A sitting councilman is a current candidate for mayor. Gifts were placed at city employee work stations with a note to remember him and his candidate of choice for an open seat on the council on election day. The gifts were delivered after regular work hours at a city facility. Is this legal and how do community members report the activity to the election committee or should we waste our time reporting the activity . The election is November 6.
Is it legal for an elected official to give gifts to city employees during a re-election bid?
This doesn't sound legal and I bet you better contact the City Manager to advise that this practice is very wrong or at the very least not a good idea.
Reply:It's legal. That's a way to get vote.
Reply:While you may not like or agree with his actions, they are perfectly legal, provided the gifts were not paid for with city funds and were given after normal operating hours. Reporting this will do nothing except make you look bad in the eyes of the city council. Judging from your message I would guess you probably work for the city, so reporting this could possibly cost you your job.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
How can I make great homemade gifts without spending money?
I am broke and want to make amazing gifts without making any money.What are some arts and crafts I can do?Any suggestions?
How can I make great homemade gifts without spending money?
You're going to have to spend a "little" money for anything, but get some mason jars and get a good cookie recipe and layer the ingredients in the jar, add a decorative tag with the directions, add a decorative top and some ribbon, and voila. I saw the recipe on-line, search under "homemade gifts". Everyone Loves these.
Reply:Well your going to have to spend some sort of money..
Or you can make coupons for people like free babysitting,cooking etc..
Reply:In real life nothing is entirely free, because they generally require a bit of ribbon, or some glue or glitter... but there are some darn cheap ones:
The only completely free things to make are things made of natural supplies, like twig wreath ornaments. They can be very beautiful if you find the right twigs, with buds or small cones. Doogwood, alder pussywillow will bloom if brought indoors, and if you include a small cup at the base of the twigs to hold water. Budding heart shaped indoor wreaths are pretty special, you can't buy them because they have to be made almost immediately before hanging, and kept refrigerated while making (like doing it outdoors). Ornaments made of painted shells require a sharp knife to scratch the hole for hanging, a bit of wire and some paint, so if you don't have those things it is not free. Pine cones with some white granular substance like salt glued to the tips is pretty. These things depend on being in the right place to gather those things, and not everybody is in the right place.
Salt dough crafts are nearly free. You need salt, flour, water and and oven. Colors and textures can be got with all sorts of extra stuff, even dirt or sand. Having some walpaper paste or elmers glue makes a nicer texture in the dough. Here is a site that has a good recipe with descriptions of what to do to fix your dough if it is weird. Hint on this stuff: get the dough as thick and smooth as you can to avoid cracking in the oven.
http://www.multihobbies.com/saltdough/re...
Reply:s*** in a pretty looking bag.
How can I make great homemade gifts without spending money?
You're going to have to spend a "little" money for anything, but get some mason jars and get a good cookie recipe and layer the ingredients in the jar, add a decorative tag with the directions, add a decorative top and some ribbon, and voila. I saw the recipe on-line, search under "homemade gifts". Everyone Loves these.
Reply:Well your going to have to spend some sort of money..
Or you can make coupons for people like free babysitting,cooking etc..
Reply:In real life nothing is entirely free, because they generally require a bit of ribbon, or some glue or glitter... but there are some darn cheap ones:
The only completely free things to make are things made of natural supplies, like twig wreath ornaments. They can be very beautiful if you find the right twigs, with buds or small cones. Doogwood, alder pussywillow will bloom if brought indoors, and if you include a small cup at the base of the twigs to hold water. Budding heart shaped indoor wreaths are pretty special, you can't buy them because they have to be made almost immediately before hanging, and kept refrigerated while making (like doing it outdoors). Ornaments made of painted shells require a sharp knife to scratch the hole for hanging, a bit of wire and some paint, so if you don't have those things it is not free. Pine cones with some white granular substance like salt glued to the tips is pretty. These things depend on being in the right place to gather those things, and not everybody is in the right place.
Salt dough crafts are nearly free. You need salt, flour, water and and oven. Colors and textures can be got with all sorts of extra stuff, even dirt or sand. Having some walpaper paste or elmers glue makes a nicer texture in the dough. Here is a site that has a good recipe with descriptions of what to do to fix your dough if it is weird. Hint on this stuff: get the dough as thick and smooth as you can to avoid cracking in the oven.
http://www.multihobbies.com/saltdough/re...
Reply:s*** in a pretty looking bag.
Any ideas for Christmas gifts inside a canning mason jar besides putting a food product in it?
Looking for something that I can put in mason jars that is not food. I have about 15 to make for gifts, but I don't want to put cookies or anything in them. Any ideas?
Any ideas for Christmas gifts inside a canning mason jar besides putting a food product in it?
Christmas Scent
http://www.recipezaar.com/102950
Apricot %26amp; Lemon Lip Balm (small jars)
http://www.recipezaar.com/91125
Apple Pie Spice Potpourri recipe
http://www.recipezaar.com/92733
Citrus Bath Soak
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Gingerbread Body Scrub
Exotic Bath Jelly
The Best Playdough Recipe
Sweet Strawberry Face Mask for Oily Skin
Banana Supreme Facial Mask for Dry Skin
Cucumber Avocado Facial Cooling Mask
Old Fashioned Remedy for Chest Colds
Play Doh
Mulberry Syrup
Fragrant Massage Oil
Make Your Own Holi Colour
Lavender or Rosemary Cleansing Lotion
Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Deer Repellant
Lil' Gals Hair Detangler---Homemade
Skin Toning Grapefruit Massage
9 pages of ideas...
