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Posted By: Silly Girl on 2008-11-19
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a 14 yo girl and a 17 yo boy. Any suggestions???
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Thank you! Now, Gift ideas?
The 20th anniversary is China. We love Chinese take-out and actucally our dining room is done in a Chinese theme. I promise you it is not "over the top". It is so suttle we still need a few decorative pieces. I tought that whatever I give him, if it will fit, I would put it in a Chinese take-out container. He wouldn't understand it until I explained it, but would then really appreciate the sentiment.
Gift Ideas
You can check out my web site www.marykay.com/kabrown7117.
Need gift ideas
My 20 yo daughter is spending a month in France for college studies and we need gift ideas for her host family, preferably something "American". Any ideas?
Gift ideas
 We always give Bibles. I also like to give Piggy banks.
Gift ideas
Check out www.Vermontteddybear.com -- GREAT website and they will personalize a bear for you if you wish, plus could be something that is handed down in the family etc.
Need gift ideas for dad...
Dad is retired, lives on 20 acres, has 2 horses, drives mom crazy, no hobbies. Any ideas? - I did get him an electric windshield scraper which will come in handy as they do get snowed in where they are at. Also thought about a food basket but those items are gone as soon as you eat them (duh! LOL) so any other ideas??
And why was it appropriate for a Christmas gift? lol
fd
need gift ideas for my husband
He is SO hard to buy for. I always buy him token clothes, which he needs, but would like to buy him something really special this year. He doesn't wear jewelry or cologne. He recently started wearing a watch, but he dug out his old one, so don't need that. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Mothers Day gift ideas
Also try www.vermontteddybear.com -- I got one for V-day from my SO and he is darling and ordered 2 for my aunts, one who was diagnosed recently with cancer and another for her b-day -- cute little tropical girls :) and their delivery is WONDERFUL!!!!
Need christening gift ideas... sm
My husband and I are godparents to a friend's baby. The christening is in a few weeks and we have no clue what to get -- any ideas? And the baby is a boy.
Any ideas for a coach's gift?
Soccer season is over in a month (U8) and I'm team mom so wanted to come up with a coach's gift. I know there are the standard team plaques, etc but I'd really like to get him something different. He's an awesome coach. The other parents haven't really come up with any ideas but are willing to split the cost of something within reason.
Any ideas??
Housewarming gift ideas?
I know homes are personal so I'm not sure if anyone can help in a generic sort of sense, but I guess is there anything as a new homeowner you would have like to have gotten?
My sister just bought a house back home and since I currently live across the country and cant be there for her housewarming party I wanted to get her something that would be useful.
She has all her basics as she has lived in her own apartment before she bought the house...
Any ideas?
I hate getting her a gift certificate, even though that's what she said would be totally fine...
Christmas Gift for Boss
My other job is a legal secretary. I am looking for gift ideas for my boss that was not too expensive. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!
christmas gift exchange again sm
Our family has always picked names for Christmas and bought only for that person. The limit is supposed to be $25. You know how hard it is to just spend $25 especially on someone that basically has everything. In the past this had just included the adults in their 40s and 50s. Of course one felt obligated to buy the teenagers and younger children something. I'm single with no kids. Last year I spent close to $200 on Christmas. I really couldn't afford it last year, absolutely cannot afford that this year.
This year my SIL presented the idea of a low cost gift or gift card (my mother hates gift cards) and playing the game of picking a number, then picking a gift, etc. Well my other brother and his wife, who are well off, and my mother decided they didn't want to do that and also now want to include the teenagers and young adults (20s) in the gift exchange. I told my mom I don't want to participate. I can't afford it. "Its only $25 they say. Aren't you making any money?" Well its never "just" $25 and what can I buy a teenager that has everything for $25? They turned up their noses on the small gifts I gave them in the past. I also don't want others to spend more than $25 on me when I could only afford $25. I already feel inferior about my financial status in comparison to my siblings and I feel the best thing for me is to not participate. What's the problem?  I really loathe Christmas anymore. No one really appreciates any gifts they are given and I don't want to participate anymore. I guess I'm antisocial. Why can't we just have a family dinner and forget about the gifts?  Thanks for letting me vent.
Need gift ideas quick for my sister-in-law!
She is a huge wine lover and drinks mostly red wine. I had ordered her a wine bottle cooler that cools the wine quickly, because I thought she drank white wine sometimes as well. I just found out from my brother that it is only rarely that she drinks white wine and that most of her friends drink red wine too so the wine bottle cooler may not come in handy for entertaining very often. The cooler is already en route to my house, so now I am trying to think of something else to get her. She is very connected with her Spanish heritage, and she has extremely good taste in home decorating. She has almost everything she needs already, but any ideas would be most appreciated! Thanks!
gift ideas for high tech men who have everything
Since you all have great volunteering ideas, I thought I'd pick your brains about what to give high tech men who have everything for Christmas.
