In this season of giving, I started thinking about what have been my favorite gifts over the years. I for one, feel great stress in deciding on just the right gift to give so when it is perfect, I really get the significance.

For me, and this may sound crazy, one of the best gifts my husband ever gave me was a Kitchen Aid mixer. I love to bake and the mixer I owned was old and not very good. The gift was a great surprise and I use it to this day.

Another favorite gift was a sweater -- not a fancy sweater -- but one that my daughter decided to buy for me just because she thought I would like it.

Can you remember your favorite gift and why it was special to you?