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/gifts,...
Reply:POTPOURRI
Reply:Okay well, pot pourri, candles, bath bead, epsom salt, cactus, plants, sand with shells, hair scrunchies, jewlery, many different ideas. Check out your local dollar store and scope. There are endless possibilities.
Reply:i make these zen like things /aroma therepy first start with the smaller things like fine bath powders then layer with bath salts and bath beads wrap with ribbon and if its a guy do the same with jerky or tabacoo
Reply:you can make homemade candles..or put bath beads in them
Reply:stickers
nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
bath salts
Reply:Plants
Reply:depending on who its for and depending on how many you have. Why don't you make a spice tray. put a different spice in each one.
Reply:Boxer shorts
Fleece hats
Scarves
Gloves
Kitchen towel and a recipe
Gift Certificate to restaurant etc.
Handkerchief
Money
Small toys
P.S. I asked my husband this question and here is what he said.
Get a life you have to much time on your hands
Reply:who are the target recipients?
You can put small crossword or coloring books, or crayons in them for younger recipients.
Some other ideas would be hair barretts, bobby pins, "scrunchies" etc for girls.
If they are for students, you can put pens, pencils, erasers etc.
You can include soaps and potpourris for some women.
Reply:yes,u can put some nuts
Reply:anything from beads to soap to candles to bath salts etc. if you're shopping for people into crafts, fill 'em up w/ art supplies like glitter glue, erasers, trinkets you'll find at the art store. or if you're shopping for kids, fill 'em up w/ school supplies like stickers and pencils, erasers, tiny note pads, etc. or get those fizzy bath balls, different sizes/scents, everyone likes those! think of the receiver(s); what do they like or are into, and hope it's something small enough to fit inside the jars! good luck! (personally, i'd fill 'em all up w/ money!!! heh!)
Any ideas for Christmas gifts inside a canning mason jar besides putting a food product in it?
Christmas Scent
http://www.recipezaar.com/102950
Apricot %26amp; Lemon Lip Balm (small jars)
http://www.recipezaar.com/91125
Apple Pie Spice Potpourri recipe
http://www.recipezaar.com/92733
Citrus Bath Soak
Lemon Sugar Scrub
Gingerbread Body Scrub
Exotic Bath Jelly
The Best Playdough Recipe
Sweet Strawberry Face Mask for Oily Skin
Banana Supreme Facial Mask for Dry Skin
Cucumber Avocado Facial Cooling Mask
Old Fashioned Remedy for Chest Colds
Play Doh
Mulberry Syrup
Fragrant Massage Oil
Make Your Own Holi Colour
Lavender or Rosemary Cleansing Lotion
Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Deer Repellant
Lil' Gals Hair Detangler---Homemade
Skin Toning Grapefruit Massage
9 pages of ideas...
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/gifts,...
Reply:POTPOURRI
Reply:Okay well, pot pourri, candles, bath bead, epsom salt, cactus, plants, sand with shells, hair scrunchies, jewlery, many different ideas. Check out your local dollar store and scope. There are endless possibilities.
Reply:i make these zen like things /aroma therepy first start with the smaller things like fine bath powders then layer with bath salts and bath beads wrap with ribbon and if its a guy do the same with jerky or tabacoo
Reply:you can make homemade candles..or put bath beads in them
Reply:stickers
nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
bath salts
Reply:Plants
Reply:depending on who its for and depending on how many you have. Why don't you make a spice tray. put a different spice in each one.
Reply:Boxer shorts
Fleece hats
Scarves
Gloves
Kitchen towel and a recipe
Gift Certificate to restaurant etc.
Handkerchief
Money
Small toys
P.S. I asked my husband this question and here is what he said.
Get a life you have to much time on your hands
Reply:who are the target recipients?
You can put small crossword or coloring books, or crayons in them for younger recipients.
Some other ideas would be hair barretts, bobby pins, "scrunchies" etc for girls.
If they are for students, you can put pens, pencils, erasers etc.
You can include soaps and potpourris for some women.
Reply:yes,u can put some nuts
Reply:anything from beads to soap to candles to bath salts etc. if you're shopping for people into crafts, fill 'em up w/ art supplies like glitter glue, erasers, trinkets you'll find at the art store. or if you're shopping for kids, fill 'em up w/ school supplies like stickers and pencils, erasers, tiny note pads, etc. or get those fizzy bath balls, different sizes/scents, everyone likes those! think of the receiver(s); what do they like or are into, and hope it's something small enough to fit inside the jars! good luck! (personally, i'd fill 'em all up w/ money!!! heh!)
I want to give gifts to the less fortunate or at a hospital for kids. How do I go about doing that?
I currently am at the financial state where I want to start giving back. However, i physically want to give the gifts to the kids, does anyone participate in something like this? I would liek to go to an orphanage or a childrens hospital in the Ohio area.
I want to give gifts to the less fortunate or at a hospital for kids. How do I go about doing that?
You can try contacting the United Way or local churches. Toys for Tots just collects the toys and they have them out, they don't let you do it. You could also contact an orphanage or children's hospital and ask if there is a group already helping them at Christmas; if so, get the contact info and join them, if not, why not organize something yourself? Good for you for wanting to make a difference!
