Know anyone who would love the gift of a night off from doing the dishes?
Everyone! Right?
I love the gift of no dishes because:
1. It’s a great way to reach out to your neighbors and build relationships going into the New Year.
2. So many people, myself included, have dietary restrictions and can’t or shouldn’t eat the Christmas goodies you might be making.
3. It’s a practical and useful gift. Who wouldn’t love to redeem the time it takes to clear the table and wash the dishes?!
4. Delivering the paper products in a gift bag provides the perfect place for an invitation to your church Christmas events and activities.
5. It’s not expensive. You can find cute Christmas paper products at the dollar store, Wal-Mart, and big packs at Sam’s Club. You don’t have to include the whole package – just enough for the number of family members if you wish. If you’re a planner like me, if you shop the after-Christmas sales you can score some great deals on Christmas plates and napkins to use to bless your neighbors again next year!
I’ve created two sets of cute cards you can attach to your “gift of no dishes.”
The cards say:
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a night without doing dishes,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year!
Give them anonymously, if you wish, or sign your name somewhere on the card.
Click the link below to open the free PDFs:
The Gift of No Dishes is perfect for:
- Your child’s teacher
- Small group leaders
- Bible study leader
- Members of your women’s ministry team
- Co-workers
- Neighbors
- Church staff members
- Mailman
- Members of your small group or Bible study
- Homebound members of your church
- Food pantry (to bless those who will visit during the holiday season)
- Your hairdresser, dentist, doctor, or anyone you’ll visit this Christmas season
Embrace the opportunity to be a blessing and provide a night off from the dishes for the people God places on your heart. Merry Christmas!
This post was inspired by Kristen Duke. You can check out her post here.
You may also want to read:
10 Ways to Bless Your Women’s Ministry Team this Christmas
Encouragement Idea: Blessing Bags
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Two years ago: Last Minute Christmas Fellowship Ideas
Three years ago: Christmas Couples Icebreaker Game
Four years ago: My Favorite Christmas Icebreaker Games
Five years ago: 10 Tips for Your Christmas Coffee or Fellowship
We are renting a house without a dishwasher, so this idea is PERFECT!! It’s great for busy mom’s, working women and people we’re trying to build relationships with! I love it so much and never would have thought of it on my own!! Thank YOU!!
Carolee, so glad you love this! You’re right – it’s a great gift for anyone! Thank you for your comments. <3 Merry Christmas to you!
It’s a great idea will do it in my family during our Xmas lunch and to friends as their Christmas gifts.
Ramokone, so glad you like the idea! I know the gift will be a blessing to all who receive it!
A thoughtful way to spread hospitality!
Thanks, Sally! I agree! 🙂