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Sunday, July 24, 2016

Top Ten Wedding Shower Gifts that No One Else Will Bring!

It's the season for bridal showers and weddings.  Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit awkward when you give or receive a duplicate gift? Do you ever find yourself wondering what to give the bride—especially if this is the sixth wedding you've attended this summer?
We all want to show our friendship and support of the bride with a thoughtful gift, but sometimes it's difficult to know just what to give. Let me help!

These are my top ten wedding shower gifts that no one else will bring.

  1. Ingredients for recipes with recipe cards
  2. Laundry basket filled with homemade cleaners and recipes
  3. Ingredients for homemade laundry soap and recipe card
  4. Knitted or crocheted dishcloths and dish soap
  5. Gas card
  6. Apron
  7. Totes
  8. Embroidered pillowcases
  9. A bag filled with spices... even Aldi spices
  10. A cloth grocery bag filled with flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla, chocolate chips and my chocolate chip cookie recipe

The key here is that these are practical items that a wife needs.
She's a bride for a day and a wife for a lifetime!

 God bless you and the brides in your future.

Laura
Blessed to be a blessing


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42 comments:

  1. Anne in the kitchenJuly 24, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    I have my go-to gift When I was married we got a 3 step kitchen ladder. I can't tell you how many times I have used it over the years. I started giving them a few years back and now it is expected when I get a shower invitation.

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 25, 2016 at 9:00 AM

      That is an excellent idea Anne! Maybe I'll use that one someday. I just love the practical. You can only use so many serving bowls!

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  2. RhondaJuly 24, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    I like your quote. So much emphasis is spent on a one day wedding when I think the emphasis should be on the marriage.
    One of my favorite shower gifts was homemade rags from my aunt. When she got married after WW2, paper towels were not invented and she only had her new wedding gifts with nothing to do cleaning with. So in the future, she cut up and hemmed old bath towels into rags. I used Aunt Bernice's rags so much, and from then on, I have made my own.

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 25, 2016 at 9:01 AM

      That would make a great gift for brides today. Thanks for sharing Rhonda!

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    2. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 25, 2016 at 9:02 AM

      I've given dishcloths to many ladies in our church for different occasions, and they still talk about how they like them.

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  3. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and GardenJuly 25, 2016 at 1:12 AM

    such good ideas Laura! These presents are something a bridge will treasure and remember. Something useful!

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 25, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      Useful is perfect for housewives. We are all housewives of one fashion or another!

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  4. LindaJuly 25, 2016 at 6:26 AM

    What great ideas...I shall remember that if we ever get invited to a shower or wedding. smiles

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 25, 2016 at 8:50 AM

      It seemed like we didn't get invited for a long time, but this year we've gone to two weddings.

      Be blessed!
      Laura

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  5. Billie JoJuly 25, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    Yes. Just yes.
    Thoughtful, practiful gifts trump China and crystal any day.
    Have a cozy day!

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 25, 2016 at 9:06 AM

      ​I do like china and crystal; and, and I do have some china. But, I've found it doesn't really fit our lifestyle of raising kids.

      Be blessed Billie Jo!
      Laura​

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  6. SarahJuly 25, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    Great ideas! So thoughtful, creative and useful.

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 25, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      Why thank you Sarah. I've not been for a visit to your place for awhile. I'll be over in a few minutes.
      Laura

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  7. sandi sJuly 25, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    I love your list of gift ideas! Also some great tips in your comments. Hugs,

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  8. CherylJuly 25, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    Oh, I LOVE these ideas! Thank you ever so much for sharing, sweet friend. God bless you! I hope you are doing well. :)

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  9. Joanne July 26, 2016 at 5:13 PM

    Great ideas! I usually end up making a blank scrapbook or other handmade gift. Pinned. I'd love to see you link up with us over at Wonderful Wednesdays: http://www.ourunschoolingjourney.com/2016/07/wonderful-wednesday-link-up-with-oh-my.html

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  10. MimiJuly 26, 2016 at 11:07 PM

    Laura, this is an excellent and well thought out list. Something that I always gifted to brides-to-be, was a hamper of meal makings for the day or two after the wedding or honeymoon. Nobody wants to return to an empty freezer and pantry! Love your post. Mimi xxx

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  11. AnonymousJuly 27, 2016 at 1:08 AM

    I like your ideas, especially the first one since I do love cooking. Would have really enjoyed that :-)

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  12. WandaJuly 27, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    Very creative gift ideas Laura. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comJuly 27, 2016 at 7:42 AM

    These are really good ideas, Laura! I like all the pretties, too, but these are more important.

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 28, 2016 at 9:40 AM

      I do love pretties, but in a small apartment or house, they can quickly become overwhelming.

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  14. Carole @TootSweet4TwoJuly 27, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Great ideas! Number 10 is my favorite, though. Stopping by from Amaze Me Monday and pinning to Pinterest!

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  15. Debbie W. WilsonJuly 27, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Great ideas, and I like the personal touch.

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  16. Ava's AlphabetJuly 27, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    Great list! I received a recipe box filled with hand-written family recipes. I use it regularly and treasure it. It is amazing to pull out a recipe written in my grandmother's handwriting. Thank you for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party this week.

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 28, 2016 at 9:43 AM

      What a treasure! I'd love to have something like that in my grandmothers' writing.

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  17. Mrs.AOKJuly 28, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    I had guests bring recipe cards to my best friend's bridal shower, she loved it.
    Thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH
    xoxo
    www.mrsaokaworkinprogress.com

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJuly 28, 2016 at 9:37 AM

      That's a remarkable idea Mrs. AOK! Thank you for sharing it. I do hope I can remember that one for my daughters when the time comes!

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  18. UnknownJuly 29, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    great ideas! I love the gas/gift card idea - simple, but useful!

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  19. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 30, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    Great ideas!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  20. PamAugust 19, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    What a great list of creative and practical gift ideas! I will definitely save and use these ideas. Thanks!

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  21. PamAugust 19, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    What a great list of gift ideas. I love practical gifts, and will definitely use them!

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