Reply:What a wonderful idea! As your local Children's Hospice if they will allow you to do that. Or an orphange that you know of. The way I started out was simply with a Box of Stickers and their email address! Now I've been going strong for 4 years now donating toys, books, games, puzzles, etc. to the children at a Hospice in England.
While I can't physically be there to pass them out, I send them through the mail. And I while the postage is exuberant, I enjoy every minute of bringing some sunshine into their lives.
Good for you.
Reply:Try this web site to directly help an individual:
https://www.SaveJeana.com
Reply:Call the hospital administrator.
Reply:what you want to do is really appreciable,my recommendation would be to contact some organisation which does stuff like this so that they could co-ordinate it for you and identify the places of need,in chicago we have chicago cares,dont know if there is something like that in ohio,good luck
Reply:Google "Toys for Tots." It's a program run by the U.S. Marine Corps to give toys to underprivileged children. Chances are they're collecting in your area.
Bad Breath
I want to give gifts to the less fortunate or at a hospital for kids. How do I go about doing that?
You can try contacting the United Way or local churches. Toys for Tots just collects the toys and they have them out, they don't let you do it. You could also contact an orphanage or children's hospital and ask if there is a group already helping them at Christmas; if so, get the contact info and join them, if not, why not organize something yourself? Good for you for wanting to make a difference!
Reply:What a wonderful idea! As your local Children's Hospice if they will allow you to do that. Or an orphange that you know of. The way I started out was simply with a Box of Stickers and their email address! Now I've been going strong for 4 years now donating toys, books, games, puzzles, etc. to the children at a Hospice in England.
While I can't physically be there to pass them out, I send them through the mail. And I while the postage is exuberant, I enjoy every minute of bringing some sunshine into their lives.
Good for you.
Reply:Try this web site to directly help an individual:
https://www.SaveJeana.com
Reply:Call the hospital administrator.
Reply:what you want to do is really appreciable,my recommendation would be to contact some organisation which does stuff like this so that they could co-ordinate it for you and identify the places of need,in chicago we have chicago cares,dont know if there is something like that in ohio,good luck
Reply:Google "Toys for Tots." It's a program run by the U.S. Marine Corps to give toys to underprivileged children. Chances are they're collecting in your area.
Bad Breath
What is the colors, gifts and etc that you are suppose to give for a 35th wedding anniversary?
My parents are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary -we are giving a surprise party in their honor. What is the appropriate decorations, colors and gifts for this year?
What is the colors, gifts and etc that you are suppose to give for a 35th wedding anniversary?
Coral or jade are the traditional gifts of choice for a thirty-fifth wedding anniversary present. If you prefer to give modern presents, consider a gift of jade.
Reply:35th Coral or Jade Jade
http://www.musesrealm.net/humanities/ani...
Reply:See the link below:
It includes vacation ideas too.
What is the colors, gifts and etc that you are suppose to give for a 35th wedding anniversary?
Coral or jade are the traditional gifts of choice for a thirty-fifth wedding anniversary present. If you prefer to give modern presents, consider a gift of jade.
Reply:35th Coral or Jade Jade
http://www.musesrealm.net/humanities/ani...
Reply:See the link below:
It includes vacation ideas too.
What would be good gifts to give to children who were in hurricane Katrina?
My friend and i are wanting to get together with our church and our friends church to do an Operation Christmas for the town of Pearlington, Mississippi, and if you didnt know, Pearlington was only a couple of miles away from the eye of Hurricane Katrina. I did go down there in July to assist in Hurricane relief, coming home with a few new friends! So please if you could help and give me some ideas of gifts to give them, We would be forever grateful!! Plus you get to be apart of helping the children of Pearlington finding there hope again!! Thank You and God Bless!!!!
What would be good gifts to give to children who were in hurricane Katrina?
Kids are kids. The usual girl / boy gifts will do plus school stuff,clothes,and if you know any specific requests go for it. Thanks for looking out for others and being the change. Will Agee -California via Mississippi.
Reply:I just heard of a new thing...new to me anyway-it is called a bo-bo (long O) You take men's socks and make them. They are being made by kindergarten mothers in Florida for the children there. Any thing you can think of from a worm to the ever popular monkey. My niece is making a giraffe for her son. (cause that's what he asked for) I think there would be a variety of ideas - whatever the volunteers would come up with. Just to give the child something to hold on to and feel secure. Boys and girls both need that warmth and love that comes from holding something close.
If you have lots of money at your disposal and could buy stuff I would think the kids would all like those little scooter things. Like a skateboard with a tall handle/steering /balance control. They are pretty inexpensive. Good luck and God bless you right back!
Reply:Give them some goody bags and some small toys like Frisbees, balls, and some stuffed animals
Reply:id like back 2 school stuff
Reply:Best gift would be a roof overhead!
Reply:There are 2 ways to think about this.
First you need to think about what they probably have already to aviod giving them what they already have.
Clothing is good but things like bedding, I would assume they already have by now.
Other things like cudly toys, have probably been given as gifts already; other things like sweets and chocolate do not last and is invaluable.
I would think something that is useful, that they can keep that they wouldn't have had given to them.
I would suggest books of things they like; especally the younger children; then the mother can tell them bedtime stories.
Forget televisions, personal sterios and stuff; they probably can't afford the electricity to run anything like that.
Of course, cash would be a good one; but children could be irrisponsable with money; but thier parents not so much.
These are good ideas; but think about the circumstances.
