Gift for woman turning 40. She's a teacher, Mom and Church Youth Coordinator?

liddabet

We are going to a surprise party for our Church Youth Coordinator. She's turning 40. She's a divorced Mom of two twin boys (6 years old), and she's a 4th grade school teacher.

We'd like to spend about $25.00 - $30.00 max. DON'T WANT TO GIVE A GIFT CARD! Any idea about a nice gift we could get her? She's pretty stylish and hip. Would rather not go the route of "safe" gifts like flowers and such.

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Check out http://www.uncommongoods.com -- they have some pretty unique gifts. I've bought from there before, and it's a nice site.

what is a good 40th bday gift for a woman?

michael f

We have known each other since high school but we have just started seeing each other again. I dont want to go overboard

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That's cute.

You could:
Take her out to dinner. 40 is a big deal!
Get her a gift card to a nice salon that offers massages and that kind of thing.
An iPod - lots of options these days.
Concert tickets.

All pretty safe options, I think.

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Is it proper for two grown women (40's) to exchange sappy valentine cards and gifts?

dissed2006

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women in their 40's could do anything they want thats legal before they get too old.

40th wedding anniversary gift?

rybo510

I checked answers and I am still not haveing much luck. Can you link me to a site that has a great gift BOTH my parents can share? Most of the gifts seem to be for the woman.

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I am not sure if you are looking for a tradional gift or just an idea. The 40th year traditional gift is rubies. If that is out of your price range, why not a gift certifcate for a bed and breakfast or to a hotel in your downtown area.
A "coupon" book - one where you offer to do certian services for your parents like wash their car or pull their weeds is economical and practical.
A collage/scrapbook would be nice if you are talented in that area. You could try to get pictures and stories from their friends/family to add to the book.
You can get a garden stone/bench that has their names and anniversary dates - maybe Lillian Vernon has them.

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Gift for 40th bday party at woman's house?

seven

How much would you spend for a gift?
Not very close. Is anything less than $50 gift card too little?

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No - that is not too little - it is too much if you ask me! Adults usually don't expect gifts from the friends invited to help them celebrate. If you wanted to take flowers or some nice chocolates as a kind gesture on her b-day that's great but it really is not necessary.


Having said that - maybe you could ask someone else going to the party if they are bringing a gift (and use that as a guide) if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Fashion question for stylish women 40+ (or their daughters)?

BB

My mom is a really amazing woman, but she wears mom jeans! I've tried to loan her some of mine, but they look a little too trendy, not to mention they're too long for her.

So, if any of you stylish women can give me some brands or styles of flattering, classic, non-trendy jeans, I would appreciate it! I'd like to get her some for her birthday, so be as specific as possible.

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I think I know what you mean by mom jeans: high waisted, tapered leg jeans? Makes you look like your all butt and shaped like an apple on a stick?
Look for styles that are mid or lower rise on the waist (not too low, yuk), and boot cut or slightly flare. Being a mom, 40+, I like stretch denim. Old Navy and Levi make stretch denim that looks like the real thing. It gives you a snug look, but you still get the comfort. My favorite pair came from Old Navy, and I can wear them with everything, and my teenaged daughter is not embarrased by the way I'm dressed. I also have capris in the same lower waisted, stretch style, and one of teens at church came up and said "I love your capris, I have the exact same ones." High praise coming from a 17 yr old.
You may have to give your mom a gift card and then go shopping with her so she can try them on. Make a day of it, you know, shopping, then lunch or something: she'll love it.
Good luck

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What should I get my boss as thank you present? I am a summer intern leaving?

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Jay

I am working in a lab and want to leave a thank you gift. My boss is a woman over 40 if that helps. Any Suggestions

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Presents aren't standard, required or expected. A really nice note would be nice though, thanking her for all she did for you and the opportunities you were given.

What to do about sexually inappropriate 'secret santa' gifts at work?

Q. 40 year old happily married mom of 2 boys. I work in an office where the women are outnumbered roughly 5-1 but everyone gets along great and in the ten years I've been there it's been an amazing work environment.
Every Christmas we do a secret Santa gift swap and have to get 5 small, inexpensive gifts, one for each day of the week preceding Christmas. We started yesterday. Typically at the end of the week we typically do not divulge our secret identity if we don't choose to.
My dilemma is that yesterday I found a small box on my desk from my secret santa and inside it was a pair of nipple pasties in the shape of wreathes. I was shocked and rather embarrassed. This morning I found my second gift and was reluctant to open it, and when I did I found a little chrome object with a jeweled head. bit of research online showed it to be a small anal plug!! Again....a bit taken aback. This afternoon when I stepped out to mail a few things I came back and a note was on my desk saying: "I hope you are not offended by the gifts, I just saw them and thought you'd look great in them! -Secret Santa'
I have no idea who is giving me these, nor do I think I want to! Our boss is in on the secret santa thing so not sure I want to go to him and not sure I want to take it that far. Besides, my boss is a guy and he's kind of a free-wheeling type and for all I know it could be him.
By biggest question is do I tell my husband? He would be pretty upset and most likely come to my office and demand to know who it was -not a great scenario. And also, if I find out who it is should I thank them and laugh it off as a joke and then tell my husband?
Never been in this position....
Edit: I might have believed it was a 'gag gift' if not for the note. A 'gag gift' might have been one item, but not two..and who knows? I might get similar items all 5 days. Not so sure I want one of my male co-workers picturing me in pasties and anal jewelry!

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Those objects and the note fall well within the EEOC guidelines defining sexual harassment. You are well within your rights to report the matter to your employer. If the employer does not take action to prevent another occurrence, you can legally sue the employer for sexual harassment.

Keep in mind the only thing your employer could do to prevent another occurrence when the perpetrator is unknown, is to end the Secret Santa gift exchange. This will make you very unpopular with the other employees.

If you wish to retain your friendship with the employees who are Not sexually harassing you, it might be best to make a public display of looking in the boxes, then throwing them directly into the garbage can. You can bet your last dollar that your Secret Santa is watching to see how you react to his gifts. This should give him the message loud and clear.

If you decide Not to complain to management, don't tell your husband. No need of making him mad and causing a scene at work. Get rid of the items, if you keep them you will have some tall explaining to do if he finds them.

If you do decide to complain to management, by all means, tell your husband as he is going to find out when EEOC interviews him. If you decide to file an EEOC complaint, keep the items and notes for evidence.

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