Tiller-Trail Times’ 2023 holiday gift guide

Coupons are something we do at our house as well because we’re not the wealthiest family but we still find ways for us to all be happy and grateful. I’ve given my dad coupons for years and every year he always seems to find a way to use them. Last year i wrote some coupons that said ”help your dad work day” where I helped him work all day for a whole day

I had fun working with him though because I get to see the big smile on his face and his eyes bright up. I’ve also given him a coupon that was a free movie night even though he never used it.

I always give my stepmom coupons to her because it’s quick and easy. For her I usually give her free movie nights or free breakfast in bed.

For my brother I always gave him the same coupons because he is always looking forward to it every year: Mason does your chores day, skip starting the fire and free dinner cooked by Mason. I can cook and he always devours it. Christmas isn’t all about the presets its about being grateful and spending time with family.

– Mason Peredetto

Snack basket

If you’re having trouble coming up with Christmas gift ideas because you’re not sure what to get someone, you could put a Christmas gift basket together for them. 

In the basket you can put all of their favorite snacks, drinks, candies, candles and any other items that you think they would like or maybe need. 

If you are really close with the person you’re making the basket for you could also put in some pictures of you and them together to add some personal touch to the basket. 

You could also make it Christmas themed and wrap some of the items you put in the basket to make it more festive and fun so they have something to open and they won’t know exactly what you got them in the basket and make it more of a surprise.

– McKenzie Park

Cozy Basket

Sometimes cozy is all we really need. Now imagine a cold winter’s day or night and you just came home from a long day in the snow and you try to find the quickest, most warming cozy things in your house to warm up and relax. 

A Christmas cozy basket is any basket filled with all the Christmas cozy things you could think of to keep your Christmas warm and relaxing. Blankets, slippers, a hat, a scarf, pajamas, a movie, and any choice of treat you find delish. 

– Riley Crume

Favorite color-theme

A Christmas gift should be something that the person either wants or needs. If they don’t need or want anything, then you can get them something that you know they’ll like. Something with their favorite color, for example. 

– Anaya Gideon

Meat of the Month Club

Do you have a grillmaster in your life? Someone who loves to barbecue no matter what kind of meat it is?

Induct them to your own meat of the month club this Christmas. Here’s how it works: Each month, purchase your loved one a different cut of meat. Between beef, chicken, pork, fish and even vegetables, there are more than 12 items to grill for each month of the year.

The hidden beauty of giving meat of the month club as a gift is the grillmaster might invite you to stay for dinner.

You as the gift giver don’t even have to know what kind of meat you’re gifting that month. Go ahead and throw that package of top round steaks into your cart. A true grillmaster will find a way to make it sizzle. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can include recipes in paper form each time you deliver a cut.

Is your loved one vegan or vegetarian? Portobello mushrooms, corn on the cob and zucchini grill nicely. 

Meat of the Month Club delivers good tidings long after the novelty of other gifts have worn off.

— Mr. McCallum 

Sweet treats

My grammy is a very spectacular cook and every Christmas she will make a plate full of everyone’s favorite sweets and she gives them out. Helping my grammy make these delicious gifts for friends and family and even being gifted with these holiday treats myself, I know that it is a great gift idea. 

Making plates of sweets for your family and friends might seem expensive but if you already have the ingredients it should not cost much. In fact it will most likely be less expensive being you already have the ingredients.

Even if you’re a bad cook it never hurts to learn more and just by taking your time to make something for someone is a very kind thing to do. 

Making the cookies is simple and where all of the holiday spirit comes in. All you need is to find simple Christmas recipes, grab a friend or family member and start baking. Don’t forget to laugh and have fun while making these Christmas desserts. This is a thoughtful and, ¨sweet,¨  Christmas gift idea.

– Natalie Harris

Letterman jacket

It’s not uncommon for Days Creek athletes to earn a letter in a sport as underclassmen, but it’s hard to tell from first glace because there are few if any letterman jackets worn on campus. 

With the price tag in the hundreds range, not the dozens, cost is usually the barrier for students in purchasing a jacket.

If you have a youngster athlete at Days Creek, consider getting them a gift that will show off their athletic accomplishment and will last them a few years.

Cascade Athletic Supply in Medford is our favorite, but not the only, vendor that sells jackets. 

Tim Forbes, Days Creek’s rep at Cascade reported these prices:

“The jackets with leather sleeves by Settlemeyers start at $299.00 and in general if you add embroidery and sewing are generally in the $375 to $450 range. Holloway also makes jackets with leather sleeves. The jacket start at $190 and to add embroidery and sewing puts you in the $250 to $400 range. Holloway also makes a jacket with vinyl sleeves. The jacket starts sat $125 and to add embroidery and sewing get you into the $200 to $300 range.”

— Mr. McCallum