Beautiful Gift For Her: 2014-02-23

Monday, February 24, 2014

Help with gift ideas for graduation?

Rachel R

My sister is graduating from high school next month and she wants to get gifts for her friends. So I selected 3 of her closest friends and I know what to buy for 2 of them, but with one girl I'm a bit unsure. I asked her what she wanted and she said anything. I want something that she'll remember and have all her life. My sister isn't too sure what to buy her either, so any ideas or suggestions?

I was thinking of jewellery but my sister says that she makes her jewellery, so no.
@ Sugarbee - the hallmark cards, yes. Don't worry I didn't forget those. :-)
@ Shell Bell the gift is for my sister's best friend. I already have my sister's gift picked out. But thanks for that idea! I'm not too sure about the store but I'll check and see if any of the malls have it.
@ Shell Bell the gift is for my sister's best friend. I already have my sister's gift picked out. But thanks for that idea! I'm not too sure about the store but I'll check and see if any of the malls have it.

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a gift card def sounds nice, I would say get a nice frame that says sisters on it and put a pic of you and her in it or if at your local mall check if they have the store "Things Remembered." they have gifts that can be engraved and recently they have graduation gifts out. Good luck.

Graduation gift ideas?

secret_swo

What are some gift ideas for a jr. high graduation?

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Gift cards, electronics, clothes, money inside a graduation card, bath and beauty stuff for girls, dvd's, sunglasses (because their future is so bright!), watch, books, journals

~Christmas gift for 18 yr old boyfriend!~~?

Q. we've been together for almost two years now, and we decided for christmas we're gonna get custom photos taken by his cousin because he's a photographer.

but we're getting each other personal gifts too. i dont know what to give though!

in the past i've given him:

CDS, mixed cd, concert tix, i've baked stuff like cookies and cakes for him, massage oil, made him a scrapbook, i-symphony headphones, personalized buildabear, clothes.... what else could i do?

he's given me in the past:

a box full of happy things with notes and stuff, fuzzy blankets and pillows, an amp, roses, mixed cds, so much.

i was thinking maybe a silver ring with an inscription on the inside, but he doesnt seem like the type to wear one and i dont know his ring size.

i want a main gift but i dont know what!!
no giftcards either

hmmm. any ideas? AND NOTHING PERVERTED

thank you =]

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Some gifts I've given my boyfriend of two years:

Clothes (Matching sweatshirts and sweatpants, he's an athletic guy and loves Nike)
iPod
Boxers
Cell phone
No-sew fleece blankets (that's always a hit!)
DVD's
A huge collage picture frame filled with pictures of us and myself
Remote starter for his car
Tickets to a MLB game along with a teddy bear from Build A Bear Workshop
Gift cards to Champs to get shoes
A photobook from Shutterfly that I made into the story of how we met
Scrapbook pages

The list goes on and on...
Haha hope that helps!

Birthday gifts for a 18 year old?

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18 odd things like :

18 chocolate kisses
18 suckers
18 balloons in school's colors
and so on and so on

and an $18.00 gift card for clothes/gas/or food

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Good homemade Christmas gifts?

Eleni

I'm looking to make some gifts for my boyfriend and family. The issue isn't really money as much as I just think they'd all really appreciate a homemade gift and knowing I put effort into it. (Especially my boyfriend) So you don't have to just suggest things that are cheap and effortless, just anything that would be a great homemade gift! Thanks!

PS. Already thought of a tie blanket, mix cd, and homemade rock candy. (And other homemade food)

Answer
Gifts (homemade)

http://fun.familyeducation.com/crafts/gifts/45405.html
http://www.homemade-gift-basket-ideas.com/homemade-gifts.html

http://www.the-best-homemade-gift-ideas.com/
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Homemade-Gifts/Detail.aspx

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade_Gifts/
http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/50-homemade-gift-ideas-from-around-the-web.html

http://www.betterbudgeting.com/homemadegifts.htm
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/homemade-gifts/index.shtml

Bridal shower gift vs. wedding gift?

Stephanie

What is the proper etiquette for buying gifts for bridal showers and weddings? Like, if i go to a bridal shower and buy the couple a gift should i buy the same couple a gift for their wedding. I'm just not sure if they are expecting two gifts for the same occasion, well it's basically the same occasion... Anyways, i'm just wondering what to do.

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Unfortunately, the wedding gift giving just does not stop, one is now expected for every event. Engagement parties, bachelorette parties, now a present is expected for them, too. And you are right, it is all for the same occasion. If it were me, and and knowing people are splitting their budget between four or 5 gifts, I would yell stop! And tell those that are close to me to cool it, one or two, that is enough. Or get me something that costs next to no money, like a collection of tried and true recipes. And I would want artisan gifts, I got a towel for Xmas with a crochet border on it, you hang it up in the kitchen for pretty or handy purposes. I love it.

Traditionally, if the shower is for the bride, the present is for the bride. The gift used to be something to decorate or stock up her household, something that only she would use. Occasionally, it would be something just for the bride, like her favorite perfume, or a basket with soaps and bubble baths. Since the bride did not have a household of her own, gift giving was easy. The gifts might have been hand crafted, or artistic, or creative, but were never expensive. That would have been rude, you did not show up at the shower with a Cuisinart, when everybody else gave artisan gifts..