CREED
Reply:give them acid pops
or a school set (backpacks, etc)
or teddy bears
Reply:Pray for them. That is all i can say.
What would be good gifts to give to children who were in hurricane Katrina?
Kids are kids. The usual girl / boy gifts will do plus school stuff,clothes,and if you know any specific requests go for it. Thanks for looking out for others and being the change. Will Agee -California via Mississippi.
Reply:I just heard of a new thing...new to me anyway-it is called a bo-bo (long O) You take men's socks and make them. They are being made by kindergarten mothers in Florida for the children there. Any thing you can think of from a worm to the ever popular monkey. My niece is making a giraffe for her son. (cause that's what he asked for) I think there would be a variety of ideas - whatever the volunteers would come up with. Just to give the child something to hold on to and feel secure. Boys and girls both need that warmth and love that comes from holding something close.
If you have lots of money at your disposal and could buy stuff I would think the kids would all like those little scooter things. Like a skateboard with a tall handle/steering /balance control. They are pretty inexpensive. Good luck and God bless you right back!
Reply:Give them some goody bags and some small toys like Frisbees, balls, and some stuffed animals
Reply:id like back 2 school stuff
Reply:Best gift would be a roof overhead!
Reply:There are 2 ways to think about this.
First you need to think about what they probably have already to aviod giving them what they already have.
Clothing is good but things like bedding, I would assume they already have by now.
Other things like cudly toys, have probably been given as gifts already; other things like sweets and chocolate do not last and is invaluable.
I would think something that is useful, that they can keep that they wouldn't have had given to them.
I would suggest books of things they like; especally the younger children; then the mother can tell them bedtime stories.
Forget televisions, personal sterios and stuff; they probably can't afford the electricity to run anything like that.
Of course, cash would be a good one; but children could be irrisponsable with money; but thier parents not so much.
These are good ideas; but think about the circumstances.
CREED
Reply:give them acid pops
or a school set (backpacks, etc)
or teddy bears
Reply:Pray for them. That is all i can say.
How much are you taxed on money gifts?
How much are you taxed on when you recieve money gifts (5 to 6 figures)? Is there a $ limit you can recieve as a gift?
How much are you taxed on money gifts?
Gifts of money are never taxable to the person who receives them, no matter if it's 1 penny to all the money in the world. There is a form to fill out though for gifts received from a foreign person. I've attached the form %26amp; instructions (Form 3520) for you.
If the giver if a US citizen they can give $12,000 per year per person as a gift without any tax consequences. Above that amount they have to file a gift tax return, but have a $1,000,000 lifetime exclusion they can draw against for the excess.
Reply:Gifts are not taxable to the receiver of the gift.
Gifts may or may not be taxable to the giver. If the giver givers more than $12000 to any one person, a gift tax return needs to be filed. Gift tax may or may not be due.
Reply:You pay no tax on bona-fide gifts you receive. The donor of the gift is responsible for paying any tax.
If the donor is a foreign person or entity you may have to file a report (Form 3520) on the amount of the gift. If it is determined that it was not actually a gift but some other sort of income there may be taxes due.
The foreign donor is technically liable for the US gift tax but cannot be compelled to file a US Gift Tax return. There may be a tax treaty between the US and the donor's country that affects their tax liability at home but won't affect YOUR tax liability as the recipient of the gift.
How much are you taxed on money gifts?
Gifts of money are never taxable to the person who receives them, no matter if it's 1 penny to all the money in the world. There is a form to fill out though for gifts received from a foreign person. I've attached the form %26amp; instructions (Form 3520) for you.
If the giver if a US citizen they can give $12,000 per year per person as a gift without any tax consequences. Above that amount they have to file a gift tax return, but have a $1,000,000 lifetime exclusion they can draw against for the excess.
Reply:Gifts are not taxable to the receiver of the gift.
Gifts may or may not be taxable to the giver. If the giver givers more than $12000 to any one person, a gift tax return needs to be filed. Gift tax may or may not be due.
Reply:You pay no tax on bona-fide gifts you receive. The donor of the gift is responsible for paying any tax.
If the donor is a foreign person or entity you may have to file a report (Form 3520) on the amount of the gift. If it is determined that it was not actually a gift but some other sort of income there may be taxes due.
The foreign donor is technically liable for the US gift tax but cannot be compelled to file a US Gift Tax return. There may be a tax treaty between the US and the donor's country that affects their tax liability at home but won't affect YOUR tax liability as the recipient of the gift.
What kind of gifts do you give away at a bridal shower for the games?
What kind of gifts do you give away for the games you play at a bridal shower? Any ideas?
What kind of gifts do you give away at a bridal shower for the games?
something not too expensive but don't go too cheap either. target has a lot of cool nick nack type things that are reasonably priced.
candle set
zen garden
lotion set (hard to pick smells)
stationary
if your not playing too many games you can do like 10dollar gift certs to a couple places, starbucks, target, barnes and noble
Reply:Candles, Picture frames, etc...go the dollar store and go wild !
Reply:Lip gloss, candles, fancy pens etc.... just some girly things!
asics golf shoes
What kind of gifts do you give away at a bridal shower for the games?
something not too expensive but don't go too cheap either. target has a lot of cool nick nack type things that are reasonably priced.
candle set
zen garden
lotion set (hard to pick smells)
stationary
if your not playing too many games you can do like 10dollar gift certs to a couple places, starbucks, target, barnes and noble
Reply:Candles, Picture frames, etc...go the dollar store and go wild !
