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Do you think Huckabee's willingness to except all gifts large and small is a positive attribute for candidate?

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Considering as Governor for Arkansas he claimed approximately $100k worth of gifts given to him and his wife in one year. He registered at Target when he was moving out of his Governor mansion. So are these postive attributes for a person who is seeking the Presidency? Their willingness to receive gifts from anybody.

Do you think Huckabee's willingness to except all gifts large and small is a positive attribute for candidate?
I am becoming very disenchanted with Mr. Huckabee the more his record is examined. To be honest the fact that he registered at Target for gifts pales in comparison with:

1. He won't release his sermons when he was a full-time minister. Isn't that part of the job as a minister to "minister".

2. The Covenant Pledge he signed stating that his wife would be subservient to him.

3. His less than Christian platform toward people with AIDS. Yes this was many years ago but well after medical experts stated that the disease was not transmitted by person to person contact.
Reply:At least he did not "loot" the Governors mansion like the Clinton's did the White House.

And speaking of gifts... how have all of those illegal Chinese men and women afford to give Hillary $2000 in campaign contributions when they earn under $15000 a year....

and you are complaining about declared (legal) gifts.
Reply:just business as usual coming from Arkansas
Reply:Of course. Would you prefer someone who is ungracious enough to refuse them especially when some cannot be converted back onto cash.

As long as he declares them and they are within the rules what's the problem?

Accepting a gift does not have to put someone under any obligation and many are thanks for services past, not bribes in the hope of favors in future.
Reply:Actually Huckabee and his wife received a total of $150 K over the period of 10 1/2 years.

The gifts were from Coca Cola - a plastic canoe worth $ 500.

A stadium blanket worth $ 200. from a co-worker.

The list goes on like this, I read and re-read looking for the smoking gun myself.

But in conclusion, receiving a total of $ 15 K a year is not much for his position.

Bottom line is that people liked him enough to give him gifts and he did the right thing by claiming them.

NO BIGGIE

How do I politely say NO GIFTS on my babys 1st birthday invitations?

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We really do not want any gifts at all. She has everything she needs, and simply want people to show up. thanks.

How do I politely say NO GIFTS on my babys 1st birthday invitations?
There is no polite way. Some people say "No Gifts, Your Presence Is All We Need" or something like that, but you shouldn't mention gifts in any way at all on an invitation.
Reply:Recently recieved an invitation that read this:

As _____'s first birthday is finally here,

We're inviting friends and personalized dear.

To choose a favorite story or fairy tale

That you would like her to hear.

Instead of a gift, please let ___ look,

At your special choice of a book.

And then to ____will her mother read

With all the love a child will need.

So with a personal touch, please choose a book

And in it then your name do put.

It need not cost more than a card

Just pick a favorite, it shouldn't be hard!

You could play around with the wording to make it fit like you want it to read.

You could say something about only expecting their prescence instead of presents. Then just verbally put the word out and it will get passed on.

Good luck!
Reply:If you post "No Gifts" in any manner at all, it may be misconstrued that you're expecting cash.

You might say someting like, "We are requesting your company or presence and best wishes only".

That may indicate no gifts without saying it.

My thoughts.
Reply:People will bring what they want her to have.

How about specifying on the invite that all gifts will be donated to a local Children's Hospital. But even if you get something you may like, you have to give it away.
Reply:"Please come and celebrate (child's name)'s first birthday! We will have cake and ice cream (dinner...)

We only ask the gift of your time. Please don't bring boxes and bags of brightly wrapped gifts."
Reply:Don't put it on the invitations - you're not supposed to address the issue of gifts at all on them. You can tell a few people and let them get the word out.
Reply:Tell them in lieu of gifts for your baby they can donate a gift in her name to a local charity or terminally ill kids.
Reply:hmmm how about this after you have all the invite things: PLEASE NO GIFTS! SHE DRIVES US CRAZY WITH THE ONES SHE ALREADY HAS! BESIDES.....WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF SPACE! thank you kindly!
Reply:Please come to ______'s party! Your presence is all the gift she needs!
Reply:say u will donate the gifts or that they could bring money to donate to a charity.
Reply:just state on the invites you just want their company and to please not bring gifts
Reply:not an answer to your question just to say how very classy you are!

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Where can I get business promotional gifts?

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I want to buy some trendy, special promotional gifts for my company, where can I go?

Where can I get business promotional gifts?
There are hundreds of companies where you can buy promotional gifts for your business from tshirts to keychains to mugs to Christmas cards. Most of these companies have catalogs that you can request, if you prefer not to browse through their website.

Some examples:

http://www.epromos.com/

http://www.garrettspecialties.com/

http://www.pens.com/pens/ (we've bought pens and calculators from this company and their prices are good)
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Reply:the magazine "exchange %26amp; mart" is always a good place to start. out every thursday. not sure if there is an online version. good luck
Reply:Google it - there's loads and loads of online places and they can be v. quick and reasonable.

How should I design my Christmas gifts?

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Hello! I don't have much money for Christmas gifts this year, so I decided to home make them. So far I've decided I'm going to take pictures on a disposable camera, get them developed, and decorate them/make a Christmas frame. Or something like that. Does anyone artistic/creative have any ideas what to do with a photo to make a good present? I'm not good at art like that. Thanks.

How should I design my Christmas gifts?
Anytime I've given a photo as a gift it is either a picture of something dear to me, or to the person receiving, or both. Just keep it simple. Of course u have to be good with the camera to capture a moment, but that's up to you.
Reply:Memorabilia works best. If you can get pictures from the past (family members or relatives from a bygone era), frame them and give them as a gift it will be far better received than something thrown together at the last minute from images captured on a disposable camera.

I need ideas for christmas cracker gifts?

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I am making my own christmas crackers and need suggestions on inexpensive gifts to fill them.

I need ideas for christmas cracker gifts?
Depends on how many you are making, and whom for.

For kids, I would suggest: stickers, small erasers, rubber balls, plastic animals, rings, and other age-appropriate things (nothing too small for the little ones).

For teens: gel pens, glow sticks, earrings or bracelet, keyring, pin, stickers, candy, gift card (eg. $5 from Walmart or McDonald's, or wherever they like), phone card for their cell phone, cell phone charms, zipper pull, etc.

For adults you really are limited only by what the person likes.

For the chef, perhaps a mini whisk, spatula or cheese knife. Small packets of food items (eg. hot coacoa or chicken noodle soup).

For the gamer, a gift card for their favorite store, or a brand new cheat code printed on nice paper.

For the animal rights person, perhaps a donation to their favorite charity, or a coupon to donate your time at their charity of choice.

For the crafter, there are lots of bits and bobs at the dollar store that will please them!

Open your mind to options that are not the "norm". Think beyond what is normally in a cracker, and add your own personal twist :D

HTH!!

TDK
Reply:www.orientaltrading.com has a huge selection of items that would fit into crackers.
Reply:well go to walmart in the party aisle they have some cheap stuff. also candy. confetti..small bells, bows, santa cut outs, same with xmas trees, and snowmen, stuff that says merry christmas. or better yet fake snow...
Reply:Christmas Crackers seem to be an English tradition. Crackers were placed on the table next to each plate and each person opened one, on a holiday, birthday or special occassion. Inside you may include paper hats, that roll up, finger puzzles, candy, little whistles, beads, rings, or any little thing you can find at a party store.
Reply:I put in mini alcohol bottles - all recipients are adults; and scratch %26amp; win tickets. Individually wrapped chocolates are good, too. I add a bell so there's festive cheer when the crackers are shaken. A friend of mine has used small christmas ornaments in the past - they were well received by her guests.

If you want longer crackers, cut desired length from paper towel rolls or wrapping paper rolls, instead of limiting yourself to the size of toilet paper rolls.

I am looking for kids gifts that are trendy and unique. Are there any sites that sell cool gifts?

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I am tired of giving the same old gifts to the my child's friends at birthday parties and to all my nieces and nephews. Are there any good sites that have personlized gifts?

I am looking for kids gifts that are trendy and unique. Are there any sites that sell cool gifts?
Hi, how about personalized books? Kids love to hear their own name in the storyline. Go to this website http://www.tlc-expressions.com They have lots of titles like Spider-Man, Batman, Ballerina Princess, Little Mermaid, Scooby-Doo, Sesame Street, Noah's Ark, Sports titles and so many more. Check it out - they're very reasonably priced, and make a wonderful, unique %26amp; special gift... It's something they can enjoy now and keep forever!! Good Luck!
Reply:A perfect gift for kids, that is unique, would be a portrait of one of his idols or of a thing he likes most. After getting a photo of such an idol or thing, just send it to http://www.paintyourlife.com. Their professional and creative artists can make very unique and classical-looking portraits or paintings out of otherwise ordinary photos! It is definitely worth a try and does not cost much.

The same company also has a studio for oil paintings reproductions. If you are looking for an affordable gift urgently, you can take a look at their 'stock on sale'. Visit http://www.oil-paintings-reproductions.c...
Reply:check out my avon site for cool gifts and very affordable:

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Reply:I don't how old the kids are, but discoverychannel.com has unique gifts and they're cool too. Hearthsong.com has some neat things too as does fatbraintoys.com.
Reply:http://www.exclusivelychicllc.com

This company is awesome for kids gifts! It also has baby, teen, and women's gifts. I use them for birthday gifts, favors, basically everything. They are trendy, fast, and they personalized everything! You can order online but I usally call them and make custom gifts. Definately check it out!

Hope this helps!

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Is it true that cats bring dead mice/birds into the house as gifts for their owners?

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They wouldn`t know any better..

I went outside to find my cat playing with a mouse and preparing to bring it inside.. When he saw me he started meowing and brought it up to me, purring and rubbing against my legs. He seemed very proud of himself. I read somewhere that they bring dead animals as gifts for their owners, but was wondering if there was any solid proof in terms of animal psychology.

Is it true that cats bring dead mice/birds into the house as gifts for their owners?
You are the leader of the pack so to say even though cats are not pack animals. They do this to show you loyalty. Plus if they keep you happy then you will not kick them out.

I have one cat that "Kills" his cat toys all the time and will drag them threw the house and bring them to us. The best thing to do is praise him for the gift pick it up and throw it away. With some cats it is just something they do.
Reply:he/she is either bringing it back as a present as apresation or to keep it to show surpierer or to show u to hunt and how it's done
Reply:Absolutely YES---IT'S TRUE!!! If you have a cat that goes outdoors, and has access to rats, mice, lizards, birds, etc., you might be presented with ANY of these "gifts"! ENJOY!
Reply:I kinda think that's true because my best friend's cat has also brought up a number of things (Mice and birds) to her, and she talks about it all the time...My cat hasn't seriously done a stunt like that, but I think it is true that sometimes, cats WILL bring dead mice and birds to their owner as gifts.
Reply:I heard this, but as far as it being the truth, maybe there is a little truth to it.
Reply:Thats what everyone says! Just like you give your cat love and food, he wants to give you things. He feels proud about catching it and wants you to be true. My yorkshire terrier did it aswell, a dog! I hate it when they catch birds but mice are ok, atleast those things are removed!Just pet your cat when he gives it to you, act like tou like it, lol.
Reply:Actually yes. They see you as their provider. I don't know about solid proof, but it's been said in the cat books and magazines for years. Whether we think it's an appropriate gift or not, they do, and certainly ARE proud of themselves!

(I actually just had my cat get ahold of my pet gerbil the other day...she was rather proud of herself, until she realized I wasn't happy in the slightest with her... I think she heard me threaten to send her away, because she seemed miserable the rest of the day.)
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Reply:they werent bringing it as a gift. they wanted to keep it for themselves. cats dont recognize..ownership.
Reply:Its not really a "gift" per se. It goes back to when their mamma cat brought them food. They think they are providing for their family in a way. We always praise our cat and leave it out for her to finish off how she likes, otherwise, she will leave it for us to do what we want with it and that just doesn't fly with me:))

Both of my cats killed a mouse the other day in my house and brought it right up to me in the kitchen (GROSS). I told them "good kitties" and left and when I came back, it was gone :)
Reply:No as gifts but as their contribution to the food supply of the "pride" which includes the human members. .
Reply:Omg mine did from Gopher heads from small rodents it like see mom I'm a good hunter here breakfast lol
Reply:yes. it is to be a gift to their owners
Reply:yes-my cat used to bring squirrels.Thanks Church-I miss you.
Reply:yes they love bringing presents wait till you get a frog brought in
Reply:Yes, absolutely.

It's either showing off (Because they think it will impress you) or "providing for you" in the same way a mother cat brings prey to her kittens to feed them.

Not sure which, but it is definitelly very common behavior.
Reply:Yes it is true

So nice of your cat
Reply:My cat just brought a bird in for me and him to check out. The problem is, it wasn't dead. It flew all over the house and he chased it, knocking all my stuff of the tables and so forth. It was crazy. I'm not so sure he came to bring it to me, but he did bring it inside.

What can I make for Christmas gifts?

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For Christmas, my best friend and I have decided to make each other Christmas gifts rather than buy them. We're both in our late teens. I'm quite arty and can do most crafts. Does anyone have any suggestions?

What can I make for Christmas gifts?
here's a bunch of good ideas and links

http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/giftgiv...

http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/christm...

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/craftsa...
Reply:well, you can knit a scarf (there are classes at Michaels/ Joann's or any fabric/craft store).

How about make an album for her....scrapbook some photos of you two..write comments...and memories...stuff like that.

Or you could make her a easy tie quilt. Where you get two types of fabrics...cut the ends into strips....then tie the strips together.

Go to any craft store, they have tons of suggestions for any level of skill.

Have fun....homemade gifts are the best kind!!!!
Reply:my favorite are 6 panel origami boxes...i personalize each panel before i fold it up (basically inside jokes and stuff) and when the box is finished i stuff it with hershey kisses...cus who doesnt love those right?
Reply:If you have alot of pictures of one another, get a medium sized plain hat box(round if you can find it), glue your pictures all over it, then use Elmer's school glue and cover the entire thing (it will dry clear). My mom made me one of these covered in my son's pics, I absolutely love it!! This box will be good for small keepsakes for years to come. Good Luck!!
Reply:Decorate the edges of a picture frame. It could be both attractive and practical. Every time they looked at a picture in your gift, they'd be reminded of the thoughtful gift you made them.
Reply:i would make a scrap book of pictures and memories of your life a friends so far.like a this is OUR life
Reply:make your own candles
Reply:scrapbooks of your fav pics. but be careful it is soooo addicting.
Reply:a card and mayb a cd.
Reply:Take an old hardcover book and create a book safe for either stashing cash or even an iPod. See instructions at http://www.instructables.com/id/EZDZ0WAM...

Creative!
Reply:Scrap books, or photo albums.
Reply:A Christmas box stuffed full of fun things.The outside and inside of the box could be your own design in what ever material you choose to use.

Things to put:

A photograph of you both to remind you of some thing you did together.

A small item of jewellery made by you earrings

Some of those ballistic you put into a bath that smell like heaven

A necklace made out of wine gums which she can eat

A small pin badge that says something

Fridge Magnet

Torch very useful

If she likes to read a beautiful book mark or book vouchers

Something spiritual (not a ghost)

Or just a whole load of jokey things

Shrek Ears

A fairy wand

False nose

There are thousand of things and as you know her better than anyone else you will know her likes and dislikes

Have fun and let your imagination have a ball.
Reply:of course it depends on what you are into. One of my favorite things to make is theme purses. there is a certain liquid that you can transfer pictures from paper to fabric, and the last one I made3 I prined out a bunch of black and white pictures from the movie Rocky Horror, and one color picture for the center and it turned out really cool.
Reply:CDs, scrapbook, mini book/short story, scarf, sweater, embroried jeans.
Reply:You could make your friend a christmas page for their scrapbook. At the moment i'm into making jewellery and they make great gifts! You can get supplies from most craft stores these days, for a gift I usually make a necklace with a matching bracelet and earings. xx
Reply:Do you crochet? I have always gotten very positive responses from every afghan I have ever given as a gift. With all the new yarns available, afghans no longer look like granny-crafts. A poncho would be another alternative. If you know how to do many crafts, how about making her a jewelry box from a plain craft store box and decoupaging meaningful pictures and photocopies on it to make it very personal then line the inside with satin or velvet. Maybe even install a musical movement with a favorite melody. If she has her own place and needs dishes, you could go to one of those paint your own ceramics places and design a set of hand painted dishes or if that is too expensive,you could make her a personal mug and snack plate and perhaps a tea pot. Lastly, you might want to make a jewelry set to match one of her favorite outfits or in her favorite colors. Whatever you decide to make,the gifts will be remembered long after they have worn out....your idea is lovely and thoughtful. Good luck!

Can I use my Abercrombie discount to purchase gifts?

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Am I allowed to use my Abercrombie discount to buy gifts? Like would they allow me to buy mens' clothing for my boyfriend? What about gift cards? Thanks!

Can I use my Abercrombie discount to purchase gifts?
I doubt you can use your discount for gift cards, but you should be able to use it for any clothes you want. You'd have to check with them, though.

What are some good, homemade gifts that i can make that look like I bought them?

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Just for christmas gifts and stuff. I am 13 and can't buy stuff without someone knowing and i want to give them to my family!

What are some good, homemade gifts that i can make that look like I bought them?
baking is always nice. Don't worry about trying to make it look store bought homemade is great. Dollar store can be a great source for some supplies. Don't forget people probably would love something with a picture of you on it.

http://www.make-stuff.com/recycling/inde...

the key is to take a simple idea and make it special.

Merry Christmas.
Reply:A bouquet of flowers is always nice.
Reply:Hi Rebecca!

You can make a nice pen and pencil holder out of a large tomatoe can or something like that. use colored paper and decortate with photos or whatever you lke. mom or dad would appreciate that.
Reply:Handmade gifts are really special for family members. A poem, a photo in a hand painted frame, an essay of how you feel about each member (good stuff only since it's Christmas), little squares of paper on which you write chores or favors you will do for them as a gift...Merry Christmas
Reply:Why not gather some photos that aren't in albums, and make a collage? You would only need to buy some rubber cement and a sheet of foam-core board, which is sturdy enough that you won't need to frame it. If you have siblings, you could try to enlist their help and make it a gift from all the kids to your parents. Another option is just hand-making all of the christmas cards. The cards themselves would be a great gift! Look up different short poems, and hand-write them in the cards, and decorate with photos.
Reply:Can you crochet? You could make scarves out of the fun, fuzzy yarn (but use a standard yarn with it - two strands at once - makes it easier to find your stitches).
Reply:You can make those jars that have all the ingredients for cookies ( sugar, choclate chip..etc). Just wrap it and use pretty x-mas ribbons!
Reply:When I was a kid my sister and I used to make Christmas ORNAMENTS using pictures of our family members.

Here’s what you will need:

1.pictures of your loved ones

2.colored construction paper

3.glue

4.glitter

5.scissors

6.string

You will need to cut the desired shape of the ornament. (star, square, circle, triangle) and make sure you cut another whole in the center to place the picture inside. Decorate with glitter, punch a hole at the top of the ornament and tie the string to it and last but not least glue your picture to the ornament and TA DA you have your self a nice home made gift.
Reply:I won’t take credit for finding this, but a gal answered one of my questions with this suggestion – check it out, you could easily make these for your family……

http://www.guild.com/servlet/Guild/ArtIt...

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How old is too old to expect Christmas gifts but not give any in return?

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All these teenagers conjuring up extensive lists of namebrand items and complaining when their Christmas loot didn't include every last thing they lusted for - it got me thinking. I know parents and immediate family members don't expect a gift when kids are young, but at what point is it just considered immature and thoughtless to expect hefty gifts without giving to others in return?

Merry Christmas, everyone!!

How old is too old to expect Christmas gifts but not give any in return?
I started giving christmas presents when i was officially a teen, a few christmases ago. I don't buy wicked expensive ones, but special, little things that people always enjoy, like soap or something for a collection they have.
Reply:My kids have always made or bought a gift for me ever since they started school. My eleven year old has her own business and makes plenty of money. When she didn't make her own money, she made me presents.
Reply:Sickening how greedy people are these days.

I would say once you get a job. But then again it also looks bad being 23, in college and cant get even your parents a christmas gift.
Reply:Whenever you get a job.

people should understand students are broke

they shouldn't expect gifts though
Reply:I say when you get a job because that's kind of rude to expect gifts from someone who has no way to pay for them.
Reply:I don't like the way you said "All these teenagers...".

I'm 18 and I wouldn't care if I didn't get namebrand expensive gifts...actually...I didn't ...and I'm just fine. I had a wonderful Christmas just being with my family and friends.

That said....I have always got something for my parents...no matter how small....

But....I would say around 13 or 14....and it also depends on budget and attitude.
Reply:I'd say that it would be nice if everyone who got a gift were to give one,but I know that gets expensive.It would be nice if teenagers would at least do something thoughtful for Christmas(It doesn't have to cost money).I'd say that by the age of 16yrs. old teens should try to do something anything thoughtful for gifts,however if they are unable to that is okay as long as they are thankful for what they get.
Reply:I guess if you have a job.

I mean you cant expect something from someone that doesnt have any money to buy it.

Like, im 13 and i couldnt get presents for lots of people i wanted to get for because i dont really have any money.

But i got some today=)

Merry Christmas!
Reply:I think when they turn 18,,they are adult,s then,,and that,s what has happened to Christmas,,to many wanting the finest

of thing,s and not wanting to give,,if you can't give

anything of value,,give a smile and a hug.
Reply:When you are old enough to realize what Christmas is all about.

What should I buy or make for birthday gifts?

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I know this may sound rather odd, but I try to plan financially everything I do a year in advance in hopes to avoid any surprises in my checkbook. Anyways, what should I buy or make for people next year for their birthdays? I preferably want to give them a homemade gift (what are some creative ideas for homemade birthday gifts?), but if that's tasteless I'm open to almost anything.

My best friend will turn 44 years old

My brother, his girlfriend, and a friend will turn 19

Important friends will turn 21, 23, and 24

My boyfriend will turn 27

A dear male friend who's in prison will turn 23 yrs. old

A brother will turn 50 and a sister will turn 40.

My important nieces and nephews between 2-15

Daddy will turn 75 (my mom is deceased)

My other siblings and friends will receive birthday cards.

Thank you in advance as I greatly appreciate your input and advice.

What should I buy or make for birthday gifts?
Wow, organization like that is amazing (if a little scary). Only you know your friends, and your talents (some people should never bake anything for anyone), so suggestions really might not be so good.

For those that like them, how about candles? They are easy to make, all you need is some wax (even from old candles), crayons for color, string (dipped in the hot wax, curled around a pencil on one end, weighted with a coin for the bottom of the candle), scent (or unscented - some people like candles but gag @ the smell), maybe one of their favorites (can get samples sometimes, but oils work best), and a quart or half gallon waxed paper juice or milk carton. This also should prob be done in one of those disposable foil pans.

Melt the wax, adding the crayons, scent (or not). Stir. Cut off the top of the carton where it starts to fold, so that you have just the square. Rest the pencil with the string (wick) on top (the weighted end should be at the bottom of the carton. Pour a little wax in to fix the wick in place in the center of the carton. Give it a little time to solidify (about 20 min-1/2 hr. Stick the whole thing in the fridge or freezer if you want to move it along more quickly).

Get some ice cubes from the tray and fill the carton with them. Stir the wax again (the wax should be hot enough to pour). Then pour it into the carton over the ice cubes. Let it cool %26amp; set (give it a couple hrs minumum, overnight is best, or do the fridge thing. You don't want to stick this in the freezer or the water in the carton will re-ice). Peel away the carton.

The ice will have created pockets in the candle and it looks pretty cool, certainly not like a factory candle.

For your friend in prison, baked goods sound like the way to go, perhaps lots of cookies he can share. Or a cd?

Ok, I'm off to finish my Christmas shopping for this year, half of which is still undone!
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Reply:Homemade cookies and candy, I think.

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Reply:Wow, thats a lot of birthdays... I wouldnt know where to start with the whole home-made thing, but if you budget allows you can get some gift cards.

Have any ideas for homemade gifts to make and give?

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Although it's far off, I like to think about Christmas very much in advance. I'm just looking for craft ideas that make good gifts. I'll need ideas for both children and adults. Thanks a bunch!

Have any ideas for homemade gifts to make and give?
One year, we made Soup in a Jar and Cookies in a Jar, both of which went over very well, especially for adults. My suggestion is to assemble the jar, then try making the recipe. If it turns out well, it's worth making more as gifts.

You can also experiment with homemade soaps. Do fancier ones with herbs or oatmeal and such for adults, and for the kids, you can embed small toys in blocks of clear glycerine.

There are TONS of ideas on this website.

http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/giftsto...
Reply:If you're interested in polymer clay, or would like to try it, I've gathered a bunch of polymer ideas that might be especially good as gifts on this page:

http://glassattic.com/polymer/gifts_men_...