Need ideas for a GUY and GIRL gift for x-mas exchange
anywhere from $25-70...any ideas would be appreciated...
Needing some gift ideas for seniors....
Using the ole brain and trying to come up with either male or female gift items. Having dinner at my home and playing some simple games like White Elephant so I need to get about 3 gifts for the prizes. No toiletries (spelling?), thought about gift card for restaurant already, any ideas? Thanks.
Some puppy gift basket ideas.
1. Collar, maybe with personalize ID tag with name and owner contact info.
2. Leash.
3. Flea collar.
4. Flea powder.
5. Puppy-friendly flea shampoo.
6. Grooming brush.
7. Spray-on coat conditioner. Some come with nice fragrance.
8. Vitamins. They come in liquid and gel forms, usually flavored. Would not recommend pills.
9. Smoked dog bones (I think they are made of cowhide) appropriate for puppy's mouth size.
10. Chewy treats for training. My Shadow loved the cheese and/or bacon flavors.
11. Dog blanket.
12. Food and water bowls.
Gift Ideas for a new police officer? sm
My nephew is graduating from the Police Acad. in a couple of weeks. Does anyone have any ideas what would be a good gift? I hate giving money. I did look on line and got some ideas but I thought I would ask to see if anyone has had experience with this. TIA
Any ideas on what to get in-laws for Christmas whom already have everything - sm
and they don't want us spending a lot of money on them either. Thanks for any ideas any of you may have. I am at a loss right now. Thanks again.
Christmas candy ideas
My husband and I make about 30 tins of candy each year to give to family and friends. We make chocolate covered cherries (just dip cherries in melted chocolate), white chocolate covered pretzels with red and green chocolate drizzled on top, turtles (I buy a 5 lb chunk of caramel), buckeyes (peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate), peanut butter kiss cookies, mixed nut clusters dipped in chocolate and peanut butter fudge. All of it is pretty simple, just time consuming. My family really looks forward to receiving it each year. I use a double boiler for melting chocolate. I haven't had much luck in the microwave. If you would like specific instructions for any of the above, feel free to e-mail me. I think the kids could do a lot of the dipping to help out.
Well I bought my first Christmas gift today...sm
for this year, and it was a big one. My son has been wanting a Playstation 3 since they came out, which I think was last year. They were $500 last year, and luckily he didn't push the issue cause that was out of the ballpark. Well I saved a little this year so I could buy him this gift for Christmas this year. He says that is what he wants. They are now $400 this year. I saved and saved and I had the money put back to get it. So I gave my mom the money yesterday, and when she went to Walmart this morning, she bought it. I am so relieved because this is a major portion of Christmas bought. I only have the one son. No more children. I am so glad I was able to get this for him this year and so glad I already have it bought and put away for Christmas.
Has anyone else started on their Christmas yet?
Looking for gift ideas for massage therapist and hairdresser -
I see the massage therapist every week (my treat to myself!) and the hairdresser about every 6 weeks for a cut. I really want them to know how important they are to my well-being, especially my massage therapist. You all have the best ideas. Thank you so much!
Need $3-$5 gift ideas for junior high age kids
I know it's not much to spend, but I didn't make the rules about this gift exchange. Need something that would work for boys and girls. I was hoping to be a little more creative than Mickey D's certificates. Thanks for the ideas. It's greatly appreciated. :>)
Looking for ideas for Mother's Day gift for a wonderful friend - sm
She is not my mother (she is old enough to be), but she is such a wonderful friend I wanted to let her know how special she is. Is it even appropriate to give her a gift on Mother's Day if she is not my mother?? She is a very young and vibrant 65. I know someone can help point me in the right direction! Thank you so much!
Gift certificates for massages for Christmas question. (sm)
There is a little spa near us that has gift certificates for massages, aroma therapy, etc and had thought about getting my daughters each one as a Christmas gift. Thought they could go together as they are good friends as well as sisters. I am a bit of a country bumpkin myself and know nothing about these things. Anyone tell me a little about what they might expect? One daughter is pretty easy going, the other is a little more conservative. I understand sheets covering the body, just wanted to make sure the massage is confined to extremities and back, nothing too personal. TIA
Holiday Gift/Craft Ideas for Elem. Students
Hi. I need ideas for kids to make gifts (minimal painting, minimal glueing) as they have to be ready to wrap. What was your favorite keepsate gift from your child so far?
