One I bought and one was a gift.

Rebates shopping portal and Groupon discount codes with gift cards purchased from eBay or Safeway with more gift cards and Mr Rebates shopping portal.Take a shower at work to save on utilities, water, and electricityGo to the gym more often (do your 3S’s there, ****, shower, shave)If you work in a startup company that cater’s food, it’s a no brainer--- eat at work and bring food home.

It also, helps reduce stress that I had before becoming wealthy (stress of bills).Also, I like being able to go to the store and buy whatever is needed and buy some gifts for others that truly need help (say disabled - not just lazy or entitled), it's rewarding. 

An attorney just sent us $250 gift card for our favorite (currently LOCKED down) restaurant for a REI referral. 

but what does it work out to on a per-stay basis vs. the gift basket?

My first downpayment was a gift from a family member to house-hack a 4plex on an FHA loan (3.5% down).

When we are blessed with rIches and the ability to do manage it and multiply it we should take hold of that and make good use of our talents and gifts !

In the meantime, in order to support our great country as well as your favorite local small businesses that you understandably care greatly for, here are some things you can be doing to help, if you aren't already:Buy gift cards from local businesses to use later, or to give them to friends/people in need.

I’m currently in the process of buying my father house and he has gifted me about 42k in equity now my plan is to live in that house until I find a decent multi family to rent and rent the old home out .

Perhaps a gift cert to a local restaurant for helping you out.