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Reply:This is kind of cool:

Take an old picture frame that the backs maybe falling off of , and the glass is missing, paint it, glue screening behind it. Just the regular window screen will work, spray the whole thing with a glitter frost. In some sort of whitish paint write Snowflakes 5c, or some other cute phrase that you think of with winter. Then make some snowflakes from paper pulp, and hang those from wires that are connected to the corner of the frame. What you get is a cute old time looking gift that is reusable, homemade, and people go crazy over them. The cool thing is, they're inexpensive to make, and don't take that much time.
Reply:You can try looking over the Homemade Gift Contest that Instructables held for this past Christmas. My entry was the personalized Guess Who game. It went over big with my girlfriend.

http://www.instructables.com/group/gifts...

http://www.instructables.com/id/EK4OAVRS...
Reply:Hi:

It's never to early for planning hand crafted items - and the more time the better! Here's something that I've been doing - I get brown paper mache boxes when they're on discount at places like Hobby Lobby or Michaels, and then I paint and decorate them with nice papers, ribbons, glass gems and other similar items, line them with embossed felt or silk fabric remnants, and use those to give little trinkets like earrings or other jewelry, that I've also make sometimes. When I gave some gifts in those boxes last Christmas, the people who got them really liked them. If you look for my yahoo group - artist_pw - I put a snapshot of one of those boxes on the home page if you want to see one.

You can also make cool little fabric beads out of remnants of fabric. I first saw a project like this in the Winter 2002 Belle Armoire magazine a few years ago, and I have a lot of bits of raw silk from making mats for pastels paintings that I can use to make beads like this. You can use coffee stirrers as the center of the fabric bead, and then roll the fabric strips up to over them make small beads - and then use fabric glue to hold - I think you could also use liquid polymer clay and bake or heat them (particularly silk, because it can really take the heat). Then you can embellish further with wires, seed beads or other fibers like yarns. You can use these fabric beads in jewelry. Unfortunately, this issue is sold out in the back orders, but there is a photo you can see there to see what those look like. This magazine is really cool, and almost every item in it is scoped out in a project that you could try. At the very least, it may give you some inspirations for your own delightful projects. These items are probably more adult oriented, but some kids might like some of the items, too.

One thing I saw somewhere that I might make for a young boy of about 6 or 7 is a felted wizard hat. I thought that would be pretty cool, and with all the Harry-Potterish stuff around, I thought it might be a good gift. I'd probably knit the base of dark purplish blue wool yarn (or add fabric paint to make it the color I'd want), then wet felt it, and then get yellow wool rovings to needle felt stars and moons on it, and maybe add further embellishments. I also thought about felting a lion's head or head gear, but I thought the wizard hat might be better. Anyway, let me know if you want some more ideas - I have a lot of them, but never the time to make them all. Hope this helps.

What are the gifts in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl?

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What gifts are there? I know about the event gifts, but what other gifts do you get? And if you can, anyone know the event dates?

What are the gifts in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl?
There are about 2 or 3 events. I do not know the dates, but I knw what they are.

Event 1- you can do this just by buying Pokemon rangers. You have to type in the code for the ranger net, and then you transfer the egg to your Pearl/ Diamond game.

Event 2- A pokemon event held somewhere, and you pay or something. You will get Darkrai, who is supposed to appear in the locked hotel in Canalave.

Event 3- You have to go to the pokemon event, and ten you pay or soemthing =/ Then they'll give you a letter that is supposed to get to Prof. Oak. He'll be standing somewhere by a white rock in a route, and then he'll do something, and you'll get access to a place with lots of flowers where Shaymin can be found.

Event 4- You go to the pokemon event, pay, and get an item called 'Heaven's Pipe.' Go to the place you caught Dialga/ Palkia, and then use the pipe on that weird symbol. You'll have to go up a bunch of stairs, but you'll eventually get to it.

I know all this because I LOVE spoilers. I browse all my favorite pokemon sites for this crap. I don't know the dates of the pokemon events though. I'm looking for those.
Reply:I think that the only other gift you can get is a manaphy egg from Pokemon Ranger. And its the game pokemon ranger not an actual pokemon ranger. Once you transfer it a man in a green suit will be in any pokemart to give the egg to you. mines only lv. 12 :(
Reply:i think they come in june or october 2007, idk.,sorry.

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Where can i find a site to help me find different ways to put ribbon on my gifts?

2011-11-18T21:39:00.003-08:00

I love wrapping gifts and putting ribbons on them.. but it has a whole year since I wrapped any gifts fancy, so i forget. Is there a good site that will show different ways to put ribbon on gifts?..

Where can i find a site to help me find different ways to put ribbon on my gifts?
This site has been useful to me.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/howtomakeb...

Hope it helps.

What are so inexpensive gifts that men will actually enjoy?

2011-11-18T21:39:00.002-08:00

I'm pregnant and my daughter is due Nov 29th. I want to get all my Christmas shopping done ahead of time so I don't have to shop with a newborn or shop the day after Thanksgiving and end up in labor at a store. :p

Shopping for women is easy, but what do men like? I need cheap gifts for a 14 year old, an 18 year old, a 40 year old, a 45 year old, a 60 year year old, and a 67 year old.

Lots of people, and I don't have too much money to spend. What do men like at various ages? I don't want to get something junky, but something small that they would actually enjoy.

What are so inexpensive gifts that men will actually enjoy?
Don't overlook subscriptions to magazines of interest to them. It's difficult not knowing what their interests are, but if the boys are into model cars or planes they're reasonable and fun. If any of the men like to fiddle around in the shop or garage building or fixing things a box of basic paper towels, wd-40,hand washing cream, shop towels is always a great gift. If the 18 y/o has a car, car wash, wax and such is a good gift.
Reply:Hey,

I got my 19yo brother an anti-fog shaving mirror ($35) the other day from http://ww.dadshop.com.au

they had heaps of good stuff for for men. I got it really fast too!!!

Hooda
Reply:guys are very practical. i always enjoy getting a good wallet. it doesn't have to be expensive as long as it's durable.
Reply:I bought Swiss army knifes for men last Christmas they sell them at target pretty reasonable something they could hang on to forever, but not sure how safe it is for everyone they make great gifts and serve as many purposes, depending on options look them up on line.

Where can I find metal bookmarks in bulk so that I can engrave and personalize them to give as gifts?

2011-11-18T21:39:00.001-08:00

This is for the soon to come Holiday season to give away as gifts to teachers, bus drivers, Doctors etc. Any suggestions where to find rectangular metal bookmarks (blank or otherwise) and what type of engraving tool is to be used in order to personalize will be greatly appreciated.

Where can I find metal bookmarks in bulk so that I can engrave and personalize them to give as gifts?
I did a search and found this. You might be able to order them blank as seen in the picture. I searched under "wholesale engravable bookmarks" also try "promotional"

http://www.promoproductsdirect.com/index...

What happens to gifts to heads of state?

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What happens to gifts to heads of state? Must the recipients claim the items as taxable income? Is there a limit to the amount spent? What are the guidelines in the case of the U.S. President? Thank you!

What happens to gifts to heads of state?
There are two kinds of gifts to the head of states. 1. a personal gift to the Presidents or prime ministers, which are considered as personal and can be kept privately. 2. there are gifts which are considered "official" gifts, which is a gift to the country or state. These gifts are considered public property and should be turned over to the state.

Usually, gifts are not taxable income. the amount to be spent are limited, depending on the funds that are available for these purpose. Usually these fund are not divulged except to the state auditor.

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Does anyone know where in Bangkok where you can buy personalised bestman and bridesmaid gifts?

2011-11-18T21:38:00.008-08:00

I am getting married in Koh Samui next month and wanting to buy a nice gift for my best man. I live in Bangkok and would like to buy a personalised beer mug etc. Any idea and also nice gifts for bridesmaids.

Does anyone know where in Bangkok where you can buy personalised bestman and bridesmaid gifts?
You should be buying your best man something a little better then what they sell at JJ's or MBK. Go to one Central World or Paragon and look for something more fittiing.
Reply:I would check MBK out. MBK is pretty close to a Skytrain stop and easy to get to. That place offers all sorts of services, perhaps they can personalize a beer stein.

You could check out a Robinson store or Lotus Tesco and see if their service department can guide you in personalizing a beer mug. I know that I have seen them but I can't remember where???

You might want to ask your intended bride what would be a good idea for the bridesmaids! Women are funny, you give a guy a beer mug and he will say thanks, give a woman a beer mug and you might end up getting hit with it! Small decisions where you can get your a$$ in a bind let the woman make the decision! And you can take that to the bank!

Good luck
Reply:You can find all you want at Jatujak market (or weekend market).

What is the proper time after graduation to send thank you cards for gifts?

2011-11-18T21:38:00.007-08:00

I will be graduating from college in 2 weeks. (YEA!!!) I have received some beautiful gifts from friends and family and wondered when the proper time would be to send a thank you card for the gift?

What is the proper time after graduation to send thank you cards for gifts?
generally speaking, you should send the thank you card out within a week or so of receiving the gift. That lets the sender know that you have received what they sent to you and also speaks well of your manners.

however, if you are a bit late in sending them, remember the most important thing is that you DO express thanks for what has been given to you in a timely fashion as your circumstances dictate.

Congratulations upon your graduation.
Reply:proper manners (etiquette) dictates that YOU send out your thank you cards immediately!

whatever the occassion maybe! it doesn't matter that its a graduation,baby shower, wedding, bar mitzvah, etc... Report It

Reply:Congrats to you! Great question. The answer is: Send a thank you note as soon as you can after receiving a gift. So, if you have been given gifts and graduation day is not here yet, go ahead and send the note if you can get the time to do so. It is important to send the notes of gratitude as soon as you can. This is to show others how special the thoughtful gift or gesture was to you. If you wait too long, then they will start to think that maybe you did not like the gift or you are not being appreciative. It is best to send a Thank You note in the following two weeks after receiving a gift. The longer you wait, the harder it is to take the effort to write and send it.
Reply:Congratulations! You should send those thank you's out ASAP. Make it a priority. It lets the person know that you appreciate them taking the time out of their lives to think of a thoughtful gift for you. It would be so rude of you not to acknowledge their gifts in a timely fashion.
Reply:there's no expected/set time for grad thank you cards unlike wedding thank you's so pretty much just whenever you want
Reply:Sooner is better than later, and later is better than never.
Reply:try to send them out right away, within a week or so, that way its not always hanging over you and you wont forget.
Reply:as soon as you receive the gift and make a list so you know who you sent one to, do it before you forget!
Reply:As soon as possible!

How much money are you going to spend on Christmas gifts? And are you a male or a female?

2011-11-18T21:38:00.006-08:00

I'm doing a research project for my stats class and would like to know how much money males versus females spend on Christmas gifts!

How much money are you going to spend on Christmas gifts? And are you a male or a female?
I am a single mom so have to be careful with my money but I usually spend about 400-500 on Christmas shopping. I would suggest including peoples economic demographics in your research project. If I made more money I would spend a lot more...
Reply:I'm a female, who will be spending around 8 or 9 hundred dollars on 5 people. Hope this helps... and Happy Holidays...............................
Reply:1000 girl
Reply:male and spend 30 dollars on my entire family
Reply:ill probally be spending about 290 on my gifts for people for christmas. I am female
Reply:This year it should be around $1500. I am a single father with only one income for the house hold so I can't spend too much. I have two sons that I have full custody of. Each year I try to make things a liitle different or better then the previous year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Reply:about 1,000. girl spending a boy's money.

What are some unique ways to present gifts for a gift exchange?

2011-11-18T21:38:00.005-08:00

My brother in law always has amazing, unique ways of presenting gifts. Last year, he froze the gift in a bucket of water. When his recipient unwrapped his gift it was an ice pick. He had to chisel out the actual gift. The year before he bought 500 envelopes, placed a gift card in one, sealed them all. Then nailed them in a wooden box. We have done scavenger hunts as well. I really need to get him this year! PLEASE HELP!

What are some unique ways to present gifts for a gift exchange?
Take walnuts and carefully crack them open, empty the nut out of them, then insert money or small gifts, glue the nuts back together, and give them as a gift. You can put them in a nice container with the tools to crack them open, if you wish.
Reply:Those are pretty clever ideas. You could put the gift in a full garbage can (gross, though), hide it in a box of washing powder (powdered laundry detergent), put it at the bottom of a swimming pool. In winter, that would be mean!

:-)
Reply:Buy him a gift card, then buy ten plants. Bury his gift

in one of the plants. Hand him spade. Of course he'll have to locate the plants hidden somewhere in the backyard? In order to locate the correct plants he'll have to solve clues which will lead him to all of the plants.
Reply:You could do a MASSIVE box full of foam peanuts that he has to dig through, and then not even have the gift in it. lol

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How often do companies use promotioanl gifts and what for? Is it clients, propsective customers?

2011-11-18T21:38:00.004-08:00

Is there any research pointing to the success of using them. What is the promotional gift market worth in UK and how many suppliers are there? Need lots of case studies and examples of usage of such gifts and the kind of budgets companies have for them.

Thanks.

How often do companies use promotioanl gifts and what for? Is it clients, propsective customers?
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Are you obligated to give gifts to children in your child's class on their birthday?

2011-11-18T21:38:00.003-08:00

My daughter is in preschool and they celebrate everything! Every child's birthday is celebrated in class. Being new to this I'm not sure the proper procedure for gifts. Are you obligated to give a gift even if the child doesn't have a party outside of school? We have missed several already and I didn't even give it a second thought until now. My child's birthday is coming up soon and I want to make sure I haven't screwed things up for her. We are planning on having a party and inviting the entire class but not all the children who have had past birthdays invited her to a party. What is the proper procedure these days? Help!

Are you obligated to give gifts to children in your child's class on their birthday?
No, you are not obligated to give a birthday gift to the children in your daughter's preschool class. All birthdays are celebrated in the classroom by the students and teachers. Sometimes parents may be asked to bring cupcakes for the class celebration.
Reply:I wouldn't think that if they have a party given in the preschool that you would be obligated to send a specific gift. If it is your child's regular day at school, they are going there anyway... You haven't been invited to anything, and you aren't doing anything out of the norm- how are you to know that it is another child's birthday in the class? If the parents invite you to a party outside of the school setting, then, yes, you should bring a gift. But a party that just happens to take place during the school day- no, you should not bring a gift. Most likely, the parents have arranged with the teacher what they are bringing, and the teaching staff will provide the child with a small gift from the teachers and children. You don't have to give a gift for each child in the class every time there is a party... you'll be broke!
Reply:No!

You are never obligated when it comes to giving. And I really think that it is important to teach your child what's important and that's friendship not superficial things like gifts. At this point in your child's life most of his or her friends are their classmates. I think the easiest thing to give is Birthday cards with a couple of Dollars or maybe a MC Donald's gift certificate. Good Luck!!
Reply:no you do no thave to give bithday gifts they just celebrate birhtdays in class by having cup cakes for everyone and the teacher brings them. So no you are doing fine. If your child was invited to one OUTSIDE of class then yes of course bring a present but not if it is a school thing the teacher would then bring in cake or cupcakes things like that.
Reply:I wouldn't think that it's required. I certainly wouldn't feel obligated unless my child was invited to their birthday party with thrown by the parents and the child on there own. Otherwise I would think it's kind of extreme. I wouldn't worry about whether it's been ruined or not, the parents should recognize that it's an involuntary party, and therefore the presents aren't required because if that were the case the school would practically be forcing you to spend money which isn't appropriate by any means.
Reply:I think you did the right thing. Unless there was a party that your child went to, no presents were needed for class parties. As for a party, I'd only invite your child's friends. My kids go to a private sitter. While there are only a few kids there, I don't really know the other parents well enough to have them bring their kid and a gift to a party for my son. That's just me.
Reply:I use to take cupcakes for the whole class as my suprise to her. I thought it was nice.
Reply:For my son's 4th birthday I invited the whole class and only about a third showed up.So I'd suggest you invite everyone. As for buying a gift for a child in her class where she didnt even get an invite to the party is ridiculos dont do it. Its setting a very expensive precedent and it wont be happening in big school.
Reply:only if they're close friends and you attend a party outside of school. :)
Reply:No. You don't have to invite the whole class to the party, either.

The class celebration is not a party, and at most a parent can bring some snacks, cookies, etc. for all the kids involved.

The party at your house is for your child to invite her friends. Then, they are expected to bring presents. Inviting everybody wouldn't be nice: it's like demanding them to bring a present, even if they didn't invite your daughter to their party (meaning your daughter didn't give them presents).

Hope it helps.
Reply:No,only if you want to.If you decide to go to the dollar store .
Reply:If your child goes to a childs birthday party...YES you send a gift! That does not include in Class "party". Either invite all the Children or all the girls, anything else is just cruel
Reply:No, you don't send a gift for a school party.
Reply:I have no idea where you live, or what customs are in your local area.

My strongest advice is to ask your friends or relationships who have or have had children around the same age as your daughter. Don't leave something as important as this to a bunch of Yahooligans!
Reply:I am a PreSchool Teacher. NO! No presents are necessary. Giving presents to one child and not all of them creates problems in the classroom. Children feel left out, insecure, they will act out negative behavior and of course try to steal the present. NOT A GOOD IDEA.

Only if child has a party and you are invited, then by all means, bring a gift.
Reply:No one is ever obligated to give any one a gift!

Gifts have to do with relationships, not because someone is standing there. I think it would be improper for the school to support children bringing gifts for class birthday parties! What happens for the children who have birthdays on the days school is not in session?

As for a party in your home, I suggest that you send the invitation to the parent. If it is to be for the child's class, how will you get in touch with all of the parents? How will you get names and addresses? Or, are you going to trust the children to take your invitation to their parents.

How to answer your friends / colleagues when you don't buy them gifts after holiday / work mission?

2011-11-18T21:38:00.002-08:00

Hello All,

Everytime when I depart to other city or country, my company's colleagues always ask for gifts or small presents for them. As you know that we work for company and earn salary, how can we afford them everytime gifts. This is really upset me. I do not know how to answer them in a good way and not dissapoint them and must let them know i'm not petty but this is a matter of money. Thanks all.

How to answer your friends / colleagues when you don't buy them gifts after holiday / work mission?
Just tell them you didn't buy anything

Neither apologise nor explain
Reply:buy them all something really horrible next time you go which you know everyone will hate by be too polite to tell you - then they won't ask again!
Reply:Wow! That's pretty ballsey, ASKING for gifts!! Bad manners on their part should not be a cause for distress on yours!

The next time they ask you to bring something back, just smile and say, "Why, of course, if I have time to shop, I'd be happy to pick something up for you. Just drop your money off at my desk before I leave, and I'll bring you the change and a receipt."

If I went abroad or someplace interesting for a vacation, I'd usually bring back a little something for the office -- i.e., a trip to Switzerland meant a modest box of Swiss chocolates in the employee break-room. But it was a small office -- that would probably not work for a larger office.
Reply:OOOhhh... You have very good colleagues, they ask for gift everytime ? Really a problem. Your polite answer may be like this :'

"Oh, yes, I'll ask the Co. to arrange gifts for you..Ok ..."

Thanks
Reply:First of all, it's rude of them to expect gifts and ask you for them in the first place!! It's understandable if they want something, ask you to bring it back for them and then pay you.. but not to expect free gifts everytime. I think I would politely tell them that bringing back gifts everytime is becoming too costly and that you would be happy to do it for them if they would like to pick up the tab. Some people just like things from other countries, understandable, but they shouldn't expect it for free. Best Wishes!
Reply:wow i so understand first off dont ya think it realy rude to put you on the spot like that i wouldnt be to concerned about this if you cant aford it dont do it just say bluntly you cant aford it remeber the famliy comes first may be you should remind them of that
Reply:Just tell them I am going on holiday to have fun and shopping for souveniers is not fun. Or tell them I am going to work and wont have time for shopping, Sorry.
Reply:I agree with the 1st answer. I get the same question. I just say "no, sorry" in an active voice /assertive tone and I drop it. Some people understand that giving them any kind of explanation would mean you wanted to give gifts, but could not. So you are feeling guilty and trying to explain the reason behind the guilt.

Eventually, they will stop. For me, it stopped after 3-4 times.
Reply:okay,u tell them gifts choice will be urs,if they r ur true friends they will accept from choclate to a minute things.
Reply:Say " I regret that I was unable to do so, but I was short of funds for the trip."
Reply:Just say, "no, sorry" and drop it.
Reply:ur friends/colleagues are terrible. If u r in a work mission, tell them u r busy in working all the journey n no time to buy them gifts. If u r going to travel, tell them nothing about it. U hv the right to keep it as a secret, don't u? haha...
Reply:I can't imagine anyone asking you to bring them back a gift. Best thing I can suggest is that you tell them you'll be living on per diem while you're travelling and it doesn't afford shopping unless they provide funds up front.
Reply:can't you make a gift of some sort...otherwise just tell them your budget does'nt allow you the luxury of having enough to buy presents.
Reply:just say you didnt have the time.you do go for work right???there you go perfect excuse.you shouldnt feel bad.you dont go away just to get them gifts.
Reply:sorry, i should have sent a card but gifts are for kids.
Reply:This is a business trip and I won't be buying souvenirs.

This is a relaxation holiday a break for me I won't be buying any souvenirs, just getting some sun and some fancy drinks. I'll think of you when I'm there.

Why do women always want to buy gifts for their soldier?

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Im not knocking gift buying.

But why do women, always want to buy gifts for everything?

We see the question in here all the time.

What to buy someone graduating Basic/Boot.

What to buy someone graduating AIT.

What to buy someone deploying.

What to buy someone coming back from deployment.

Is it, because, you find yourself in a situation where you have no control over whats happening, and it lets you assume some sort of control and makes you fell involved ?

I look at it from the male perspective, and I can't see buying someone a gift for those occassions, beside flowers when she came home.

Im just trying to get some insight into the female mind.

Help me out here, please.

Why do women always want to buy gifts for their soldier?
I gave my husband a gift after he graduated from boot camp and from A school. I love to give him lil gifts. It is just a way of showing i care for him. He does the same thing for me. Its jst a way of showing some 1 that you care and love them, thats all.
Reply:Because we love them
Reply:Don't worry about it.

At all.

Ever.

That was my approach and eventually I stopped getting all that useless junk I didn't need or want, didn't care for, and soon lost.

She DID get me a bottle of Wild Turkey for my birthday once and that was greatly appreciated, but really ladies, guys buy the things they need when they need them and really don't want to be encumbered with useless knick-knacks whose only value is sentimental.
Reply:Well, basic and ait, both accomplishments, therefore give a gift to say congratulations. deploying, its a farewell gift. coming back, its a welcome home gift.....i look at it as i know i would want those times recognized because those are important times in my life. i give my hubby a gift for every little accomplishment he does, i.e. he just finished his first college class and passed, i bought him a cute bbq apron and bbq utensils for when him and his buddies bbq, just to say good job hunny im proud of you. Not only that, but I know a lot of guys that give flowers for all those reasons you just mentioned also.
Reply:I dunno, because they freakin' care. If you don't want a gift just say so.
Reply:Women are stupid that way, trying to get insight into the female mind will only make you stupid too.

Just nod your head and act like they are actually accomplishing something.
Reply:Jeepers: I have many sisters and have learned a LOT about women over the years. The most important thing I've learned is that it's impossible to understand them. They don't even understand themselves.
Reply:i know i like to get things for my solider husband because i love him so much and he is my life and my hero plus women like to shop when stressed and heck why not buy a gift for there solider i do it allot i think it helps me cope with him being away allot and it makes him feel appreciated and he knows that i am always thinking about him

we just like to show we care and to let them know we are there for them and cheering them on its a major thing and a very accomplished thing to be a solider

sometimes i don't buy gifts but make home made ones to keep me busy and creativity is best when it comes from the heart as well
Reply:Women are giving that's why. We like to nurture and be loved.
Reply:Ever heard the expression "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth'?

Is it the gifts that bother you or the feeling that you have to reciprocate? I know for myself I enjoy showing my appreciation for my man with a gift now and then whether it's a thing or an action. Sometimes it's a six pack of his favorite beer if it sounds like he's had a rough day and needs to unwind. We do it because it makes us feel good to show we think about you and love you. And a gift should always be given with no strings attached otherwise it's not a gift it's a bribe.
Reply:Military wives lack intelligence. Why would any woman date a man in the military let alone marry one. She obviously is very desperate to spend the majority of her life waiting for a man to get home.

Military men aren't very smart either. They shouldn't be allowed to marry until they get out. 4 years or career. It doesn't matter.

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What is a good site to find cheap gifts?

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I am a teacher and would like to buy my class a treat, what is a good website that has little treats or gifts i can buy in bulk, for cheap?

