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Looking for some gift ideas for a holiday gift guide for the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter's newsletter and website. Anything people can think of as appropriate gifts for PALS would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks.
Wow, surprised I'm breaking the ice on this one...her's a few off the top of my head...
-travel-size blanket/quilt and pillow
-slippers
-med minder (pill box)
-mittens
-straws
-scented candle/aromatherapy
-warm/non-slip socks
-books on cd
-gift certificate
-dvd movie
How's that for starters?
Great ideas. Thanks. If you think of more, let me know. We have some lead time. Also, if you have a specific brand or product that's better than others, let me know.
Here are a couple ideas:
*Satin or slippery material PJs ---they move easier in bed
*Microwave heatable bean or corn bags -- great under the covers at the foot of the bed on cold nights
*Microwave heatable gloves or slippers
*No-tie shoe laces
*Suction hand grip bars
*One touch can opener or jar opener --seen in TV promos, but I found them at WalMart
*Dry erase markers/boards for PALS who are loosing their speech
*Athletic pants with leg zippers or snaps --easier to remove without taking off UFO braces
*Pre addresssed, stamped envelopes/cards to send for family birthdays & anniversaries
All seemed great but this one caught my eye: Microwave heatable bean or corn bags . Is this a product or do you mean, frozen veggies?
Thanks.
The bags are small material sacks of dried corn or beans. You heat them for 2 minutes and they stay hot for 1-2 hours. I bought several at a local business, but they would be very easy to sew a couple of rectangles of material together and fill it with corn. If the corn dries out you can sprinkle the bag with water before heating.
I have seen similar things, made with rice, in Bed, Bath & Beyond, in handicap aid catalogues, and on line. But most of them are bigger, like for around the neck and a bit expensive.
Here's a link to the MDA's annual gift guide from their Quest magazine...happy shopping!
http://www.mdaquest-digital.com/mdaquest/20081112/?u1=texterity
I do not want to sound ridiculous, but what I want for Christmas is a cure for ALS.
hi :)
how about sets of different colores ribbons and or scarves for "trache chic"
hose snuggles from snugglehose.com they come in all colors and designs and are quite lovely ,i use them.
and they keep those cold hoses warm and lessen accumulation of "clouds " in the circuits
:) :) :) :) :)
These are all great ideas and responses. Thanks for the help everyone. We're putting out list out on our newsletter and our website soon. If you want to follow us see our homepage at www.als-ny.org or find us on Social Networking sites (besides here, of course):
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Greensmile, I wanted to thank you for the snuggle hose idea. I was completely out of ideas for Dad. They even have a "swift/breeze set" So the tiger stripe one is on the way for his Christmas present.
janine,you're very welcome.by the way ,as you saw on the site they have many colors and styles.sooo one can match with their clothing and or the seasonal mood.lots of hugs and smiles :) :) :) :) :)
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