Reply:Lip gloss, candles, fancy pens etc.... just some girly things!
asics golf shoes
What are memorable gifts you have to your child on their first birthday?
I mean toys in particular you remember giving them and also possible keepsake gifts. My son's 1st bday is this weekend and I want to get him something special.
What are memorable gifts you have to your child on their first birthday?
I bet the best keepsake you can give your baby is a handmade portrait or painting made from one of his most cute photos. Just send the photo(s) to the guys at http://www.paintyourlife.com and they will create wonders out of that innocent looking photo. You will definitely like it, and so will everyone who sees it. The service is fast and fairly priced. Take a look and judge for yourself! The same company also makes wonderful photo prints on canvas in various designs. Visit http://www.photo-print-on-canvas.com
Reply:You should set him up with some kind of trust fund or something where money will be saved up for him to use later in life (like for college).
Reply:I gave my son the book, "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. I wrote a special message in it for him to save when he's older. Along with more toys than a toddler needs, I bought him a cloth party has with, "It's my first birthday!" printed on it that I saved for his baby box. Finally, we had a big poster board on which everyone wrote him a special message. We had it framed to save for him.
Reply:You may want to see this site:
www.attentiontodetailgifts.com
They have way cool first baby gifts.
If you don't find what you want, call Linda..the mgr.24/7
24 hr customer service.
She is nice
1 877 594 4387
Reply:engraveable items, my son had his 1st in november of last year. we went insane on the gifts, but i think like a rocking horse or age appropriate toys (maybe a mini ball pit for the house! we got one of those as gifts, our son loves it. or maybe a piggy bank with his name engraved on it) will be great. also i had a BIG plastic "floor mat" underneath his high chair (for spills). after the party was over, i had each guest sign their name and write a short message to our little guy. I kept that in a box for him when he grows up!
have fun, and take LOTSSSSSSSSSSSS of pictures! i was so busy with the preparation and getitng things in order that i didnt take very many pictures, something i regret!! get guests who take pictures to make you doubles too!
Reply:i gave each of my kids a toy that i had when i was young. they like to hear about me being a little girl. i also write in a journal for each of them whenever i want to. i do this because i didn't really know my mom and some day, when i am gone, i would like them to experience themselves through my eyes a little. they will not get the books until they are old enough to understand them, but at age 1, they don't really get 'meaning' so much, but you do.
Reply:We are giving him a swingset, and a few smaller things he can play with. I don't think they really remember at this age, but it will be on tape and photo! I know my son loves a little lamb that I got for a shower gift for him. He sleeps with it each night still. I'm going to keep it for his children.
Oh, and we opened a GET account. Guaranteed Education Tuition. It's a fund that buys his college tuition at today's prices...to be used at almost any college in the US.
Reply:My son's 1st birthday is Sunday. I am putting a picture frame together with a picture him at 1, his father at 1 and me at 1 and writing something nice by our pictures. I'm sure he will appreciate it in about 30 years.
I'm also getting a copy of the book Dr. Seuss "Happy Birthday" and having everyone sign it and write something special to him at his birthday party on Sunday.
Reply:People don't remember when they're 1. Just get him some toys and don't expect him to carry it around all his life.
Reply:Lockets are very special. Put in your picture to make it even more special.
Reply:Give him something that he would love. It is more memorable to take lots of photos, keep all his cards and the candles from his birthday cake. My son is 7 now and he loves to look at his first birthday photo album and the cards etc. It gives him the memory that he would not be able to remember with out the physical evidence.
Toys come and go.
IF you have to give a gift a great bear, or monkey works too, my sister still has her bear and she is 40.
What are memorable gifts you have to your child on their first birthday?
I bet the best keepsake you can give your baby is a handmade portrait or painting made from one of his most cute photos. Just send the photo(s) to the guys at http://www.paintyourlife.com and they will create wonders out of that innocent looking photo. You will definitely like it, and so will everyone who sees it. The service is fast and fairly priced. Take a look and judge for yourself! The same company also makes wonderful photo prints on canvas in various designs. Visit http://www.photo-print-on-canvas.com
Reply:You should set him up with some kind of trust fund or something where money will be saved up for him to use later in life (like for college).
Reply:I gave my son the book, "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. I wrote a special message in it for him to save when he's older. Along with more toys than a toddler needs, I bought him a cloth party has with, "It's my first birthday!" printed on it that I saved for his baby box. Finally, we had a big poster board on which everyone wrote him a special message. We had it framed to save for him.
Reply:You may want to see this site:
www.attentiontodetailgifts.com
They have way cool first baby gifts.
If you don't find what you want, call Linda..the mgr.24/7
24 hr customer service.
She is nice
1 877 594 4387
Reply:engraveable items, my son had his 1st in november of last year. we went insane on the gifts, but i think like a rocking horse or age appropriate toys (maybe a mini ball pit for the house! we got one of those as gifts, our son loves it. or maybe a piggy bank with his name engraved on it) will be great. also i had a BIG plastic "floor mat" underneath his high chair (for spills). after the party was over, i had each guest sign their name and write a short message to our little guy. I kept that in a box for him when he grows up!
have fun, and take LOTSSSSSSSSSSSS of pictures! i was so busy with the preparation and getitng things in order that i didnt take very many pictures, something i regret!! get guests who take pictures to make you doubles too!