What is a good site to find cheap gifts?
Here are two different places:

http://www.orientaltrading.com/

And

http://www.dollartree.com/

Hope this helps you some. You could buy pencils in bulk.
Reply:The store Everythings a Dollar and the local General Dollar Stores. It would save you money to buy from those type of stores, because you would not have to pay shipping.
Reply:Ebay

What are some environmentally friendly ways to wrap gifts this holiday season?

2011-11-18T21:37:00.007-08:00

I considered wrapping gifts in used newspaper but I would like to do something a little more classy. Is there any bio-degradable wrapping paper that I can buy somewhere? Please provide all ideas. Save the Planet!

What are some environmentally friendly ways to wrap gifts this holiday season?
I second Dali333's response -- brown paper grocery bags with raffia are a lovely way to go green and wrap your gifts beautifully! I did it one year and decorated the grocery bags first with a snowflake and star stamper in gold and silver ink. I got many compliments!

Another idea could be to use magazine pages -- a girlfriend of mine did that for me once, and it was adorable! Of course, it works better if you're wrapping something small ;-)

Good luck!
Reply:You could also use the comic section from the Sunday paper they're mostly in color, and definitely recyclable
Reply:you can use paper grocery bags as wrap, and tie bows with raffia. its actually quite lovely :)

What christmas gifts can i give to my friends without spending too much money?

2011-11-18T21:37:00.006-08:00

i wanna give my friends some presents but i always spend too much on them, this year i wanna give them something nice but not spend too much money, like maybe under $35. and i giving 10 friends gifts this year, help!!

What christmas gifts can i give to my friends without spending too much money?
Since your budget seems willing to spend a little. Here is a great idea. Since you have created your list. Look in your photo albums and find your favorite (nice) picture of you and your friend (each of them or you all as a group). Go have copies made and buy frames for them. Take the time to hand write out what made you pick that friend and that picture. It will make the reciever appreciate your friendship knowing that you think the world of them. Put the nice picture in a box and wrap it up with bows and ribbon. It will be a unique gift. Or you could scrapbook them a page and frame it of your fav. times together. Good luck and Merry Christmas
Reply:why dont you just send them a card and then tell them that youve given them your time which can never be bought anywhere else! cheesy huh?! but i think thatll be cute! hehehehe!
Reply:A great gift to give is a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure $20 or a little less and almost all girls love them, now for the guys get the comedy or action DVDs include gift receipts in case they already have the movie or a movie card you buy them at the movie theater I think you can put any amount you want on them.
Reply:WELL IT KINDA DEPENDS ON HOW OLD YOU ARE. IF YOUR IN LIKE JUNIOR HIGH YOU COULD DO 2 LITER SODA POPS AND PUT A CUTE BOW ON THE TOP. BUT IF YOUR ALOT OLDER THAN THAT YOU COULD DO LIKE CUTE MUGS WITH SOME HOT CHOCOLATE PACKETS INSIDE WITH SOME MARSHMELLOWS. PEOPLE LIKE STUFF LIKE THAT. GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:I got these last year and have been giving them on various occasions all year.

http://www.herculittles.com

They are always a hit

Hope this helps
Reply:Well I myself is on a budget also, I found that burned or homemade CDS, DVDs are always good! There are alot of cheap video games if they like that, or even $10 gift certificates from different stores and places.
Reply:Years ago, when I was in nursing school and raising a baby, alone, I had NO MONEY for gifts one Christmas. I finally came up with an idea that they all appreciated. I gave each an envelope reminding them that times were lean for me, so I was giving them this special gift. To my Aunts and Uncles with small children, I gave free babysitting for a week-end. To my mother, I gave a complete cleaning of her bathrooms and bedrooms, including window. To my Dad, I gave mowing his lawn, ONCE, and letting him have "first choice", whenever my mother cooked fried chicken for a year. They all loved their gifts and it was a Christmas we all will never forget.
Reply:try the gift cards it's simple without a big headache
Reply:I would go to a dollar store and buy 10 baskets for $1.00=$10.00. Then I would put things in there that I know they would like since they are all into different things. Buy some cellophane paper and wrap with a beautiful bow. They can later use the basket for stuff.

Example: 1.Glamour girl- put makeup items, lipstick, eyeshadow, makeup sponges, etc.

2. Hair girl- barettes, hair gel, nice brush, etc.

3. Nail girl- heating lamp, nail polish, emory board, etc.

4. Baking girl- towels, pot holders, rolling pen, cookie cutter

5. Body girl- lotions, bath gels, bath salts, a loomfa sponge.

6. Party girl- liquor bottle, flask, peanuts, a nice glass, etc.

7. Serious girl- good book, crossword puzzles, nice pen set.

8. Healthy girl- tea cup, several different boxes of tea, some cookies.

9. religious girl- an angel brooch, a scarf for church, maybe a cross book marker, a guardian angel car pin.

10. Movie girl- a movie dvd, gift certificate to the movies, popcorn bags, sodas...

or you can give them each a gift certificate to their favorite restaraunt and give it to them in a nice Christmas card.
Reply:Give them homemade coupon books...like one coupon is good for a room cleaning or babysitting, etc.
Reply:what i give to my friends without spending so much money is a CD or DVD. if you really know what they like, and it is expensive, try finding something related to that topic. for example, if she wants a ipod, get her a CD of her faviored band or something like that.
Reply:This year I went to a craft store and bought a make-your-own-earrings kit for $7. It had all the supplies and directions to make 7 pairs of beaded chandalier type earrings. All I needed was a pair of needle nose pliers, which I borrowed. Sounds really cheap in a too good to be true kind of way, but they came out really cute and I almost wanted to keep them for myself. Happy holidays!
Reply:a nice candle and ornament are perfect gifts for friends
Reply:To save you all some money...get all your friends together and pull names out of a bag. This way you all only by one gift. You all get together again to exchange the gifts at the same time and make a party out of it. You can raise the cost of the gift to say..$50.00 and everybody has a Merry Christmas!
Reply:Personally gifts that were made by the giver have always meant the most to me.

I still have a painting my Nephew made me hanging in my hallway.

Some may have seen better, but it's a masterpiece to me.
Reply:why not make them cookie mix in a jar you can find great recipes at allrecipes.com decorate the lid put a ribbon around it and attach a cookie cutter. if this isn't you then take them all to lunch and just spend an afternoon together.
Reply:Every year I give my co-workers some mini stockings, about the size of your hand. You can buy a bunch for $1 each at Walgreen's or Target. Then buy some bags of different kinds of candy that they like, like Hershy's kisses and small candy canes and gumdrops, and stuff the stockings. Sometimes I can find thumb-sized knicknacks like little nutcrackers for $1.50 each. Then I give the stockings to everyone.

Always a hit!

What small gifts can I take to Korea from England?

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I am visiting South Korea in a couple of weeks and would like to take some small traditional style gifts from England to give to friends and families we share meals with. They can't cost too much as we have quite a few people to give them to.

What small gifts can I take to Korea from England?
I come from England, but my husband is Korean. At Christmas, I got his friends miniature whiskey cakes, which they really liked (probably more Scottish oriented but they really liked it) Also Shortbread, again Scottish but they like it. You could try taking a boxed tea like Twinings.
Reply:It depends on how well-travelled or well-heeled they are.

I would suggest anything with English writing on it. Small pots of jam from your village or the like always go down a storm.

Hope it helps
Reply:Manchester united football ticket. The best gift!!! park ji sung!!!!!!

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How many people have heard of registering for gifts for an apartment warming?

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My friend is having one and I am shocked at the items she has put on her list. She invited 44 people and is not even having it AT the apartment. So we are going to another friends house basically to give her gifts. I feel this is the rudest thing ever! No one furnished my first place. She has also turned down freebies but yet wants me to buy new stuff for her.

How many people have heard of registering for gifts for an apartment warming?
WHAT?? This is incredibly rude and tacky!!! If I were you, I wouldn't go. That is appalling.
Reply:That is a new one for me! LOL

Absolutely laughable.

House warming with food and good friends is one thing but REGISTERING for gifts. HA! In her DREAMS.
Reply:I agree enthusiastically with the other answerers on this one: RUDE AND TACKY. And, how can you even have an "apartment warming party" at someone ELSE'S place? Isn't the whole point to welcome all your friend to your new digs?
Reply:Only if she registered for a hair crimper, acid washed jeans and a bedazzler. RUDE and trashy!
Reply:Is she buying or renting?

It doesn't matter... that's crazy. If you have a house warming party, you accept the gifts people show up with, if they choose to show up with gifts. Don't be greedy.
Reply:No. You register for weddings and baby showers. Nothing else. If someone brings you a house-warming gift, that is very gracious of them, but it's rude to expect people to buy what you want them to buy.
Reply:House warmings are meant for the FIRST NEW HOME people buy, not an apartment. I can't believe people are actually attending. I would say something, but that's just me. Miss Manners would faint if she heard this. Don't go, I wouldn't.
Reply:Definitely sit this party out! Anyone willing to go to this "party" is only going because they either feel obligated to go and give a present or they want to go and give a present.

Either way, your friend is treating her lease-signing like an event equal to a wedding shower and it would be laughable if it wasn't so offensively mercenary.
Reply:As old as I am I have never ever heard of anybody registering for gifts for a house warming party.

I have heard of people having house warming parties whereby some friends might bring a bottle of booze along, but never a gift.

I wholeheartedly agree with you. Your friend is very rude in that she expects people to buy gifts for her new home. If she can't afford to furnish it then she can't afford to rent/buy it either.

Ah so, she doesn't want freebies hey... I take that to mean second hand goods... well that is just tough.

I have always had to furnish my own property, even when I first started out living alone. As a single-parent I have to manage. Many people do. They don't expect 'hand outs' in life.

You are NOT a charity. Buy her something small and affordable if you want to, but do so because you genuinely want to give from your heart, and not simply because your friend has produced a list of items she wants and expects others to buy for her.

Blessings x
Reply:LOL how hilariously rude of her! Go to the party if you want but tell her you haven't found the right gift for her yet.

I presume you'd just never find that gift EVER.

LOL what a selfish fruitcake of a friend!

Gifts...??

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my birthday will be coming up shortly, and none of my family likes to give gift cards/$. so, what are some not overpriced things i could tell them i want? i have some ideas, but my family is pretty big.

Gifts...??
- Clothes

- Purses

- Wallets

- Scarves

- CDs

- DVDs

- Lotions

- Body Sprays

- Candles

- Insence

- Computer Games

- Books

- Nail Polish
Reply:CDs

Books

Movies

Nailpolish

Makeup
Reply:Purses, make up, perfumes.

CDs, DVDs.

Gifts?????

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Ladies, whats the best gift youve ever received? from anyone

Gifts?????
Well of course besides friendship and family related things, I would have to say...hmmm this is a hard one....a note from my students would be one of the top ones on that list because those little acts of kindness reward me as a person and an educator.
Reply:A few days away with just my husband and no kids!!!
Reply:My playstation one, from my parents when I was 10. I still love it even though i have a ps2.
Reply:wow. umm, i have this wonderful bracelet, with little hearts on it. you can never go wrong with jewelry. it lasts and its a reminder of someones love. dont get it too cheap because that kind breaks easily but dont go expensive either. good luck to whoever the lucky lady is that your getting a gift for! [%26lt;3]
Reply:a 4 cat diamond!!!!, remember our best friend..diamonds.
Reply:love from the family

Gifts?!?!?!?!?!?

2011-11-18T21:37:00.001-08:00

I HAVE $300.00 CASH

I NEED GIFT IDEAS FOR 4 DIFFERENT PEOPLE

I NEED IT QUICKLY...!!!!!!!!

PLEASE

THANX

Gifts?!?!?!?!?!?
Swiss Army knife, flashlight you can attach to a ball cap, American Express gift card.

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Gifts?!?!?!?

2011-11-18T21:37:00.000-08:00

I HAVE $300.00 CASH

I NEED GIFT IDEAS FOR 4 DIFFERENT PEOPLE

I NEED IT QUICKLY...!!!!!!!!

PLEASE

THANX

Gifts?!?!?!?
- mp3 players

- gift cards.. (they r good cuz then they can get wat they want)

- shoes..

- juwelleries..

- toys.. (barbies, GIJo's, lego's, gameboys..)

- novel.. (they can b good gifts too..)

- watch

- makeup set

i donno if they r grls or boys.. n if they r adults or kids that u want to get these gifts to... hope this helps u.... good luck
Reply:Go to Kohl's they have lots of ideas there...
Reply:boys:

toy guitar

girls:

the pony toy
Reply:cars the movie.
Reply:Gift card that is good anywhere.
Reply:Gift card to the local Mall that way they can go to the store of their choice and get what they want. You made one stop at the Customer Service Desk and your shopping is over
Reply:you should get them gift cards.. they sell them at the mall.. it's the one visa makes.. they can use that card anywhere..
Reply:Gift cards! Wal-Mart, Kohls, Sears, Target, Barnes and Nobles, Ben and Jerry's (or any ice cream shop)!
Reply:*gift card

*book

*hat

*pin

*game

*clothes

*cds

*music

*ipod

*lotion

*bath set

*toys

*mack up set

*watch

*mp 3 player

*shoes

*guitar
Reply:don't u think u should tell us if they r male or female, if not then ur best bet and answer is gift cards for a generic store where u can get anything like walmart.

GIFTs.......?

2011-11-18T21:36:00.006-08:00

do u become uncomfortable when u recieve gifts? i do

and what do u do when it's christmas or an annaversery etc, and ur present is so much crapper than what they gave u, how awkward is this!

GIFTs.......?
then stop being cheap, and spend some money
Reply:sometimes giving is more important than receiving gifts. Cause you know what you like or what you need and to receive a gift that you don't like it pretty awful
Reply:u dont deserve them
Reply:I used to. Until I found out it far better to give than recieve. Accept someone's gift with great appreciation, they will reap what they sow in due time. As far as the awkwardness as to whose present is craperer, don't sweat it...chill. You will do better next time. After all, it's the old saying....It's the thought that counts.
Reply:u r a selfish person and no one shouldn't give u nothing
Reply:no
Reply:I feel so happy if I got a gift ..

and no matter how much the gift worth .. the only thing that matter to me it that the person who send it ..

and its good for me that he remembered me .. and send me a gift ..
Reply:Gifts are a beautiful way to show someone you care about them - and being gracious about receiving a gift is KEY. When people go out of their way for you, be grateful, and always go out of your way for someone.

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How do I buy a lot of Christmas gifts with little money?

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I love buying people gifts for Christmas! I'm a college student so that means that my funds are low! I would like to get my boyfriend a lot because he spends a lot of money on me but, I dont want to spend "a lot" of money. How do I work this out?

How do I buy a lot of Christmas gifts with little money?
Think thoughtful gifts rather than expensive ....notice the little things he might need.

I remember getting my ex one of those bath robes that only goes around the mans waist ( sought of like a big towel with Velcro) He loved it for many years and it was CHEAP !

Do you have any craft skills??? How about making him something ... Can I suggest a no sew fleece blanket or pillow ???There really cute, warm and you can buy the fleece cheaply at Walmart. here some instructions http://www.howtoadvice.com/Preview/Vuhwj...

he res one with pictures http://www.womenbygrace.com/home006.html

How about a nice picture frame with a nice picture of you two...

You can get creative and make him up some "coupons" they could be for love , snuggles, or a home cooked meal.

how about making him a nice tin of homemade chocolate chip cookies?
Reply:box of rubbers can always give
Reply:That's a tough one. Yeah, you think "Theme Baskets!" or homemade gifts! But once you assemble enough stuff to make it look nice and like something someone would want, you find you've spent more money in the making than you planned to.

Maybe try layering gifts. Example: wrap the smallest present like a small package of chocolate, then insert it into the next gift - a pair of socks - then wrap the socks and place them inside a knitted cap - then wrap the cap and place it inside a shirt- then wrap the shirt and place it inside a jacket - then put the jacket in a box and wrap it.
Reply:Dollar Tree. Also Big Lots has alot home pretty home decor for low prices. the 5.50 dvd bin at Walmart. the video game section at the pawn shop,

But , do you have a local Asian Market in your town that sells Japanese Swords and such. ? Men like stuff like that . You can find lots of nice things in the asain market for less than $ 50.
Reply:Make him something that will have meaning for him. Use some pictures of the two of you and make a collage or small scrapbook or memory book.

If you have one of those ceramics places nearby you can go and buy a piece and they provide the paints and firing and everything. They can get expensive, you just have to look carefully at prices, but you can make something really fun and unique.

Make a coupon book for things like kids do but give them a grown up twist: one night of massage, or something that he REALLY REALLY likes.

Print pictures from your computer onto iron transfer paper and you can use it for a bunch of different things like t-shirts, pillowcases, a quilt or lap blanket, etc.

Take sexy pictures of yourself or have someone you trust do it, as revealing as you're comfortable with, and give them to him, either in frames or a book. Just make sure it's nothing you'll regret later.

Magazine subscriptions can be inexpensive. You could also make him a special dinner and make him King for a Day. Clean his apartment. Make him a bunch of dinners and freeze them so he doesn't have to cook, or some specialty like chocolate covered pretzels.

Have fun with it!
Reply:Go to the Dollar Store, they have hundres of great things you can combine together to make great gifts.
Reply:Lots of good stuff at Salvation Army %26amp; Goodwill. New stuff, or at least new LOOKING stuff.

Guys aren't too freaky about gifts. Get a fruitcake tin %26amp; make his favorite cookies. (If you don't know, try sugar cookies with walnuts or M%26amp;Ms)
Reply:Be creative. Make gifts, cards or even coupons for him redeem later for a backrub, a bj, a picnic lunch, or a foot massage for example....whatever he may like or that you can think of. it Doesn't really cost anything and it goes a long way because it came from your heart and not in a box. Good luck.

Can spiritual gifts they talk about in the Bible actually be received?

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I'm a Christian and if your just here to bash it then leave. I was just wanting to know if gifts, like speaking in tongues, are real.

Can spiritual gifts they talk about in the Bible actually be received?
Yes they can, but you want to wait until God gives you the real thing. There is a lot out there in Charis-mania and some is real and some is false you just have to discern for yourself if it is real.

As far as tongues goes, don't listen to naysayers. The Acts 2 account in my opionion was a known language BUT (God can be as diverse as he wants with what he does) I will just give you a couple of scriptures and let you decide:

A second type of Biblical tongues (prayer language?)

1 Cor 14:2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, NO ONE UNDERSTANDS HIM; he utters mysteries with his spirit.

A third type of Biblical Tongues (probably public)

1 Cor 12:10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
Reply:Tongues are for a sign to them that BELIEVE NOT; prophesying for them which believe (1 Cor.14:22 below).

God is not the author of confusion (1 Cor.14:33 below).

When the Scriptures (Acts 2:3-11) speak of “tongues”, “tongues” refers to “languages”

1 Cor.14:22 Wherefore tongues (languages – Acts 2:4, 6) are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

1 Cor.14:33 For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Pat (ndbpsa ©)
Reply:Yes, Gifts from the Lord is very real!! I feel I have the gift of discernment.Just keep searching,the lord will tell you what gifts you have.Or you may discover them on your own.There are a lot of good Books on this subject.
Reply:%26lt;---speaks in tongues

What is the best gifts for teachers, teachers aides, and a bus driver?

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I am just wondering what be the best Christmas gift for my daughter's teachers and etc. I dont want to spend too much on everyone. Yet I want them to be nice gifts.

What is the best gifts for teachers, teachers aides, and a bus driver?
A Christmas mug filled with candy.

A package of pencils and pens in different colors and patterns.

A hand-made Christmas ornament.

A gift card for a movie, dinner, coffee.

A mug and several types of tea bags.

A pin with either a Christmas theme or a winter theme.
Reply:I think homemade gifts are the best - especially if your daughter helps to make them. I used to make homemade ornaments for teachers when I was little. You can get clear glass bulbs, open up the top and add drops of paint. Then roll the bulb around to swirl the paint. After it dries, use a metallic paint marker to write a Christmas message on the outside.

You can also make homemade cookies and put them in decorative tins. Or, you can fill bags with ingrediants to make soup, cookies, hot chocolate, etc.
Reply:gift cards, box of chocolates,nice cup with candy.
Reply:Homemade gifts or gifts with a purpose would be best. Things that have absolutely no purpose end up just sitting around, and most teachers already have plenty of clutter. Get something that can be used, consumed, or spent.
Reply:No more #1 teacher mugs! I love useful gifts like packs of note cards ( to write thank you notes for all the Christmas presents) and fun stationary, colorful pens, stamps....

How much should I spend on holiday charity gifts?

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My son's elementary school has a program in which each student chooses to buy gifts for those who can not afford them. My son's benevolence outweighs his sense of money, so he chose to take an entire family's wishlist. They have asked for a gameboy, another gameboy, an RC car, and gift cards to pathmark, target.

I come from a high income town, the median income is well over 100k, so I am wondering what exactly they are expecting here. How much should I give in gift cards, did they mean both stores or just one? There are so many different models of gameboys, the children asking for them are aged 7 and 8, so I dont think they are expecting brand new DS lites but I cannot know for sure. Lastly, is there any specific RC car that a 5 year old boy would have his heart set on? I would really like to make this family's holiday special, but I dont have the money to not be a little thrifty with these purchases. Any advice would be so appreciated!

How much should I spend on holiday charity gifts?
its great your son has such a big heart.. i would say go to game crazy and get used gameboys.. just ones that look nice,, with one game each,, probably just a basic mario game. as for rc cars.. at walmart and big lots you can get good rc cars for $10 and under.. gift cards they probably only need one store, if you want to do bolth stores go $10 or $20, if you only do one store go $20 or $30.. keep in mind.. you are helping needie familys, they are not expecting brand new gameboys and $100 gift cards but they will aprriciate anything you give them. i came from a family that had to rely on the kindness of others when it was xmas time, i didnt always get what i asked for but i always was happy with what i got.. and these are wishlists,,,, not requirement....

your awsome for doing that for them.
Reply:50 dollars
Reply:maybe about 10$ cuz lots of peeps will get them gifts
Reply:go to the toystore and get the gameboy with the cheaper priced games if the family can't afford the toy itself they can't afford high priced games to go with it older versions should be fine atleast its something

Any RC car should do as long as its not one of those real baby type with 2 or three Giant buttons as the controls have your son pick out a car he would want or ask a kid at the store or a employee which is best but not a baby type

now as for the gift cards I would expect that they would like both since they are not really the same type of store true you can get some food at target I'd say 50 each should be plenty but thats just my opinion

Its Charity after all its what your willing to give a bum on the street wouldn't come upto you an say give me 100 bucks they ask for change if your not comfortable giving alot then don't nobody will think any less of you atleast its something
Reply:wow, good for you. you are actually going to go out and buy those things? I don't think the gift card should be over $50. and that is if it's for the family. if it's for just one of the kids i'd say $30.

i think those gift requests for gameboys are kind of outrageous, there are many kids who aren't underpriveleged that can't get that stuff. but if it's in your heart then go for it. god bless you

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Gifts???????

2011-11-18T21:36:00.001-08:00

I want to get some acquaintaces at school some Christmas gifts, like a little thing for all of them, most of whom I have known for quite a few years and we are friendly but I am not very close to them but I figure I should since it's senior year and I want them to know I like them, because I'm shy and don't talk much and worry sometimes that they don't think that I like them as much as I do. But I don't want them to feel uncomfortable or guilty or obligated to me.

Gifts???????
Make up a cute little bag of assorted candies with like 10-15 pieces. I did that with my friends at school. :)
Reply:small presents
Reply:I think it's a great idea. Go ahead.
Reply:get a bag of Ghiradelli chocolate squares with the carmel filling. I worked for a food broker and we got freebee's all the time. That was the only food that got hoarded. the 5.32 oz bag is enough to impress/surprise someone yet not cause a lot of pressure to return the favor. They can do so by opening the bag and passing them around right then and there.

Remember, the bag, not the box. (boxes are for in-laws and others that you HAVE to impress).
Reply:By all means give but don't be disappointed if they don't reciprocate.
Reply:Lip glosses and or nail polish would make great thoughtful yet personal gifts without a lof of effort.
Reply:Cool.

Keep it under $5 each, try to get unique things, OR get everyone the same thing. Like make candycane reindeer for everyone. No big expense, it's candy, it's cute, and doesn't obligate people.

Which is the best option to send photo gifts to India?

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I am interested in sending some personalized photo gifts to India. Is there any company which provides this kind of a service? How much does is cost?

Which is the best option to send photo gifts to India?
Hi Bob,

You can use a new fotosplatter.com to send your personalized gifts to india. They provide very good service at lowest rate.

