Gift Ideas: Teddy Bears
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Birthday Present Ideas for Son's 16 Yr Old Girlfriend
Asked by J.T. from Columbus
on March 20, 2008
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My son will be attending his "girlfriend's" Sweet 16 birthday party and asked what he should get her. They've only been "going together" for a couple of months, which...
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- Hi J., If his girlfriend wears makeup, potentially having someone do a makeover would be fun for her. That way she would feel confident in the way she wears it. I...
- Get a gift card to a salon for a manicure or to have her hair done.
- You're right. At 16, jewelry is too personal and gift cards just don't cut it. I recommend giving a gift that is also an "experience." Build-a-Bear Workshops are v...
Present for Mother in Law..
Asked by B.Z. from Houston
on June 29, 2008
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Hello, ladies....
I have no ideas what to give as a present for my mother in law. She will be 56 years. She is in other country, so gift cards would not work. Also ...
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- How about a beautiful scarf. I don't know how much you want to spend but you go to a nice store like Saks 5th Avenue or if you knit or crochet, you could even make he...
- Don't know if you have kids but if you do, how about a scrapebook or photo album. Have the kids help and have your husband translate. I know I don't need any more "t...
- My mom is also from Europe, and she too is very practical. When she comes to the US, this is what she likes to get for her friends/herself : Towels (decorative tow...
Christining Gift
Asked by C.S. from New York
on February 26, 2008
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Hello,
A dear friend of mine recently had a baby boy and she is having a christining party for him. I am not a catholic so I am not sure as to what to give for a gif...
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- I have always found that savings bonds work great as christening gifts.
- A savings bond or money. All my children received mostly money and I opened up a savings account for all them. $25 to $50 is appropriate depending how good a friend ...
- Hi, Usualy family members give jewelry. Your always safe with a savings bond. Hope this helps.
Gift Ideas for the New Baby to Give Its Big Brother at the Hospital...
Asked by M.G. from Chattanooga
on May 13, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I am expecting my second child in about 8 weeks and everyone keeps telling me that the new baby needs to have a gift for its Big Brother at the hospital...
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- Congratulations on your new baby. When my daughter had her second child, I gave my grandson who was 2 1/2 at the time a cabbage patch boy baby doll. He is 20 ... a...
- I have had three babies in the past three years. When the sibling(s) come to the hospital, I have a present wrapped for them in bright wrapping paper from the baby. Th...
- Hi M., Have you thought about a 'build-a-bear'? You son could record a message for his new brother/sister. That would keep for the baby to grow up and hear, and your ...
Big Sister Gift
Asked by C.H. from Denver
on February 20, 2011
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We are getting ready to welcome baby #2 and are trying to figure out something sweet that the baby can give to our DD (17mo) upon his/her arrival. We were thinking eit...
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- I found a ribbon (like an award ribbon) at the dollar store that said #1 Big Sister, I gave it to my oldest when her baby sister was born. She wore it to preschool ad...
- When my 2nd was born I got them matching teddy bears in different colors to give each other as a gift.
- We got our daughter a big sister t-shirt. My mom got us balloons but my daughter got the most enjoyment out of them. They are 24 mo apart.
Donations for Birthday Gift
Asked by B.T. from Kansas City
on January 25, 2012
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My daughter is turning 7 at the end of April so I'm doing some advanced planning for her birthday party. In the last year she has been invited to two parties where ins...
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- Maybe bring toys to be donated to a shelter or something? Even used items from the kids attending. It would help them clear out toys (I'm sure their moms will be all...
- pick a school or classroom. teacher always need more stuff. books, colors, anything
- With Easter about the same time you could "adopt a child" who is in foster care or even an elderly person in a residential home. Have families buy inexpensive toiletr...
Christmas Gift for Bus Driver?
Asked by D.G. from Houston
on December 13, 2009
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What should I give the bus driver for Christmas (for my son)? This is his first year riding the bus so I don't know what is normal! Thanks for any suggestions!
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- I baked mini bundt cakes that I put on a holiday paper plate (see above question about gift and craft ideas). But bus drivers would be glad to get gift cards to fast ...
- We usually "pool" our funds together with the rest of the neighborhood. Since ours is just one big circle, it sure is easy that way. Then we put all we get either ju...
- We normally do a $5 gift card to Sonic. This year we did 'snowman soup' in a mug. Just have fun with it.
No Gift Please Birthdays
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on February 7, 2010
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My daughter's 5th birthday is in March and as I fill out the invites I would like to add the note - 'No gifts please.' Is this a good idea? My child has so much and we...
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- I've written "we request the gift of your presence" and that seemed to work well. You could also suggest that if people wanted to bring something, they could bring a g...
- We have twin boys and the amount of toys that we had at that age was silly. Two of everything! My husband's family is out of state and they mailed stuff, plus what we ...
- Have everyone bring their kids favorite book as a gift and then you donate all of them to SMART. That way your child's birthday helps a larger cause. And if there is ...
Gift for 4 & 5 Year Old Girls?
Asked by S.B. from Burlington
on February 14, 2011
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My best friend is coming for a visit with her husband and kids from Australia. I only get to see her children every couple of years or so I like to buy them special g...
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- Do they have Build A Bear Worshop in Australia yet? You could give them gift certificates when they get here and take them to the mall. That would be something they c...
- Our four-year-old daughter is very much into Pillow Pets and many of her classmates are, too.
- polly pocket and my little pony are popular with that age group. some of them come as sets with a little carry case so that would also be good for the trip home. Str...
Christmas Gift Idea for My Baby Girl
Asked by M.S. from New York
on October 31, 2009
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When my son was born, we bought him a Lionel train set for his first Christmas with the idea of buying the "dated" train each year after as a special gift that he'll a...
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- You can have an American Girl doll made to look like her. Or maybe a personalized BuildaBear? Just thoughts. Good luck!
- I dont know the age of your baby girl, but why not a Barbie, that she can play with and it can have the special clothes and the other stuff that comes with her. My dau...
- I buy my kids a new ornament every year to hang on the tree. Something that is dated. This way when they are grown and have their own homes, they already have a tree...
