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Supercharging adult sibling bonding

Your 2-minute-a-week shortcut to
always having awesome gift ideas well in advance.
Greetings Gift-Givers!
Hi gift-giver! Go ahead, break the sibling code — be a tattletale about today’s gift idea.
Gift idea time! Here’s a story of a
great gift to spark your creativity
The “sponsored sibling getaway" Gift:
We have given our children (grown and flown) a weekend away alone anywhere in the US. Predetermined $ amount. We want them to continue to have a close relationship and by having a weekend alone every year we hope they will.
Why this gift is great
Removes a barrier (financial expense)
Long-term ROI - fosters lasting bonds
Selfless (the parents aren’t participating)
Many prefer experiential gifts over material ones
Gift tradition that takes the guesswork out of future gifts
Brainstorming your version of this gift
BGC “sponsored sibling getaway" Playbook:
Determine the budget
Provide advanced notice so they can plan
Establish payment logistics (you pay upfront, gift card, reimbursement, per diem, etc.)
Communicate your expectations (compromising, timing, desired spirit/purpose of the outing, etc.)
Make it an annual tradition
Instead of weekend getaways, consider sponsoring other quality time opportunities:
Dining experiences
Selfcare experiences - spa days, mani/pedis
Adventures - amusement parks, nature excursions
Entertainment events - concerts, movies, plays, etc
Shared hobby or class - DIY home projects, trade shows, gardening class, etc.
Memberships - season tickets, museums, amusement parks, gym, gaming subscription, etc.
Other gift-recipients to consider a sponsored getaway for:
Retirees
New Parents
Friends/family
Parents or grandparents
Co-workers (even if it’s just paying for them to go out to lunch)
Spread some love! Share this gift idea
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Someone who loves to travel
Someone with adult children or grandchildren
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Mother’s Day gifts
Any memorable gift you’ve received or given
Thank you to those who have shared. I can’t wait to spotlight them!
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My attempt to send
you off with a smile
Last one there is a rotten egg,
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach
Subscribers sharing their feedback
(Please keep the feedback coming!)
Most of you indicated in a recent poll that you “almost always” or “the majority of the time” give cards with your gifts. One of you replied with a story that may make some of your reconsider that tradition:
“When we cleaned out my parents' house after my mother's death, we found piles of greeting cards that she'd received over the years and didn't have the heart to throw away. Since then, I almost never burden a gift recipient with a greeting card. A simple To/From tag of some sort does the trick and can be thrown away guilt-free.”
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