They have large catalogue of personlized gifts that can be sent to india.
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U don't Worry upload photos into groups its free and it go over over all over the world

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What are some inexpensive but still cute christmas gifts for friends?

2011-11-18T21:35:00.004-08:00

I have 10 school friends who i'm buying gifts for. I really don't want to spend more than like 10 bucks on eachone. I mean some can recieve more and some less, but i still need some help! WHat's inexpensive but still thoughful?

What are some inexpensive but still cute christmas gifts for friends?
most girls love makeup! %26amp; put them in cute gift bags =]
Reply:photo albums are very nice and pretty inexpensive. best bet is to make a list of your friends and while out at the store make sure to see whats on sale and don't forget to check out the clearance area- there are lots of good finds in the clearance area.

a new shade of nail polish in a little cosmetic bag for their purse

facial masks, and hair masks- they have little individual packets of these at the stores

you can burn them all a CD of favorite songs and put that with their gift also

slipper socks

scarf and hat set

candy

gift card to the movies

gift card to a favorite lunch spot

a good book

movies (walmart has bins of movies for $5)

just remember to think of stuff you would like to receive while shopping.
Reply:You could buy them each maybe a necklace or something from Claire's or maybe a small box of Christmas chocolates. Trust me, they'll appreciate anything you give them...as long as it's from their best friend. ;)
Reply:If you need a cute gift idea, these personalized soaps from soapcard. com might do the trick. They make romantic heart shaped soaps with your photo and personalized message embedded inside. You can buy 5 cute photosoaps in less then $40. I got one for my boyfriend and he loved it. You can write all kinds of funny stuff. My boyfriend thought it was super cute, .the "Think of me when you're feeling dirty" soap was the one he loved the most.
Reply:Keep a tally of specific aspects of each of these friends. Some might wear earrings every day while another never has a purse for her change at lunch. Write down what you're going to get them so you don't forget and keep it organized. Make sure all the things are 1s u could bring 2 school, usually if they're small, they're fairly inexpensive. Pjs r a good 1, but Clairs is also a great place. You can vary your gifts for each person, such as headbands, earrings, necklaces, nail polish, hair clips, lotions, they even have cute little boxes fro jewerly and small purses. This way it's all in one store, and mostly everything is under $10.
Reply:Victoria's secret body sprays,lotions and shower gels,they are like 6 for $30 this time of year!
Reply:Check out your local $ store, many have some great deals, there's a lot of junk, but also some good stuff. Picutre frames; buy a coffee cup with something they like on it and fill it with their fav candy, tea, coffee; if you know a good beauty salon that does a good mani or pedi for about $10 or so a gift cert for there; music (downloads are big now); a scrapbook, if you look you can usually find one for under $10.00 or so with lots of included items; think of each person as an individual, you know what they are into, maybe a Christmas ornament of something they collect or are just into... good luck, and Merry Christmas.
Reply:You can get them a pair of pajama pants from target, it is like 10$ each. Or some bath stuff. A cd. A giftcard. Jewelry.

Good luck and happy holidays!
Reply:I made picture frames for friends. At Michaels I bought plastic picture frames. They had some that were magnetic so you could hang it in a locker, and some that had a clear plastic thing to stand it up on a table. Then I bought some rhinestone things from the store and glued them on the edges then put pictures in the frame. It went good because it did not cost to much and I thought it was kind of thoughtful.
Reply:go to a $ store (mi fave is dollarama)

and buy a plastic OR whicker basket for each

1 spool of ribbon in each of their fave colors

and buy stuff like:

-scented barres soapo

-mini shampoo/ conditioners

-pumice stone

-nail brush

-scented liquid soap

-bath bombs

-bath salts

- 1 wash cloth in each prsons fave color 91 per person0

- bath pearls

*** put a ribbon bow around each bottle/ soap thing and also around the wascloth and place it all in the baskets.
Reply:I bought some very popular designer perfume mini's and gave them out as presents with a scarf and matching knitted hat. You can buy them at Fred Meyer (although Fred Meyer is not nation wide) anyway, the smaller bottles of perfume usually sale for about $7. Good luck : )
Reply:Small gift baskets....with candy, christmas-y pencils, a stuffed animal, and lipgloss..that shouldn't cost too much....two words Dollar and store! :)

Or picture frames with a picture of you and them in it..

Stuffed animals, lipgloss...and thats all i can think of..

Are there any good organizations that are selling Valentines Day gifts for their cause?

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Are there any good organizations that are selling Valentines Day gifts for their cause?

I like to buy gifts that I know have some sort of proceeds going toward something positive.

Are there any good organizations that are selling Valentines Day gifts for their cause?
I'm not sure if this will help you but it's the nearest thing I could find for Valentines Day and charity events.?

http://www.rainbowpromotions.org/guides/...

clogs

What do you do with all of the decorative nicknacks that were given as gifts from friends and family?

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I hate to get rid of the gifts but most do not fit with my decor. I am at a loss when friends and family visit and they do not see this or that which they have given me. I have most of it boxed up for now but was thinking of making a guest room that can be a place to display the nicknacks and stuff. What would you do?

What do you do with all of the decorative nicknacks that were given as gifts from friends and family?
I have the same problem. I do the same thing you said.

Sometimes I regift the items too - you just have to remember not to give it back to the person who gave it to to you to begin with. LOL
Reply:you might want to give them to someone who might like them or give them as gifts.I know some say it may be wrong to do such a thing , but some one out there might like them. you might be surprised .
Reply:Well if I know the person WONT be visiting me, I donate them... because honestly, the person gave you the item to amke you happy, and if having it hanging around doesn't make you happy, it defeats the purpose of the gift!

If it's something from a close friend/relative, I put it in a box in my closet that I can get to if I need to. Then, if I know that person is coming over, I put the item out somewhere so they will see it... thats only for like my grandma and mother in law that I do that for, lol... my friends also know not to get me little gifts and such, because I'm such a neat freak, I don't ever have a bunch of stuff hanging around anywhere.

Also, I have 3 cats, a dog and a 5 yr old son... so usually I can just claim one of them broke it, or I have it in a box because I don't want one of them to break whatever it is... and people usually buy that from me, haha...
Reply:I think the guest room is a nice idea BUT you may want to just EBAY those items and get yourself something useful.

:o) This is why I'm just not "INTO" knick knacks...
Reply:I rotate stuff- not necessarily because it doesn't match, but because of space limitations. A china cabinet type display, or even a couple of bookcases, where you can mix and match can work well, and if there are drawers or doors on the bottom of the cabinet you can rotate items and keep other stuff stored in the drawers or closed cabinets while it's not displayed. And even if you just select a few "near and dear" things from your knicknacks and donate the rest to a charitable thrift shop, your friends and family are unlikely to ask about items (at least I don't, if I visit someone and don't see something I gave them),
Reply:Shhh! I keep them for a while, then put them in the welfare box when a new crop comes in. I hate to get rid of the gifts, but have no place to keep them and don't like clutter. If you have space for a guestroom that could be nice - but if people see knick knacks in your guest room they'll think you like that sort of stuff and you'll only get more. A friend of ours once bought herself something she considered 'cute' - a little glass statue of a fish. People saw the fish and assumed she was collecting anything piscatorial and before she knew it she had dozens upon dozens of fish statutes, which expanded to include stuffed fish toys, pictures of fish, place mats decorated with fish, etc.etc.etc. She didn't really like any of them -- just thought the first little statuette was cute. Eventually she ended up by giving it all away and just keeping her original one, but she put it in a drawer so no one could see it.
Reply:well when I am given a gift that doesn't go with my decor I put it out where it not so noticable for about a month. My idea is that if i give a gift that doesn't suit some ones taste it's theirs to do what ever with.
Reply:Get a curio cabinet. That way you can just put them all together AND you don't have to dust!
Reply:I say REGIFT! When the guests see their stuff is not displayed they might try harder to give gifts that you'll appreciate!
Reply:* i put mine in a glass cabinet or on a shelf in my bedroom.your idea is a good one.people buy me ornament and soft toys for my collections .so it might be an idea to have a theme they can follow.mine are faries,bagpuss and tatty teddys.
Reply:I saw on the HGN TV that they had things that were in a hurricane and they got broken into little pieces, and they took the pieces and made little memory block from them and put them in their garden. I thought that was really nice. That way you still have some of the pieces and the memories they gave you.

Your idea is pretty good, but if you are really looking to get rid of the nick-knacks all together, you could always put them into pretty little boxes and give them out to your neighbors as small gestures of friendship... Good luck.

Have a big yard sale.
Reply:Your idea sounds great! That way, when your friends and family members come over, they will be able to see (very clearly, too) that their gifts were appreciated and used. It definitely beats the idea of boxing all the presents up, but it unfortunately seems as if the less creative option is the more popular. I'd say go for the spare room!!
Reply:You're not alone! Please display the thoughtful (and not so thoughtful) gifts, given by those who will visit, for at least a few weeks. Once the giver has seen your thoughtfulness then you can casually change the decor...or move things around until they are out of sight.

When you receive a gift from someone you never have to your home just re-gift or give to a charity that can redistribute. But, please, always send a thank you note to anyone who thinks enough of you to give you a gift as that usually is the best way to show your appreciation.

Finally, it is OK to drop hints, to people who like to give you collection gifts or homemade "what can I do with this?" gifts, such as "Wow, that is so interesting and I wish I had more room but I don't!". Of course, you don't have the room nor the inclination but you must be a lovely person to receive so many gifts as to have a whole room for their display.
Reply:Yard sale,ebay, or try to exchange at the store. You can't please everyone just like they all did not please you.
Reply:That would be very nice - sometimes I find that I just have to give things away and(only) when asked I tell them that I changed the decor and gave away the stuff I had- pretty soon they stop giving so much junk but I am fairly blunt- your idea is very tactful but a bit self sacrificing if you don't have the extra room
Reply:Have a yard sale
Reply:your idea is a good one
Reply:i would regift or when you need to donate prizes just use them then. it cuts down on your cost and you are still giving. just keep some so it isnt too obvious.
Reply:That's a good idea but if i was you i would sell them and say i lost them.
Reply:The way I feel about this issue is they are gifts. Once it's given it's put somewhere that you decide or it doesn't get displayed at all! When someone gives you money as a gift do you frame the cash? Do you go out and buy something you don't enjoy and put it up anyways? Point being is that the appreciation is returned in either at thank-you card or some other way. If someone that you love and loves you back is insulted by the non-display of the item and if it causes problems between you and the giver would'nt you say there are bigger issues in your relationship? Guess it's just my oppinion but seriously the gift is YOURS if the other person wants it displayed so bad give it back to them.

Where is the best place to buy gifts online?

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I need a cheap, well catalogued store to find fun gifts for my friends and family. Any suggestions?

Where is the best place to buy gifts online?
www.play.com they don't just do dvd's and cd's they do amazing gadgets and gifts or www.boystuff.co.uk or how about the gadget shop online or www.iwantoneofthose.com

happy shopping !
Reply:amizon.com
Reply:overstock.com
Reply:Hawkin's Bazaar is superb. They do toys you thought had disappeared forever, and some really good fun stuff far all ages.
Reply:firebox is cool

When should i start sending thank you cards for the gifts we recieved for christmas?

2011-11-18T21:35:00.000-08:00

Im Asian and from where im from thank you cards r not really a big thing. But here in US they send thank u for every gift they recieve. So when should i start sending cards for the gifts my son recieved 4 xmas?

When should i start sending thank you cards for the gifts we recieved for christmas?
Your son should be the one who writes and sends them (unless he's to young to write). They should be sent as soon as they're ready. Typically my mom made me start writing Thank You cards the Monday after Christmas, and I'd have to get one finished every day until they were all done(not to sound ungrateful, this was when I was very young and writing anything was a chore). Hope this helps
Reply:December 26th

How do I pack cupcakes for travelling or as gifts?

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They're going to have icing on top and shredded coconut, if that makes a difference.

How do I pack cupcakes for travelling or as gifts?
If you bring one to me...dont worry about smooshing it... I'm sure I'll love it. (actually put them in or on a plastic cake lid then put the bottom part on top.)
Reply:Several stores sell carrying cases for cupcakes. I've seen them in Bed, Bath %26amp; Beyond, Walmart, A.C. Moore, Michael's Crafts, Kohls, everywhere! I think it's one of the greatest inventions ever - I use mine ALL the time! The one I have comes with a cupcake tin to bake them in. Then you can add another tier to it with a plastic carrier and then snap the lid on over the two tiers to secure them. It's wonderful! Good luck!

Here's a link to the one I have - http://www.lnt.com/sm-onieda-24-cupcake-...
Reply:well you can put the cupcakes in plastic wrap and ship them in a box. hope you pick me!
Reply:Soda flats hold 24 cupcakes perfectly.
Reply:I put them back in the pan they were baked in then set the whole pan in a cardboard box that is just a little bigger than the pan and a lot deeper. Close the lid of the box and remember what's in it so you don't set concrete blocks or a fifty pound bag of dogfood on top of it.
Reply:They sell tin cake pans with lids in all sizes perfect for traveling or gift giving at food stores. They are inexpensive and some are decorated for holidays.
Reply:put them back in the muffin tin you cooked them in and turn another tin over on top. wait... open that back up, pipe the frosting on them, and sprinkle with coconut. now cover with the other tin. use bulldog clips (those black metal things with the silver "handles" on them) to hold everything tight. make sure you have a knife (plastic is good) to help take them out.
Reply:The local craft stores carry a "traveling" case. It's made of plastic w/ sectioned off areas for cupcakes. The reverse side is for a sheet cake. Decorate w/ a bow. It's done.

Otherwise, place the cupcakes in an aluminum foil pan(such as a roasting pan)purchased at the local grocery store. Cover them w/ waxpaper THEN aluminum. Ready to go and inexpensive.
Reply:You can use christmas ornament boxes for gifts, and the pans you baked them in for transport.
Reply:Put a bit of double sided sticky tape or blu-tack on the bottoms of each of them and put them in a box well spread out for travelling. Put them in a nice box just before you give them to whoever the lucky person is that gets the cupcakes.
Reply:A cooler. Like put some ice and stuff and sit them in there.
Reply:party city sells these large plastic bins that you can put them in sorta like Tupperware i guess you should check them out they have plenty of clearance for frosting or anything you might put on top of cupcakes
Reply:My mom bought me a cupcake holder/carrying case. Its wonderful. It holds 24 cupcakes and had 3 layers to hold the cupcakes. There is also a handle to carry it with. Sounds like a suitcase, but its not! I love making cupcakes so this thing is perfect! You can get it at Wal-Mart, Bed Bath %26amp; Beyond, or Linens %26amp; Things! I think they are about 12-15 bucks!
Reply:I pack four lunches a day and my kids love cupcakes so I have come up with some interesting ways to pack them for lunches that may help with your "travel" needs.

First, do not put the icing on the top. Instead slice the cupcake's muffin top off and put a layer of frosting just under it. Replace the top and put it in a Ziploc baggie. The icing does not get all over and tastes just as good. Not as pretty however.

Second, and this is the little ones favorite. Instead of frosting it yourself just pop the cupcake into a Ziploc baggie. Use another baggie - snack size if you have it - to put the icing in. Kids can rip off a tiny corner of the icing baggie and use it as a decorating/piping bag and ice their own. (you might want to let them try this at home once dirst so that they are not clueless the first time at school.) You can put the coconut or for an extra special treat add a few sprinkles to the baggie with the cupcake in it (the sprinkles will not stick to the cupcake without the icing.). After the cupcake is iced, the kiddo will add the sprinkles.

Good luck!
Reply:Try plastic containers this way they will not be squished
Reply:heres what you have to do if at least what my family does.

put all the cupcakes in like a tin bowl and lay it below your seat when you are traveling
Reply:Well I have these special containers called cup-a-cake! I got them from gooseberry patch and I just love them! They are designed for lunchboxes, but I'm sure you can use them for this. You can buy them on they catalog's website.
Reply:here's the website address for the "cup-a-cake" the lady recommended...

http://www.cupacake.com/
Reply:Stack them on top of each other %26amp; put them in a zip-lock baggie !
Reply:no like
Reply:Tupperware sells a cupcake carrier, it holds 18 cupcakes securely. You can purchase it online.
Reply:I have seen plastic carriers made specifically for cupcakes, designed to protect that all important, precious icing from damage. WalMart carried them at one time, but I'm sure if you look around, some other store will have them. P.S. Don't pick this as best answer... just send me a cupcake.
Reply:try placing styrofoam popcorn on top!

they are very light and cause little harm!

you can find this at your local office supply store!
Reply:i bought a very sturdy cake carrier at walmart that would work.it has four locks on it and carrying handles.$5
Reply:Whenever i transport cupcakes i like to use the cardboard little box that bottled water comes packed in.You can get another one and put it on top the other one.their not too tall and hold plenty.I also wrap the box in wrapping paper to make it look nice. Good Luck!
Reply:I took the wilton cake decorating course so i make lots of cakes and cupcakes for my family and friends. Wilton makes this great cake and cupcake transporter for travelling or bringing stuff over to someone. You can find it at michaels or online really easily. It has these little circles cupcake size on the bottom which fits a cupcake perfectly (you can even turn it over and get the mini cupcake size) and there is this snap on dome plastic lid with a handle. it works every time for me!
Reply:Leave them in the cupcake pan and frost them after you arrive at your destination.
Reply:put them in a hard plastic box n keep 'em upright while you carry em 2 my door
Reply:leave them in the pan and put a top on them
Reply:I have three suggestions: Tupperware and those other plasticware makers has a cupcake carrier I beleive.

The other two suuugetions is make your own using a box and one of those plastic sock drawer dividers from a home store.

Then for the top use saran wrap held up with toothpicks that are stuck in the middle of the cupcake after frosting it.
Reply:They have travel carriers for cupcakes at many household stores(linens %26amp; things bed bath and beyond).

What should I get my best man and groomsmen as gifts?

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I am wondering what to give my best man and groomsmen as gifts for the wedding? I am aware of the common ideas, flasks, cufflinks, glassware etc. but I would like some unique ideas if anyone has any? I do not want to spend a ton of money as the weddding and wedding budget is smaller. Thanks

What should I get my best man and groomsmen as gifts?
There is no rule that says you have to get them all the same thing either. My groom gave his all tie tacks but some of the best loved ones have been Best Buy gift cards.

Consider this like a birthday present...get them something unique that appeals to them. You could get them each something unique--perhaps one a giftcard to a sports store, another a DVD, another who just got married a gift card to Home Depot. Think about what makes these people your best friends.

A friend who is a hunter/fisher got his all something hunting related--bullets for their guns, a new cooler, lures, new tackle box. The idea of knives is great too.

Dorkier friends might like something Star Wars related. Are you doing a grooms cake? What is going to be on the grooms cake? A cousin is a huge Florida Gators fan--he might consider something with the National Championships on it. Perhaps if you are a big NHL or NFL fan and your team won Stanley Cup or AFC champion--you could go with something along those lines.

I'd go for something that either represents You and your friendships with them--or something specifically for them that you know they would like.
Reply:We got our groomsment gifts that were related to our wedding an also sentimental gifts just for each of them.

For example, we are having a beach wedding, and our groomsmen drink, but we dont like the idea of flasks or cufflinks etc, either, so we got them sailboat bottle openers, and one of the groomsmen my fiance fishes with, so we got him a really odd unique fishing reel. So it has sentimental value to it. cuz those two are just weird like that.

Think about the person you're giving it too.

also I bought some stuff from this sight

www.decor24.com to pass out to the attendees too because they had lots of beach stuff.

So its like gift baskets kind of, just separate things.
Reply:if you and your men enjoy a good cigar, get them cigars.
Reply:My fiance got his groomsman a nice leather flask and shot glass set from Dillards. Luckily, we got them on sale. We are saving $ by not having them engraved (costs a fortune)!
Reply:My fiance liked knives for the guys, as they are all in the blue collar line of work. But decided to get them personalized stein's instead. Flasks I think are a little unusable, but even something like the drink ware can be made more fun (like the German steins)
Reply:The best groomsmen gift my husband ever received was a set of BBQ tools. He used them for years.
Reply:We had t-shirts made for the entire wedding party. They said something to the affect of "Mollie and Ben got married and all I got was this lousy t-shirt".
Reply:I got the groomsmen different gifts. I got one a beautiful pocket knife. I got one of the younger ones in his early teens, a video game. It does not have to be the same, just something that would suit them. I would think a gift card to a resturant would be cool.
Reply:Make them a basket and theme it.

Do they like beer? BBQ? Movies? etc....

If they are a beer guy get them different kinds, snacks (like pretzels, peanuts etc.), maybe even a t-shirt.

BBQ- Get tools, coals, hickory chips, etc.

Movies- Movie money/gift cards, popcorn, sodas, candy, etc.
Reply:This site I recently found has tons of stuff all of my guy friends really seem to get excited about. I guess it appeals to the kid in them - as there are lots of fun items from guns that shoot marshmallows to soft, cute, plushy diseases (like Syphillis). They also have some unique caffeinated products and of course tons of geeky items.

They have tons of affordable things. If you wanted to give out push microbes (the diseases) they're $5.99, but if you order 5 or more you get 15% off.

I've given these to people and they're always a huge hit! I gave my friend Syphillis, I gave my doctor the Common Cold, and I gave my dogs Rabies.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/...

That's the link right to the microbes, but you can navigate the rest of the store from their, too.

Vitamin C Benefits

What store is the best to register for gifts for our baby shower?

2010-05-21T23:53:00.002-07:00

We live in Wisconsin and would like to register at store that has multiple locations across the state because we have relatives throughout Wisconsin. We would like to stay away from WalMart though.

What store is the best to register for gifts for our baby shower?
Babies R Us and Target. There is usually always one or the other near everyone! If you don't want to register at both, try Target. They have great stuff and it's affordable.
Reply:Like others have said, Babies 'R' Us has all the baby gear you can think of, but I agree that it seems a little over-priced! I love Target, they have a lot of good-quality products.
Reply:Walmart is your best bet, there prices are cheaper and chances are you will get what you ask for. Babies are us are high priced and people will go somewhere else to get your gifts, so nothing on your list will matter.People will shop places that they get the best deals.
Reply:babys r us is always good

How many gifts should we give for new baby?

2010-05-21T23:53:00.001-07:00

We gave the mother-to-be a present when she announced that she was pregnant. Then, a few weeks before the baby was born, we sent them a gift from their registry. Now that the baby is born, should we send something else?

How many gifts should we give for new baby?
That is all up to you. I got gifts all three times from some people but others I didn't get anything at all. It is a matter of if you have the money to spend or see something your really want to get for the baby then get it but if you don't then don't feel obligated. Atleast you sent 2 gifts which is more than most people do anymore. I will say one thing that new parents welcome is giftcards (to buy diapers and wipes and formula) and giftcertificates (for food so they can take a break from cooking and maybe have a date night). But again you shouldn't feel obligated to send anymore presents.
Reply:is the baby your grandchild? God-child? neice? nephew?

cousin?

neighbor's/co-worker's friends baby?

it depends.. how do YOU feel about it???
Reply:If you feel like you want to do it then go for it as long as you can afford it.
Reply:let me just say don't overdo it and by that i mean overspend.
Reply:It's a nice gesture if you'd like to help out the couple, but you don't need to feel pressure to give a lot of things for baby. You may consider sending a bouquet to their home for congratulations and acknowledging that you heard the great news :)
Reply:No need 2 unless you want to or you think they need the help. Sounds like your plenty generous already.
Reply:i wouldn't but you could ask her and see if they need something else. Cause most people always get the same gift as someone else.
Reply:You may want to bring something small when you come to see the baby for the first time. You have already given gifts and nothing is required but maybe flowers for mom or something small for the couple. If there is an older sibling, you may want to bring a small toy for them.
Reply:Honestly its all up to you. Some people are more generous then others. I also think it depends and how well you know this person of course. If you want to get them another gift go right ahead. But dont feel like you have to cuz your dont have to
Reply:That is a personal choice. It would not be rude if you did not. If the family did get another gift I am sure they would be thrilled but I am sure they do not expect one.
Reply:Its up to you. Since you just sent something before the baby came, you can easily just send a congratulations card.
Reply:If you can afford it.

If you don't have the extra, 2 gifts already is sufficient.
Reply:I find that gift giving has gotten totally out of hand. I truly feel that one gift per occassion is sufficient unless it is family and you can afford more than one gift. As you have already given two gifts then I don't feel it is neccesary to give another. As the new baby probably has received numerous gifts a nice idea may be to bring the new mother something small on your first visit, a book or bath product to relax with or even some flowers
Reply:i wouldn't. but that is me. i usually give a gift at the baby shower and that is it.
Reply:Unless u r really close to the mother, I would say NO to more gifts!
Reply:Depends on your relation. Normally, if you're a family member - you send a gift to the hospital or to their home when they get home from the hospital.

