Need ideas

[piratesmate]

I'm finally wrapping up this project for my soon-to-be DIL's shower gift - a box of recipe cards, both Disney & DS's favorites. I included a couple of things like the table of roasting times for turkey & ham as well as conversions & emergency substitutions.

Can anyone think of anything else that you wish you'd had when you first started out? Or something that would just make this a bit more special?

I think I've been at this project too long. (off & on for over a year ) Many of the cards have clip art on them & they're in a Longeberger basket, with all the accessories. It sounded much nicer when I started it, but along about now it doesn't seem like very much from the mother of the groom.

Soooo, now that you know my life history . . . . any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Spinning]

I think it is a wonderful idea! Something that I would cherish if my MIL gave it to me!
You could always set her up with scrap booking! Make a wedding kit then you can have something to do together for more bonding!

 

[goofymom/pop]

The spices or seasonings to make the recipes. I know that was so expensive getting all the spices etc.

I love the wedding album idea. A little one would be nice 7x7 size or so.

Did you get the little utensils to put in the basket too

wish I could think of something else, guess its past my bedtime and the brain has gone to sleep.

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

You said you've included DS's favorites but what about those family tradition recipes? I know I have my great grandmother's bread and butter pickle recipe and my grandmother's pickled peaches. Not that I've made them that often but just having them is cool. And there are others like an aunt's pie crust, some coffeecakes, and several traditional holiday dishes.

Another idea might be to include a blank recipe book. I received one of these and as I collected recipes it was easier to keep track of them in this than on cards (especially after the card box was filled!) It looks basically like one of those approx. 5 x 7 hardcover journals but inside has a recipe format.

The spices are a great idea! I still remember how expensive those were to add to the cupboard!

Deb

 

[piratesmate]

Thanks for the great ideas!

I need to apologize for not being more specific. I was thinking of other things to put on the cards. Because I use many of the family tradition recipes, they are included - at least the ones they'll eat. (DS loathes vinegar & mayo. )

My original intention, when I started this 2+ years ago, was to also get her the spices she'll need & Tupperware small rounds to store them in. (We have a store nearby that sells fresh spices - MUCH better than using the stuff from the grocery store.) At the time money wasn't an issue.

Unfortunately, both DH & I have been out of work for quite some time & I can't do that for this shower. I'll be going to another, next month, and hope to be able to pull the $$ together by then.

Deb

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

Given the situation (which as your son's fiance I would assume she is aware of) go with what you have. Sounds like a wonderful gift you've put together. Give it with grace and I'm sure she will be delighted. After all if she chose your son she must be a young woman of impeccable taste right?

You know this group - ask for ideas and we'll give you all sorts of thoughts!

Deb