Ready or not here it comes! The holidays are upon us, and a gift guide seemed to be in order. Here are some of my favorite picks for gifts, whether you are in the mood to save, spend or splurge!
“Save” Gift Guide
- Offer to take your friend’s dog for a walk. They love to get out into the fresh air.
- Give them a break! Send some friends or family on a date night and babysit their children.
- Call someone you have not spoken to in a while. It will light up their day!
- Drop off a meal for a sick friend. We all could use a helping hand.
- Put a little treat out for the sanitation or postal service provider. They work so hard for us.
- Bring in your neighbor’s trash cans from the street. You can also offer to mow their lawn or pull some weeds.
- Drop off some cans of food or jars of peanut butter to a local shelter or food pantry.
“Spend” Gift Guide
- Give it forward – or backwards! Pay for the customer in the drive-thru that is behind you.
- Cozy pajamas for the holidays are a tradition in my family. Buffalo plaid is in season all year round.
- Send DoorDash to an elderly person or couple for a great unexpected treat.
- Pick up a couple of new toys or games and donate to Toys for Tots. You may donate until December 9th at Navy Federal Credit Union located at 41030 B California Oaks Rd. in Murrieta.
- A gift card for a Murrieta Day Spa facial or massage is a great stocking stuffer!
“Splurge” Gift Guide
- Get a change of scenery with a weekend escape at a nice Airbnb in the mountains or on the beach.
- Easy to make Meal Kit Subscriptions are delivered right to their door. There is one for every price range and dietary need; vegan, keto, low carb, no-prep, you name it! So much fun to try new recipes.
- Root, root, root for the home team! Take the family to a sporting event.
- Pay for a service to put holiday lights on someone’s home. The gift that makes all the neighbors happy.
- Treat the one you love for the entire day! A massage is great, but a Holiday Package from Murrieta Day Spa is even better.
Murrieta Day Spa was established 35 years ago in Historic Downtown Murrieta. MDS is famous for its signature massages, specialty facials, and nourishing body treatments. Guests can enjoy the outdoor heated pool while enjoying a handcrafted cocktail from the Abundance Bar & Café and being pampered from head to toe. Call (951) 677-8111 for reservations and to inquire about our memberships, gift cards and group gatherings.