Reply:i gave each of my kids a toy that i had when i was young. they like to hear about me being a little girl. i also write in a journal for each of them whenever i want to. i do this because i didn't really know my mom and some day, when i am gone, i would like them to experience themselves through my eyes a little. they will not get the books until they are old enough to understand them, but at age 1, they don't really get 'meaning' so much, but you do.
Reply:We are giving him a swingset, and a few smaller things he can play with. I don't think they really remember at this age, but it will be on tape and photo! I know my son loves a little lamb that I got for a shower gift for him. He sleeps with it each night still. I'm going to keep it for his children.
Oh, and we opened a GET account. Guaranteed Education Tuition. It's a fund that buys his college tuition at today's prices...to be used at almost any college in the US.
Reply:My son's 1st birthday is Sunday. I am putting a picture frame together with a picture him at 1, his father at 1 and me at 1 and writing something nice by our pictures. I'm sure he will appreciate it in about 30 years.
I'm also getting a copy of the book Dr. Seuss "Happy Birthday" and having everyone sign it and write something special to him at his birthday party on Sunday.
Reply:People don't remember when they're 1. Just get him some toys and don't expect him to carry it around all his life.
Reply:Lockets are very special. Put in your picture to make it even more special.
Reply:Give him something that he would love. It is more memorable to take lots of photos, keep all his cards and the candles from his birthday cake. My son is 7 now and he loves to look at his first birthday photo album and the cards etc. It gives him the memory that he would not be able to remember with out the physical evidence.
Toys come and go.
IF you have to give a gift a great bear, or monkey works too, my sister still has her bear and she is 40.
What are some gifts ideas for opening night to give to lead role?
The actress has a lead role in performance. The performance is a musical. What are some thoughts on gifts to give her for opening night of the performance?
What are some gifts ideas for opening night to give to lead role?
Flowers should be given to her when she goes on stage to bow (ask around to find out what she likes, but roses are standard- depending on the performance, maybe a seasonal bouquet?). If you'd like to give her more, maybe go out with the crew and buy her dinner and drinks? Or a framed photograph of her performing?
Reply:A bouquet of flowers.
Reply:flowers are definitely a good idea, or what abt flowers with a teddy bear?sounds cute right?well, perhaps 88db site can give some better ideas on gifts
Reply:i was thinking of maybe a charm that has a type of talent , like if she sings give a musical note , if she dances give dancing feet and so on. or a small picture frame so if anyone takes her pic. she can save it inside.
What are some gifts ideas for opening night to give to lead role?
Flowers should be given to her when she goes on stage to bow (ask around to find out what she likes, but roses are standard- depending on the performance, maybe a seasonal bouquet?). If you'd like to give her more, maybe go out with the crew and buy her dinner and drinks? Or a framed photograph of her performing?
Reply:A bouquet of flowers.
Reply:flowers are definitely a good idea, or what abt flowers with a teddy bear?sounds cute right?well, perhaps 88db site can give some better ideas on gifts
Reply:i was thinking of maybe a charm that has a type of talent , like if she sings give a musical note , if she dances give dancing feet and so on. or a small picture frame so if anyone takes her pic. she can save it inside.
What are some good Christmas gifts for teens and burn victims?
I started volunteering for Child Protective Services and saw that most people donate gifts for little kids but not for the teens. What are some good gifts for girls and boys ages 14 - 18. Also, the burn center has children without fingers and some without arms. What kind of Christmas gifts are good for kids like that??? I am really at a loss. Thank you...
What are some good Christmas gifts for teens and burn victims?
Wow I look up to you for doing what you do. Here are some affordable suggestions for teens and children with disabilities:
1. I am a child advocate supporter and I know most places have video game consoles so a new game could be something they all play: http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Video%20Game...
2. Set of silver bracelets for the girls $13: Metro7 - Set of 3 Silver Bead Bracelets and inexpensive watches for the boys: http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Casual%20Wat...
3. For the burn victims: Fisher-Price Tumble Time Tigger, he does all the work! http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Toys%20for%2...
4. They can play bowling by kicking the ball! Baby Farm Friends Bowling http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:All%20Gifts%...
You can find these gifts and more unique Holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping’s Holiday Gift Center: http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Holiday%20Gi...
Hope this helps!
Reply:Well, I think what you're doing is wonderful! I think maybe books would be nice... Maybe gift cards? Hmm... teens are so hard to buy for... I personally think journals make good gifts for people (maybe not the the burn victims) in those sorts of situations so they can work through their problems and whatnot... Even if you like baked a bunch of Christmas cookies, I'm sure it would be much appreciated. Maybe even things like basketballs or sports things for the kids who are into sports... But the burn victims will be hard to buy for. Even just writing them letters and giving them Christmas cards could do so much to brighten their day, you know? Or visit them in the hospital.
Perhaps talk to the people at CPS and find out about some of the teens like if they have special interests you can buy them something for. I don't know but I really admire you.
Reply:Books.
Reply:cd's or gift cards..
Reply:A matching beanie and scarf
Reply:Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target or Hastings (even $10.00 ones) - would let them pick out a book, music, jewelry, clothing, art supplies - what they would like. Also movie theater gift cards or Blockbuster video gift cards are enjoyed.
Journals with cool pens, art tablets and markers or charcoal are nice. Handheld games. Stocking hats %26amp; scarves. Stuffed animals, those really soft scrunchy pillows.
For burn victims - that is a toughy. I think probably DVD's of the latest movies. Music. Again - hats and scarves. Really soft, cuddly stuffed animals.
