A good friend has invited my husband and I to her parent’s 50th wedding anniversary.
This morning it occurred to me that I have absolutely no idea what to give them. I would like to stick to The Compact if possible, but that’s difficult when you barely know someone.
I have met her mother several times, and her father once, very briefly. They are quite old and I don’t know much about their interests, except that her mother likes to make apple streudel. They are German and moved here when they were newly married.
Another factor is that I know it’s a difficult marriage, so I’m not inclined to give them an overly sentimental gift about how their love has stood the test of time.
For these reasons, it’s harder than usual to give a handmade or experiential gift. I think I need something nice and generic. Although baked goods are a possibility, if it’s something special.
Readers, I need your inspiration. You always give me great suggestions, and I know you’ll come through. I’m really drawing a blank on this one.
What would you give an elderly couple you barely know? Please leave your ideas in the Comments section. And thank you in advance.
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