Every Christmas for the last 12 years I have gifted each of my four grandchildren with an after Christmas shopping spree and lunch. One on one. Over the years we have lunched at Chuckie Cheeses, Cracker Barrel, Red Robin, and many more. We have shopped at Glenbrook and an antique mall and Menards and on and on. Over the years interests have evolved from Build a Bear to Victoria's Secret and shopping for soldering irons and car repairs. This year we had to make a change. Since shopping anywhere in public is still problematic, I offered each of them a virtual shopping spree. They can shop on line for whatever they want (within their set limit) send me the list, with all the order information, and I can order and pay for the items and have them shipped directly to them. We will find time for lunch later in the year. Two of them have taken me up on the offer so far and I have been able to order everything on their lists. Approximate delivery times vary which should keep them entertained with anticipation for a while. Ho, ho, ho.
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