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Updated Jun 19, 2013

Q: Birthday Gift for 50 Year Old Man    —Naperville, IL

"We are invited to a party for a male friend who is turning 50. I know you can get some cheezy gifts that are themed ..."

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Hi C., Books, video games, musical items (cds, ipods, concert tickets), imported wine or beer cheese or chocolate, sporting event tickets, gift certificate to favoirt...

How about finding out what his favorite music is? Or his favorite kind of book? Or his favorite kind of board game or card game? Or if he has a favorite sports team ...

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Q: What Gifts to Buy for a Family.    —Chicago, IL

"Hello moms, me my husband and my son are going to Toronto for Christmas. We are going to a relative's house and ..."

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Fannie May use to sell a Chicago box of chocolate. That might be nice for the 1st day gift. As far as Christmas gifts, maybe gift cards to a restaurant in Toronto or...

I think some food items to contribute to the holiday entertaining is a great idea. Tastes from Chicago would be fun for them. The Spice House has terrific Chicago in...

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Q: What to Buy Daddy for Christmas    —Joliet, IL

"Hello again all you helpful Mamas! I am looking for some gift ideas. This will be my little man's first Christmas..."

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You could do a handprint. I plan to do one somehow with all 4 of my kids. I haven't figured out how yet. It could even have a current picture on it. They sell kits...

Hi S. You could go to one of those pottery places and make a coffee mug (assuming your husband drinks coffee or tea) with your sons' hand and/or foot print on it. ...

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Q: Thank You Cards for Christmas Presents???    —Barrington, IL

"My SIL is getting weirder by the moment. This year she sent us a thank you note for her son's Christmas gifts. Is t..."

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If you open the gifts together and say thank you in person, you don't need to send a thank you note. For birthday parties we usually do because it's more of a confusin...

My rule of thumb (I refer to Emily Post for these sorts of things) is that if you open the gift with the person present, you can thank them verbally at the time. If t...

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Q: Where Can I Find Cracker Jacks    —Lisle, IL

"I'm planning for my son's 4th baseball-themed birthday party and would like to include Cracker Jacks in the party fav..."

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Food 4 Less grocery store has Cracker Jacks.

Maybe Dollar Tree? They have some different food there.

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Q: HELP! Need Unique/special Christmas Gift Idea for God Daughter Who Is 1    —Batavia, IL

"I am trying to find a unique/special present for my 1 year old god daughter. Has anyone gotten a special present for..."

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A.: Why not start a charm bracelet or buy her her first pair of pearl earrings? My husband and I were at a loss what to buy both of our girls on their first Christma...

I do know of something unique, but the downside is you would not be able to get it this Christmas. There's a wonderful woman in Downers Grove, IL who makes ceramic sn...

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Q: Help! Need Affordable Gift Ideas for Group of 9 Aunts and Uncles?    —Palatine, IL

"My husband has 9 aunts and uncles that bring a gift for our daughter to our Christmas party every year. The adults do..."

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What about gift cards to restaurant.com or places you know they like to go eat? Restaurant.com would allow them to take your small purchase and use it to get a larger ...

have her make book marks - she decorates book mark sized pieces of paper, you glue on a pic of her then write the year and her name on them and some saying about enjoy...

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Q: Ideas for My Girls for Christmas?    —Loves Park, IL

"I am kind of at a loss as to what to get my two stepdaughters for Christmas this year. The oldest is 20, a college s..."

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Hi J., My oldest daughter is 7 so when another mom told me about this shop I thought it would better suite a much older girl. Anyway it is located within the Macys at...

Price ranage is a huge factor here. I didn't really look at the other posts so I apologize if this is repetative. Tickets to a play or Blue Man Group would be nice,o...

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Q: Gift Ideas for Junior High Girls    —Woodridge, IL

"Hi, Moms. I wanted to see if you can give me some good ideas for Christmas gifts under $20 that I can buy for two ..."

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Stuff to do there nails a file polish polish remover nail glitter nail stickers. make a movie gift box a certificate to local place to rent dvds a package of microwa...

I would think some type of necklace, bracelets etc.

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Q: Inexpensive House Warming Gift    —Addison, IL

"My cousin just had a house built and is having a party this Saturday. What's a good inexpensive gift? I was thinking ..."

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Hi, The Jewish tradition is to give bread, salt, and candles (so that you will never go hungry and will always have light). You could nicely package a loaf of home...

I like Kate's answer. If you have a Marshalls or TJMaxx by you, check out the back area and clearance area. They have very inexpensive baskets and items to go inside...

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