I would suggest asking some of the nurses at the burn center what they would recommend.
What are some good Christmas gifts for teens and burn victims?
Wow I look up to you for doing what you do. Here are some affordable suggestions for teens and children with disabilities:
1. I am a child advocate supporter and I know most places have video game consoles so a new game could be something they all play: http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Video%20Game...
2. Set of silver bracelets for the girls $13: Metro7 - Set of 3 Silver Bead Bracelets and inexpensive watches for the boys: http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Casual%20Wat...
3. For the burn victims: Fisher-Price Tumble Time Tigger, he does all the work! http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Toys%20for%2...
4. They can play bowling by kicking the ball! Baby Farm Friends Bowling http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:All%20Gifts%...
You can find these gifts and more unique Holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping’s Holiday Gift Center: http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Holiday%20Gi...
Hope this helps!
Reply:Well, I think what you're doing is wonderful! I think maybe books would be nice... Maybe gift cards? Hmm... teens are so hard to buy for... I personally think journals make good gifts for people (maybe not the the burn victims) in those sorts of situations so they can work through their problems and whatnot... Even if you like baked a bunch of Christmas cookies, I'm sure it would be much appreciated. Maybe even things like basketballs or sports things for the kids who are into sports... But the burn victims will be hard to buy for. Even just writing them letters and giving them Christmas cards could do so much to brighten their day, you know? Or visit them in the hospital.
Perhaps talk to the people at CPS and find out about some of the teens like if they have special interests you can buy them something for. I don't know but I really admire you.
Reply:Books.
Reply:cd's or gift cards..
Reply:A matching beanie and scarf
Reply:Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target or Hastings (even $10.00 ones) - would let them pick out a book, music, jewelry, clothing, art supplies - what they would like. Also movie theater gift cards or Blockbuster video gift cards are enjoyed.
Journals with cool pens, art tablets and markers or charcoal are nice. Handheld games. Stocking hats %26amp; scarves. Stuffed animals, those really soft scrunchy pillows.
For burn victims - that is a toughy. I think probably DVD's of the latest movies. Music. Again - hats and scarves. Really soft, cuddly stuffed animals.
I would suggest asking some of the nurses at the burn center what they would recommend.
Gifts to give to a winner of a battle of the bands?
My pledge class for my soroity is doing a battle of the bands conteest for our pledge class project. We dont have alot of money to work with and we would like to award prizes. Does any one have suggestions of cheap yet nice gifts?
Gifts to give to a winner of a battle of the bands?
choose a good gift from the following website.
really its a worthable website
Hepatitis C Test
Gifts to give to a winner of a battle of the bands?
choose a good gift from the following website.
really its a worthable website
Hepatitis C Test
What are good gifts to give out a charity event for kids?
People always like to receive free gifts even if they're donating funds. What are some good gifts ideas to give whereas people will be excited to get?
What are good gifts to give out a charity event for kids?
Truly depends on the age. Four and under, those toys that help teach abc or animals. To be honest, there are so many learning toys/books for children that any child would love.
Reply:Books, books, and more books. No, I'm not a teacher. Just a mom that believes in encouraging reading. I'm sure there are other things like, McDonald's gift certificates, etc. But, to give a child a book I think is the best thing you could give.
Reply:I think the people will like gift cards from any good bookstore in your town, grocery gift cards, walmart visa cards, Paintings, jewelry. All of these gifts would be nice to people donating for a good cause. God bless you and good luck!
Reply:Well, my kids love those paddles with the ball and string; whatever they are called they are inexpensive and fun.
Good luck.
I'm awake now! Alright, how about a packet of seeds? Relatively inexpensive and they can plant them in the spring.
I don't agree with wasting money on gift cards and wine, etc.. when the money should be going to the charities! Makes me think twice about where all the money is going when I donate :o(
Reply:If it is a nice, grown up crowd... Bottles of wine wrapped nicely. Gift cards to wonderful little restaurants in town. Gift bags with things like special soaps, note pads, etc.
Reply:You can organize gift vouchers. Especially if you are gifting out to weaker section of society. They can buy books or stationery or can pay school fee with the vouchers.
What are good gifts to give out a charity event for kids?
Truly depends on the age. Four and under, those toys that help teach abc or animals. To be honest, there are so many learning toys/books for children that any child would love.
Reply:Books, books, and more books. No, I'm not a teacher. Just a mom that believes in encouraging reading. I'm sure there are other things like, McDonald's gift certificates, etc. But, to give a child a book I think is the best thing you could give.
Reply:I think the people will like gift cards from any good bookstore in your town, grocery gift cards, walmart visa cards, Paintings, jewelry. All of these gifts would be nice to people donating for a good cause. God bless you and good luck!
Reply:Well, my kids love those paddles with the ball and string; whatever they are called they are inexpensive and fun.
Good luck.
I'm awake now! Alright, how about a packet of seeds? Relatively inexpensive and they can plant them in the spring.
I don't agree with wasting money on gift cards and wine, etc.. when the money should be going to the charities! Makes me think twice about where all the money is going when I donate :o(
Reply:If it is a nice, grown up crowd... Bottles of wine wrapped nicely. Gift cards to wonderful little restaurants in town. Gift bags with things like special soaps, note pads, etc.
Reply:You can organize gift vouchers. Especially if you are gifting out to weaker section of society. They can buy books or stationery or can pay school fee with the vouchers.