If you're not a family member, it would be nice but certainly not necessary. It's already been very thoughtful of you to send 2 gifts. A nice, cheap idea. I gave a friend one of those "make baby handprints" kits. I found one from Wal-Mart on sale for $5. She loves it. And she used it when her baby was a week old. I gaurantee they'll appreciate that gift as much as any. I know I would.
Reply:I give several. And coupons for diapers to boot. Babies are expensive.
Reply:Etiquette would say no. But if you are close or family, and can afford it, sure! There's no rules on when you have to stop buying for a baby. I love receiving gifts for my kids out of the blue.
Reply:its up to you and how close you are to them. If family, send an outfit or something small. Other than that, remember Christmas and Baby's 1st birthday, christening, etc is all within the first year too.
Reply:Well, why not call and see if there's anything that you could possibly help out with baby product wise. If you can spare it, if not, then you've already done your job. :)
Reply:You are not required to bring anything to the hospital for the baby. You've already given two great gifts. But, if you want to pick up something, of course, it's OK. It's also very nice to pick up something for the new mommy...if you visit on day 2 or 3, she can have real food :)

What is the best cookie company for holiday gifts?

2010-05-21T23:53:00.000-07:00

I want to send my in-laws like a cookie bouquet or something along those lines. Which company has the best tasting cookies? I'd like them also to have holiday delivery options too (ie cute tins, baskets, etc).

Thanks!

What is the best cookie company for holiday gifts?
the ones from nieman marcus they are so good and rapped well.;
Reply:Home made!!!
Reply:www.dancingdeer.com --- some of the best cookies you'll ever have, beautifully wrapped and presented, affordable, and all natural. These are the only cookies not handmade by my own hands that I will send as gifts.

Are Monetary Gifts Taxable to the Recipient?

2010-05-21T23:52:00.003-07:00

I know the maximum amount you can give (if single) is $12,000 in 2007. But does the recipient have to declare that gift as income and pay taxes on it?

Are Monetary Gifts Taxable to the Recipient?
Nope... "Tis better to recieve than to give" This is what my tax professor used to always say...Only the donor pays tax once they pass a certain threshold of 12k a year now to the same individual.
Reply:There is no limit on the amount a person can give. If the gift is over $12,000 in a single year, then the DONOR must file a gift tax return to report the gift. If there is a gift tax due, then the DONOR must pay the tax. The DONEE never pays the tax. The donor can give up to $1,000,000 of gifts in his/her lifetime before they would have to pay any gift tax. This is in addition to the gifts that fall under the $12,000 annual exclusion, which are not reportable.

Jim Kirby, CPA
Reply:No. IRS publication 950.
Reply:The person who receives the gift of any amount does not pay any federal tax or report the gift (unless it is from foreign sources).

There may be state tax. Check at your state web site.
Reply:No, gifts are not taxable to the recipient. And you can receive gifts from as many different people as you'd like and still pay no tax.

If a gift is over $12,000 - that does incur a possible tax - but not to you. The overage is subtracted from the giver's estate tax exemption, so in most cases, there won't be any tax determination until the giver's death.

A giver can give these $12,000 gifts to as many different people as he/she would like. More power to you if you are the recipient of such generosity!

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What gifts do you suggest I give to my mother to make her feel young and happy?

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She recently suffered a heart-attack. Want to cheer her up.

What gifts do you suggest I give to my mother to make her feel young and happy?
A little Blue Bird of Happiness. Gift shops usually have small glass or crystal "Blue Birds". They are meaningful to many older women and they enjoy receiving them when they are recovering from irreparable damage to their body or Self or "femininity" images. It's a Disney - like hearkening back or an understandable emotional reflection back to our little girl hopes and dreams. She would treasure it for the rest of her life and especially so because it came from her son. (And nag her endlessly to do all of her cardiac rehab activities as prescribed.)

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Reply:Thank you, afraidofamericans. I hope your mother recovers quickly.

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Reply:I am terribly sorry about your mother. I wish her and your family luck during this time.

I would say a good way to cheer her up(if you have the money) is to wine and dine her. Take her out and get her a pretty new outfit. Send her to the spa/salon to get a massage and her hair and/or makeup done. Take her to a nice restaurant and enjoy a pleasant evening with good conversation. It's a good time to open up about your life and ask her about hers. Just make a somewhat typical(nothing too crazy) but fun and comfortable day.

Good luck and I'm sure whatever you decide to do, as long as it's thoughtout and comes from the heart, your mother will love and appreciate it.
Reply:Sorry about your mom. %26lt;hug%26gt;

Is there anything that she just loved to do when she was younger but stopped having time to do it because of raising you and your siblings and well...life? Ask around to other family members and then set something up that you can do together. Not knowing how recovered she is...I guess it would be wise to stay away from anything where she couldn't quite handle it physically yet.

In general...something light and funny to get her mind off of her health is always a good idea. They say laughter is the best medicine, after all.

Good luck. I'm sure whatever you come up with you mom will appreciate.
Reply:Awww, I'm so sorry. A pretty summer dress.

Unless your mom hates dresses. What type of woman is she?

Just don't get her a knick knack or something she hangs on her wall. I dread the day I reach the age where people think thats what I want.
Reply:Flowers, if you can ask around (her friends, your siblings) and find what type of flowers are her favorites. Then put them all over the house. Even if it's just one in each room.
Reply:iam sorry, how about her favorite flower, her favorite perfume, Get her a nice diary, and hold her hand and be with her
Reply:Why don't you and her go and get your hair, and nails done.

Can anyone suggest other items besides flowers and gifts that can be sold in a flower shop?

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Also, what items a considered not suitable to be sold in a flower shop?

Can anyone suggest other items besides flowers and gifts that can be sold in a flower shop?
postcards, drinks, sweets, giftwrapping service
Reply:How about a fancy balloon arrangement to go with the flower arrangement.
Reply:Ribbons, bows, small teddy bears and stuffed animals for bouquets, tags, cards, balloons, and bachelorette themed items.

Small trinket type costume jewelry, small handbags and totes, and purses, chocolates (esp high end chocolates) and candles and centerpiece type of items.
Reply:coffee to go
Reply:easy buying items and can go with bouquets
Reply:balloons, greeting cards, chocolates and other sweet treats, stuff toys. :)
Reply:Chocolates %26amp; gift boxes.

What are some cool xmas gifts i can make?

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Help! i've already have made mix cds, bath salts, framed photos for past holidays... i have a big hipster list to give to, so my gifts need to be as fab as possible!! Any funky ideas for money-challenged xmas gifts?

What are some cool xmas gifts i can make?
Oh man, here I go craft-pushing again... ;)

Quick, easy, and remarkably low-cost: Check out the tutorial on making incense at candlesupply.com. I started making incense in the past year and am addicted, and I love blending scents--I have regular customers for my strawberry spice cheesecake and vanilla sandalwood sticks...

And if you get some good-sized needles, some bulky yarn, and a good quick-start book (or website--there are plenty!) it's not at all too late to knit up some scarves! Perhaps nothing fancy, but a basic garter-stitch scarf in a chunky yarn can easily be popped out in a day or two (I recommend stockpiling movies, though...)
Reply:Good ideas on this site http://www.RobertsCritterCreators.com
Reply:I have the perfect thing... Make jewelry! There are lots of patterns for quick jewelry with beads and wire. It's not at all complicated, and makes a welcome gift. All the supplies can be easily obtained at Micheals, Joann's or even Wal-mart. With a couple packages of beads, a package of ear-hooks, a package of head / eye pins a pair of round-nose pliers (your biggest investment, $5), and a pair of wire cutters, you have the materials to make earrings for several of your friends and all for less then $20. Look on the web for patterns.
Reply:I would agree with the previous that jewelry is a good creative gift. However, that can get very expensive. ( I spent $35 on one necklace this year.)

One thing I did for three people this year is I made fleece tie blankets. They are very simple and take no time at all. You can finish one blanket in about an hour. I made them in ranges from a lap blanket to one to fit a twin size bed. If you shop around you can get the fleece on sale for next to nothing. I usually use one piece of pattern and one piece of solid. Another neat touch you can do is to have them embroidered with the person's name. Sometime this only costs about $5. They are very warm blankets.

All you need is 2 pieces of fleece the same length, 1 pair of scissors, and your own two hands.

1. Lay the fleece out flat in layers. Matching up all the sides. Some material is not cut the same width. If adjustment is needed just trim the sides to match.

2. Cut the corners off in a square. The square should be about the length of the scissors.

3. Cut three strips about the width of your thumb or 1" from the edge of the fabric to the same length of your square. This makes the 1st three ties for that side.

4. Taking both pieces of fabric from the first strip wrap them around your finger.

5. Pull the tops of the strips up through the bottom to form a knot.

6. Push the knot to the bottom of the strip.

7. Do steps 4-6 for the other two strips.

8. Repeat steps 3-7 for all sides of your squares. These strips will secure your blanket for the cutting of the rest of the blanket.

Once all your sides are secure, all you have to do is cut the

strips all the way down each side. Then you can sit and watch

your favorite movie as you tie knots. It keeps you warm as you tie it. :)
Reply:last year, I explored the idea of a 8x10 shadow box, and glue gun. at the local bargain store i found seashells in a net bag, those shinny round flat stones, and i had some ribbons, and white small pearl (wedding sprays- the kind you may make a veil with). I put all the ingreidients together, formed a design at low cost- a matter of just a few dollars, and glued my design inside the black velvet shadow box. It looked like an exclusive gift i spent much more on, and I thouroughly enjoyed the whole creative experience. So much so I made three of them. The recipients were extremely Pleased.

I hope this helps...and good luck,and hope you have a fine Christmas.
Reply:You are very creative and I respect that you are wanting to make things... they mean more. I think so..

Make those jars that have the cookie mix in them, or the brownie mixes or bread mixes in the jar. They are layered.

I had somethings dropped off once... they dropped off a 2 liter of soda and a package of popcorn tied together. It was a cute idea. It had some nifty wording with it, but I forget.

Those jars of baked things are cool though.
Reply:what other solution in the winter time! buy some hot water bottles and sew/knit/whatever as a nice cover for the hot water bottles. kids especially like ones with teddy bear coverings and stuff. it'll keep the recievers warm and snug-hot water bottles don't cost to much, i did it last xmas with 5 pounds per bottle
Reply:um...not only money challenge but time challenge too.

I think SOAP making. It's less messy than candles making, I tried candles making, the clean up is a pain~!

CARD making, or make some bookmarks too.

Make a CANDY WREATH, buy some candies, tie them on the wreath (can be brought from craft store). I see people making this before.

SALT DOUGH models, it's the lowest cost crafts.

What is a good way to give people Valentine gifts without spluring?

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I was thinking maybe cute friendship rings I found that we had when we were kids. Flowers, are a possibility but I can only spend so much on a number of people. Any easy homemade gifts that don't look cheap and or a squalor. Thank you!!

What is a good way to give people Valentine gifts without spluring?
here is what I would do. Go to the craft store and find somethings to paint OR make bubbles to hang which is fun. You need ballons (round ones), colorful yarn, glue.

You Blow up the ballon to whatever size you want

Put all the glue in the bowl.

Take the yard and put some in a bowl without tangling it. Normally I take the ball and put in on one side of the bowl and drag the yarn through the bowl as I use it. The yarn needs to be totally soaked with glue

With the glue wet yarn wrap it around the ballon in a diiferent directions. So you can still see the balloon and don't use all the yarn. There should be space where you can see in and there doesnt have to be a pattern unless you want one.

Wait for it to dry.

Pop the balloon and carefully pick the pieces off. At the top put sting to hang it.

Now you can see inside the ball you have made. Inside you can put a picture. Get pink grass and put valentine candy in it. Stuff a small beanie baby in there OR real/silk flowers and make an arangement on the inside

It can hang from anywhere and can be used as a decoration in a childs room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom. etc

I have seen this same project only people use clear spray paint instead of glue and spray in on the yard and balloon.
Reply:Spluring is a made up worth that I'll take to mean spewage of bliss. Thus, don't give large females vibrating valentines cards if you dont want to get your shoes wet.

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What types of origami creations would make good gifts for coworkers?

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...Something they could put on their desks, like paperweights, hanging crane mobiles, etc. What are some good ideas?

What types of origami creations would make good gifts for coworkers?
Modular origami coasters, if beverages are allowed.

The bit with the cranes is a group of 1000 cranes. This is taken to a temple to be a token of 1000 prayers. I understand that it's not "official" until it's in a temple.

There are also ways to incorporate single cranes in origami bookmarks, origami envelopes and origami chopstick sleeves (which could also be used for pens or pencils). Any of these would serve at tokens of effort without getting in the way of work-space.

All twelve signs of the oriental zodiac and the western zodiac might be used *inside* the photo-type mugs or tumblers to hold pencils or a small plant (or fake plant).
Reply:None that I can think of.
Reply:A crane! Totally. They are like the epidime (spe?) of origami! Plus the Japenese believe that origami cranes can give good luck.
Reply:a vagina. oh come on, somebody was thinking it

What gifts should I buy to give to my friends from las vegas?

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Im going on vacation to las vegas What should I bring hime for my self and friends? Were all girls!

What gifts should I buy to give to my friends from las vegas?
anything that has "Las Vegas" on it is popular.

Great places to shop

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace%26gt;this place is far and away the best.

Desert Passage - Aladdin

The Grand Canal Shoppes - Venetian

Fashion Show Mall

If you want to go to some of the outlet malls this site has a list

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com "VEGAS INFO" %26gt;attractions %26gt;shopping

Hard Rock Hotel %26amp; Planet Hollywood souvenirs are very popular.

The one dollar tokens that casinos use make a nice collectable. Even though almost all slot machines are now TITO(ticket in ticket out) the hotels still have the coins at the cashiers cage. And a lot of the casinos have commerative casino chips too. My favorites though are the "Silver Strike" they are $10 silver coins. There are not very many of the Silver Strike machines around anymore. I do know the Orleans has 1 it's Northeast of the Alligator bar near the entrance to the business center.

~Jack~

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Reply:Well I always give t-shirts and key chains.
Reply:hmmm not sure.. but they have tons of gift shops everywhere im sure you find some cool stuff.... all the big hotels have gift shops also.. hope you have a good time... i cant wait to go back!!
Reply:I brought home decks of cards from the hotels I visited my first time out. They're available in any of their gift shops - they've actually been used in the casino. Casinos replace their decks of cards almost every hour, then they repackage them and sell them for a couple of bucks.
Reply:they will like it
Reply:Forget the above answers and go to the biggest gift shop in the world situated next to the Stratosphere Hotel - they have a huge range of stuff at all price ranges - some is good some is delightfully naff but its all great fun
Reply:When you are down there go down town where they hold the light show on the pedestrian walk . They have tons of cool stands that carry a lot of cool stuff or go to the ABC store . They also carry great souvenirs and have great make up products . They have a line called Island girl . there eye shadows are awesome .Good luck.
Reply:why take home anything? you can get cool jewelry everywhere, the egyptian stuff is cool at the Luxor. las vegas coffee mugs are everywhere but not very classy. tshirts, key chains, and so on, but its mostly overpriced.

Best gifts for female graduating from high school on her way to college?

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she is turning 18 in May, graduating later in May and going to college in the fall. we are not super close, she is a friend's daughter.

Best gifts for female graduating from high school on her way to college?
Cash is great. Phone cards are common. One of my family's friends who wasn't close to me got me the Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" book, which was cute, but I have to say I appreciated the cash inside more.

Then again, I don't remember the names of everyone who gave me cash, but I do remember the person that gave me cash and a book. Giving a small item with money is the best way to go--I hated all of those stupid graduation bears or ornaments that are still sitting in a box in my parent's basement. I never even bothered to take them with me.
Reply:Gift card to Target for college dorm linens. Cash is good too, even if you can give only $20 it helps.
Reply:Every birthday means she is getting older! So, why don’t you “immortalize” her at 18 by getting a really cool-looking portrait made from her best photo? Just send the photo(s) to the professional and creative artists at http://www.paintyourlife.com and they will make very unique and classical-looking portraits or paintings out of them! You can send them instructions to send the portrait directly to her – with a personalized message from you!

This company also has a studio for oil paintings reproductions. In case you are looking for an affordable gift urgently, you can take a look at their 'stock on sale'. Visit http://www.oil-paintings-reproductions.c...
Reply:Cash with a little something sweet.
Reply:i love to give a laundry basket, bath towel , and laundry soap.

things they nee but dont know they need.
Reply:Cash.

How would you ask for monetary only gifts at a baby shower?

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On an invitation to a baby shower if the Mommy-to-be only wants money as a gift, how would she word it without being rude?

How would you ask for monetary only gifts at a baby shower?
You don't.

A baby shower is to celebrate the baby's impending arrival. Gifts are gifts... not cash cover charges at the door. If someone can only afford $5, they hunt for something on sale that is worth more.

I think she should tell close family and friends her preferance... but she should also register at a store like babies r us or target or walmart or something like that for things that she does want/need specifically and make sure to note where she is registered (some places give you a little card to put in the invitation).

Maybe the reason you can't think of a way of wording it with out being rude is because the idea itself is rude.
Reply:No matter how you word that it would sound rude. Perhaps tell the hostess that you have set up a college fund account and provide deposit slips.
Reply:It's rude to ask for money only. It makes you look like you're money-grubbing. You can write "cash only" only the invitations, but don't expect it to be well received by everyone. In fact, some people might be insulted at being viewed as an ATM and not show up at all. The only other way around this is to register for the items you really want and need or to return the items you get for cash from the store.
Reply:on the invites ask for no gifts but mention that there will be a wishing well if anyone would like to make a moentary donation, you will find most ppl will give you money
Reply:instead why not make a registry, or just return stuff you get most places will give you store credit.
Reply:What about having a gift-card shower? You can't really ask for money on an invitation, but if ppl ask you what the mommy-to-be really wants or needs tell them money! We wanted gift cards to Target and Babies R Us, which were great. We had them until my son was 5 months old. That way we only used the money on important items, mostly for the baby.
Reply:Personally, I think it would be "tacky" to ask your guests for money. They should be allowed to pick whatever they choose as a shower gift. They want to find things for the baby--not to make a house payment for the dad and mom.
Reply:Unfortunately, I think a baby shower isn't the right venue to suggest a "money only" gift. Weddings are a different matter, but you're choosing to celebrate the birth of a baby with a baby shower and people are coming to help you celebrate so unfortunately it's not up to you what they choose to bring. Rather than money, if there is something big you would like suggest that a group of friends pitch in to buy it, if they are stuck for something to bring. I agree with a lot of the others, in this case, you would be considered rude to ask for money. Family might help out, but asking friends is a bit much.
Reply:i think that is just rude why even have a baby shower then....
Reply:Tell them that the mother already has everything that the baby needs but that money would be appreciated for needs in the future, or for her college fund or something to that extent. chances are though she is going to get gifts anyway. that's just the way things usually work out.
Reply:I think this is very tacky. The point of a baby shower is for the mom to get many of the things she needs for the new baby. Thats why stores have registry's...so that the mom gets what she wants for her new baby. If this mom doesn't need anything new for the baby and just wants money to set up an account then she doesn't need a baby shower. I would be really offended if I got an invitation that said cash or monetary gifts only!
Reply:To ask for gifts at all is rude. Do NOT do it.
Reply:Its poor etiquette to ask for money on an invitation. Did you know that its even poor etiquette to put the "registered at" slip in the invite? Things like these are suppose to be passed around by word of mouth, not written. If someone asks what you want or need for the baby, the hostess and/or your immediate family should inform them of your wishes. Other than that, be thankful for what people offer.

On a side note, many people WILL NOT give cash only because its viewed as impersonal and tacky.
Reply:You don't. it IS rude period.
Reply:why doesn't she just charge an admission to the shower? that way she'll get money and gifts.

sorry- just being sarcastic. there is no good way to word it- that is rude.
Reply:dont put a regisrty in the invitation. you probably will get more things if you do make a regisrty though, you will be suprised how much people will buy for chidren, they probably wont give as much money
Reply:No way to do it without being tacky. But tell your mom, sisters, close friends, etc, that you would prefer cash. They can spread the word.
Reply:Most people want to buy a gift for a baby shower. Its kinda the fun part. What is the reason you want only cash? As long as you register your guests will most likely buy you what you want, so whats the problem?
Reply:Say something like "we would like to pick things out for baby ourselves, so monetary gifts would be ideal"
Reply:Cash only

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What gifts from the USA should I take to a family in Spain?

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Hey! I'm travelling to Spain this summer, and I'm going to be living with a family there. (A mom, a dad, and two little boys, ages 3 and 5). I want to bring them something from the US (not just like, a necklace or tie, I want to bring something sort of unique to the US, that you can't get in Spain). I don't want to spend too much though.

Since a lot of people are foreigners on here, what would you want as a gift from the US?

Thanks so much!

What gifts from the USA should I take to a family in Spain?
I have lived both in England and America and either way I travel I always bring candy back for my friends. It's cheap and people get a kick out of it.

Try salt water taffy, russell stover chocolate, peanut butter brittle, moon pies... all this stuff is unique to america (but something like snicker bars are everywhere!)

Have fun!!
Reply:Nice handmade portraits or paintings made from photos are always a good gift idea,so have one made from a typically American picture. You can find more such ideas at http://www.paintyourlife.com

They make all types of personalized and unique portraits on oil, pencil, charcoal or on canvas.

This company also has a studio for oil paintings reproductions. In case you are looking for an affordable gift urgently, you can take a look at their 'stock on sale'. Visit http://www.photo-print-on-canvas.com
Reply:This URL might help....another young lady asked a similar question last week

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:Most families appreciate things they can display...something that represents where you are from...a piece of art, or something handmade. (there are shops where they sell things that are from your area.)

Or a photograph of you as a group doing something really fun while you're there, framed (that was someone else's idea, answering a similar question last week - I can't take credit for it, but it's a good one, so I'll include it).
Reply:Be your self as a gift.

all is ""made in china in USA and all around europe you may get something special. for them.

I live in Spain, am mexican, and there is so much things from all over the countries.but all ""made in china."".
Reply:Well u should really put though in what u want to get. Ur right u don't really want to get them a necklace unless its a smaller gift with a gift. First of all I would bring a food dish that is only in the U.S. or a least a recipe. If u really want to get something speacial for them u could get a CD of some one here who sings that u know they don't know so they can listen to some dif music.(unless they don't have Cd players then bring urs andjust play it for them)

How much can I receive p.a. in gifts before paying taxes?

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Specifically can I receive 2 gifts (from each parent) of $12k making a total of $24k without having to pay taxes? Or is it just the first $12k that is tax free?

How much can I receive p.a. in gifts before paying taxes?
its 11k from each parent before taxes kick in
Reply:First of all, you will never pay taxes on gifts that you receive. Gift taxes are payable by the donor, in this case your parents. I believe the annual exclusion for gifts is $11,000 per donee, unless it has been indexed again for inflation in 2006, which I don't believe i has. You parent's must elect to "split gifts", meaning that they can each give you $11,000 and not have to file a gift tax return. Also, to qualify for the annual exclusion the gift must be one of a "present interest", meaning that you immediate use of the property. This usually comes into play when a gift is made that that will not benefit the donee until the future, often times a trust.
Reply:The gift tax exclusion for 2006 is $12,000 per individual. You can receive $12,000 from each parent and they will not have a file a gift tax return.

If you receive more than $12,000 from one parent, a gift tax return must be filed, but they can elect to split their gifts so up to $24,000 can be given in total without any tax consequence at the federal level.

If they give more than that, the gift may not be taxable but will eat into their lifetime exemption of $1,000,000. Once they give more than $1,000,000 (for each) they start paying tax. Also, the excess gift will be added to their estate in computing their estate tax.

What are some crafts that make good gifts?

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December came all too quickly. I woke up today and realized that it is already December 12th, and I have 12 days to do all of my Christmas shopping/making/etc. However, I really don't know what to get anyone.

I usually like to do some kind of crafty thing in bulk and give everyone in my family one. That has always worked well in the past, and I'd like to do the same this year. I'm short on cash and time this year, however, and I'm having trouble coming up with ideas. My budget for materials is probably about $100, and I have to make things for 10-15 adult women and 3-5 adult men.

I have fairly good jewelrymaking/beadwork skills, I know how to knit (though only the basics), and I can do basic stitching. There is a large craft store nearby that I can get my materials at. Baking is always an option, also, but that tends to be unoriginal.

I have started knitting multicolored ear warmers, but I won't be able to finish enough of them by Christmas.

Ideas are greatly appreciated!

What are some crafts that make good gifts?
You can make the ear warmers for the men %26amp; beaded jewelry for the women. Bead earrings can be quick and simple or a bead pendant on a silk cord. You can personalize them by using the recipient's favorite color(s).

