Thank you gift to a rich person who helped a lot

amother

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:09 am

What kind of gift to give to a quite rich man and who helped us a lot with something very important? Maybe something for his family too, as he spent a lot of time on us.

I’d like something that would be meaningful and he would use.
I imagine he/the family may have an accumulation of gifts like silver pieces, expensive liquors and such.

Thank you for suggestions

amother

Natural

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:15 am

If he helped you out financially, then don't spend too much money.
How much were you looking to spend? $200 $500 $1000?

amother

Khaki

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:24 am

Don't fret on "something he will use" . Write a beautiful letter of appreciation, and get anything in a store near his neighborhood that he can exchange. It shows your appreciation, and as you say, he probably has plenty of gifts coming his way. My next advice, is to get something practical, like a beautiful linen set...also in a reputable store, where their taste may be different than yours...JMHO

amother

Apricot

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:26 am

I think a touching heartfelt card is the way to go. If the person has helped you financially, they might not appreciate you putting a few hundred dollars into a gift.

amother

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:27 am

amother [ Natural ] wrote:

If he helped you out financially, then don't spend too much money.
How much were you looking to spend? $200 $500 $1000?

Not in a sense of giving us money, so it’s ok if the gift is expensive.
Not set on price range, give me all ideas you have.

I ruled out a lot of things which can be personal taste and therefore not used, like art,
birchas Habayis they prob have a collection of etc

amother

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:30 am

A note is a given, and we also would like to give something that will be remembered so to speak and will last.

Maybe something for the kids? As a parent, it makes me happy when someone gives my kids presents.

amother

Natural

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:48 am

For kid
Trampoline
Kids jeep
Assorted books
Lego sets
Kitchen corner
Swing set
Doll house
Gift card for music lessons
Jewelry
Personalized gifts
For family
Hangers with family initials
Patio set
Challah cover
Silver vase with flowers.
Shabboss Tablecloth
Drinking glasses
Cutlery
Silver napkin rings
Judaica painting
Becher

singleagain

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:49 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

What age are the kids?

For younger kids... They always could use more Lego/magna tiles/blocks etc.

Are the kids older? Maybe something that caters to their interest. Are they sporty kids? Science kids? Quite kids? Potter kids?

I think you said, no liquor.. but if the guy likes a certain type of liquor... He will like another bottle. With liquor you could also try to find something a bit.. out there.. I can help with that if you want... Just don't nix it right away.

Rappel

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:49 am

A hand written scroll of a meaningful passage for them (shir hashirim, Esther etc.)

Something homemade/unique which has a personal touch?

A really nice, helpful service you can get them?

gande

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 2:59 am

Anything personalized. One idea is Pens for everyone. For the Mr. A personalized wine opener, challah board...

dankbar

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 3:28 am

You can personalize (engrave) a corkwine opener set. A grill tools set.

Now with spring starting you can maybe get some nice flowers/plants/flower pots to beautify his garden. Or any other enhancements or outdoor item/activity to enjoy.

For kids a snow cone machine/slush machine. Cotton candy machine.

Eraser/crayon/marker/sticker machine.

Personalized fingertip towels for each kid.
Personalized bath towels/swim/tote bags.
Personalized foldable beach chairs for camp.
Personalized shluf kappel/hair brushes/hand mirrors/bed lamps/duffle bags/garment bags/hand travel bags/ cosmetic bags.

amother

Peach

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 3:38 am

Flowers, homemade cake or cookies, fruit or nut platter. We've helped people out and this is what we appreciate. It's awful to get a personalized gift that isn't your taste. I hate thinking that someone spent time and money on something I won't use.

amother

Wheat

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 5:45 am

Rappel wrote:

A hand written scroll of a meaningful passage for them (shir hashirim, Esther etc.)

Something homemade/unique which has a personal touch?

A really nice, helpful service you can get them?

I second this. My husband is a sofer and they do these things. Also lamnstzeich written in menorah shape and ketores.

krembo

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 10:57 am

Do you bake? Make a gorgeous shlissel challah ( actually, make a few, so at least one will come out perfect and you can send that one!). Put it on a simple pretty glass platter. Wrap it up beautifully. IME people are happiest with something heartfelt that they can’t buy.

EishesYo

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 1:14 pm

IMHO I feel like a person who helped you with money doesn’t want you spending a lot of money on him... I like the idea of a nice flower centerpiece for shavuous with a nice personal note

pause

Sun, Apr 28 2019, 3:04 pm

I would definitely do something like flowers or something homemade. Perhaps you can send both for Shavuos: homemade dairy (cheese babka, cheese florets, cheesecake, etc.) and a bouquet of flowers.