Now fast forward to 2010, there are couples showers, where a present is expected for both the bride and groom. Or the bride wants a lingerie shower. Or she already has a household, and only luxury items are on her/their registry list. And brides and grooms expect presents of the caliber of the wedding present. And brides do not want hand made artisan things.

So to answer your question, since the bride opens her shower presents at the shower, a present is expected, and will be noticed by everyone if one is not offered. And yes, a wedding present is expected too. Figure out your budget, and split it up between the presents.

Sneaky trick: some people spend the lion's share or all of the budget on the shower present, where people are there to ohh and ahh over it. And give the lesser gift, or no gift at all for the wedding, when maybe only the bride will see it.

christmas gift...?

Q. well my boyfriend and i have been dating for almost 2 months. we had a "thing" for each other for about a month or 2 before that. we do have love in our relationship. and we just recently found out that he is moving from Kansas to Montana. and what i want for Christmas from him is jewelry. i kind of want a promise ring. like to promise that he will still stay truthful and everything to me while he is in Montana. we still plan to stay together when he is moved. so is a promise ring a reasonable gift? only serious answers please! thank u much!

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what should i ask for christmas 2010 ?

....

my mom is giving my one hundred dollars i want to give all of that to safe nest, since they have given me so much when i was 7. 100 bucks isn't that much but who cares at least its something so in asking you guys to help me out on the mission of giving backk thanks(:

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browse articles at http://decoratingandcookingforchristmas.com/content/Christmas-gift-articles
and think...
what would you like to have ?

Happy Holidays!

Christmas gift for mom 2013 post breast cancer?

Jackie

I'm struggling to try to find a Christmas gift for my mom this year. I had this idea though and I wanted to run it past: She's a breast cancer survivor of about 7 years. She JUST now got a silicone breast form to put into her bras so she is even on both sides. Now my mom is in her early 50's, but I know she was really excited about these. Do you think it would be too weird or too "young" or suggestive to get her a really nice bra and panties set with a nightie from Victoria's Secret? I know that when I'm in my 50's I'll still love this, but she's never been one to splurge on bras. I think now that she kind of feels sexy and even again this could be something to make her feel young and beautiful, the same way she is on the inside. I also wanted to put a note maybe with a play on words in the box before she gets to the gift. Something that sums all of what I've just said up but maybe with the words "even" or "secret." I don't know if that would be too weird or intruding on something intimate although now that I've been in college it's not like things of this nature are "too weird" anymore. Sorry that was a novel. Any thoughts?

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I am happy you have your mom sweety and she is doing well, yes, get her something sexy, but tasteful. Cancer steals ones dignity and all women deserve to beautiful no matter what. She will see that you still find her attractive. Merry Christmas! Slip in a pretty scent of cologne too. One is Rapture body lotion and it feels like silk going on
http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/rapture

What was the coolest gift you ever gave to anyone?

ogg08

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A very good woman friend of mine is a two time breast cancer survivor at the young age of 36. In our state we can order special license plates for our cars...one helps support breast cancer and has a pink breast cancer ribbon on the left side of the plate...I ordered it with the word "Srvive 5" on it. I had it framed in a very special frame and presented to her...the meaning behind the message on the plate is that she needs to go 5 years in remission to lower her chances of a recurrence dramatically...the five year time is a big event for someone dealing with cancer...we both cried when I gave it to her, because she knows she needs to hit that mark and It's what I pray for the most for her...She almost made it the first time going 4 years and 4 months before she got it again...now she's into 3 years and 5 months for the second time around...She'll make it this time..

Christmas gift ideas for 30 year old woman?

Amy

She's my boyfriends brothers fiancÃ©e and she's classy and fashionable. I want to get. her something cool and that she'll really like but on a budget! I live in the uk so suggestions from uk shops please :) xxxx

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Christmas gift ideas for women:

http://christmas-gift-ideas-for-women.blogspot.com/

what is a good gift for a woman's 30th birthday? or how much $ as a gift certificate?

(she is a co-worker)

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you can get her a 40-50 dollar gift certificate to go to eat if you are close with her, or a bottle of wine, spa gift certificate,
If you are not close with her: 25-30 would be plenty to spend.

christmas gifts for friends?

xXbreak.me

im buying christmas gifts for my friends i want to keep gifts under 10 dollars. two guys and four girls all sort of alternative style kids

What are some more homemade gifts I can make for Christmas?

Steph

I really love these vintage-inspired DIY gifts, anyone know any other good ones?
http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/blogs/four-green-steps/-5-easy-homemade-gifts-theyll-love

funny gifts? joke gifts?

samcheer

So my bestfriends birthday is coming up and i am throwing a surprise party for her with a few close friends. We want to make it seem like we got her a whole bunch of stuff so a few of us are giving her money but all in ones so we can wrap each dollar individually. We were also thinking of buying a pair of granny panties and giving her those. Any ideas kinda stupid and funny like that would be great? :)

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I had a party where we gave a friend some granny panties before. And next year at my party they bought me some lol So thats always a funny gift. Gag gifts are funny especially when you put the most random things in there nobody would think of gifting. Just have fun with it !

"Special B-Day Gift!" (Joke)?

Q. This old man was turning 70, so his family wanted to give him a really special b-day present. So, come to his birthday, the doorbell rings. The old man answers it, and there is a strippper. The strippper says, "Hi. :) I'm here to give you super sex!".. The old man says, "I'll take soup."

Funny?
... "Super Sex" = Soup or Sex.

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HAHA!!! That was a great joke! I loved it. Thanks ;)