Instead of baked goods you can:

1. Make flavored oil or herb flavored vinegars %26amp; decant them into pretty bottles. Tie cards with recipes/ideas to the bottles with a pretty ribbon. See websites below.

2. Put together the dry ingredients for your favorite cookie recipe in individual jars (i.e. Ball canning jars) %26amp; include instructions.

3. A jar of homemade hot chocolate mix is another option:

powdered milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla powder/cinnamon, pinch of salt - shift together %26amp; put into jars. Proportions of ingredients depend on your taste.

4. Dry ingredients for popcorn flavoring with some conventional or unusual popcorn. (ex. blue corn, organic popcorn - check whole foods)

5. Flavored or caramel popcorn or easy to make candy/brittle/chocolate bark.

Refer to links below.

www.foodnetwork.com is a good place to search for other ideas %26amp; recipes like salad dressings, seasoning mixes, BBQ rubs, Chex mix or granola/trial mix.

6. Bath salts - epsom salts mixed with lavender %26amp; other dried flowers. Stir in a tiny amount of essential oil if desired.

7. Get a soap making kit to make decorative, scented soaps.

Good luck %26amp; happy holidays.
Reply:Gift baskets are always nice...you could do mugs with tea bags or cocoa mix (the dollar stores often have nice mugs and such), some chocolates, and perhaps a knitted or crocheted set of coasters. Or a basket with baking utensils, recipes, and pot holders that you made.

You mentioned jewelry...you could make matching necklace, bracelet, earrings and brooch sets (provided you know how to make all those different types of thing).

By the way, keep working on the ear warmers...you can use them next year!!!
Reply:Here are some free sites to make craft gifts and recipes for Christmas goodies to give as gifts:

http://www.familyfun.com ,

http://www.make-stuff.com ,

http://www.foodnetwork.com
Reply:Yes, the time is short.

um...knitting...I am not sure if you have enough time for 15 person.

$100 is more than enough to buying easy and good materials to diy gifts.

The fastest diy gifts are soap, cookies and shrink plastic key chains. And of course you can buy those ready to use dough from:

http://www.pillsbury.com/

The website has lots of creative ideas to make cookies and decorate them.

Also, I think of wine chains, since you mention beadworks.

Please don't drink and drive.
Reply:Well, I'm making my friends shirts for Christmas. They have our inside jokes on them. I just went to Hobby Lobby and got plain T-shirts, and fabric paint. You can stencil them on there. Go to stencilrevolution.com, I heard they have good tips. It's really not hard. It was a bit expensive though ($28 for supplies and shirts for 8 people). But it's still cool. Or you could make little knitted pillows that are personalized. Just knit a rectangle and fold it over into a pillow. You can also make earrings for the women and do the shirts for the men.
Reply:how about recipes in a jar/ put all dry ingredients for cookies, nut breads, cakes, etc in a decorative or canning jar. cover lid with fabric and ribbon and attach recipe. works great in ;my family, everybody loves them.

What are good ideas for hand made gifts and could you include instructions please?

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I can't knit or crochet is the only thing

What are good ideas for hand made gifts and could you include instructions please?
Here is a link which has 50 homemade gift ideas....from homemade dog treats to picture frames to scented potpourri.

No knitting or crocheting!

Hope this helps:

http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/5...
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Reply:A really neat and special gift is a personalized journal.

Take a composition notebook that you can get at the store for like a dollar or even fifty cents.

Go to any craft or scrap book store that has open stock paper. This is where you can buy just one sheet of paper and not a whole pack.

Choose the paper you want for the cover (you will need two sheets) and then choose the paper you want for the inside (again two sheets of either matching or contrasting paper).

Cover the front and back with the paper you choose and cut it down so that you only have about an inch of over hang and cut the corners off at an angle. Fold and glue that over hang on the inside of the covers.

Take the other two sheets of paper and measure so that they fit the inside almost exactly or with not more than a 1/4 inch in.

Not that the book is covered choose stickers, letters, pictures, three dimensional things, pressed flowers - what ever would mean something to the receiver - to decorate the front and back covers of the book. You can, if you choose even put things into the inside... either just fluff or writing prompts.

This can either be a personal journal or a ping pong journal where you and the person write back and forth to each other.

Enjoy! Email if you have questions.

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What kinds of generic gifts do men like?

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I need some good gift ideas for men - stuff that any man would like. Just as you can almost always buy bath stuff for women or gift cert to clothes store, what kinds of generic gifts do men like? I'm talking men in the 40+ year old age range. I already have stuff like gift cert to home depot, microbrewery samples etc. Ok guys out there - what kind of generic gift would YOU like to receive? Please try to keep ideas in the $20-$50 range.

What kinds of generic gifts do men like?
Cologne, nail care kit, pajama pants, gift card to Total Wine and More(or some other upscale alcohol beverage store). I think I would try to stay away from the gift card thing though because it seems like you put less thought into it. Most men love getting manicures even though they don't like to admit it. And pajamas are always a safe way to go and you can get a good brand for under 50 dollars. You can get a great nail care kit for under 50 dollars and every man is diligent about taking care of there nails. Good luck!

What is the proper way to invite guests to a child's birthday party and let them know that gifts are optional?

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We have friends with very limited funds, and would like them to attend our child's birthday party without having to purchase a gift. We have been invited to parties where the invitation said "Please no gifts" but many people brought gifts in spite of that. We don't want to exclude people who want to bring gifts, and we want everyone to come, even if they cannot afford a gift.

Any suggestion for wording the invitation?

What is the proper way to invite guests to a child's birthday party and let them know that gifts are optional?
Just write "gifts are optional" on the invitation, or don't mention it at all. But don't make a big deal out of it either way.
Reply:It is unneccesary and innapropriate to mention gifts at all in the invitation.

people will choose if they wish to bring gifts, based on personal desire and societal expectations.

most polite people will bring a gift- becuase it is proper ettiquette in our culture. however, they may spend as little or as much as they feel comfortable.

don't concern yourself with your friend's finances- its impolite. they know what they can do.
Reply:I would just say "We are trying to emphasize the personal part of birthdays, like spending time with family and friends, and trying to deemphasize the material part. The best and only gift we will be accepting is your presence at this party." Good luck.
Reply:write that gifts are optional and that there presence is gift enough so please come and help make this a fun birthday for little whats his name
Reply:If you don't want people to bring gifts, then this MUST be indicated - but in a kind and clear way. People have been raised to buy gifts for birthdays, especially children, so it's a tough habit to break. Kids are very bright! Before you send the invites, have a talk with your child. Discuss the less-fortunate with him/her and suggest that, as he/she is very blessed, wouldn't it be nice to ask people to buy something for the pets in shelters, the local homeless shelter, UNICEF (let the kid choose a cause!). Let the child help with the invites by pasting a photo of a shelter, or a pet on the overleaf! On the invitation, you could say: "Jeremy is 5 on Friday and you are invited to share in his celebration. We're serving cake and lunch from 2 to 4 so let us know if you're coming! Jeremy is learning about sharing and he has asked that you do not bring him a present. Instead, he would feel so much happier if you would support the ASFDARG Shelter on 5th avenue. Thank you so much!"
Reply:I would just say that gifts are optional not required.

Hope this helps
Reply:Put on the bottom, "Your presence is the only gift you need to bring"
Reply:I agree with nice girl... just simply put on the imvitation that gifts are optional. And, I think that's very considerate of you to think about this. Sometimes it's hard to accept an invitation to a party if, at the moment, I don't have the money for a gift. I'm sure your sensitivity is appreciated.
Reply:Write......."Gifts are optional and less important than your presence".
Reply:The nicest kid's birthday party with a request I ever sent my kid to was one where the kid asked that instead of gift, a donation to the children's hospital be made. Your child gets a nice certificate and you help out a good cause.
Reply:You could write in the invitation:

Please note that we teach our children to appreciate the small and personal.

Does anybody have any good ideas for gifts for 9 year old cheerleaders?

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My wife is my daughter's head cheer coach and we always get the squad a year end gift. Last year we got them pink fleece blankets with the school logo and their name embroidered on them. But we really aren't sure what to get them this year.

Does anybody have any good ideas for gifts for 9 year old cheerleaders?
Get them each a gym bag with the school logo and their name on it.
Reply:I would suggest getting them cheerleader barbies.
Reply:Alright bro, lets see here i have a list:

•Maybe some super short sleeved t shirt with the first letter of their school on it and their school colors.

•towels with the first letter of their school on it and their school colors.

•socks with the first letter of their school on it and their school colors.

•hats of (see first 3)

I can keep going on bro.
Reply:little cheerleader uniforms?
Reply:maybe you can get them some socks that have their name on the bottom or maybe get them their own cheer shirt that says their name on it!

What are good christmas gifts for teenagers?

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I'm buying gifts and I don't really know what to get. The teens i'm buy for are 13 and 17 years old. So what would you think would be good gifts for them?

What are good christmas gifts for teenagers?
check out your local martial arts school. May of us run holiday package deals. Usually something like X amount of money gets you a 2 month training program and a uniform to wrap and put under the tree. This is a great gift as it promotes health and fitness (to burn of those holiday meals), usually isn't so expensive, and can potentially last a lifetime. It also beats socks by a mile :-) Just be sure to do a little research about the school. Good luck!
Reply:nintendo wii
Reply:1. ipod or zune

2. american eagle, hollister, pac sun, etc.

3. video games (quitar hero, ddr, etc)

4. bath and body works

5. american eagle, hollister, etc.

6. ipod

7. cds

8. claire's, limited too, etc (for girls)
Reply:1. Rock Band for xbox 360 or ps2 or something

2. Digital Camera

3. Video Camera/camcorder

4. Ratatouille, Harry Potter 5, Pirates of the Carribben 3, Hairspray, HighSchool Musical

5. cool lamp shades, pic frames, or full length mirror for your room

6. make-up

7. FunSlides Carpet Skates

8. ipod

9. cute ipod case

10. Digicom mini Sound Portable speaker for ipod

11. Multi Function pen from convenient gadgets

12. Shocking Liar electric game

13. DDR

14. Guitar Hero 2 or 3

15. inexpensive jewelry
Reply:-Apple Ipod or Microsoft Zune

-New Computer

-Game System

-Rock Band

-Guitar Hero Three

-DDR-SuperNova

-Halo 3

-Xbox Live

-New hockey stick

-Gift Cards

-etc...
Reply:get them thier favorite C.D
Reply:giftcards to their fav store
Reply:xbox 360, PS3,nintendo wii(any current system/video games)

it really depends what they want/like

maybe an ipod? new computer? etc
Reply:Starbucks gift cards, digital cameras, iPods, trendy store gift cards (like Abercrombie%26amp;Fitch or Urban Outfitters), Mac laptops, video game stuff like Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero, iTunes gift cards, gym memberships, dance/karate studio memberships, horse back riding lessons, art lessons, guitar lessons, video cameras, cool cell phones (Sidekicks, Krzrs, Rkrs, iPhones, etc), podcasting equiptment, and for computer nerds like myself: website hosting packages from places like 1and1.com so they can run their own website.

All good gifts for teens.

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What are the Sheer Cover free gifts that come with home delivery?

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I am currently signed up for Sheer Cover Home Delivery. I plan to cancel it soon, but I am wondering if anyone knows what the 2nd and 3rd free gift are if I keep it going. I received the Kabuki brush with my last order.

Creative ideas for end of the year gifts for students?

2010-05-21T23:47:00.002-07:00

What are some creative ideas for gifts to give second grade students at the end of the year? Something sentimental and meaningful. I can not afford to spend a bunch of money, and i am on somewhat of a time crunch.

Creative ideas for end of the year gifts for students?
I made autograph books that my first grade students loved. The autograph books were 4.25 x 5.5 (half the size of a 8.5 x 11 piece of paper).

1. I got a co-worker to take a class picture with my digital camera.

2. Using Microsoft Word I made a cover that said "My Autograph Book" and included a place for each child to write his/her name.

3. Using a copy machine, I printed the cover onto construction paper and cut the paper in half so that I had a printed front cover and plain back cover.

4. Then I printed the class 2 pictures per page on white cardstock, and cut the page in half.

5. To make the pages for autographs I cut pieces of notebook paper in half. Make as many pages as you think your students will need.

6. My school has a binding machine so I cut thin binder combs in half and then bound the front cover, picture, autograph pages, and back cover together. But you could also use staples as your binding method.

7. Towards the end of the school year, I set aside time, over several days, for the students to write in each other's books. It took longer for me and them to write in all the books than I thought. I wrote each them a personal note during this time as well. I also invited any other teachers (PE coach, Librarian, paraprofessional) that worked with my students to visit with us during autograph time.
Reply:My favorite end of year parties were the simple ones. Watch a movie that the kids vote on, and have each child bring something to share with the class (cookies, chips, candy, etc). It's inexpensive and fun for the kids.

I had a teacher once who rewarded good behavior by putting stars into a fishbowl that said "Nacho Average Class". When it was full, we gt nachos during class. This one may not work if there is a time crunch but is a fun idea.
Reply:Nice handmade portraits or paintings made from photos are always a good gift idea. You can find more such ideas at http://www.paintyourlife.com. They make all types of personalized and unique portraits on oil, pencil, charcoal or on canvas.

The same company also makes wonderful photo prints on canvas in various designs. Visit http://www.photo-print-on-canvas.com
Reply:Nothing will be treasured more than your encouragement.

Write each one a personal note reminding them of their strengths, encouraging them.

Tying the note to a lollypop would be well received also!

Gifts to be given out at a bridal shower that are home made and not to expensive to make.?

2010-05-21T23:47:00.001-07:00

want everyone to go home with a gift. but can't figure what to make that is nice.having 65 people to make gifts for. need different nice gifts to make homemade. also some games to play. all suggestions welcomed

Gifts to be given out at a bridal shower that are home made and not to expensive to make.?
How about chocolate truffles, prettily wrapped? http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...

Here are some games: http://www.party411.com/gameguide.html
Reply:my aunt had a bridal party a couple of weeks ago and she and I made a big cake and cut it into smaller pieces and than took frosting and frosted them and put on there with colored frosting her first letter and last letter of her name. it was a hit! everyone called my aunt and myself and sayed it was so cute and we also put a little card that said thank you for coming. hope this helps!!!
Reply:Truffles are always delicious, though they are a bit tricky. Here is a good recipe:

http://wiki.starforge.co.uk/index.php?ti...

If you want a chocolate treat that are easier than truffles, Orangette has a fabulous recipe for chocolate "blocks":

http://orangette.blogspot.com/2006/12/bu...

You could also infuse oils with herbs or chiles, which can then be put in bottles such that they are pretty and festive, but are also very useful! If you have a special recipe for tomato sauce or something, you could try canning it and giving it out.

If you want to do something fairly straight forward, you can always work up a mix for differnet sorts of cakes and cookies and things. This site has a lot of great ideas as far as that goes:

http://southernfood.about.com/cs/homemad...

here are some more sites with suggestions for food gifts:

http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking/fd/f...

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Holiday-Co...

http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/search....

http://homecooking.about.com/od/holidaya...

http://homecooking.about.com/library/arc...

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/gifts
Reply:I realize that it is probably too late for this idea....

I went to a wedding where the favours were fresh herbs in tiny terracotta pots. In coordinated ribbon tied around the pot was a little scroll with a recipe for the herb. My herb was basil and the recipe was for a lemon-basil pasta dish.
Reply:Make a house out of popsickle sticks. Put some cotton balls on the chimney so it will look like smoke coming out.
Reply:Make cookie bouquets and everyone will love them. Easy to make and you can get the sticks at any craft store.
Reply:I made handmade scented soaps. If you go to any crafty type shop, all you need is a mold of about 10 of the same design (it kinda looks like an ice cube tray), then the soap flakes, and an essential oil of the scent you wish to use.

Once the soaps were made (1 per person), then I wrapped it in toule (netting stuff) and tied it with one of those rose twisty things (sorry can't think of the name of what it's called).

As for games, 65 ppl is alot to entertain..... maybe karaoke?

Good luck! :)
Reply:In the bridal section of walmart (in the craft department) or a craft store buy a simple heart shaped lollipop mold, some white candy melting chocolate, some lollipop sticks and the bags. These all together will cost between 8 and 10 dollars and make white chocolate heart lollipops. Tie the bags closed with ribbons the colors of the wedding and put them in a basket for your guests. Two bags of chocolate will probably get you what you need. Good Luck and have fun!

Do you have good ideas for gifts to give a co-worker who is having gastric bypass surgery?

2010-05-21T23:47:00.000-07:00

I am thinking of making up a basket full of various items that would be extremely useful and hopefully can help pass time during their recovery. If you have experienced the surgery, or know someone who has, what kind of stuff do you think they would really want/need after coming home from the hospital? Please share your ideas with me. Many thanks in advance!

Do you have good ideas for gifts to give a co-worker who is having gastric bypass surgery?
Ahh that is super sweet and awesome of you. Hmm let me remember what I needed when I first got mine done. If you can find some get those little 1 ounce measurement cups - I used those ALOT to see how much of something I was supposed to be eating. Try and include a little can of whey protein mix. They will need to get extra protein from here on out, and b12 so some b12 tabs might be a good idea along with extra calcium. If they are having it done "open" being cut open get them some supplies to clean and redress the wound. You will defenitely want to include some cards of support to open along the way.. day of hospital visit, day after, week after, month after, etc. They also have this thing called a Bari- Bear which helps you sit up and breathe properly after surgery to help slowly work your abs. http://www.nvo.com/teddytech/bari1buddye... Otherwise just get them a new soft comfortable pillow. And lastly the most important thing you can give is your time. They will be down and feeling like crap for quite a while so go visit them. You can print coupons for time if you want. Lastly, you can get a journal for them to keep track of their progress, include a disposable camera so they can take pictures of the weight coming off as it happens super fast! I lost 20 pounds the week I was in the hospital. No joking. That's all I can think of right now. Good luck and send this person well wishes from someone who has been there.
Reply:I agree with both the vitamins and the spending downtime with that person. Another thing that might be kind of fun to do with them while they're in the hospital is go get the mad libs books. It sounds kind of childish I realize that but oh the fun you will have.
Reply:Hi.my mom had GBS,and we got her roses and a card.You could get the person vitamins (they take them after surgey) or a giftcard to their favorite store.My mom went from a size 24 to a size 4 to 6.So yeah,her whole woredrobe didnt fit anymore.Also shoes.she wore a size 10 and is now an 8 1/2.

just think of the things that person enjoys :)
Reply:My uncle had it done, I made him a homemade card. But that might be a little personal for a co-worker. Are you good friends with them? The best thing to do is just spend time with them during their downtime. I would go with puzzle books, or if they read, maybe a new bestseller?
Reply:crossword puzzles, word searches, magazines, puzzle, paper to doodle on
Reply:Definitely not food!! Maybe get them some puzzle books (don't forget the pencils!), do you know any hobbies they have? Since they are a co-worker, do you know how good their eating habits really are? Not to be a jerk, but a lot of people get gastric bypass so they can lose weight without changing their diet. Maybe a good book on nutrition, not a diet book, a nutrition book, big difference. Will they be recovering at home? How about a trial subscription to Netflix or something like that?

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What are good gifts for a middle school teacher?

2010-05-21T23:46:00.002-07:00

I'm looking to buy a nice gift for my neices 8th grade English teacher but I dont know what to get her. I dont like buying gift cards. What are nice things to buy? Thanks.

What are good gifts for a middle school teacher?
bath and body works stuff or a mug with goodies in it
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Reply:shakespearean gift would be nice. a structure of the globe theatre is really cool. book, or a plaque of appreciation is nice

Can I take alcohol to give for gifts when I travel to Brazil?

2010-05-21T23:46:00.001-07:00

I live in Manitoba and am travelling to Brazil to visit my daughter. I'm wanting to take Canada specific alcohol to give as gifts. Am I limited on how many oz. or what type I can take in my checked baggage?

Can I take alcohol to give for gifts when I travel to Brazil?
You can bring it if you check it in, but not carry on. Airline security is really tight.
Reply:yes, you will have to put it in your lluggage and bubble wrp it

What are the guide lines for gifts to family to reduce tax liability?

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Family members would be my children and grandchildren.

What are the guide lines for gifts to family to reduce tax liability?
Gifts to family members are not deductible for income tax purposes. A gift has no affect on your income tax liability.

Gifts up to $12,000 per year per person are exempt from the gift tax.

And if gifting to minors, you may want to consult the Uniform Gift to Minors Act. I do not know what it covers but I believe there is an issue if the gift is over a certain dollar amount. Not a tax liability but an access restriction.
Reply:Gifts to family members won't reduce your tax liability. If you give more than the annual exclusion amount ($12,000 for 2006) you may have to PAY gift taxes.
Reply:anything under $10,000 per year is a non taxable gift.

anything over that is taxable.

What are the most popular birthday gifts for a female friend intrested to become an interior decorator?

2010-05-21T23:45:00.003-07:00

My frined's birthday is coming up and I don't have the slightest idea what to get her. She is intrested in becoming an interior decorator. Any ideas?

What are the most popular birthday gifts for a female friend intrested to become an interior decorator?
Books on interior design would be ideal.
Reply:Get her a great art book. Sure a design book is great, but art is the core of design so maybe she'll see a piece in the book and get an inspiration for a room.

Or you can get her a briefcase for her to put her portfolio in so she can show prosepctive clients. And it doesn't have to be black. I mean ,sure black is universal but it can be her favorite color so it represents her personality, too.

Tell her happy birthday from everyone at Yahoo Answers. lol
Reply:for one i am also interested inbecoming an interor decorator. i would like to recieve books on the subject, but i also like the game the sims 2. sure it may seem a little strange to have to do anything with interior design, but you can build and decorate to your liking which makes it even more fun and boasts your creative side.

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Do I have to pay capital gains tax for gifts of my ESPP shares?

2010-05-21T23:45:00.002-07:00

I am participating in my company's ESPP. I would like to give my family members a gift of shares. It would be considered a disqualifying disposition since it has been less than one year since the offering period. I know that I will have to pay income tax on the discount amount but will I also have to pay capital gains tax if I gift the shares to my family members?

Do I have to pay capital gains tax for gifts of my ESPP shares?
No, you can gift up to $12,000 per person per year without having to pay gift taxes. Now if you sell the shares and give family members cash you would have to pay capital gains taxes on selling the shares. If you give them the shares as long as the FMV of the shares is under $12,000 per person you wouldn't have to file a gift tax return. Even if you did have to file a gift tax return though there is a $1,000,000 liftetime exemption that you use against for gifts in excess of $12,000 per person per year, and it would be only the excess that you would use against the lifetime exclusion.
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I exchange gifts a christmas with many people,normally the gifts are very nice but not to expensive.?

2010-05-21T23:45:00.001-07:00

I still am planning on doing it again this year, however I do live on a single income and do not have extra funds. Could someone please suggest some gift ideas that I could do that would not look cheap but would be nice and cost very little. The ages of the recipants are from infant to senior citizens. Thanks for your help and suggestions.

I exchange gifts a christmas with many people,normally the gifts are very nice but not to expensive.?
Truthfully I'm kind of in the same boat but with my family they just want me to get them something the whole "it's the thought that counts", however when you say cost very little do you mean $20 a piece, $50, or what? I just go to different malls when sales are going on and go in and look at things like shoes, bags, nice accesories for women and for guys i look for nice shirts, pants, or something handy that they may be interested in. Just try your best to find sales at a department store they will have nice clothes and items going for cheap because they really want to get rid of them. This answer isn't specific but it works better for that broad age range.
Reply:Think about each and every person on your list, what do they really like, their interests. It could be as simple as cooking to hunting. If a person loves cooking buy them a cook book. If a person likes hunting buy them a calender for the next year with wild life on it and so on.

Are you obligated to return gifts given during a relationship after you break up?

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If you are given a gift by your partner and then you break up, are you legally required to return the item if he requests it back? Can you be prosecuted if you dont? I live in QLD, Australia.

Are you obligated to return gifts given during a relationship after you break up?
No. A gift is exactly that. A gift. That is why people are encouraged not to give engagement rings as "gifts". If it is given solely as a symbol of pending marriage, if the engagement ends, the ring should be ( and often must be) given back to the buyer. If you gave it at Christmas, they can argue it was a gift and keep it.

Thats here in the USA though. You may have different laws down under, although I doubt you would be arrested for not giving a "gift" back. Most theft laws deal with taking something that is not yours. Something given as a gift is clearly yours, so it couldn't be theft.
Reply:You are not legally obligated. There is a moral obligaiton, however.

In your situation, sell the diamonds and pay off the debts.
Reply:I think the only thing you are required to return is an engagement ring unless he gave it to you on a holiday like Christmas or a birthday because then it is considered a gift.

