| I'm going to tell you something a little shocking - beer | | | | about going an extra step in saying thanks? |
| makes a great gift. Whoa! Did that stun you? Okay, | | | | For under $50, you can get a kit to make good beer |
| maybe that statement is just a tad obvious. I have | | | | in your home that you cana) enjoy yourself andb) |
| recently used beer, specifically homebrewed beer, as | | | | share with neighbors as thank you gifts. This kit |
| a thank you gift for a neighbor and let me tell you, | | | | comes with simple to follow instructions, and all the |
| that goes a long way. | | | | ingredients you need except for water and maybe a |
| My wife and I took a trip out of town over the | | | | few extra bottles (used beer bottles or soft drink |
| summer. We asked this particular neighbor of ours to | | | | bottles will do). It doesn't get much easier than that! |
| keep an eye on things while we were gone. You've | | | | The look in my neighbor's face when I handed them |
| probably done something similar time and time again. | | | | a six pack of beer that I made for them to enjoy |
| While you're away, the neighbor collects the | | | | said it all. Do something nice like this for your neighbor |
| newspapers, mail, etc that arrives at your house and | | | | and yourself, you'll both benefit. |
| gives it to you upon your return. Many times as | | | | Keep this in mind too for the Holiday Season: giving |
| thanks or repayment, you offer the same service to | | | | someone a unique gift that you personally made, like |
| your neighbor when they leave town. After all, that's | | | | homebrew beer, is a really nice touch that shows |
| what neighbors do, right? | | | | you went the extra mile and didn't just get |
| That's correct, and it should be that way. But how | | | | something quick and easy from the store. |
