I am a single parent and always thought it was important to teach my child to give. We used to go to a store, I'd pick out three things I really liked, bring them to the counter, then walk away while she decided which one would be the perfect gift for me. The salesladies loved it and it would be wrapped up, then I would pay for it. It was always a suprise when I opened it on Christmas morning and she was thrilled that she could suprise me! She is now 25 yrs. old and buys me great stuff, like a gc to Joann's!!!