Tell him to buzz off...then make a list of everything you gave him and all of the bills you paid while you were together and have it ready in case he takes you to court.

What a creep.
Reply:It can depend on the laws where you live . There is a conditional gift, such as to a fiance , where the gift is given in expectation of marriage. If the marriage does not occur then the gifts should be returned.

That is why wedding gifts should be returned if the wedding does not occur , and engagement presents returned if the engagement is called off.

There may be no "conditional gift" provision in the law where you live. I believe an engagement ring should be returned in any case.
Reply:No you are not legally required to return any items given as gifts. Once given they are yours to do with what you wish. However, if it would only be a reminder to you of something sad, you might want to return it to the other person. No you cannot be prosecuted.
Reply:Asking for the return of thing that was given as a gift is just tacky.

Only my opinion.

Guy should be surfing Burleigh Heads anyway.
Reply:The item is a gift. You are not obligated legally or ethically to return a gift.

I can't imagine even asking an old girl friend to return a gift. Besides the leather outfit I gave her wouldn't fit the new girl friend anyway. . .
Reply:As far as Judge Judy is concerned, if it was a gift, no repayment is expected if you break up. If at any time you said, "I'll pay you back" and he can prove that, then you owe him the gift or the money for the gift.
Reply:No, you are not legally obliged to return them, and you can't be prosecuted. He may try to sue you in a civil suit, if he's petty enough, but I doubt he would have much chance of winning. After all, a gift is a gift.

If you really feel uncomfotable about it, you could return it and get him out of your life forever.
Reply:No your not. Legally it was given to you and so the ownership of that item now has been transferred from him to you. You can do anything about it, it is just we really tend to take care of the things that was given from someone we care. If he requested that it will be given back to him, its really up to you. If you think that he needs it more than you do and that he really needs it then it will probably be okay to give it back to him but you are NOT obliged to. And dont worry you will not be persecuted, you did not steal it, it was given to you.

What are a few inexpensive gifts for someone moving into an apartment?

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What are some of the most common forgot about items??

What are a few inexpensive gifts for someone moving into an apartment?
I think on the best gift you can give someone moving into a house or apartment is a wall mounted fire extinguisher and a fire blanket.

It could be the gift that saves there life.

It doesn't even matter if they already have them, they can place the new ones somewhere else in there apartment. Plus throw in a bottle of bubbly wine to cerebrate with.
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Reply:Aroma candles

What-nots

Spice rack

Crock pot

Handy pack (hammer, tape, nails, screw driver, flashlight %26amp;batteries)
Reply:One of the things I would have loved for someone to buy me was a shower curtain. It's never thought about until it's time to take a shower.
Reply:The traditional bread, salt and wine.

Bread so you never go hungry.

Salt for good luck.

Wine so you never go thirsty.

There are slight variations on these from different cultures.
Reply:My fave is a gourmet food basket. Either one that's pre-packaged or (even better) one that you put together yourself.

Also a shower curtain, cookware, food storage containers, set of plates, cups, candles, bath items (soap, shampoo, sponge, etc), bathroom accessories (tank set, rug, trash can)... The possibilities are endless!
Reply:candles.
Reply:Some basic small tools like a hammer and screwdrivers and small nails for hanging pictures.
Reply:scented candles, picture frames, drinking glasses, flatware, towels.
Reply:Chairs and small Cabinets to store small things.

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Is it appropriate to give gifts to the lead counterpart on opening night?

2010-05-21T23:44:00.000-07:00

I am in a play in the theater. The last show I was in, I gave a small token gift to the counter person, in the role. Just something small and something personal about the show.

Is this still considered to be the norm. Or has this gone by the wayside, and is now tacky?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thank you

Is it appropriate to give gifts to the lead counterpart on opening night?
I always try to bring something relevant to their character as a gift for everyone in cast and crew or I will do thank you cards, some people bring flowers or snacks if they are okay backstage, I think it's a nice gesture to show your appreciation of your fellow performers and artists.
Reply:That's absolutely fine, just as long as you're not a creep about it. It's an appreciation of a fellow artist and fellow person!

What are some good ideas for Cmas gifts for my 11 and 15 year old brothers?

2010-05-21T23:43:00.002-07:00

These kids have lots of the usual video games and electronics, and they already have boyhood staples like fishing poles, BB guns, etc., so I can't get them that stuff...

What on earth could I give them that would really please them? I don't want to do a tired old gift card. What gift would have made you really happy at that age? I have about 40 bucks to spend on each.

What are some good ideas for Cmas gifts for my 11 and 15 year old brothers?
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Reply:A video game that they both can play together and like.
Reply:clothes
Reply:i'm 11 only i'm a girl,but,my friend forrest is obbsessed with knifes,kugaries umm,they can get very cheap like 5 bucks 4 the dull ones,ummmm try a blacklight,they're freakin' sweet!!!!!or tickets to a game those r cheaper than 40 bucks!!!
Reply:a zoom box it is a projector and it is only 248 dollars and it plays dvds cds and other stuff.
Reply:please concern them n inspect what they really need,

maybe is a book or a dictionary.
Reply:Hello! Most teenage boys want a gift card to Game Stop
Reply:i have a 13 yr old and an 11yr old and they both want mini- robo -raptor they cost about 20$ at Wal*Mart and i think 25 at KB Toys , they are animated dinosaurs
Reply:You can buy them a starters paintball kit with mask and gun and co2 for about 30 bucks. plus it is good excercise.

What are some great gifts to buy a seven year old little girl?

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I am going Christmas shopping for my daughter today. What are some good ideas for Christmas. What is amount is too much toys? What is a resaonable amount?

What are some great gifts to buy a seven year old little girl?
I don't think there is an amount that is specifically defined as "too much" toys for a child. Think about your budget, how much she plays with the toys she already has, and what she might appreciate to have the most. If you think you've hit the limit on how many toys you want her to have, buy her some clothes as well. Another idea since she is 7 would be to give her a gift card. I know she's your daughter, but at that age she would probably really enjoy to pick out her own clothes. My neice is 7 and really has her own opinion about her clothes. As far as toy ideas are concerned, my neice asks for the Bratz dolls, anything to do with make-up, purses, barbies, etc. You really can't go wrong if you go to Toys-r-Us and buy things in her age range. Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Reply:Dolls
Reply:I bought my 8 year old daughter some games, puzzles, a camera, accessories to go with some toys she already has, new jammies, Bratz styling head, TMX Elmo--that's all that's coming to mind. She's a bit of a tomboy though so she's not really into dolls and "girlie" things too much.

Some other ideas are a doll house with accessories (people, furniture), play makeup, Polly Pockets, and dress-up clothes.

I don't know what is too much. I'm sure I bought too many for my 2 girls but I start early and then lose track of how much I've bought. Hey, it's only once year right?
Reply:Anything over 25.00 is to much I think. Barbies, Brat Dolls, fake food and dishes, dress up clothes and jewelry
Reply:I believe that when it comes to Christmas and little children there is no amount that is too much:) Now that doesn't mean that you should go broke.
Reply:by price? maybe around $30 to $50.

depends on your budget.

If your budget is small, then things like plastic jewelry is a great idea.

or coloring books and crayons.

if your budget is higher, anything from the *pink* aisle in walmart or some store like that will be just great.
Reply:cabbage patch doll, barbie dolls, bratz dolls, movies for kids, that new tickle me elmo if you can find it, books, puzzles, coloring books, candy, things like that. Any amount that you can afford is reasonable.
Reply:id say bratz are in

with little girls

so go get her bratz stuff, not just the dolls..
Reply:i think you should buy her a xbox 360
Reply:there is a new type of doll / talking parrot. it has an inbuilt recorder. it records the kids voice for abt 30 secs and then replays the voice recorded. price is also cheap abt 10 $. would make a great gift for 7 years kid.
Reply:designer clothes
Reply:painting and craft kits, does she like to read? Does she ice skate? Dolls? What activities does she do? Jewlrey kits? Clothes? Build a bear? Easy bake oven?

Keep it at $100. Do not over indulge, you will need ideas for next year.
Reply:The laughing Elmo is you can find it.

Any good ideas of gifts to give to dancers?

2010-05-21T23:43:00.000-07:00

I don't have time to go out and order something for them, so i'm trying to go with something like a homemade gift or like a goodie bag. anything will help thanks!

Any good ideas of gifts to give to dancers?
My studio made all of the company dancers T-shirts that said "Real Men Date Dancers" using those iron on letters. On the back, they spelt out our last name and wrote "Company 2006". They were so cute and we were all so touched! Another year; they gave us different T-shirts that had pictures ironed on off each dancer at a performance. They bought the iron on letters and iron on picture paper at the local craft store.

Another idea:

As you probably know; dancers often have sore feet and they need to relax and soothe them. I would stock up on foot scrubs, soaks, soaps, nailpolishes, etc. You could probably get these cheap at certain places; and then you could put a few in bags for them and call it "The Emergency Dancers Kit."

hope this helps!
Reply:hair elastics

bobby pins

Hair Nets

Hair Spray

Toe Tape(IF on pointe)

Corn Circles(IF on pointe)

Numbiing Spray(IF on pointe)

Gift certificate to a restarunt by studio
Reply:pedicure kit, blanket, gift card for dance shoes, day at the spa, hair accesories. anything that might be useful to them everyday at dance class, or at a show, or to help them relax.
Reply:gift cards relating to dance, dance shoes, keychains on dance, ribbon for dance, dance fan, dance pants, dance dress, etc
Reply:ok u can make like a cute frame made out of popsicle stick(AKE SURE THEY'ER CLEAN!!) and then wen u go and c dem take a picture and put it in the frame(u can decorate the frame according 2 their style or anything u like!!!) Hope i could HELP!!!
Reply:hi

I think you can give them oil painting from their photo means turn their photo in oil painting it will create nice impression on them.

Capture that special moment.turn it into a masterpiece that will last forever!

I suggest u to look at this site i think it will help u, A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.

Check out this site: http://www.portrait2000.com

They have many samples here http://www.portrait2000.com/samples.htm

The prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing. As i know They are free shipping to the world by express company now.

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Reply:some dancers can dance long hard hours so you could get them something that will help them to relax.

you could also get them some accessories (bracelet, necklace, earrings, hair accessory) something like that
Reply:how about a cute little ballet shoe on a keyring??? or a bracelet or something personal like a painting, drawing or perhaps a collage of pictures of yourself and them!! i know i would love them :o)

good luck :o)

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Any ideas on inexpensive Christmas gifts?

2010-05-21T23:42:00.002-07:00

Are there any good websites that offer gifts within certain prices, etc?

Any ideas on inexpensive Christmas gifts?
A comparison shopping site like Shopzilla.co.uk will offer you the ability to view products by price range within each category.
Reply:We carry over 200,000 products online and you can sort from low to high.

Let us know if you need help narrowing down the search.

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Reply:there's about a million ways to give someone a nice gift without spending a lot of money...but you have to have an idea of what that person likes...you could bake them their favorite goodies and put them in a christmas-theme tin or basket (craft store, a buck or two)...there's this 'friendship tea' that my wife makes up and puts in glass jars...easy recipe, people love the stuff...if you email me i can send you the recipe...gift cards...from their favorite store, or a 'topping-off' gift card for their cell phone-prepaid gas card...do they have a favorite celebrity? a poster or inexpensive collectible...check the flea markets for things that might go with their home decor...got a nice picture of yourself with them? frame it! goofy tee-shirts, candles, potpourri, check the bargain bins at stores like wal-mart...you'd be surprised at some of the low-price dvd's and cd's you can find...it doesn't have to be expensive to mean a lot...my mother-in-law has never had 'two dimes to rub together'...but every christmas she would put together some stuff like paper towels, kleenex, hand lotion, shampoo, washcloths, dish detergent, and stuff like that and put it in a big gift bag-precisely the stuff i NEGLECT to think about picking up while i'm out shopping...it costs very little, but it means a lot to me...
Reply:http://www.giftweblog.com/
Reply:If you like to bake, then bake pumpkin bread, sweet potato bread, cookies, fudge. Pick some simple, but delicious desserts, wrap in colored saran wrap, and put in decorated sack. I do this every year for many people, and they love, and ask if they can have more. If you have a local Bombay store, they usually have great gifts that are nice, and inexpensive. I'm not sure about prices on their web-site.
Reply:Sorry, some of us are boycotting the purchase of Christmas stuff until it's the season.

But when that time comes...

A christmas mug stuffed with candy.

A theme gift (night at the movies in a popcorn tub or slumber/beauty party basket, Italian dinner basket {Pasta strainer, utinsels, wine...}, Tin filled with home-made cookies, etc.)
Reply:a chocolate santa ! ??
Reply:There are some really nice inexpensive items on http://www.HomeGrownMarket.com and there is a even a section that you can click on the various links to search for gifts under $5, under $10, ... and so on! And the stuff is really different and unique too! Hope this helps!
Reply:Go to Dollar Tree..they have some beautiful Spun Glass ornaments for $1.00 and they are great gifts for family and friends. Thats what I am doing this year and will spend less than $50.00 for my entire family and friends.
Reply:Gift cards are the great gifts today.
Reply:Instant cameras, everybody takes pictures. Most are less than $10.
Reply:My Father say's the ehll with Christmas, he so damn miserable that he just hates it every year and won't let my Mother put a tree up.
Reply:Not sure of any websites...

I'm a picture person and have found people enjoy a nice framed picture. If you have a picture of that person with you, someone special to them, or a group picture, you could get it printed and put it in a nice frame. It's something personal and something they can enjoy year round. : )
Reply:u can send a e card
Reply:A teddy bear!

More ideas at:

http://www.christmasgifts.net/Christmasb...
Reply:coffee mug with 5 gc to dunkin donuts or mini coffee bag

mug with tea/homey

popcorn box w/candy/popcorn 5 dollar gc to blockbuster

ice cream bowl with ice cream toppings inside

cheap books from barnes and noble(from the bargain section)

cookie mix with cookie cutters

Think of a them that each person likes and work around that

Good luck!
Reply:Look under www.cheapchristmasgift.com. or under www.

Branders.com hope this helps.
Reply:I have a website you can work from

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Plus I sell Marlo Quinn http://www.marloquinn.com/thescentzone

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Any good ideas of gifts to give to dancers?

2010-05-21T23:42:00.001-07:00

I don't have time to go out and order something for them, so i'm trying to go with something like a homemade gift or like a goodie bag. anything will help thanks!

Any good ideas of gifts to give to dancers?
Oh man, dancers are all about layers.

They carry at least two bags of all kinds of things, mostly clothes tho they do cart about a lot of junk.

They dress in layers so they can shed as they warm up in the studio.

I think common thread for the dancers I know is that they love over-sized long sleeved tee shirts. A simple word (spray paint it on, if you want) is enough - "dance" "jete" "sweat" whatever, they'll wear it with pride in the studio!
Reply:Dancers could use anything that would pamper their feet. Dance shoes are not particularly comfortable and can be very wearing on the feet. Add to that the constant foot action against a hard surface and feet suffer (my husband and I are swing dancers).

How about a gift certificate for a pedicure or for a reflexology treatment? Or foot soak products? Anything that would baby hard working feet would be a great idea.
Reply:hi

I think you can give them oil painting from their photo means turn their photo in oil painting it will create nice impression on them.

Capture that special moment.turn it into a masterpiece that will last forever!

I suggest u to look at this site i think it will help u, A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.

Check out this site: http://www.portrait2000.com

They have many samples here http://www.portrait2000.com/samples.htm

The prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing. As i know They are free shipping to the world by express company now.

Source:

http://www.portrait2000.com
Reply:How about making a tote for dancing shoes?

You didn't specify what sort of dancing your friend does. The dance style will dictate the type of shoes used and hence the size of the bag.

If your friend clogs or square dances, you might use a durable fabric like denim and put some casual decorations on it. If your friend is into ballet, something more subdued and elegant (hm... velvet might be too much :) ) might be in order.

The tote could be as simple as a drawstring bag with a seam sewn part way up the center to make pockets for each shoe. Leave a little extra space for socks, foot powders or other dance necessities.

How to handle an embarrasing situation over Christmas gifts?

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We have a very good friend living with us while he gets back on his feet. He's new to the area and staying with us while he earns enough money to get a place of his own. (note we are NOT in a hurry to get him out of the house, we enjoy having him with us).

This Christmas we all exchanged gifts, and we felt bad because he had spent a lot more money on gifts for us than we had for him. We could have spent more, but were being conservative in order to avoid embarrassment. Apparently this backfired.

In the future I guess we could set up a guideline to avoid this sort of thing.

He was very gracious about it, but I really sort of feel like I need to make it up to him.

Any good advice out there?

How to handle an embarrasing situation over Christmas gifts?
You are letting this person stay with you for free (or at least less than it would cost him to have a place of his own). That's quite a nice gift.

Don't worry about making it up to him. If I were in that situation, I'd feel horrible if my hosts spent a lot of money on gifts for me on top of them letting me stay in their home. Giving him more may make him feel worse.

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Reply:I wouldn't stress it. I spent alot more on all of my family members and didn't get too much in return. I could care less. I feel good that they all recieved solid gifts they'll enjoy. I also get the title for giving the best gifts, something to say, I'm the man about.
Reply:i agree with bear. If you feel that u still feel indebted than chek out these tips

if he likes movies get him movie passes. if he is into computers get him new software. If he likes cameras get him a new memory cards. If hes a business guy get him a pen drive.
Reply:I also wouldn't worry about that. It's not a big thing. You're helping him, I'm sure he appreciate that.
Reply:Wow, that is very nice of you to let him stay with you during his time of need, maybe his spending more on gifts was his way of thanking you for helping him during his time of need!!!

May God Bless you for what you're doing!!

Happy Holidays!!!
Reply:for me right, im a student and we do this kinda stuffs too... but before that, my class will make it clear that the presents will not cost more than 5 bucks so everyone will get presents of the same price range.

then for my friends, we have gift exchanges too and we all agreed that the present will cost from 10-15 bucks. so yea, hope this helps!!!
Reply:Just write him a note saying how you felt (at the moment) slip in a 50 $ bill- and say merry Christmas (late)
Reply:I think the two of you should sit down with him and explain you were being conservative in order to avoid embarrassing him,but also are concerned that perhaps the expense he went to in buying such gifts may have taken from his own money to put away for getting himself on his feet and into his own place. I would also make it very clear that you are in NO hurry for him to get out of your home,but you are wanting to help him to get back on his feet and be comfortable in doing it in a reasonable amount of time without a stress on himself nor yourselves. I also would set guidelines for the amount to be spent on each person or gift to be sure everyone is on the same page. I think you have done enough with giving the man a place to live while he gets back on his feet,some will take full advantage of the situation and stay FOREVER........so take a word of advice,be sure to set a time frame of how long he has to "get back on his feet and find a place of his own" and to NOT spend so much money on things when he should be saving for his own place.
Reply:He probably feels indebted to you for the assistence. Accept it graciously. I would feel the need to do a bit more in a situation like that.
Reply:Why would you feel bad, he is living off you and probably wanted to give you something nice to make up for it. A gift is given from the heart and monetary value should have nothing to do with it. You are already doing him a big favor, so just let it go. You guys were probably thinking, he is saving money, so lets not get him more than he can give us, so he isn't embarrassed. Really, that's the way he should have been thinking. Better to save and get out, than to be spending money and staying longer. You are happy with him there now, lets hope that doesn't change or he doesn't stay to long!
Reply:time to say bye ,,
Reply:I think you are showing a lot about what you think of him by letting him stay with you as the others pointed out. A real gift, too, is letting him take responsibility for his own life and shape it the way he wants to in the future. Of course you got him some gifts and include him in your plans for entertainment once in awhile. He might be showing appreciation or even can afford more than you can. It is okay either way. Gifts are not about price and quantity.

But he has his own life as you do yours, and it might be wise to let him go his own way as well. Do not let him take over your lives, and put some perspective into the situation. You are doing fine; ask him to come out with you on occasion, but be sure to reserve most of your time for your partner who loves you.
Reply:Don´t worry, the real thing about gifts is if they really come from your hearth, and not the price.
Reply:your letting him stay with you is make up enough

he's a lucky guy BUT

you need to set a time frame for his departure OR he will never leave
Reply:i agree with the bear... your letting him stay with you... thats a gift in its own
Reply:You are being very generous by having him stay with you. There are a lot of expenses involved with that- food, utilities, etc. You shouldn't be feeling badly about this.

When is his birthday? You could do something "special" for the birthday- whenever that comes up.

When he gets ready to move out, you could give him a gift card to a store like Bed, Bath and Beyond for housewares. That will be a nice "apartment" warming gift.

You said he was very gracious about it. That's a good sign. He probably understands what you did and why you did it. Don't worry.
Reply:You're already giving him a very nice gift by letting him stay with you while he gets on his feet, which by the way would be easyer for him if he didn't spend too much money on gifts. I would simply say thank you but you really shouldn't have, because he shouldn't have. Its unwise to look a gift horse in the mouth, and I can't imagine he would be upset about the situation, given the gift he's receiving from you and your family. If you want to be diplomatic about it, just let him know that he's welcome to stay as long as it takes. He should see what a gift that is if he hasn't already. And maybe thats the reason he spent more in the first place.
Reply:A true gift is from the heart, price shouldn't have anything to do with it. Don't worry about it. He shouldn't be worried about it anything.

Baby gifts for the parents who have everything?

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My friend just had a baby and she and her husband already have everything they need--and they are financially well-off, so they won't need diapers or formula. I would like to give them a great and lasting gift, not just a jumper or a blanket. I was thinking of something more along the lines of a savings bond or something else kind of unrelated to newborn babies, but I think it may be too impersonal. Again, I would like a gift that would last a long time. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Baby gifts for the parents who have everything?
One of those little silver boxes to keep lost teeth for the tooth fairy (often found with a fairy on the lid!). Every child only ever has one. Its a keepsake for life, but also something that actually gets used for a few years instead of just put away in a drawer.

This link is for a UK site, but to give you an idea.... http://www.baby-gifts.co.uk/sterling_sil...
Reply:Hi, how about personalized books? Kids love to hear their own name in the storyline. Go to this website http://www.tlc-expressions.com They have lots of titles like Sesame Street, Teddy Bear Land, Dinosaur Land, Noah's Ark, Mother Goose, Three Little Pigs, My Baby Book, Sports titles and so many more. Check it out - they're very reasonably priced, and make a wonderful, unique %26amp; special gift... It's something they can enjoy now and keep forever!! Good Luck!
Reply:Start a college fund. EVERY parent can use that! Or find a park that they love to go to, most have some place you can put in honor of type things. Our childrens park has a brick wall with names put on them that you can sponser in anyones name you wish.
Reply:Honestly...

What is their favorite sports team, and who is the big star player of the team?

When my Nephew was born, I knew his parents were big Yankee fans, so I got him an autographed baseball and card by Derrek Jeter that was mounted on a plaque. You can do this for almost any sport. An autographed football, hockey puck, etc.

Something like that will last, and is something they can always look at. Not only that, it's value increases through the course of time.
Reply:Savings bonds are a great gift. My girls are just now realizing that. They have had them for 20+ years and can now be cashed in.
Reply:Well being that they have everything they need and won't be running out anytime soon. The best thing to give them is something that comes from the heart. Gifts don't always have to be Materialized or anything. So you could maybe make appointments for the monthly baby pictures paid in advanced or you could buy the baby a star, it won't mean much to him/her now but when they grow up and start to learn about stars and find out they have one, that would then mean a lot to him/her.
Reply:one of the nicest things i got when my daughter was born was a star in her name. it was so thoughtful

or you can get a bibs with the baby's picture on (which I'm sure would be kept for baby, rather than used)
Reply:I'd give a personalized baby gift. Try this site they have frames, pillow, and more.http://burkesenterprize.com/Babies.aspx
Reply:Hmmmm. Thats a tough one. What about one of those personalized story books? I know you said no to a blanket but what about getting someone to crochet or knit one that could become an heirloom?
Reply:My favorite gift was a personalized baby towel. It has my sons initials on the hood part. I love it!! I also got a Boyd bear with my sons full name on it. That was great too! So I think anything along that line...stuffed animal, towel, plate, etc.
Reply:a Waterford or Lenox Baby's first Christmas ornament
Reply:Get a picture of the three of them, then have the picture made into a jigsaw puzzle. Black and white looks the best. After they put the puzzle together they can hang it up.

Another idea would be to get the baby a personalized book. You could get a story (ex. 3 little pigs on a farm) and then the baby's name would be in the book so he/she would have their very own book.
Reply:Go to your bank

Get a saving bond for the child

I got a few with my daughter

I like the idea, and the gift

I still have them

For a keep-sate, how about a baby blanket with the child name, birthday, how long and how much the weight

I got this to, it's in my daughters room
Reply:well why not ask what they would like?...

