What to do with 2k gift?
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Anonymous
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Your parents gave you 2k so you could enjoy it, don't overthink this.
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Anonymous
Not PP but we are art collectors and also bought art as gifts to ourselves. It’s an stunner and our investments are appreciating beautifully. |
Anonymous
| That is one of the most useful thing to give. Save half and use the other half on a trip. And if the trip can include the grandparents, they would be very happy. |
Anonymous
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I’m super-practical: start a savings account for each DC and add a modest amount or minimum like $200.
Give them modest gift cards for Target, like $25 -$50. Shop with DC early in the year or bring the cards along next time you shop. Think of a “family” gift you’d like or would all enjoy/use. Discuss with DC of there’s something special that you all could buy or do together. Past examples from my house included a gumball machine on a stand, a portable fire pit, way back when, a Wii. Bank the test and have fun planning maybe a family trip or a long weekend away - doesn’t have to be elaborate-but make sure you treat yourselves to a dinner out or room service and then you tell the grandparents and DC that this is part of the gift from the grandparents. Take photos and share w the grandparents when you do this. |