Funny.....but Thoughtful!

It has been 4 years since we moved from Cali and I must say we do still miss our out of the blue family get togethers and our what the heck lets hang out tonight dates with friends. However, our new home here in Utah has been great! Our neighborhood is awesome. I can positively say I know everyone in our loop around. The families are great and have become good friends. Caitlyn loves the fact that she can just run across the street play with her friends and then together hop over to another friends house! We have made some great friends that we can truly rely on. So I've been contemplating on what I should do for my neighbors this holiday season to let them know we're thinking of them and how special they are to us. Well, I found this and thought there were some really cute & funny ideas. For those of you still wondering what to give your neighbors, fret no further. Here are some inexpensive but still very thoughtful and original ideas! My favorites are marked with a *****(If your in my neighborhood....I have first dibs!)

Jolly Rancher soft chews — We "chews" to wish you a "jolly" holiday season!

• Mittens (fill with tape, scissors, tags and pen) — Let us "lend" you a "hand" this Christmas season!

• Cheese Nips — We're going to "nip" it in the bud and wish you a "cheesey" holiday wishes!*****

• Christmas ornament — Twinkle, twinkle, sparkled, shine, this ornament comes just in time! Merry Christmas!

• Eggo Waffles and syrup — For a "quick-o" breakfast that will be just fine, when running late this holiday time! Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

• Frozen lasagna — "What's for dinner?" During the holidays we hear this a lot, just heat this lasagna until it is hot!

• Apples and caramel dip — To a most "a-peel-ing" family. "Dip" into a very happy holiday season!*****

• Animal Crackers or Teddy Grahams — This neighborhood would be a "zoo" without you! Merry Christmas to a "beary" "grrreat" neighbor!*****

• Big candy bar or candy cane —"Enormous" Christmas wishes to you!

• 7UP — There's "seven" reasons why you are "up" on our list of favorites! Merry Christmas (list seven reasons).

• Christmas plates — Hoping you'll "arrange" to have a wonderful Christmas this year with a "plateful" of fun!

• Bag of salad and dressing — "Tossing" out a wonderful Christmas wish to you and yours all "dressed" up with Christmas cheer!

• Christmas balloon bouquet — "Uplifting" wishes for a fun-filled holiday!

• Bag of mini carrots and veggie dip — We know you are 24 "carrot" neighbors! What a treasure! Have a happy holiday!

• Set of measuring spoons and cups — Wishing you joy beyond "measure" this holiday season.

• Bag of pistachios or peanuts in shells — Don't go "nuts" this Christmas! From your "nutty" neighbors.

• Fresh grapes — A "bunchful" of wishes for a "grape" holiday!

• Christmas paper plates, napkins, cups and plastic utensils — A bit of "disposable" Christmas cheer! What could be better? No dishes, my dear!

• Bolt of Christmas ribbon — This simple gift is meant to help you "tie" up those loose ends this Christmas season!

• Bag of ice melter and scoop — "Scoop" up a safe and fun holiday season!

• Snowman — There's "snow" better folks than you! Merry Christmas!

• Christmas potholders — "Hot" holiday wishes for you! Happy holidays!

• Magic Markers — Friends are the "magic" of Christmas!

• Christmas cookie cutter — "Cutting" out a perfect Christmas wish for you!

• Bouquet of flowers or cookies — We're sending a "bouquet" of Christmas wishes your way!

• Winter scarf — Hoping your Christmas is "wrapped" up in fun! "Warm" winter wishes to everyone!

• Note cards or Post-It-Notes — Take "note!" We're thinking of you this holiday season!

• Christmas towel — Sending "clean" and "sparkling" Christmas wishes your way!

• Snack mix — Here is a "mix" of holiday wishes for you! (or) May your holidays be "Chextra" special!

• Bag of potatoes with tasty recipes — Hey, "spuds!" We think you're awesome! Merry Christmas!

• Symphony candy bars — Just a "note" of "sweet" Christmas tidings!

• Package of pens — Whenever you need them, they're never around, so here is a supply ... 'cuz you're Christmas bound!

• Toaster Struedel or English muffins — May your holidays be warm and "toasty" Merry Christmas!

• Santa — Just be "Claus" we think you're neat! Merry Christmas!

• Starbursts — We are "bursting" with wishes for you to have a "starry" bright Christmas!

• Baked item — It's a Christmas miracle ... I baked! Warm Christmas wishes to you and yours!

• Frozen item — You're the "brrr-y" best!

• Cream of Weber Chug chocolate milk (individual or six-pack) — "Chug" a lug of Christmas cheer, Santa Claus will soon be here. Just warm one in the microwave, to have hot chocolate you'll surely crave! (You could attach a bag of marshmallows.)

• Rhodes frozen cinnamon or orange rolls — "Rise" to the occasion and celebrate the holidays in a "tasty" way.

• Pepperidge Farm cookies — Homemade cookies would be so fine, but these are so much better than mine! Merry Christmas!

• Bagels and cream cheese — "Spreading" a little Christmas "shmear" to our friends who are so dear!

• Package of Milky Way reindeer — For won-"deer"-full friends from the whole herd!

• Poinsettia — Our friendship is forever "blooming." Hoping you have a wonderful holiday season!

• Oven mitt — For a "warm" hand of friendship just as you've given me, and the wish for a joyous season with love aplenty under the tree!