins & Collectibles Rare Coins · Gold · Collectibles 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Need Holiday Money $$ We Will Pay Super High Prices For Your Jewelr y & Coins Sell your coins and jewelry to us! We will pay the HIGHEST MARKET VALUE for all your valuables, appraised in the comfort of your home. Ask for Howard Frydman Buyer of All • Silver & Gold Coins • Old US Coins • Gold Jewelry • Diamonds & Watches • Military War Relics • Sports Memorabilia • Sterling Silverware PO BOX 4113 Sunnyside, NY 11104 516-369-4104 • Hecoin1@aol.com
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