What are the reporting requirements on non-resident alien gifts?
My aunt (who meets the IRS definition of being a non-resident alien) intends to give $50k towards my son's college education. My aunt lives in Switzerland. To ensure that the gift is given and received outside of the US (so as to make it non-taxable) I plan to open an account at a foreign bank into which I will receive the gift, and then wire to funds to the university. Gifts from non-resident aliens over $10k normally requires that the recipient file of IRS form 3250.
My Question: since this gift is being used for tuition, is it exempt from filing form 3250? IRC 6039F(b) (Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons) has exepmtion language for tuition and medical expenses, but I find the language a bit vague.
Does someone know if, in the circumstances described above I am exempt from filing Form 3250? And thus, I can receive the gift tax free, spend it on tuition and file nothing with the IRS?
Thanks
What are the reporting requirements on non-resident alien gifts?
I'm suspicious of the qualifications of the above "tax consultant" poster. I found the answer in the Form 3250 instructions on the IRS website, linked below, and it does NOT agree with what he states. I certainly won't be paying HIM for any advice any time soon!
You don't need to file the 3250 for a couple of reasons. One being the nature of the gift for tuition. The other is that the gift is coming from a foreign person where the reporting limit -- at least as I'm reading it -- is $100,000, not $12,760 (2006 rate, it's adjusted for the cost of living.)
Even if the gift had to be reported, it still would not be taxed. The 3250 filing simply advises the IRS of the transfer so that they can evaluate the taxable status of the transfer. A bona-fide gift is never taxable to the recipient.
Technically the donor would need to file a US Gift Tax return and pay any tax due, however as the donor is not subject to US taxation they cannot be compelled to so do. There might be a tax treaty that addresses that issue but that's a problem for the donor to contend with.
The US recipient of the gift is not taxed. Gift recipients are never taxed. It doesn't matter what the money is used for.
There is no need to set up a foreign account for this gift to pass through. In fact, doing so will significantly complicate matters as you will now have to file additional informational returns since you have authority over a foreign depository account.
Reply:TFTP Report It
Reply:as soon as you transfer any money into the US you will be taxed on it.if you try to circumvent the law you could get in big trouble.You have to file 3250 even if your exempt,which in this case I do not think you are. It would be best to check with IRS directly(IRS.GOV) and even then get a letter from them not a e-mail or phone call.
this the type of consulting That I would normally charge for so I will not give a definitive answer. sorry
My Question: since this gift is being used for tuition, is it exempt from filing form 3250? IRC 6039F(b) (Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons) has exepmtion language for tuition and medical expenses, but I find the language a bit vague.
Does someone know if, in the circumstances described above I am exempt from filing Form 3250? And thus, I can receive the gift tax free, spend it on tuition and file nothing with the IRS?
Thanks
What are the reporting requirements on non-resident alien gifts?
I'm suspicious of the qualifications of the above "tax consultant" poster. I found the answer in the Form 3250 instructions on the IRS website, linked below, and it does NOT agree with what he states. I certainly won't be paying HIM for any advice any time soon!
You don't need to file the 3250 for a couple of reasons. One being the nature of the gift for tuition. The other is that the gift is coming from a foreign person where the reporting limit -- at least as I'm reading it -- is $100,000, not $12,760 (2006 rate, it's adjusted for the cost of living.)
Even if the gift had to be reported, it still would not be taxed. The 3250 filing simply advises the IRS of the transfer so that they can evaluate the taxable status of the transfer. A bona-fide gift is never taxable to the recipient.
Technically the donor would need to file a US Gift Tax return and pay any tax due, however as the donor is not subject to US taxation they cannot be compelled to so do. There might be a tax treaty that addresses that issue but that's a problem for the donor to contend with.
The US recipient of the gift is not taxed. Gift recipients are never taxed. It doesn't matter what the money is used for.
There is no need to set up a foreign account for this gift to pass through. In fact, doing so will significantly complicate matters as you will now have to file additional informational returns since you have authority over a foreign depository account.
Reply:TFTP Report It
Reply:as soon as you transfer any money into the US you will be taxed on it.if you try to circumvent the law you could get in big trouble.You have to file 3250 even if your exempt,which in this case I do not think you are. It would be best to check with IRS directly(IRS.GOV) and even then get a letter from them not a e-mail or phone call.
this the type of consulting That I would normally charge for so I will not give a definitive answer. sorry
Gifts!!!!!!???????
school is going to let out in a few days and i still haven't given my friends their gifts!!
theyve already given me theirs, but i need to go shopping for their gifts still. i can't go shopping this week, but i can on the weekend. but school lets out this wednesday.
should i do something creative, like drop their presents off on Christmas morning, and say merry x-mas???
Gifts!!!!!!???????
that is a good idea
Reply:r u going to have time to do that christmas morning? do it before..
Reply:u should send their gifts in the mail
Reply:You can do that.....If they wouldn't mind. Because they may want to spend time with their family on Christmas
theyve already given me theirs, but i need to go shopping for their gifts still. i can't go shopping this week, but i can on the weekend. but school lets out this wednesday.
should i do something creative, like drop their presents off on Christmas morning, and say merry x-mas???
Gifts!!!!!!???????
that is a good idea
Reply:r u going to have time to do that christmas morning? do it before..
Reply:u should send their gifts in the mail
Reply:You can do that.....If they wouldn't mind. Because they may want to spend time with their family on Christmas
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)