TIA
Any ideas on a gift for my daughter's 16th birthday?? I have been asking her for weeks and she -s
really hasn't given me any ideas. She does not want a class ring now (she is a sophomore this year). She does not like her birthstone but does like pearls and emeralds but has not really given me a straight answer as to whether she would prefer a ring, earrings or a necklace. She plays a lot of sports so I am not sure she will be able to keep track of nice jewelry either and I really don't want to spend good $$ if she might lose it. I only have a week left and wanted to get her something special because it is her 16th but just can't come up with anything nor can I get her to give me a good idea. Thanks.
Happy Watching! I'm buying the whole series for myself as a Christmas gift.
Only 10 days til Christmas? I've only bought a gift for my boyfriend so far ...
AND I'M MARRIED!
Looking for simple game ideas for first grade Christmas party. nm
What are people supposed to call Christmas Eve and Christmas Day now?? (nm)
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Home Alone 1, A Christmas Story, Home for the Holidays, Chevy Chase's Christmas, sm
There "The Gift of the Magi," He sells his gold watch to buy her a comb for her hair and she sells her beautiful long hair to buy him a chain for his gold watch. It used to be on "Short Stories by O'Henry" but that's long gone, long ago. Good moral to the story. I can't stand "It's a Wonderful Life" -- too depressing, especially with banks closing, too intimidating right now!!!
What's your best gift
Dh totally outdid himself this year by getting me a Kodak Easy Share digital camera and printing dock, and a new cordless phone with answering machine so he can leave me messages when he needs to.
Well, we know you were definitely given one gift....
stupidity.
LOL
re: gift
I don't think there would be anything wrong with giving them a nice gift! So what if they're distantly related to you! You enjoyed their company and you could write that in whatever card you send with the gift. I don't see anything wrong with wanting to bless someone with a gift because they touched your heart!
God bless!
Gift
What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. It will mean so much to them.
Lilly
Yes it's a gift tax...
And in our state, its 39% tax. Unfair, plain and simple...
I know these get old, but have gift ?
My stepdad's mother is in a small nursing home. I have called and spoken with the owner about getting some gifts for the residents who maybe don't have family. Those gifts I can figure out, but I wanted to get the owner of this facility a small gift. She is an absolute angel with these people, most of whom have Alzheimer's. I don't know anything else about her really and I wanted to stay away from gift cards only because I am absolutely broke! Any ideas for something small to show my appreciation?
Gift From the Sea by....
Anne Morrow Lindbergh... Cat
You have a gift. Perhaps someone with
a similar gift as yours could refer you to someone. It's not an easy road. My daughters both have gifts and I have sought and received help for both of them from those with similar, more advanced gifts.
Good luck.
If Somebody Gives You a Gift?
How do you react when somebody gives you a gift that is not to your taste? It could be something for the home that doesn't fit in, a perfume that smells like dead roses, or a food item that came out of their kitchen that you know you would never eat because you know how they don't clean the kitchen. I try to be gracious and thank them for thinking of me, but sometimes it's really hard to say "Ewww...what were you thinking?". I have one friend in particular that never, ever fails to give me something that I will either donate to Goodwill or re-gift to one of the relatives that I know would just love it.
best gift
I was unemployed and so poor and my neighbor went up to the mountains and cut down two chrismas trees and gave me one. Years later, I dragged one down to the Salvation Army to give anonymously to a name I got off a wishing tree to a man who asked for a Christmas tree.
a gift
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a gift
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An easy gift would be
to just get her a gift card to the mall in your area at the service desk, and she could use it at any of the stores there in the mall.
If you want to get a gift, gift, do you know any of her interests?
Gift Card
Just a note. I learned from my daughter and my neices that the VISA gift cards are the prefered gift card. They can be used anywhere salons, stores, and even gas stations which for a 16-yo can be a lifesaver.
Gift Certificate
On the page where you enter your credit card information...look towards the bottom of this page...you'll see-Enter new gift cards, gift certificates or promotional claim codes. This is where you enter your code.
teacher's gift
If your kid has the teacher in the above posting, you could send him a few good lesbian porno websites.
Don't everyone tell me how rotten I am - it was too funny to see this post right after the one about the teacher with the porn on his computer.
My best gift this year
Was from my daughter and she gave me tickets to go see our new baby panda here in Atlanta as soon as she decides she wants to walk. She is a little over 100 days old and they say she should be up and around before too long. Well, one thing for sure- the tickets are good for the next 6 months so the baby has that much time to make up her mind!
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