I meen if you want to get the baby something in the lines of a savings bond then i think you need them to help you out with that... not sure

but anyways...

i can only suggest asking the parents...
Reply:get them a gift certificate toa baby store...im sure they'll find something they can use that they dont have...

Bad Breath

Do I spend the same amount of money on all my kids gifts?

2010-05-21T23:41:00.001-07:00

I have 2 daughters on their own both in relationships. I have a 17 yr old and an 8 yr old still @ home. All of my kids are girls. We do not have a close extended family so there wont be gifts from grandparents or aunts and uncles ect. Oldest daughter is in Iraq in the Army. I have always worked hard to make Christmas special for them due to the lack of extended family.

Do I spend the same amount of money on all my kids gifts?
THE OLDER ONE COULD GET SOMETHING MORE EXPENSIVE I THINK!
Reply:im my opinion i guess u should spend the same amount of money on both of ur 2 lil daughters..since if any1 of them concluded that she got a cheaper gift from her sis, she would envy her ,therefore u could bring jealousy between both.
Reply:It really depends on the level of maturity of your girls. For you daughter, in Iraq, she might be just ex static if you sent some type of care package with lots of small, inexpensive gifts for her and her unit to share(fun stuff), while your girls at home may have specific needs.

If your girls are immature, or greedy (please don't take that wrong, please), then try to stick close to the same quality, not necessarily dollar amount. And, don't tell them what you spent.

I have a very dear girlfriend that has has a sister and a sister-in-law, all three between 27 and 32 yrs old. They throw the most horrible tantrums if they find out that ones gift cost more than the others'. Who knows why. Huge competition. She has gone as far as to deny contact between her children and mother-in-law when she has found out that the woman spent more money on her other two grandchildren. The parents of the other two do not provide for their own, so grandma picks up the slack.

Only go the equal monetary route if the girls can't handle it. And, if you are a savvy shopper, you know that you might get the $80 sweater for $20, then you spend a week trying to spend $60 more, which could end up looking like one got more stuff. Yikes.

Good luck with it, it can get ugly. Good luck!!!!
Reply:Well, I have 4 adult sons, 1 -10 yr old son. My husband has 2 adult children %26amp; 2 kids ages 11 %26amp; 9. We do try to stick to somewhere around the same dollar amount. But if one of the kids wants something a bit more pricey then they just get less packages to open. Keeping the dollar amount the same is just easier to remember %26amp; easier on the pocket book. Good luck %26amp; thank you to you %26amp; your daughter. I have a son Army National Guard %26amp; 1 Marine. Neither of them are over there yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed-God Bless!
Reply:Same amount on each. I was the youngest and my grandfather would send us money. My sister was 5 years older and got double what I got. Even when I was 15 and she was 20 and when I was 20 and she was 25. It really hurt my feelings.

Should I go out of my way to give great birthday gifts?

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Whenever my daughter is invited to birthday parties, I usually by a very special gift for the birthday person. I put some thought into the gifts that I buy. But, I've noticed that when her birthday comes around, we don't get that same consideration. She's received stuff from the dollar store and used stuff. I know that I should not be concered about gifts and its the thought that counts, I understand that, but just curious of what others think.

Should I go out of my way to give great birthday gifts?
Whenever I buy gifts, I buy things that I would want for myself, whether they be cheap or expensive. What you're doing is fine, but if you're doing it 'coz you expect the same in return, that's wrong. Buy the gifts from the heart, not for show and don't expect the same in return. Not everyone is the same, but do your bit and don't worry about others. Pretty hard to do, but don't stoop as low as others, keep doing your bit....
Reply:I wouldn't go out of my way unless I just had money to blow!
Reply:The people you buy for notice the great gift, your daughter will be invited to alot of party's because of your extra concern of the better gift. Just make sure that on her birthday, at her party's that she gets a anonymous gift from somebody that could not make it and make it grand! Its her birthday that's all that matters.
Reply:u can still put thought into it... but not as much...

just try to get them something they like but dont obsess over it is what im trying to say
Reply:I agree with you wholeheartedly. I have similar experiences, not involving children; however even though others remove thought from gift-giving, I remain perseverant in my gift-giving skills for my own satisfaction.

How do I stop my kids from giving me their toys as gifts all the time?

2010-05-21T23:40:00.002-07:00

I feel bad rejecting their "presents" but they keep putting together baskets of small toys and giving them to me when they are things (both gifts that others gave them that are valuable and other junky toys as well). It's not like I can just throw them away.

How do I handle this?? HELP!!! I don't want to seem rejecting or unappreciative!!

How do I stop my kids from giving me their toys as gifts all the time?
Hi!

You must be a good Mom that they would like to give you so many gifts. I think it makes a difference as to how old they are. 2 to 4 years? Are they gifts from the holidays or Birthdays? Some times Kids get gift burnout around holidays. I really don`think that they would feel rejected or that you are unappreciative If you told them that you could not except them because they were given to them and Auntie or

Grand Ma would be hurt that they would give them away.

I don`t think it will go on for very long anyway. I think that you can discreetly, with out them knowing, put them back into their rooms or shelves or toy boxes after a week or so.

If they find them and question you about them, tell them simply that you put them there because that is where toys go when you are not playing with them now.

Good Luck!
Reply:Accept the gift and when they aren't looking put the toys back in the toy box. Wait till you start getting "flowers" my daughter brought me a whole bouquet of ragweed one day. I gushed over it and spent the rest of the day with a stuffed nose and tearing eyes.
Reply:It sounds to me like you should take this in another perspective. They obviously understand the great gift of "giving", especially, if they are giving away their toys. What I would do, is say thank you "every time", but then, sit down and talk to them about children who may not have any toys. Have your kids "go with you" to a donation center, or a homeless shelter for children, or mothers with children, and have your child "give the basket" to them. It will teach them about giving in a much more meaningful manner, and make you feel good too.
Reply:They are kids, you can't expect them to buy you something. I think that is sweet. Just accept it.
Reply:What I do is say Oh how nice thank you very much but do you think you could take of this for me cause I wouldnt want to lose it. They take it back and are happy.
Reply:You aren't being unappreciative. I agree that children need to learn how to give gifts to adults...adults don't want child-like toys. So, the next time you have to give a gift to someone, get your children to help with a 'gift basket" . If they start filling it with toys, talk about why the toys would not be appropriate for an adult and discuss some more appropriate gifts for the person based on their interests.

The children will eventually learn that gifts for another person should be selected based on the persons likes and interests.

I had this same issue with my fiancee (now husband) at Christmas. My family gave his son very nice gifts - very child appropriate and his son gave my family child-like gifts - as though he were giving to another child.

Children only see their world and they view everything from a child's perspective. Children need to be taught how to give appropriate gifts.

Good Luck.

Let us know how it turns out.
Reply:This is NOT a problem it's sweet as all get-out. Thank them, put them aside and tell them they can play with "Your" toys anytime they want.
Reply:tell them that when they want to give you a gift, to make you something. Have them draw or paint you a picture. Works with my 4 year old twins!
Reply:keep them
Reply:just say you'd rather have them enjoy thier roys and to have to play with and they would probably understand...then u eat them :-) hehe
Reply:Just smile and thank them...And then on their birthday, or a couple days later with some excuse for it, re-wrap the same toys and give them back...I'm sure you can have a little conversation about why THEY are disappointed, and I'm sure they'll forgive your little trick after you take them out for ice-cream...
Reply:What are the ages of your children, that would make a difference I think.

Basically, I agree with Buntis. It is the thought that counts. If you kids want to give you something and don't have money, or any resources at all, then giving what they already have is something special. The toys may be broken but they may be favorite toys. If someone gave me something they held in high regard/loved dearly, I would accept it with tears in my eyes. What a wonderful thing to do, to give/give up something you own/love.
Reply:Accept them graciously with a thank you and then offer to share your new gifts with them in play.

Wait a few days and then say thank you to them again and you would really like them to keep these gifts because even though you love them you just don't have a place in your room to keep them and would they mind very much storing them in their room. then let it go.
Reply:buy something for yourself, and give it to them as a presant. they will soon get the hint.
Reply:My kids did this all the time when they were young. Not only to me, but to other kids too. It sort of bothered me that they were giving their stuff away, but it's really such a beautiful gesture. Kids still have a heart of gold. Accept the wonderful gifts from them, smile and thank them so much. They are showing you love.
Reply:to me those are the good things about kids. just like when they go and pick you a bunch of weeds as if they were flowers.
Reply:Get them some really good toys like Diamonds so that your gifts are great
Reply:its not about the gift, its about the thought...so just accept it and smile...its part of being a mom.
Reply:lol my youngest son who is 3 does this all the time. I always say "Aw, thank you Connor. But aren't these your toys? How about i put them over here and we'll play with them together later." He says ok and gives me the toys. I put them on the table and within a few minutes he forgets all about them. After he goes to bed, i put the toys back in the toy box. No big deal.

Best wishes to you and good luck! =]
Reply:say thank you and act appreciative, and leave it out somewhere where they can take it back when they want, or keep it for a little while and then put it back where it belongs. or maybe try gifting it back to them another time? they will probably grow out of it soon.

Where can I find gifts in Spanish?

2010-05-21T23:40:00.001-07:00

I want to buy my mom a picture frame for her bday that has some sort of poem written in Spanish and also a place to insert a picture. I've found all sorts of stuff online but nothing in Spanish. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Where can I find gifts in Spanish?
ebay

asics golf shoes

What are gifts for first mothers day as grandmother gifts?

2010-05-21T23:40:00.000-07:00

this will be my moms first mothers day as a grandmother ( to a 6 month old ) what are some really cute and creative ideas for gifts! thanks

What are gifts for first mothers day as grandmother gifts?
What a sweet gesture of you to celebrate her being a first-time-grandmother!

I never thought of this before, but I think getting her a picture of her with her granchild in a nice picture frame would be great. You can tie a pair of the babies socks or little shoes dangling from the frame. If I were a grandma, I'd LOVE such a gift.

Happy mothers' day to you! :-)
Reply:For mothers day for my mom, Im giving her a photo of my daughter with her hand and foot prints, and a day at the spa. They also have hallmark cards where you can record stuff and im going to have my daughter cooing to my mom. and a grandmother necklace.

Any suggestions for gifts to give guests at a dinner party?

2010-05-20T03:55:00.001-07:00

I have 8 of my sisters coming over for an informal pot luck dinner. I would like to give them each something for coming, any suggestions?

Any suggestions for gifts to give guests at a dinner party?
hmm thts a lot of sisters...but it would be nice if you give them an old group photo (of all of you in your childhoods perhaps)...that would make them glad and happy to have come to your party.
Reply:I've been known to make candied or spiced nuts, put them in cute little boxes or bags and put them at each person's place setting. I've also done little bags of homemade caramel corn. Anything edible is always good. Or give them a little bag/box of homemade (or not homemade) cookies or brownies as they leave for a bedtime snack. You could even give them little individual cartons of milk and a straw with that snack as they walk out the door. Very cute!
Reply:A small gift basket with novelty bath items or something along those lines would likely be a hit unless they have allergies. They are not very expensive either. You could get them each a couple really nice dinner candles and wine glasses if you want to go a little more upscale.
Reply:How about a personlized coffee mug ( with their name 0n it) you

could fill it with hard candies, or after dinner mints...or a plaque

with a nice sister saying......Have fun........
Reply:a seclection of smellies ie.bath cream, body cream and lip gloss and some really nice chocolates (just a few)
Reply:How about a bouquet each of cosy looking dried, scented flowers? They really freshen up rooms.
Reply:Usually guests bring a little offering for the hostess...
Reply:Most girls I know like shower accessories, lip gloss, perfume, and make-up, those sorts of things.
Reply:Since it is January still why not give them each a pocket calendar with the sister theme on it.How about a small potted plant with matching material wrapped around them?Hope this helps---have a great time.
Reply:One perfect, individually-wrapped Godiva chocoalte.
Reply:Hey, how about stacking about 4-5 scented tealights together. Pick up some tule and colored, narrow satin ribbon to match the tealights. Cut the tule with pinking shears or cut a scalloped edge, pull up the ends then tie it with the satin ribbon. You could even get a couple of those itty-bitty satin flowers in a colorful match and add those like a little bouquet before making the bow.

Just a thought, but woman just love pretties. :%26gt;)
Reply:How about a bottle of unique wine?

Or a gourmet dessert basket?

How much are you spending???

Cookbooks? Potholders? Paring knives, utensils, serving platters? Napkin rings, picture frames---to use for the pictures you take that day??

There's lots of stuff!
Reply:a dish towel to dry the dishes!
Reply:Candles would be nice.
Reply:Gift cards
Reply:Pick up some small picture frames. Once everyone is there, have someone snap a photo of the 9 of you all together on a digital camera. Then have that person go into your home office, and print off the picture, and place it into the frame. Then, as each guest is leaving, hand them the framed photo of the 9 of you as a keepsake of your dinner.
Reply:Why don't you give them little bags of jelly belly beans in their favourite colours or flavours?
Reply:i would like to suggest a small things but can be useful like pilow case or blanket .
Reply:Try putting together a small gift basket

2 champagne flutes or wine glasses, 2 scented candles, a few chocolate kisses and a bottle of wine or champagne. To make this a bit more special add instructions according the receivers personality.
Reply:i have bought votives from party lite or better, yankee candle and

tied them with a small ribbon. i especially like clean linen. i have

the same scent burning and someone always comments, and i

have something to share
Reply:Tupperware, so they can take home an assortment of leftovers.

Also, have each one write the recipe of what they're bringing on enough index cards so each person can have one, then also give each one a nicely decorated index card box.

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Reply:Well, you know your sisters and their individuals personalities, so stay clear of candles, Actually you could do some recipes cards punch a hole in corner of card and wrap it around the neck of wine bottle, granted you giving bottle of wine, but if they like cook you know their tastes who doesnt like a new recipe and a bottle of wine, they go hand in hand.
Reply:I would say scented candles, or a bath set would be a nice gift to recieve after a family dinner!Or make them a photo album of you guys at your silliest moments, and the memories will last forever! GOOD LUCK HOPE THIS HELPS!
Reply:how about food???
Reply:Bottles of wine are good gifts but only if you are age and appreciate wine. Also maybe something like chocolate covered strawberries. Just get something that people don't eat everyday. Something that you might buy your girlfriend but remember that it's for your sisters. Cheese and cracker baskets. Things like that.
Reply:I'm not sure of the ages of your sisters or when your dinner will be but check out www.thebodyshop.com under sales. There are a lot of make-up items priced $8 and up on sale for $1.00. Can't beat that. One gift in particular that might interest you was featured on the show The View where you can make your own scent by blending other scents. You get 9 0.7fl oz. bottles and the usual price is $30.00 on sale for $5.00. You can't beat a $25 savings. I just purchased a bunch for my girlfriends (ages 24-28) who loved it.
Reply:Really luxurious, chocolate party favours! Zchocolat do the bets! You can find some info on them here:

http://www.gourmet-food-revolution.com/c...
Reply:Purchase photo frames and add a photo of your sisters family. If they are not married maybe add a special memory photo of you two.

For your sisters, type out this poem on pretty paper, roll and tie with a nice ribbon, add a flower (or not). Place at each place sitting.

"My Sisters"

For happy times shared through the years,

for the loyalty, love, the laughter and tears.

For the special things only you can do,

for all these things, I thank you!

Time and space may separate us,

but heartstrings know no end.

I'm proud to call you my sister,

happier still to call you my friend.

What gifts would be good for gift bags for a sweet 16 party?

2010-05-20T03:55:00.000-07:00

The party will be at the bowling alley,then there will be a sleep over at my house for a three of my good friends.

What gifts would be good for gift bags for a sweet 16 party?
Small box of choclate fudge, small bag of Jelly Beans (Jelly Belly ), hair clips from Wet Seal, Body Spray/Lotion. Gum. Lipgloss.

Have a good sweet 16.
Reply:lip gloss, nail polish, candy, cutesy little kid stuff...
Reply:Well U could get some candy with Lipgloss and nailpolish! You also could mix and match the bags and just let them choose =D
Reply:Nail polish, hair acessories, lip stick/ chap sticks, stuff like that would be good for any girl I think. I guess it really depends on what kind of budget your working with.
Reply:WELL HUMMM NO IDEA
Reply:Chocolates,maybe giftcards

What are good gifts to buy that relates to the Disney Princess to my 22 year old girlfriend?

2010-05-20T03:54:00.003-07:00

My girlfriend birthday is coming up and she likes Disney Princesses and collects the DVD's because she never really had a childhood. I wanted to get her something related to the this but not the DVD's. Any suggestions?

What are good gifts to buy that relates to the Disney Princess to my 22 year old girlfriend?
Maybe some of the collectible dolls would be nice :)

You can also go to the Disney store and see what stuff they have, there is usually a whole section on the Princesses :)
Reply:definatly check www.disneystore.com they have a ton of things princess

i've seen some gorgeous snow globes and clothes on there

i definatly suggest going to an actual disney store and seeing what they have then checking online
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Homemade gifts for nursing home patients?

2010-05-20T03:54:00.002-07:00

I like to volunteer at the local nursing home but since I'm only 16 I can't do much except visit with the patients. (which I love to do) Some of them like to be read to but others just like to talk and I was wanting to bring them all a small gift this coming weekend. Does anyone have any idea of gifts to make them? I'm a crafter so I have like every craft supply available. Thanks!

Homemade gifts for nursing home patients?
Wow - You are the kind of person we need in nursing homes! I work as a diversional therapist in nursing homes and the best gift you give is your company. A wonderful thing to do is share your craft -maybe make cards with the person for a special day or help them to make small gift items they can give to others - it doesn't have to be big or expensive- recycle what you have. Helping them to write a card to a friend and then posting it for them is also great. A lot of elderly people enjoy games -card or puzzle or board and one of the favourite treats where I work is a handmassage. I gently rinse their hands in warm water and pat dry, then use a nice lotion GENTLY massage their hands. You want to be very gentle as their skins can tear and often their bones are sore but both ladies and gentlemen enjoy this very much. Starting groups is also fun -we started a "Woolie Club" which knits and crochets together once a week - I take in some biscuits for tea(check dietary requirements) and we make items for charity. This helps to pass time but also makes people feel usefull. One group I know of has started to make designer bags which they sell to buy more craft items! It takes a bit more time and effort to actually make things WITH someone but it is amazing how much this means to them.Hope this gets you started
Reply:this week, must be the flag, what a very nice idea, i worked in those homes as a guard, and believe it flags, cigarettes, if parents will help you and if you make those house slippers Wow, they would love it and just sit and talk your ears off to, and if you prep air have a lot of questions for them to, like what did you do when you were a child were you good or mean, yes those questions you can really get input from them and again thank you.
Reply:My partner is a care worker and also head of activities,but she is also a crafter.You are already giving the best gift your time so like my partner put your hobby and visiting together.
Reply:Hello Christa. My friends and I entertain at rest homes,and nursing homes. I notice the residents are always cold. So scarves and wooly gloves would be great.How about some bookmarks? Or a dried flower posy? I know they will value some of your time. Lonliness is their biggest problem. Good Luck!

What are good gifts for the best teachers ever?

2010-05-20T03:54:00.001-07:00

I am sick of buying bookstore giftcards. Is there anything fitting for a "buisness", "biology", and "spanish" teachers?

What are good gifts for the best teachers ever?
The biggest gift is your words in a card with reasons why they are the best teachers you have had and how they helped you individually. Teachers teach to give, they love seeing growth in students! Something very little, we don't expect anything in return, expensive gifts not necessary! If you must though (and I understand! :)! ) My favourites things to use in the room - a special note book with interesting cover, a plant for the classroom, reusable inspiration flip calendar, inexpensive pens always handy, a hanging mobile/ angel/ crystals. Personal - cheap funky accessories, bath/ relaxation creams, sounds old fashioned but even a pretty hanker chief?!!! Or modern take - a groovy tissue holder for his/ her desk! I've been given wine, expensive jewellery etc and appreciate it all...but honestly words are our reward! My two favourites are a wall plaque that says " Teachers are special they all do their part - but your work is special you teach from your heart ", I also treasure a laminated photo of one of my students with a hand written letter on the back on why she will never forget me! The best gift is reasons to keep going, a thank you card with your own words is honestly more than enough - you the student are our inspirations! P.S. Your teachers are lucky to have such a thoughtful student!
Reply:No worries, good luck with whatever you choose to do. x Report It

Reply:apples- if they are good teachers, they will love apples :)
Reply:If the teachers are women,I would try a gift card for a spa or some were to pamper them for a day.What about a gift card for a dinner.
Reply:Try writing a really sincere letter expressing your appreciation for everything the teacher has done. It's nice to get presents, but I have really appreciated the letters I have received over the years.
Reply:Well, we do not expect gifts....and when we do receive them we really appreciate it, but so many times it is something such as the last gift I got.....some funky colored candle holders. I think the best thing you could do is write them a note or tell them personally how much they mean to you or how much you enjoy their class. I am a Spanish teacher.....and the best gift you could give to me is showing that you really care about your education and tell me about stories when you go out of your way to use Spanish....such as helping someone out at your job that can't speak English.
Reply:whisky

wine

cakes

personalised diaries

persoanlised pens

expensive pens
Reply:They're always using pens. A nice Cross Pen will never collect dust in their drawer.
Reply:Write them a personal letter that explains the effect they've had on your life, how they have shaped your world. Maybe on some nice stationary. I think that would be personal and something they would cherish always.
Reply:Anything involving apples is out, as well as advice from anyone who includes apples as a great gift for the best teachers ever.

For all 3 types of teachers, a gift card to someplace useful will be appreciated. My favorite gift card has been to a spa. I would have NEVER gone to one before, but it ended up being a super great day (and super cheap b/c of the card). A card to a local electronics store or movie passes would be nice too.
Reply:key chains, or those figurines that saying "best teacher", teddy bears (those small ones) that can be displayed on their tables or cars
Reply:A good bottle of wine. That is what I gave mine
Reply:touching a child's life! the children are the best gifts for teachers! knowing that a child has learned something that he/she will never forget, and knowing that the child remembers who taught that to him/her is the best.
Reply:Teacher totes are always popular. You can find them online at Dallas Wholesalers.
Reply:Aromatic candles

Relaxation tapes

Flowers

Chocolates
Reply:WaWa gift card
Reply:Personalized pens, things like pencil cups or paper weights to have on their desk .
Reply:Bake them something! I always make chocolate covered strawberries for my teachers. I like the letter idea too.

What are good creative gifts for 6 year old boys?

2010-05-20T03:54:00.000-07:00

I would prefer creative, low-cost gifts, rather than the most popular toys of the moment.

Thank you!

What are good creative gifts for 6 year old boys?
6 yr olds love nature (I have a 6 yr old). Why not make up a little gift basket with outdoorsy stuff. Binoculars ($10 at Walmart), magnifying glass, a subscription to Discovery Kids magazine. Maybe some stuff to play in the snow (if he is in an area with snow). Maybe snow boots, new gloves, they also have molds to make shapes in the snow, or a sled.
Reply:My son is six and he loves books. Since at this age he is starting to learn to read you can give him a few books with a cute handmade coupon that says "mommy and me book time, you have 30 minutes with just mom and you to read together."

Also my son loves cars..simple cars make him happy. This Christmas I got him a personal cd player (15 bucks) and I went to barnes and nobles and got him like 5 cd's on clearance with just kids songs and books on cd's for 10 bucks!

Enjoy and be creative! At this age they are pretty easy to please!
Reply:How about a personalized book? Kids love to hear their name in the storyline. Go to this website http://www.tlc-expressions.com They have lots of cute titles like Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, Scooby-Doo, X-Men, Looney Tunes and so many more. Check it out and good luck!
Reply:You can never go wrong with an action figure coloring book.

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Reply:Mega-nex (I think that's how its' spelled), my friends little boy is 6 and loves them, and there not to pricey either.
Reply:I bought mine a pair of ufo-shooters (they shoot little sponge disks) from the discount. (approx. 10$)

He took one, I took one, and the day was wonderful!

really, they make such fun, you can't stop ...

if he's the more creative tipe: some lego, books with many big pics in them and things to do (well, like dinosaurs, but take care, they shouldn't be too hard to read), and loveliest of all: finger paint. makes a LOT of clean up work - still very great.

Also super: mini cars and trucks, some disney dvds, plasteline, a music instrument.
Reply:Check out this site:

http://www.surprise.com/gifts_for_kids.h...

You can look by age and they have many creative low cost ideas!
Reply:Building block are great. Legos, Mega-Blocks, etc... This promote creativity and allow for the imagination to "spread it's wings." Just don't get caught up in the themed sets. Stick to the basic blocks to keep costs low.