At this point, don’t we all know a person who is doing a risky and important job through this COVID-19 era? Not only doctors and nurses are here for us, but all kinds of health care workers. And then think of the food and grocery workers, delivery people, child care providers, bus drivers, farm workers, and teachers. I know I would like to thank people—with an extra tip for pizza delivery, a cold bottle of water for the postal carrier, a note of thanks to an ICU nurse.
Maybe you know a vintage-loving frontline worker. If you can narrow down their interest (is it ‘90s sports teams, art deco era or ‘60s mod for instance) you can come up with a vintage gift specially tailored to the person. If, however, you don’t know what they like, here are some suggestions:
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Have it be vintage in excellent condition. You don’t need any rough edges if you’ve been working an incredibly long and hard day.
Have it be something that doesn’t need to fit. A bag, a scarf, a necklace—one-size-fits-all!
Have it be personal: Something green to match her eyes; an initial; something that complements what you’ve seen on the person, or something they have commented on to you.
Have it reflect what the person is doing as a frontline worker. Vintage slippers for the guy on his feet all day; hand lotion and the softest pair of vintage gloves for someone who has to constantly wash her hands; a vintage kimono-style robe for someone who has to be covered in PPE during working hours; a hat for someone making deliveries.
Please keep washing your hands, distancing no matter how painful the separation, and wearing a mask. Our frontline workers are counting on us.