It’s no secret that we love lists. They simplify life. They prevent us from forgetting stuff. They make us feel organized. And, if you use Giftster to create gift exchanges and wish lists, you know how much easier it gets to shop for friends and families.

But did you know there other ways Giftster can simplify your life and help you get things done?

For Kay, a 77 year old grandmother from Colorado, Giftster has been a life changer! As an “oldster”, mother, and grandmother looking to downsize, she wasn’t really in need “stuff.” What Kay needed was the gift of time to help her get through the growing list of household chores she no longer had the energy or stamina to do.

Always resourceful, Kay decided to use Giftster to create a “Honey-Do” list for her family. Rather than items to be purchased, her list consisted of things like cleaning Venetian blinds, washing windows, vacuuming the car, and putting up a shelf or two.

First, Kay invited her daughter to join. In turn, her daughter signed up the rest of the siblings (eight in all) so the entire family had access to their mom’s Honey-Do list.

“Gifted” In So Many Ways

Once the siblings familiarized themselves with the chores on the list, they organized a two-day Mother’s Day outing to work their way through their Mom’s list. Not only did they accomplish what they set out to do, it turned out to be a joyful, long overdue get-together for the entire family.

Now that Kay has crossed off most of the things on her original list, she is busy adding new chores, requesting the gift of ‘time’ — one of the most precious things we can give to the people we love.